The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-30

| 5aat at the theatre, whittier We shull e
'h aA syssas-''
And thus the friends parted, Colone! Bing
ham to the table d hote. Mr. DeyiIle to nscent
to Lady Adelaide's private pnrlor, wIer
their meals were served. Here he found n,
one except young Donald Lorne, who sa
within the window seat, reading.
no! Donald my boy, always at you
studies Come, what say you to nm evening
at the theatrc?' said MIR. Devile, with an Of
!ecthton olgaiety that was far from biz heart
The youth arose, and, with n respectful
bow to his guardian answered gravely-
Lady Adelaide disapproves Of the theatre
sir, and should NOT like to displeaae lfer. y
Tut; boy; the women ase making : mpa
Instead Of repiying the youth drew himself
haughtiness. that sometimes procured for
him the name of The Young Dom
ueyille laughed, and before another word
could be said, the door flew open and the
iiehtsomo figure Of u dark-eyed girl danced
into the room. Scarcely could my human
creature be more beuutifnl than Perdita was
now, in the twelfth year Of her age. She
feet symmetry and n head OF classic elegance,
covered with luxurinnt hair that fell in many
long, rich, jet black ringlets down sach side
her crimson cheeks. and upon her ivory
bosom and shoulders, Her lnrge. black eyes,
dark as night. and brilliant as stars, could
melt me-, or blaze. as love or anger inspired them.
They were yeilcd by long, black iashes, aud
over-arched by slender black brows. Full.
crimson lips. a Thought too plump, gave the
finishing character to n style OF beauty at
once too fierce, voluptuous, and impassioned
to promise much Of good or happiness to the
possessor. Well might the Lady Adelaide
fear and pray and study for this cli,d.
-. 10 A.
humming o gny tune. that WINS instantly ar
rested on her lips as she saw Mr.. Deville, and
exclaimed
Papa, you here? thought you were in
the reading-room."
We'll. my dear, md that in an Instant the
song should be arrested on your lips? Am
n killijoy?"
"Oi. no, sir!"
Then, doubtless, it was the presence of
this sanctimonious young gentleman that
sobered you," said Mr.. Deville, pointing to
Donald.
"Who? DonaldP why he is nv constant
provocative to laughter. No, sir, neither
you nor your ward have TINT honor. My
song was Finished" exclaimed Pertlita, with
amerry glance from one to the other.
well, my dear. have trent in store for
you; You never saw play, ! believer"
"Oh, no, papa. and do long to sec one,
Donald, don't you turn md look Mt me with
your great solemn dark eyes tell you do
want to see play. Yes, papa, i do"
Then you shall be .gratified, my dear.
Melpomene."
.Oh, papa! oh, papa! that will be delight.
fui!' exclaimed Pertlita, clapping her hands in
ccstacy. Then, with one Other sudden trans.
i.Iona from gaiaty to gloom, she murmured-
a. Lady adelaide will! not object. when she
finds my wishes coincide with yours,"
"Oh. my dear, handsome papa, persuade
mamma to consent. You can persuade her
to ANYTHING" exclaimed the young girl,
springing to his bosom, throwing her arms
around his neck md kissing him.
Little fiattererl Well. we will try our
powers in your favor" said Mr.. Devills, re-
tiful girl.
AT this moment the Lady Adelaide softly
entered the parlor. Gentle and sweet, loving
and lovely as an angel looked Indy Adelaide
ut twenty-five. She wore light blue morn.
ing dress, open over a white Swiss muslin
skirt. Her pale golden hair fell in shining
cheeks, and was twisted up behind little
lace cap OF cobweb texture. She came float.
ing into the room as softly rs q cloud
through the summer sky-as sweetly as q
strain Of sacred music. Her presence difiused
over the scene holy spell. Truly, sorrow
had sanctified this pure spirit.
Donald arose and drew forward her easy
chair. With o smile she thanked him, and
seated herself.
Lady Adelaide, wish to take this young
lady to see Melpomene tonight. You viii
oblige me by seeing that she is properly
Indy Adelaide raised her mild, besseching
blue eyes ana fixed them on his face That
was her only appeal Not for worlds would
she have put her objections 10 words before
the young people. to dcpreciate his Judgment
~ their opinion. But he chose to disregard
the silent duplication OF those imploring
eyes. and continued
Tho doors open at halEpast seven; the
performance commences ut eight"
~! Slowly md gravely Lady Adelaide bowed.
Then turning to her adopted child, she |
"Perilita, love, it Is almost time to take
your daily ride. Go and get ready. Donald |
viii order the horuss and escort you"