The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
STORY OF A DEBUTANTE.

ZION 10 NutIt OuLctbC oA0 AAhigNA1 WoAo W"t
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heat dust and flies 70 say nothing OF col
founded baby who squealed incessantly. Ho
much good il does fellow Just to see ID
mountains
We'll. old chap now that we have yot
there is no telling when we will let you gC
but here they are and as Suzette and Jac
were shaking hands for they were oldiriends
he turned 10 find Marjory, but she had dis
appeared.
"Helow. Suzette, where is Marjory?"
'Loda got very unruly as the cars passes
and she carried him up the road piece.
live in constant terror that he will kill he
some day" she added, turning 10 Jack
Here she comes. and Jack Chiffon, lookin;
up. saw picture that it will take many years
to eface from his memory An iron era,
horse, apparently thoroughbred. whose nos
trils had evidently caught during his excite
ment the glow of the setting sun, and rounc
yet slender figure in gray habit whose
cheeks and hair had also captured some OF
the sunsets red and gold A pretty picture
indeed IL was. as she refined the nervous
beast to a standstill. and leaning down. patted
his glossy neck and whispered some soothing
words in his ear; powerful mastlf who was
following her walked up TO Chiffon and in
quiringly looked up at him as much as to say
who are your"
''Marjory. this is my friend. Jack Chiffon,
and Jack. this is my cousin, Miss Kent"
They bowed but Jack felt that in that short
hour he had been measured
Now. you all start first; | will come as soon
As James brings the boys" said Luzette, so
Hugh. swinging himself into the saddle. he
and Marjory started in brisk trot.
Now. AlarJory, what do YOU think Of my
friend:" inquired Hugh. as they walked their
horses.
Good looking. obstinate. gentle when he
can have his own way and fearfully conceited
Il. 4
whose cheeks still tingled with the cool, in
different look that Chiffon had given her. Il
don't think | will like him at all, Hugh; in
fact. | am certain that we will openly declare
war in less than day"
Hugh laughed softly, and. hearing the cart
coming up turned around to speak to its oc-
cupants.
Hugh, old man" said Chiffon, and Mariory
could but notice what a rich full voice lie
had. lit is worth hundred such trips with
five hundred babies to be in the mountains
with you, absolute bliss"
Yes Hugh. " said Suzette, but Mr.. Chiffon
seems chiefly glad TO see you, and | am afraid
Mallory and will be sadly in the way. but
we will try and not disturb you: oh" and
Suzette gave scream, for an old turkey hen
with large family proceeding TO half fly,
half walk across the road thereby totally up
setting LOda's nerves, who proceeded TO
perform in a manner worthy of Barnum's
contortionlsts. Chiffon could bur admire the
girls firm seat and perfect assurance, but he
also made note of her expression, and de-
cided Immediately in his own mind that she
was very firm, mperious young woman,
and thought that she would be rather difficult |
30 tame. But soon the lights of the Barn APP |
peared and Aarjory dismounted and disap- |
peared before Chiffon had fairly gotten in the |!
hall.
Welcome to the Barn. old chap" said
Hugh, and Zettu emphasized it with shake |
hands. while as if 1t to make up for Marjory's |
neglect, Bismarck rubbed his head against |
him In the most familiar manner.
Now you men cannot stop to talk or smoke,
for supper will be ready in half hour. You
see" turning to Chiffon, we dispense with
the formal dinner. and you shall have real
Southern supper. How does that suit you,''
oh, admirably, Mrs. Rutledge; you see I
nave dined until the mere sight of soup and
hsh at this season makes me shuddeI and feel
warnings of the govt TO come"
Well. Jack. will show you your room.
Come along, and saving au reYOir to Susette
they went down the hall. Bismarck WAS fol-
lowing. and Chiffon had carelessly laid his
hand on the dogs collar when soft haloo
was heard and like streak Of lightning the
dog darted down the hall and into room at
the end, which was closed with a bang.
"Oh, that is only Marjory's call for Bis
marck," Hugh said, answering Chilton's en-
curing look. She never likes him 10 leave
her; and be rarely does;he sleeps at her door.
Well. here's your room and your man, so good |
bye till next we meet"
Chiffon had no time for reflection. as he
hurried into his evening clothes pecu-
lar, trying costume in which man either
ooks like butler or a gentleman. and the
Dutlers, am afraid. are greatly in the ma
ority: Chilton's six feet looked well. how ,
,yer, in lrreproachabe black and immaculate
inen, and being, as all men are. fully aware of
lis own charms, was feeling very jolly and
tremendously hungry as he sauntered down ,
he hail. wbistling rs he went Hugh and :
'uzette were waiting for him and immediately
upper WIS announced.
we Two won't swat wat for Maarjory whoiis always
DRY says IT IS such mistake ever to wait for
'eople when they can wait for you" $
how pretty escaped ChiltOn's lips as he u
aw the table, for the centre was heart of b
dadge Wildfre dahlias encrcled with golden n
cd. SO'0e- O
Yes, Jack, we think our flowers are very al
retty: The shape is one of the numerous al
mes harIory receives from her beanx in New h
ork but, won't you have soray They ore III
strictly Virginia bird in fact local and IL
very one who ever tasted them longs for
lore" e' A0A A.
II beg your pardon for being late - soid n,
ut voice, and Marjory appeared, clad in a
blow silk gown, which Chiffon Afterwards a
oscrlped 70 friend AS being sewed at tbe dc
p and then wound around the way down" "
ehiatch lolOWeu stately, evidently conscious OF
a large yellow bow fastened to his collar dT
9th men rose, and during the description IN
% gave Suzette of seen. with HUGH .Jr fr
fore coming down. Chiffon got a good look rs
her. His first thought. as before was that DIR
Q would be difficult 10 tame. but he further
ought how exciting to Re the tanner. She no
nst be quite young, he went on. not fro
z her SKIN. soft and fresh as a school wv
'l's, and her hair, which waved back pold- Ire
own from her head but her ewes were her th'
owning feature Gray, green black Won tee
uld say, at different times. thew were anv |
these three colors and with lasbas dsrker flo,
IN her hair. and dark lines Ike slim pencil Sir
rks under each eye. She was not tall hnt wa
'eeedingly flexible and graceful. and her NAY
* resembled swans in It's undulatjno neN
vements. She had trick of keepino Ler
IS always half closed. and would omen tina
70 with most startled expression. sncb Ma
'ok as an angel could give if You were To in. -
re II he had slandered his neiehbor Her bet
o was exceedingly white. but generally She int
color, and II excited or angry her choeks gra
ked as though they could and wonld bn-n awf
thing that touched them Gre
Il course Chiffon had TO see all this ina T.
ohds time, as meeting his scrutinizinD Bar
ace she mad returned il with SO cool firm boa
seif-possessed stare that he WAS forced thel
urn ms eyes away aud answer Suzette who the
inquirlng If be found the sora as delicious crew
10 had expected
les. ne replied even better. and il You