San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-18

The ''Cld kqn" knew wnas ~ wss ss7~is.
ct any rate, now that he had given
Stevens certificate of beauty as well as
character, the ladies remembered that
he had good features and fine eyes. 1t is
not ON the other side only of the ocean
ferry that royalty sets the fashion of ad-
miration."
The object of all this extremely casual
praise now came in from Office looking
tired and anxious, but he frightened mp
at once on seeing his employer among
the ladies.
"Ah, Stevens" exclaimed the magnate
Familiarity. Been waiting for you. You
must know, now, ladies, I've got up
little picnic"
"A picnic" exclaimed all the ladies in
unison, and Miss Sophia added, in the
exuberance Of her emotion, "Oh. myr'
Eyes, u picnic" said the magnate. 81
shan't use my car to morrow, and if you
say so I'll send you over to Baltimore in
it tomorrow night to the opera, and
back after it is over-that is, if Stevens
will look after the party's comfort"
"Why. of course" said Stevens, blush
ing and confused. But you are too
good"
"Yes." repeated the chorus of ladies,
'tyou are too good"
@Oh, no, I'm not" said the magnate
with grim smile. 1--WE many faults,
but that isn't among 'em. No, I'd merely
like to give you all some fun at Stevens
expense if he says so. 1t will be an easy
way for me to pay debit that's all"
"Well, / will call it square on that ba-
sis" said Stevens; that is, if the ladies
consent" ..
Consent. Yes, they consented. So
that was settled.
But you are going, too?" asked Miss
Sophia.
''Oh. no." said the magnate. I'm too
driven. have to take my fun by proxy
now. Besides, it's Stevens party, and /
haven't been invited"
well try to arrange that if you'll
CO." said Floy.
II have no doubt you have great in
huence with Mr.. Stevens" said the mag
nate calamity, but you must excuse
me. Very well, Mr.. Stevens, tie car is
at your service"
He then pleaded an engagement. and
took his leave, Stevens accompanying
him to the sidewalk to express more
fully his sense of gratitude.
"Shall ask them allY" he said.
"Whomever you please; it's your
party" was the reply.
81 suppose ought to ask Lieut.. Quire?"
he said douDtfuliy.
SUPPOSE exclaimed the magnate in
his harshest tones, but with infinite
merriment twinkling in his eyes. ''Of
course, man! Why, to snub him that
way would spoil it all You'd find your
girl too sick tomorrow afternoon to go,
and they'd be engaged before you got
back. No, take him along and cut him
out before his eyes and everybody elses.
Tip the wink to that other girl, and get
her to pin him down in corner and talk
him to death while you are making love
W yOul gill dNiOoo OhO Sh1. W OhS yOo
needn't come around tonight. Have a
good time at the house. I've fixed every.
thing for to-morrow-car, tickets, sup,
per and 80 on. You get her some more
flowers. saw she was wearing some
today; were they yoursT'
I'll guess mott didn't notice, STAN
mered Peter.
Didn't notice" exclaimed the mag
nate. "Well, you're pretty lover! You
don't deserve to get her-so probably you
will. Well, I'll meet you at the train
"You oyerwhelm me with kindness, "
said stevens.
''Oh, that's all right, said the million
aire- "You get the girl; that's all Lask.
But if you let Buttons run off with her
I'll discharge you. Mind the flowers
good nightt'