The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-13
CHAPTER Y.

At midniRhtthe great supper party to cele-
brate the reconciliation OF Mr.. Beamish and
Duchess Susan broke up, and beneath soft
fair sky the ladies. with their silvery chatter OF
gratitude for amusement. caught Chloe in their
arms to kiss her, rendering 1t natural for their
cavaliers to exclaim that Chloe was blest above
mortals. The Duchess preferred to walk. Her
spirits were excited. and her language smelt
other origin: but the superb feshly beauty OF
tho woman was aglow. and crying declare
should burst In one OF those boxes-just as If
you'd stalled me-! she famed a wind on her
face and sumptuousy spread her spherical
skirts. attended by the van uished and captive
Col. PolterlDore. a gentleman manifestly bent
on inSnuatinR sly slips OF speech TO serve for
here pinch OF powder. there a match. Am
~ she was heard TO say. She blew prodi.ious
deep-chested signs of a coquette that has taken
to roaring
Presently her voice tossed out: AS II /
wouldW These vivid Examinations OF the COL
onels proceedings were pasture to the rear
ward groups, composed OF two very grand
ladies', Cassldy. Mr.. Beamish, lord. and Chloe
You mani Oh" sprang from the Duchess.
What do hear? / won't listen: can't,
mustn't. ! ouRhtn't"
So she said but her head careeued, she gave
him her coy reluctant ear. with total abandon
mont to the seductions OF his whispers. and
the lord let fly peal OF laughter. 1t had been
supper OF coplouS wine, and the songs which
rss from wine. Nature was excused by our
midnight naturalists.
The two great danes. admonished by the
violence OF the nobleman's laughter. laid
claim on Mr.. Beamish to ompany them at
their parting with Chloe and Duchess Susan.
In the momentary shutting Of couples Incl
Cent to adieux among u company. the Duchess
murmured to Caseldy: Have done 1t well ?"
He praised her for perfection In her acting.
am at your door at g. remember"
Ny hearts in my mouth" said she.
Col. Poltermore still had the privilege OF con-
Quoting her tho few further steps to her lodg-
ings
Caseldy walked beside Chloe. and silently.
until he said III / have not Yet mentioned
the subject"
II 1t Is An allusion to money. let me not
near 1t tonight" she replied.
can only say that my lawyers have In
s'ructions But my lawyers cannot pay you in
gratitude. Do not think me In your hardest
review OF my misconduct ungrateful. have
ever esteemed you above all women: do; and
sfI shslI; you are to- much above me: an
1Ot WIN very particularly good name on the
Ssoo comment l begin to know myself. and in
d. You sneak to Chloe, she said. ~, Catherine
4 bs !. buried person. She died without pain
oPs Is by this time dust"
Tho man heaved his breast. Women have
not an ldea OF our temptations"
lou are excused by me for all your errors,
S4Iseldy. Always remember that"
CbTeIs ilGhed profoundly. "Ay you have
,I ShS ,I answered Il have como to the conclu-
e'Sl that II Is psgsn's"
NJ, A. Tor me-" lie reIoined. g ! am iaJallst.
tn"Lolsn NE have seen my destiny. What Is
".pe VIII be; we can do nothing"
fai, nave heard OF one who expired OF a sur
inGn,ihSt ne ANTICIPATED, nav proclaimed. when
IhIioo.RinE In tho last desired morsel" said
ie was driven to 1t"
ana sseidS acqulescsd: his wits were clouded.
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