Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-01
THE VILLAIN PURSUED.
A MASRER" DISCOUNTED BY A
LADYS SELF POSSESSION.

An Incident Which Took Place on .
Brooklyn Promeuade-A Self Conceited
Club Man Brought to Grisf-Commends-
BILE Feminine Dignity.
Ordinarily the women of Brooklyn are ex-
empt from insult on the street That uni
versal nuisance, the ''masher," is not often
seen in this city. An incident that passed
under the Ramblers observation, however.
shows that there are exceptions to the rule, and
that some Of our bowling swells occasionally
transcend the proprieties of gentleuan!y be-
havior in their treatment of the fair sex. The
incident occurred on & bright Saturday after
noon. Fulton street, in the fashionable ner-
camille quarter abov3 the city hall was
crowded Robust dowagers, blooming ma
irons and radiant maidens frightened tho
thoroughfare on both sides. The swish OF
sstins and silks was almost audible above tho
tinkling car bells Ricn perfumes, e1halsG
from dainty handkerchiefs, permeated the
air. Wonders in millinery fioated about Ike
80 many miniature flower gardens The
scene was brilliant, enliveuing ard pictC.-
esqua
Suddenly a woman more beautiful th.n
any on the promenade appeared il the
throng. She sailed along Like the Puritan,
the Mayfowcr or Volunteer amid squadron
Of inferior yachts. She was a beauty, and
no mistake. Her figure, Of about medium
height, was admirably proportional ard su-
perbly developed Her skin, as smooth as
ivory or alabaster, mingled the hues of
the lily and the rose. Her rich brown hair,
brushed straight back from the temples, re-
vealed perfect forehead From beneath her
pretty bonnet her luminous gray eyes, deli
cately shaded by sweeping lashes, looked
forth in candid confidence upon the surround
ings From the tip OF the plume in the bon
ret to the little feet that battered on the
pavement this dainty lady was dressed in ex
quisite taste Her costume, Q dream in old
gold and rich brown, admirably became her
charming person. Nothing could have been
more modest than her deIneanor, and yet, by
her superior charms, she attracted general at
tention. Men, and women too, stopped to
look after her in admiration. Quite unaware
of tho sensation she created, she continued
quietly Gu her way. But the william still pur-
sued her.
CRIMSON WITH cHAGRM.
Just as she reared the corner OF Bridgs
street the ''masher' appeared. Those farnil-
lar with Brooklyn affairs would readily
recognize him as a well known club man who
is largely engaged in the wholesale import
ing trade. He is handsome, wealthy and
well connected His personal friends num-
Der small army. Hisreputation has been
above reproach liz the elevated social circles
in whichs he moves, and be enjoys the de-
lights of a refined home and & large and
Interesting family. Bounding along at roll
licking pace, he approached the belle Of the
promenade In a moment he was walking
rapidly beside her. She looked neither to
the right nor left He bent upon her face a
gaze of ardent appreciation Onward she
marched without recognizing his proximity.
They moved forward side by side for per.
haps hundred feet
The ''masher" turned crimson with cha
grin. The lady was as cool and collected AZ
if she bad been within the sacred precincts
of her boudoir. Suddenly the interloper
whispered swiftly in her eur and switched
into a side street in order to note the effect
of his words What he said elected not SO
much as the responsive elevation Of an eye
brow The lady proceeded calmly and with
much dignity on her way. When she reached
Macomber square she gracefully tripped
across the car tracks and entered mercan-
tile palace in the ueighborhood Her pursuer,
very much crestfallen, SUNK into conve-
nient inn and proceeded to drown his dis
comfture in copious libat;onA Had he
learned lesson that would prevent repeti-
ton of his misconductf-Brooklyn Eagle
Rambler"