Wichita eagle., 1889-06-12
THE HANDKERCHIEF.

THE HANDKERCHIEF.
Paul Devereux and his wife were discussing
the ethics of the French proverb, eva te faire
pendre ailleurs" tgo 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
dis learned diSquisition was interrupted by
the announcement OF a call from his wife's
friend, Miss Millington
Miss Wilmington, though not beauty, was
a very attractive young woman. Ladies ex-
claimed, "How stylish" Men said, "Deuced
fetchingm Her manner was sprightiy and
her apparel positively splendid
'Millington, . repeated Devereux "Well
Mary"-Nrs. Devereu1's name was Mary
I'm of downtown By the way, George
Rockford, at the club last night, announced
his engagement TO Miss Wilmington"
Naturally Mrs Devereux's greeting took
the form of congratulation on the happy
event.
"Ahl yes, dear Georgel" exclaimed Miss
Wilmington with enthusiasm, lone couldn't
have better husband-in one sense"
In every sense, l should imagine from
what know Of him." said young Mrs Dew
ereuK-
George Rockford is young, good looking
and Christian; good qualities, those, eh.
Mrs. Devereuxg"
81 should think 50, indeedi"
'Still there is one great drawback to his
desirabilfty as a husband" explained Miss
Nillington; ''he Is far from being rich He
has fair salary IN wholesale house, but no
independent fortune"
Love win SUFFICE observed sweet little
Mrs. Devereux, remembering Paul's parting
kiss
Miss Millington looked as if she were about
TO utter doubt of the value of love as cir
culating medium, but feeling perhaps that it
would be useless to comment on a condition
of affairs which she had accepted for better
or worse she dropped the subject.
81 came to get you to go with me for a
walk" said the fetching one, airily. The
weather is charming. The stores are bewil-
dering. Can you comet"
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 nave changed your cook since was
last here" remarked Miss Wilmington, when
they were In the street
Yes, I'm sorry to say we found that the
other woman was dishonest"
How shoclingf"
THE very day after you were here at
lunch we missed three sterling silver spoons.
Naturally, she had 10 60"
did yen charge her with the theftf'
"Oh, nc, said Mrs. Devereux, looking much
distressed Il thought it better for our own
piece Of mind not to have any expose. It
uas as much as l could do 10 prevent Mr..
Devereux from causing her arrest. 1 said,
She'll get caught sooner or later-let some
body else arrest her. he said that was moral
cowardica Perhaps it was bit of weakness
on my part Still am not the first who has
elected for that course. You know the French
proverb, Go get hanged elsewhere
1--WE shall be hanged on the straps in this
car" whispered Miss MiIlington, with her
most fetching smile; lit is packed"
Obliging 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 shght.
All, the fascinating occupation of admiring
thing-no, It's that There's Just what /
want - there's something that would be
sweetly becoming TO you Yonderis an arti-
Gle ike one Mrs Vansnoo5er brought from
London
"Oh-h-h-h-h!n
A Subdued scream from the carnine lips
of fetching Miss Mllington. A few-but
only a very few of the passers in the
throrged 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 happenedf" asked Mary Deve-
Feux, an1iously.
Only in disjointed phrases at first could
Miss AIlington explain q terrible nlishap.
My rse-stolen-snatched out of my
hand'-
LET me tell this policeman" cried Mary,
excitedly, pushing her towards an officer who
was approaching.
mo, mol" sobbed Miss MiIlington. "Re-
member what you have just been saying-no
publicity. Bear anything rather than en-
dure that Besides could not recognize the
THEFT all passed like fash
LET US go home-to my Aome," said Mary
Deyereux I'VE can talk il over quietly
there"
The return tripwas gloomy one, in mark
ed contrast TO the gayety OF the outward
Journey. Arrived in Mrs Devereu9's draw
ing room, Miss Miuington flung hetself dis
consolateiy in an easy chair and closed her /
eyes, thus shutting out the vision Of this
Troublesome world
How much money was in your pursei"
asked Mrs. Devereux IN a sympsthizing |
voice.
Fifty dollars replied Miss Wilmington, |
with deep sigh And it was not my money 1
al all, it was my aunt'S l had drawn II from /
the bank Just before came here. She needs 1
it-must have it the first thing tomorrow |
morning to pay the rent"
- think persons IN our set suppose You and 4
your aunt TO be very well of" said Mary /
quietly; 'you dress 50 fsshionably."
''Oh, am handy and make things 20 /
long way" explained Miss Wilmington. my /
aunt supports me-she hes very small in |
come-and now have lost her fifty dollarsi |
OH what shall DOR
Mary Devereux was sadly perplexed. She /
counted the money in her own purse-twenty |
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