San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-24
THE HANDKERCHIEF.

Paul Devereux and his wife were discussing
the ethics of the French proverb, 'Va tie faire
pendre ailleurs" (go get hanged elsewhere).
The young lawyer was of opinion that failure
to punish rogue for his roguery when dis
covered was moral cowardice of the most
contemplate kind, since it threw the neces-
sary vindication of outraged law upon some
one brave man, perhaps the last of score of
| victims
His learned disquisition was interrupted by
the announcement of call from his wifes
friend, Miss Wilmington.
Miss Wilmington, though not beauty, was
very attractive young woman Ladies ex-
/, claimed, How stylishl" Men said, "Deuced
fetchingw Her manner was sprightly and
her apparel positively splendid
Wilmington" repeated DevereuS. well,
Mary"-Mrs. Devereux's name was Mary
I'm Off downtown. By the way, George
Rockford, at the club last night, announced
his engagement to Miss Millington"
Naturally Mrs. Devereu1's greeting took
the form of congratulation on the happy
event.
''Ah! yes, dear Georgel" exclaimed Miss
Wilmington with enthusiasm, 'one couldn't
have better husband-in one sense"
'In every sense, | should imagine from
what know of him." said young Mrs. Dew
ereux
George Rockford is young, good looking
and Christian; good qualities, those, eh,
Mrs Devereuxl"
Il should think so, indeed!"
Still there is one great drawback TO his
desirability as a husband" explained Miss
MillingtOn; "he is far from being rich. He
has lair salary in a wholesale house, but no
Independent fortune"
Love will suffice" observed sweet little
Mrs. Devereux, remembering Paul's parting
kiss
Miss Wilmington looked as if she were about
to utter doubt Of the value of love as q cir
culating medium, but feeling perhaps that it
would be useless to comment on q condition
OF affairs which she had accepted for better
or worse she dropped the subject.
Il came to get you to go with me for a
walk" said the fetching one, airilv. The
weather is charming. The stores are bewil-
dering. Can you Gomez"
Mary Devereux complied with delight.
Walking alone is dull business Before leav-
ing the house she called her cook and gave
some necessary direction
You have changed your cook since | was
last here" remarked Miss Millington, when
they were IN the street
YES, I'm sorry to say we found that the
other woman was dishonest"
"HOw shOckingm
The very day after. you were here at
lunch we missed three sterling silver spoons.
Naturally, she had to 60"
Did you charge her with the theft"
"Oh, no. " said MGs. Devereux, looking much
distressed. Il thought it better for our own
piece Of mind not to have any expose. 1t
was as much as could do to prevent Mr.
DevereuE from causing her arrest. | said, |
Shell get caught sooner or later-let some
body else arrest her. He said that was moral
cOwardice. Perhaps it was bit Of weakness
on my part. Still am not the first who has |
elected for that course. You kuow1he French |
proverb, Go get hanged elsewhere"
we shall be hanged on the straps in this |
car" whispered Miss Millington, with her |
most fetching smile, it is packed"
Obiiging males favored the two charming |
young women with relinquished seats, and |
the democratic vehicle, which runs for all, |
soon brought them to the special spot where |
they desired to a!ight.
All, the fascinating occupation of admiring |
shop Windows! 'Tis,this one has the loyeliest |
thing-no, It's that! There's just what-I |
want - there's something that would be |
sweetly becoming to you. Yonder is an arti-
Gle like one Mrs. Vansnoozer brought from
London.
"Oh-h-h-h-h!"
A.subdued scream from the carmine lips
Of fetching Miss Millington. A few-but |
only very few Of the passers in the
thronged thoroughfare turned to glance at
the pallid features and quivering lips of the |
young woman, who stood with her hand on |
her heart, looking the picture Of despair.
What has happened!" asked Mary Deve- |
reux, anXiously.
Only in disjointed phrases at first could
Miss MillingtOn explain terrible-nishap
My urse-stolen-snatched out of nv |
hand"-
LET me tell this policeman" cried Mary,
excitedly, pushing her towards an officer who |
was approaching.
mo, mol" sobbed Miss NIilIington. Re
member what you have just been sayinS-no
publicity Bear anything rather than en-
dure that. Besides l could not recognize the |
THEFT all passed like flash"
Let US 20 home-to my home, said Mary |
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