The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-07-28

was not engaged to West Hastings or to
any other man, then he didn't see that
his chances were utterly worthless; at
any rate he was not going to retire from
the field until after he had done some
prospecting. Rush Hurlstone, though
as modest q young man as you would
meet in days walk, was firm in the be-
lief that man could accomplish any
thing he made up his mind to do, pro-
vided it was at all within the possibili-
ties. If he had seriously set his mind
upon being president OF the United
States, he would have gone quietly along
working towards that end, thoroughly
convinced that he would accomplish his
object. But he had no political aspira-
tions. His ambition ran in another
! channel
Helen Knowltou was now chatting
with Bessie Archer and three or four
men at the opposite end of the ROOM
Rush's eyes were fastened upon her. He
was thinking of her with all his mind,
and she probably felt the magnetism of
his glance, for she looked up, and, recog-
nizing the face without being able to tell
where she had seen it, she bowed to him
in her most cordial manner. Aunt Re
becca, who never forgot the face of a
newspaper man, bowed too, and mo-
toned for Rush to come over to their
side of the room-an invitation he was
not slow in accepting.
GLOW are your she said, giving him
her hand. Helen, here is Mr.. Hail
storm, the young reporter who wrote
that nice article about you in The Dawn"
! Rush was rather embarrassed by this
public announcement of his vocation,
and annoyed by the miscalling of his
name; but the hearty manner in which
Miss Knowlton received him made
amends for her aunts want of tact
Il recognized FIR. Hurlstone, and
bowed to him across the room," said she,
giving him her hand, whose touch sent
an electric thrill through his entire
frame. Some other time I will thank
him for his kindness, if he will allow me-"
$50 you know Mr.. Hurlstonei" said
Bessie. ''He is an old college friend of
Archie's, who brought him to us this
evening that we might see for ourselves
that all the nice things he had said about
him were true"
"And do you think they are?' Asked
Helen, smiling upon Rush.
eve hope for the BEST" reptile Bessie;
''but 1 shall be able to speak with more
authority after Mr.. Hurlstone has made
this house his headquarters for while"
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piled invitation, but said he felt more
like hiding his head in hole after
Arches compliments than trying to
prove their truth; and thus they chatted
and laughed, after the manner of young
people at q party, until something was
said about the banjo. Rushs reply led
Helen to believe that he played that in
strument, and she asked him if he did.
He confessed that he ''picked out tune
occasionally" and she invited him to .
come around some evening when there
was no opera and try some duets with
her, for she delighted in the banjo and
found it 2 great recreation after grand
opera.
Again the musicians struck up a waltz.
West Hastings leaned down and whis-
pered something in Helen's ear. She
looked as though what he said had
pleased her, and at once arose to dance
with him. Again Rush ground his teeth.
For a moment he wondered if he was too
old to learn the mysteries of the waltz;
but he could not help smiling as he
thought of himself whirling about over
polished floor with a young woman in
his arms. Then he inwardly rallied at a
custom that allowed such liberties. Be
cause the band was playing and their
feet were moving in time to the music,
was that any reason why Hastings should
have his arm around Miss Knowlton's
waist and hold her hand in his? He
could not see that it was. Dancing was
vulgar and vicious pastime, and he
would never allow sister Of his to take
part in any such wickedness. He did
not stop to think that no sister of his
would be likely to ask his permission.
His eyes were bent upon the ground as
these thoughts flew through his BRAZIL
A faint odor of mignonette reached him.
He looked up just as Hastings and Miss
Knowlton were gliding past.
"Rere 1 am at last, old man," said
Archie, at his shoulder-"just ready for
an evenings fun. My days work is
done, and I'm in prime condition for
dancing. Seen the Knowlton? All, there
she goesl Lucky beggar, that Hastings.
They're engaged. you may bet your life.
Come, let's have glass of fizz. Uncle
Archer is famous for his wines. I can
promise you something good"
''No, thank you, Archie; l think I'll
go home. I'm pretty tired. You know
the social whirlpool is new to me. You
don't mind, do your I'll make my
adieux to Mr.. and Mrs. Archer and your
charming cousin, and slip off to my vir-
tuous couch"
"As you please, dear boy; never like
to force fellow against his inclination"
Archie answered; but he was evidently
annoyed and disappointed.
81 shall never forget this evening,
Archie. Good night, old fellow. I'll hunt
you up some time tomorrow"
So this foolish boy said good night to
his entertainers and went out under the
stars. He had hardly reached the side
walk before he repented his act. What
an idiot to leave the place where Helen
wasl But he could not stand the torture
of seeing her dancing with West Hast
ings. He would rather be out in the cool