The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-23
STORY OF A DEBUTANTE.
CONTINUED
CHAPTER III.


fed 10 morning gallop'
"C,ood morning" she said, coming IN and
hr;no;ng i'm all the freshness of the lovely
September morning with her.
Good morning, Miss Kent" said Chiffon.
and be rose and pulled back her chair you
are exceedingly energetic for a Southern
woman. In fact. you are the only energeuc
Southerner / ever saw, he added
"But nv energy has been well rewarded
this morning. Hugh turning with delght-
ttl look 10 the foot Of the tablet Lods TOOK
that gate with ease this morning.
Coz Mariorv.p interposed Susette, mot
that tremendous fve-barred affair" Marlory
did NOT reply. being too much occupied TO
taik .'You will certainly break your neck,
bnt Won are a perfect adge Wildtre"
Chiffon noticed that the young lady bad
genuine good appetite, and she was very
pretty this evening in her sailor hat and her
linen shirt. like little boy, with her bar
blown into soft ourls around her face. She
looked 80 attractive that Chiffon felt an IRE
sistibIe desire to smooth them IN place and
secretly wondered If he would ever know her
well enough 10 be allowed TO do SO.
Don't wait for me- inteTposed the object
of his thoughts. taking of her hat and smoth-
ering herself with her hair. my rde has
made me perfect ogre: John, BRING some
hot waf1es.h Turning 70 the sable attend
ant. Any mall" she asked.
mo man. but an express box which pears
Small's name"
THE third this week and to-day is Friday
Mariory. you wretch, what poor devil are you
fooling now" asked Suzette. =,
mo one" answered Marjory, coolly look
Ing on while suzette cut the cords. Men
are never fooled by women. Occasionally
they fool themselves don't they, Mr.. Chill
tonf'
II think" he answered. that any man who
will let woman order him around, walk over
him, in fact make fool OF him. ID poor.
contemplate fellow, unworthy OF Mhn
pity
He looked straight at Marjory as he spoke,
hoping to read something Of her thoughts IN
her eyes. but if they had betrayed her the
night before they were as unfathomable as q
deep pool IN moonlight this evening.
what beauties exclaimed Suzette.
'Narjory" said Hugh, IL really as your COZ
and adviser must tell you that think 1t is
wicked 10 deceive man like this"
How do you know he hasn't his reward
Hugh?p put in Chiffon, seeing Marjory's eyes
flash. The pleasure OF being allowed to send
Miss Kent flowers must alone reward one"
What a pretty speech" but Marjory rose,
and taking one or two flowers to stick IN her
belt asked Suzette TO arrange the others
while she. going to the sugar bowl. took out
several pieces OF sugar.
Let me go with you to the stables Miss
Kent" asked Chiffon; Il have not seen any
thing Of the grounds as yet"
Certainly" consented MarjOry. and they
strolled through the garden, while Hugh
went to write some letters and Suzette to see
II; i: IL. r
ming at me just now when / spoke of a man 5
reward? | really feel that shock still"
Il was not aware, Mr. Chiffon. of dong
what you say; but hardly understood your
meaning"
why, Miss Kent, you don't mean to say
that men don't get their rewards for sending
such flowers or anything elseand | don't
mean an imaginary reward, but genuine
ones."
"Ah," he added, interrupting himself, this
is Loda, presume" opening door where a
looking animal indeed, and so gentle and
quiet" wondering how Narjory would like
these adjectives. You rascaln and Chiffon
Just jumped back in time to save himself from
being playfully bitten on the shoulder.
Steady, baby" said Marlory, walking up
and smiled all around her, looking for sugar.
He is not quite so gentle as he looks with
strangers Take care Mr.. Chiffon; | am not
responsible. This is Brandy, Loda's half
brother. Hugh got them together this spring, u
showing good-looking chestnut, built like
Loda, but q trife heavier
''You will ride him, / suppose: he is about
up to your weight. These are carriage horses,
and those the farm horses, and now you have
seen all. must go TO the house and change
my apparel. you can amuse yourself in vsri-
GUS ways. MIR. Chiffon, there are cards on
the table in the hall and you can play
solitaire" and with this parting thrust she
left him.
Chiffon felt little surprised for he was not
used to being left in this abrupt manner by
young women; in fact, as rule he was forced
to leave them. and as he strolled along it
must be confessed that his vanity was Just
a little wounded. He soon sought and
found consolation in a cigar and Gre
ville's last work. and was very
much surprised when luncheon was
announced. They were all in the hall waiting
for him, and both Hugh and SuZette apollo
gized profusely for having so entirely de-
serted him, but Chiffon assured them. rather
maliciously perhaps in regard TO Marjory,
that he had never spent more soothing. do
lightful morning.
T'You know" he said, II have proved by
experience that books are tho most delight
full companions. They entertain you and
you don't have to worry TO entertain them.
Nothing so spoiis day to me as having to
talk and be pleasant
well, MIR. Chiffon laughed Suzette, that
is certainly hint for both Marjory and my
self, but we twill try, won't we.
Marjory," turning around but Msrjory,
feigning Indifference to the whole
conversation. was apparently engrossed
in note, What shall we do this afternoon
Hugh asked Suzette. "Oh, let's all go for a
ride, answered SuZette, and we can show
Mr.. Chiffon some of the lovely rides around. "
So il was arranged that they should all
start at 3 O'clock and true to their promise
the ladies slipped away Immediately after
luncheon and left the men TO themselves
PuDctually at O'Clock Chiffon was ready
In perfect whip-c0rd riding suit which was
very becoming TO him, as his legs were straight
30 many men seem 10 think crooked legs APP
pear 70 advantage III girding trousers. 1t
was dellciOusly cool, and Chiffon was
coDgratulating himself on being away
from hot, disagreeable Washington when a
CHATTER Of horses feet made HIM look mp.
There was John leading three horses. while
William came behind leading the gray, who
was almost of of the ground. Chiffon took q
good look at the horses while waiting. Brandy,
deep chestnut. we have described before be-
ing like Loda. only trife heavier he was in
tended for Chiltons use. Hugh was riding
one OF the carriage horses a very good-looking
big bay, whose size did not appear TO incom-
mode him at all while Suzette's mare had ar
rlyed from New York the day before. and was
hpteiiy. nervous black. with excellent legs
anu splendid quarters. but Loda was the
fem OF these four very good horses. His
hesd 80 exquisitely tapering was never still,
ana aus nostrils opened large enough to put
potn nsts IN, There was rather wicked ex-
preston IN bis beautiful eyes es he passed q
u.no TOO close 70 the other horses
Wen. hr Chiffon. are you admiring our
country hacksN inquired Marjory. as she
came out Looking lovely in a black shirt with
mite cutaway tan corduroy coat vest and