The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1889-01-02


front Of the cheerful CRATE fire In their
private sitting room.
THAT idiot liadley has been telling me
Of your airtations. The boarders are
shocked at your free and easy ways, and
they induced the fellow TO enlighten mo
on the subject. | had half mind TO break
his head"
"0hl is that allY" said Mrs Claypole,
with a peculiar smile so they think |
am wicked. reckless hlrt2 admire their
penetration But, under all circum-
stances. Henry, it's splendid reputation.
dirt has no time for other business, and
our affairs may flourish without suspicion
while they think I'm engrossed in the
pleasurable occupation Of Juggling with
hearts. As for Mr.. Hadley, you may
leave his punishment to me. | will settle
him In way he will remember for the
rest Of his life
"lle deserves something. the meddle-
some fool. responded Mr. Claypole, IN a
coutemptuous tone. But what is your
planf"
Wait and Sec" was the quiet rejoin.
der, while those big blue eyes flashed ON.
inOusly; lit will be In the direct line OF
business"
"Ahl | understand" said the elderly
lawyer. "Doyou expect any one this even
ingf"
Herman promised to be here about 0
O'Clock"
well, will take n nap and afterward
go TO the club so that YOU NAV work him
alone. He Is smart rs "A whip. that lad.
and expect great things of him. and
with this Mr. Claypole settled himself In
n rhai oil ...I
soon snoring gently In front of the fire.
Mrs Claypole. who was more ANNOYED
by the incident Of the evening than she
was willing TO admit, took up the evening
paper and rapidly scanned its columns.
She seemed TO be looking for some partic-
ular item OF news Presently paragraph
struck her eye which she read with great
interest
The scheme works we'll" she nut.
tered. mo clewy OF course not. Trust
a woman's wits for that. Six months
more will give us all the money we need
and then for the sunny south. BAH How
| detest this horrid climate as well as the
hurry -scurrying habits Of the people
Everything IL rush and hustle and money
making. Well. let them pile up their
wealth. let them repair the ravages Of the
fire and build costly temples Of trade and
commerce Those who neither weave nor
spin viii be the gamers In the end
Honest industry Is ever opening up ave.
nues Of idleness and luxury for those who
have the courage and ability to follow the
only royal road TO ease and affluence."
Mr.. Claypole finished his nap in about
an hour and at once went out 20 spend
the evening at his club, leaving his wife
alone TO entertain the expected visitor.
She added few touches TO her toilet
after the departure Of her husband, and
then sat down TO the piano ard sang one
or two love songs In low contralto
voice.
Tho music reached the ears Of the
boarders In the parlor. who by this time
had worn the sensational story Of Had.
lcy's reception by Mr.. Claypole thread
bare. and were celebrating as TO the next
step TO be taken In exposing the scandal
Gus doings Of the fascinating blond.
THE old fool has gone out as usual,
said one She's expecting somebody
She always sings those sentimental dit
ties when one Of those kids Is coming"
We'll, remarked another, an elderly
gentleman with pair OF twinkling brown
eyes, II think we had better allow things
TO take their natural course. The firta
tions Of married women bring their owl
punishment, and guess old Claypole will
finally come 20 his senses without any as
sistance on our part.
But it's so abominably disgraceful,
snapped Miss Goggles. II wouldn't mind
so much II she confined her attention e
grown men, who ought 10 know better
than to encourage her base designs; but
TO think Of her inveigling those boys
Why, it's an outrage against all TIA,
recognized maxims of good society"
Never mind that. Miss Goggles, sale
the old gentleman, who seemed anxious
20 restore peace In the Frelinghuysen es
Adjustment. 1--WE have done ali we cal
Tor the present. Besides, We have n,
evidence that there is anything RADICAL,
improper All pretty women like 4
dirt"
"0hl Mr.. Johnson" calculated tn
spinster. blushing feverishly. How chi
you say such n thingY"
ITS true. Miss Goggles. said Mr.. John
son, stoutly and with touch OF gallantry
"COquetry is one OF the prerogatives o
tho sex; the art is inseparable from femal
loneliness. Don't attempt to deny II
Miss Goggles you, OF all women. ought l.
b. the first to recognize this universe
truth"
The old fellow, who was suspected @
matrimonial designs ON the antiquate
spinster, accompanied this speech with
glance which threw Miss Goggles into
fiutter of excitement. Several OF III
gentlemen Uttered at her confusion, bu
she was too busy with the tender thought
Mr.. Johnson had suddenly inspired I
notice their amusement
"Well, what shall we do, Mr.. Johnsoni
asked Miss Goggles, as soon Us she n
gained her composure.
Nothing" was the laconic response.
"NothingY"
There was q tone of disappointment
this query which caused Mr.. Johnson I
elevate his eyebrows suspiciously. BU
ne was firm In the resolution with whic
no sought 10 Undue his fellow boarders
That's Just it," he rejoined, emphati
ally. We'll do nothing more, but wa
and
Watch" chimedi In Mr.. Hadley
Eyes, sir; wait and watch. You ha,
nit 1t exactly. thought you woul
realize the wisdom Of this course"
Hadley's face flushed, but he had gains
wisdom since his interview with ''pO,
old Claypole." and deemed 1t prudent
say nothing.
Something about the programme strus
the boarders favorably. Tho first step
active interference had resulted disa
trously The old lawyer was evident
Indifferent TO the fate his wife so rec
4 lessly Invited Waiting" and "watc
4 ing" were words full of mystery a
ominous import. The programme pi
saged keen excitement. Ten pairs OF ey
scrutinizing every look and action OF
frivolous woman. ten superheated brai
: wrestling with the motives that guild
her conduct, and ten busy tongues rea
3 to tear her reputation TO tatters on
! slightest rovocation-why. the prosps
was delightful to this modern school
;. scandal, and with one accord the board,
d lifted up their voices In approval
4 agreed" was the unanimous verdi
10 "We'll wait and watch"
p Meanwhile 0 o'clock had arrived. a
n with II Mrs. Claypole's expected visit
From her cory little sitting room upsIa
4. camo the rhythmic thumming Of
Al piano and the soft contralto voice singi
N In delightful unison. you'll Rememl
10 Me-"
" lone Of them's there" said Miss O.
Il sxlaa In a utaoa xubtanar ssSha al,va