Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-20

foWsEs and insects, the latter giitAsrine
ika Veritable gems of fire, and ligAfine
up ne soft blooms that surrounded them
with clear and starry luster.
How wonderful !" exclaimed Noel, in
unaffected admiration, while even the
banker grew interested, and Boncourt
looked on with lazy complaeency. was
there ever anything so beautiful2 You
look like princess of elaandI"
She laughed, and then encircled her
throat with Q necklace that was in
keeping with the wreath, after which
she also added flower and ire-hy
bracelets TO her wrists, and n brooch. or
bouquet of the same odd and striking
formation, to her breast; the whole effect
being rich and novel in high degree.
1T is like an enchantment-a tropical
dreami" cried her lover. ~CouId auy-
thing be at the same time so lovely and so
outlandish? From what odorous and
houri-haunted region did you snatch this
accomplishment, Adele2"
From both Mexico and Brazil" she
replied, smiling.
Then, resting her elbow on the table,
the loose, laee-frothed sleeve of soft
lawn floating back and down, to the ap-
parently unconscious revelation of the
cleaning, perfectly arm, she
began tanning herself gently. in a man.
ner'that caused the twinkling little gold.
en- disks at wrist, throat, breast, and
crown to fash and fiutter with redoubledl
brilliancy.
@Ah, but Brazil was the true paradise,
1or such displaysP she went on, musing-
ly. The freely is much larger and more
dazzling there-indeed, regular species
of beetle, think. The ladies', in garden
parties, even fasten them to their necks
and shoulders with tiny golden chains,
and thus they wander in and out of the
folds of lace. with tracks of fire until, at
times, ones whole person will seem to
burn with them"
At this moment they heard ring at the
gate, which had been locked, as was the,
custom at about that hour.
One of the servants brought word that
a gentleman wished very much to see Mr..
Boncourt, if he could do SO without in
convenience.
did he give his name?" said Boncourt,
without disturbing himself.
Yes, sir; Captain Rollingstone."
Neither the banker nor Noel could re-
member to, have heard the name before;
while Adele suddenly threw her novel
ornaments away. and looked annoyed.
"0h, Rollingstone, indeed?" said Bon
court. studiously sustaining from look.
ing at his sister. AAn acquaintance Of
mine, Mr.. Mariowe. Would you object
to his joining us, hereP He must be Just
up from London, and both thirsty and
banged up"
Mr.. Marlowe had no objection to any
friend of Boncourb's, though he himself
would presently be obliged to desert the
party. So Captain Rollingstone Joined
the party, was duly introduced, and
seated.
He was . placid, carelessIy dressed
man, the traces Of whose original good
looks, that might at one time have been
considerable, had been almost wholly
disfgured by the apparent inroads Of
long, persistent and hard dissipation.
Adele had probably met him before,
and her only recognition now was a.
freezing, scarcely perceptible nod, after
which she at once turned and engaged in
conversation with her lover, as though
unconscious Of the newcomers presence.
The latter, however, with the most per-
feet indifference to her action, settled
himself YEARLY behind bottle Of wine,
and, after addressing a few common
places to the banker, began to talk ex-
clusively to Boncourt about certain rae
ing events, past and prospective, while
frequently helping himself to the wine
with an eager and trembling hand
Boncourt seemed to take sort of in
solent and negative interest in the nsw-
conner, but Mr.. Marlowe soon looked
bored.
The banker, indeed, presently asked to
be excused, on the plea of having letters
to write, and left the table, after promis-
ing to return before they could think Of
departing.