Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-10-19
Rush was rather embarrassed by this

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 Mr.. 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 will thank
him for his kindness, if he will allow me-"
$50 you know Mr.. HurlstoneT said
Bessie. "He is an old college friend Of
Arches, 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"
Sand do you think they are?" Asked
Helen, smiling upon Rush.
1--WE hope for the best" reptile Bessie;
''but I shall be able to speak with more
authority after Mr.. Hurlstone has made
this house his headquarters for while"
Rush thanked Miss Archer for the i'm
piled invitation, but said he felt more
like hiding his head in hole after
Archie's compliments than trying to
prove their truth; and thus they chatted
and laughed, after the manner of young
people at party, until something was
said about the banjo. Rush's reply led
Helen to believe that he played that in
ctrument, 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 great recreation after grand
,pera.
Again the musicians struck up "a waltz.
West Hastings leaned down and whis-
pered something in Relen's ear. She
looked as though what he said had
pleased her. and at once arose to dance
with him. Again Rush ground his teeti.
For a moment he wondered if he was ton
old to learn the mysteries of the waltz
but he could not help smiling as lie
thought Of himself whirling about over
polished floor with 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
q 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 brain
A faint odor of mignonette reached him
He looked up just as Hastings and Miss
Knowlton were gliding past.
Here l 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 goes! Lucky beggar, that Hastings
They're engaged, you may bet your life
Come. let's have a glass Of fizz. Uncle
Archer is famous for his wines. l caL
promise you something good"
mo, 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 you? I'll make my
adieux to Mr.. and Mrs. Archer and your
charming cousin. and slip off to my viz.
tuous couch"
''As you please. dear boy; never like
to force fellow against his inclination"
Archie answered; but he was evidently
annoyed and disappointed.
II 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
was! But he could not stand the torture
of seeing her dancing with West Hast
ings He would rather be out in the cool
! night air; but he could not tear himself
away from the place. Lighting cigar
be paced the length Of the park, always
with the house in view, and by the time
he had finished 1t he saw the door open
and Helen and her aunt and Uncle Light
foot and West Hastings coming out.
The gentlemen put the ladies in their
carriage, and, closing the door upon
them, bowed them of. Thank heaven
he was not going home with herl
The carriage started down Twentieth
street, but it had not reached Fourth
avenue when Rush started after it, The
horses trotted briskly. and SO did Rush
1t was not far to Helen's house, so that
he arrived there just as the carriage
drew up at the curb. Before he had
time to think what he was doing the
handle Of the carriage door was in his
hand and he was making his best bow to
the ladies. They were startled at first,
but were treasured when they recognized
Rush.
"How very odd that you should have
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