Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-10
No. | z,


This recalcitrant member Of theft aris-
tocratic family was to he brought to
terms. Florence Annable smiled as she
thought Of it.
Clarke DurlHage rode along by the
side of the landau, and chatted with
the young ladies. For the first time
since Florence had decided not to wear
any more 'clst-otts her courage failed
her. She felt it to be humillating
truth that she care more for this mans
good opinion than for anything else in
the world to think that she was quite
independent of remark or criticism
from any other q naiter. but not from
him filled her with confusion and alarm.
Mr.. Durivage had been the only man
she had met in society who had talked
to her as if she were possessed Of an
equal intelligence.
Miss Annable canvassed the subject
very thoroughly in these few minutes.
Her scorn Of her own weakness, as
shown by the presence of this man,
acted like spur to her conscience.
"Tbe die is cast" she told herself, as
Mr. Durivagc babe her good evening.
~ will not wear jags, and so must play
iigs.
The young lady did not estimate her
musical talent at its trae value. It was
almost a Case Of genius. She could play
the works Of the most fayofitc compos.
crs, and with Il power and expression
which delighted the most critical. And
so it CAME to pass that Miss Florence
Annable was engaged at regular pro-
lessiona prices to play for Il party ut
the house Of the wealthy and distin-
gui.he,l Mrs. Van Cortland. Her sis
ters We're both present, but neither Of
them came near her during the evening,
and in this way the world found out
there had been quarrel.
Good evening, Miss Florence
Good evening. Mr.. Durivago.
1T is rather singular there is no one
here to play but you,' the gentleman
remarked Il haye been waiting a half
hour to invite you to dance.
at Is not in the least singular, Mr..
Duriyage," said the musician, smiling
heroicalIy, for am regularly employ
ed to play for Mrs. Van Cortland's
guests this evening"
The plunge was made, the worst was
over, and Florence felt that she could
look herself squarcly in the face when
the evening was over.
"And you-you have struck out III
this way fr yoursclf?'
There was Il strange quality IN the
gentleman's voice that his companion
did not understand.
Struck OUT Miss Annable laugh
inyly answered. That's good phrase.
1t requires muscle, I assure you
But your sisters, Miss Florence =
'rhey are here. You must have seen
them. The next piece is a quadriIle.
Mr.. Durivagr. Please listen to it crit
ically. 1t is nv own composltion.'
The music was success. The
applause and excitement that followed
its conclusion amounted to an ovation.
Mr.. Dnrivagc drew near the piano and
read the title.
"IAdes and gentlemen be said, in
loud, clear tones, "the name of the
original quadrille which has so delight
ed us is Rays and Jags and Velvet
Gowns
There came Il time when Florence
Annabe could ten her friend, Mr..
Durivage the whole story, and the fol-
lowing is the substance of the reply:
81 dctermined,' he said, "to WOO and
WIN you'tlat night at Mrs. Van Cort-
lands. h,d cared for you from the
first day CT our acquaintance, but how
could help feeling that you might be
like your sisters--ultra fashionable,
purse proud, regardIul only Of appear
ances. What Klnd of he plneets would
your sisters make If misfortune should
oyertakc their husbands? ? And then,
Florence, | have always maintained
that II WAS Just as rrprehcnsblc Tor a
woman to be idle and dependent as for
a man. As my wife, there will be no
need for you to continue your proies-
s!onal career, hnt your talent must
never be neglected, and for two reasons:
First, because it will always be our
greatest source Of enjoyment, and next,
because every woman should hold in
her hands the means Of support"
She-WeIl, professor, YOU We descrlb.
ed coughing and sneezing very eloquent
" indeed. Will you tell me what kiss.
ng is?'
IIe-Kisslng is the anatomical juxta.