Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-14

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Dtnou. reJcnins fnil. "ireally belisvs NJ
becauA you don't dance Consso, now"
"You ought 10 b asoothsayse, Mio Dinon,
forcing mils and thou mentally rebuking
himself for lying.
"wouv you attempt At least . quadrillei
The next one viii be very easy"
"Phill" exclaimed Lucia, coming up to him
with an odd, defiant look, part Of which was
given to Miss Dinon, you're too mean for
anything. You haven't asked me for single
dance"
Phil's smile was Of tho sweetest aud che sr.
isst a. he replied.
"wouldn't Il bs mcancr to ask for what I
wouldn't know how to accept We country
people don't know how to dance"
"But any one can go through a quadrillc;
it's as easy as walking"
"You couldn't have bcttcr opportunity
than tho next dance, Mr.. Hayn," said Miss
Dinon, "nor more graceful partner and In
structor than Miss Tramlay."
Lucia looked grateful and peuitents then
she took Pills arm, and whispered rapidly,
watch the head couples carefully, and do Oh.
actly as they do, when our turn comea"
"But II blunder"---
"Then I'll forgive you. What more can
you askr'
Nothing said Phil, his heart warming,
ard his face rejecting the smile that accom-.
panied LuciaS promise, The quadrille was
really a. easy a. had been promised; indeed,
Phil found II almost identical, except In lacf
Of grace, with an alleged calisthenic exercise
which pious teacher had once introduced
In Hayntons school.
The motion Of swinging partner hack to
position by an encircling arm puzzled him
somewhat as he contemplated It, but Lucia
kindly came to his assistance, and twas done
almost before he know it-dons altogether
too quickly, In fact. And although he hon.
estly endeavored to analyze tho wickednesi
Of Il, and to feel mortified and rcmorseful,
his mind utterly refused TO obey him
"Therel" exclaimed Lucia, as .he quadrille
ended, and, leaning on Phil's arm. she moved
toward seat "You didn't seem to find that
difficult"
Anything would be easy, with you for
teacher" Phil replied.
Thanks" said Lucia, with a pretty nod OF
her head.
"And I'm ever so much obliged to Miss
Dinon for urging me to try" continued Phil
"Agnes Dinon Is q dear old thing" said
Lucia, tanning herself vigorously.
"Oldp echoed Phil "A woman liko Miss
Dinon can never bOold."
Iucias fan stopped suddenly; again tho
strange Jealous look came into her face, and
she said:
~ should imagine you had been smitten by
Miss Dinon."
"Nonsensei" Phil exclaimed. with laugh
"Cant man state simple fact In natural
history without being misunderstoodr
"Forgivs me-" said Lucia, prettily. II
nj, s,,x~
deepest and most far away side Of every.
thing. Hero comes that stupid little Lay
brough, who has my next waltz. I'm going
to depend upon you to take mo down to sup
per. By by"
A minute later, and Phil sobered again,
for again Lucia was floating about tho room
with mans arm around her waist. Phil
took refuge In philosophy, and wondered
whether force Of habit was sufficient to ex-
plain why a lot Of modest girls, as all In Miss
Dinon's parlors undoubtedly were, could APP
pear entirely at ease during 20 inmodest
diversion. During the waltz he leaned
against door casing; evidently some ono
was occupying . similar position on the other
aide in tho hall, for Phil distinctly heard
low voice saying:
Wouldn't it bo great II our charming
hostess were to set her cap for that young
fellow from the countryW
"Nonsenser' was the reply; "she's too
much the older to think Of such thing"
"Not bit Of It She'll outlive any young
girl In the room. Besides, where money
calls, youth Is never slow in responding"
"They say he's as good as engaged to Miss
Tramlny," said the first speaker.
"Indeedi Umphi Not bad match. Has
he got any money! don't believe Tramlay
Il more than holding his own"
Phil felt his face flush as no moved away.
He wanted to resent the remarks about his
hostess, an implication that his friend Tram
lay was othar than rich. and. still moro,
that any young man could he led to the
marriage altar merely by money. II people
were talking about him In such fashion no
wished he might be out Of sight. He would
return at once to his hotel, had no not prom
ised to take Lucia down to supper. He could
at least hide himself for little while, In
the gentlemen's room up stairs. Thither he
went, hoping to be alone, but he found
Marge, who had just come in, and who lost
bis self possession for an instant when he
recognized the well dressed young man be-
fore him.
"Anybody heref' drawled Margs.
"Lucia Isl mean Miss Tramlay," said
Phil, In absent minded fashion--"and lots OF
other people, of course"
Marge looked curiously at Phil's ayerted
face and went down stairs. Phil remained
long enough to find that his mind was In an
utter muddle, and that apparently nothing
would compose It but another glimpse OF Lu
cia. As supper was served soon after he
went down, his wish was speedily gratifed.
From that time forward his eye sought her
continually, although he tried to speak again
to every one to whom he had been intro
n. l. IL.
was to escort the little witch home How hs
wished that In the city, as at Haynton, peo
pie walked home from parties, and stood a
long time at the gate, when maid and man
were pleasantly acquaintedi
He saw Lucia go up stairs when the COM
pany began leave talking; he stood at tho
foot Of the stair that he might have one more
glance at her. As she came down she was an
entirely new picture though none the less
charming, In her wraps. And-oh, bliss -
she saw him and said;
''See me to the carriage, Phil, and then
find papa for me-"
| How tendsrly he handed her down the car.
petsd stone stepsl He had seen pictures Of
such scenes, and tried to conform his poses
| with those he recalled. He opened the car
riage door, Lucia stepped In, but her train
could not follow Of its own volition, 30 Phil
had the Joy Of lifting the rustling mass that
had the honor Of following the feet Of divin-
/ ity. Then he closed the carriage door re.
gretfully, but little hand kindly stole
through the window as Lucia said;
"Good night Don't forget to send papa
outn
II won't" said Phil. Then he looked back
quickly: the door Of the house was closed, sc
he raised the little hand TO his lips and kissed
/ Il several times In rapid succession True