Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1890-03-15
Finally he said:

after the performance. We can go up
there and hear the music as well as here.
l would like to get nearer view of the
people with her."
"To what purpose?"
"Oh, who can tell? haven't any rea-
son or purpose. Instinct tells me to do
something"
Every well; we'll CO."
They left their seats, and Holbrook
was conscious that Flora watched them
steadily as they went up the aisle. He
made sure of it at the door, when he
could do SO without being observed.
Once upstairs they seated themselves
so that they could watch the elevator
without being seen.
81 do not know what you are up to, p
complained Holbrook.
Neither do l." replied Tom with a
laugh "But the story of your interview
with the handsome Flora has made a
deep impression. l want to become
familiar with those about her. That's
ALL"
They lit cigars, smoked and listened to
the music until the curtain finally fell
"Now, then," said Tom, sin a few
minutes we'll know whether we have
deprived ourselves of comfortable seats
during the third act for nothing"
Holbrook, who was in bad humor,
replied:
I'm sure we did. She won't go ur
there; she would think it bad form"
bah! it's bad form. SO her set would
say, to be seen at theatre at this time
of year, especially in the CITY,"
"Hush," he continued, there she goes
now," as the brightly lighted elevator
glided up. Come, let us go up. No
wait until they have had time to be
seated"
They waited a moment or two, and
then ascended the stairs to the roof. Al
first they did not see the party, but care
fully proceeding they came upon them
partially hid behind a large fir tree
planted in tub. They came upon them
in such a manner that they were plainly
observed.
Tom dropped down into chair at a
vacant table short distance off, saying
as he did SO, quite loudly, "Here, Hol-
brook, here is place"
Then, in lower tone:
"Holbrook, you must go over and pay
your respects, if nothing else. Let us
give our order to the waiter first; don't
look up yet. The party is family party;
old Witherspoon, his daughter and son,
the handsome Flora and an old file
probably another relative"
Holbrook nodded, and after having
given his order arose and crossed to the
party ON the other side.
Saluting them, he addressed himself to
Flora.
81 am surprised to find you in the city,
Miss Ashgrove."
"You find me disgusted," she replied.
Uncle is tyrant about this business;
but we return tomorrow"
Her manner was cold, even repellant.
and did not offer encouragement. He
was somewhat embarrassed, and would
have felt awkward, II Mr.. WitherspoCi
had not asked him to join them in thei'
refreshments.
In declining on the score of having
friend from whom he had parted only to
pay his respects to them, he was enabled
not only to regain self possession, but to
recognize in the gentleman Tom had de-
scribed as "an old file" one of New York's
first lawyers.
By no means pleased with Flora's re-
ception of him, he determined to give her
a rap before parting from her.
Lowering his tone he said:
II did not see you at the funeral OF
your relative
"Who?" she said, with lazy surprise.
"Templeton-your remote relative"
"Oh, did say he was remote rela-
tive?" This was said with a haughtiness
not unmixed with contempt, as she lam
guidly famed herself. She did not deign
to explain why she was absent.
Holbrook found himself growing red
and angry. when to his surprise he saw
Flora straighten up quickly, while an
anxious, even frightened, expression
swept over her face. She looked in
tently behind him.
He turned and saw gentleman fash
fonably clad. He did not know him.
He turned to Flora. She was gazing
at him (Holbrook) tixedly; there was
worried. inquiring expression in her
eyes; her color was coming and going
and her chest heaving, her mouth slight
ly open.
Apparently she paid little or no atten-
tion to the new conner who was greeting
the others of the group.
Holbrook noticed the change in her de-
meanor and was surprised; SO much SO
that he said bluntly and awkwardly: 81
bid you good night, Miss Ashgroye," and
bowling to the others returned to Tom.
"What passed between you?' asked
Tom.
Nothing of any moment. She treated
me outrageously."
He then gave Tom literal statement
of what had passed, save her curious
manner toward him at the end.