The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-08
The Beauty and the Pansies.

At 10 o'clock one morning. says the New
York Sun, girl than can safely be called
the most beautiful of all the beauties in the
-Four Hundred was walking down Fifth
avenue between two young fellows who
were both very much captivated by her
lovable charms, and to them this fair maid
said that she had been searching in vain for
some pansies to wear to Mrs. So-and-So's
dance that evening.
81 am to wear gown that pansies would
go beautifully with" said she; land they
are my favorite flower, too. How stupid 1t
is OF all the florists to miss having them to-
day.
The young men deliberated for an instant,
and then offered simultaneously TO secure a
bunch of pansies and send to the beauty be-
fore evening.
''Oh, it is kind of both of you, I'm sure, y
said she, "but have been TO every one on
Broadway and Fifth avenue, and there isn't
a pansy to be had. II you should get me
some you would deserve prize."
Then offer price, exclaimed the young
men together.
The girl laughed and asked for a sugges-
ton. How would drive in my phaeton
for tomorrow doEn asked she.
THAT would be bliss" said one of the
young men. "but think the prize ought to
be given at the dance tonight"
well, what do you say to an extra
waltzr'
IF you cannot be more generous sup
pose that would be as much earthly happi-
ness as We could well ask for" was the
reply.
''Oh, tell you what I'll do" cried the
girl, suddenly struck with brilliant idea,
1.-THE one who brings the flowers 70 me first
shall kiss my hand"
''Ohw exclaimed the young men. "You
don't mean itr'
Yes, do" she replied
Your bare handw ventured one of the
suitors
Yes, with my glove off,
This arrangement was agreed to, and,
bidding the girl good morning, the young
men started off upon their mission. They
separated few blocks further on, and each
took hanson cab.
AT 1880 O'Clock that night disconsolate-
looking figure assembled the steps of the
pansy-loving beauty's residence and asked
to see the young lady. In a few sad words
he acquainted her with the fact that he had
traversed Manhattan Island from one end
to the other and that he had failed to find a
pansy. While relating his story the other
young man was ushered in. His face was
aglow with joyous anticipation as he ad-
vanced enthusiastically to the trembling
maiden. and, with quick movement, threw
aside the paper covering from huge bunch
of the most perfect velvety pansies.
"Nhere-where did you get. : thoseP'
gasped the unfortunate loser of the race.
II went to Philadelphia for them, my
boy" cried the other.
30, how absurdl'' said the girl, pleased
beyond expression at the compliment this
exertion implied.
"Why, | would have gone, reioin ed the
victorious youth as he extended his hand to
receive hers, ITO New Orleans If you had
only made the time limit little longer, u
and bending over the snowy little hand he
pressed his mouth long and warmly upon it.
II have been compelled to go without
food or drink since leaving you,n suggested
the glowing youth. raising his eyes to the
girls.
30, then you must take dinner with us. -
81 was not thinking of that 1 thought
the fast might be worth an extra prize"
The look that he received from the proud
beauty treasured him TO such an extent that
he bent again and took at least half a dozen
kisses from the beauteous maidenis hand.
Now, what do l get!n asked the discon-
solate one.
so, I'll give you a boutonniere out of
these pansies,p laughed the girl
According to all romantic laws the en-
gagement of the lovely lady and the brave
man who so richly deserved the fair ought
to be announced in good season. 1t must,
however, be said that the fair coquette will
in all likelihood wed the other.