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

where dogs are expensive animals.
DO you know, Miss Kent. really thin
that il one Of the handsomest dogs ! eve
saw" said Chiffon and Marjory unable :
feel resentment even against the devil, if h
were TO praise her dog. turned ana CAV
Chiffon o charming smile and assent, but
shrek followed.
oh he lie going 20 wipe his mouth on you
Mr.. Chiffon. where 10 the napkin" ana rush
ING where large bath towel was hanging, sh
| proceeded TO wipe his mouth IN very affec
tionste manner.
DO you take that small companion around
with your" Chiffon asked. while an amused
smile played with the corners of his mouth.
"Oh! yes: II l did not Bis and l would moi
be as warmly welcomed as we are in the
neighborhood"
While talking they had gone into the hall.
where a tremendous wood fire was burning.
Where is SuzetteSn asked Marjory. seeing
Hugh alone. Gone upstairs to see the baby
moment but sit down Mariory. while
Jack and smoke and the two pro-
| ceeded to light cigars and make them
selves comforta lie. while MarJory struggled
between sitting on the divan on one foot her
! favorlte, but IN st undignined position. or
sitting ike q lady in chair. | am sorry to
Say she was weaa enough 10 choose tile dvan
which was In rather dirk corner of the hall,
and curling up, proceeded to listen and watch
the two men talk
was the way ali of their sentences opened.
and Marjory watching Chiton's face in the
freight could but acknowledge that if he
was conceited he had a right 70 be.
Tall broad shouldered. smooth faced.
with q generally synical; hard oppression
about the firm mouth and square chin daz-
zlingy white teeth, which whiteness was in
tenslied by his very brown skin, gray-black
eyes. whose expression changed often, and
rich voice. with an imperious yet very charm
ing manner. completed the picture which Mar
jory saw in the freight. Blu. the mans
whole bearing showed so much force. deter
mination, will, obstinacy-cau it any name
you will, the thing remained the same so
that Marjory felt little frightened at the
thought of measuring her own pretty firm
will against his.
"A penny and half for your thoughts,
Madge Wildfre," said Suzette. who has
stepped in very quietly. MarJory gave little
start.
oh" she exclaimed, suppressing a slight
yawn, II was thinking how delightfully."- in
teresting two men can be, especially where |
they haven't met for years; positively YOU |
could almost see them talking through their
backs. They were so deeply interested in
one another and so oblivious of every one else
| came very near giving profound snore
Just to let them know that | was alive. if
sleepy. No, don't 20 near them" she
added in lower tone. don't Suzette.
uds lOIROLltu Hi hDOuL you huu DhDys
he Is back five years ago. and 1t would nat
urally strike him in the midst of CAV bachelors
reflections 10 be reminded of wife and baby
No. let them be and tell me. was II. r. II. (as
they called the baby all right and happy"
les; and the black kitten would insist on
sleeping by him, so left them. very pretty
picture"
just then Bismarck. who had been sleeping
quietly. gave a prolonged and tremendous
'nOre which made both start and look around. |
On seeing Suzotte they both rose and came
,yer to the diysn. and Chiffon. dropping
llown by Marjory, asked if she would give
hem some music, for | am sure" he added,
that you can sing"
Marjory acknowledged that she tried TO
ing little, but knowing what q critic he was.
would not dare expose her faults TO him.
5ut they ali insisted, 50 she finally consented,
nd Hugh brought her very beautiful old
utar
You need not be alarmed Mr.. Chiffon.
he guitar is in tune. saw from your face
hat you were dreading the tuning but you {
hall be spared as far as possible" {
Chiffon was surprised TO find his thoughts {
o clearly read: he had only asked for music, g
he had been told it was the proper thing to I
o always, and he simply shuddered inwardly {
hen he saw guitar brought out. Suddenly
larJorys voice, very low contralto, rang s
ut now tenderly soft. now threateningly an {
ry. now 80 passionate that ones very nerves [
ngleu IN spite OF themselves, IN an OldESpan- !
h love song One could almost see the en- y
eating lover begging his mistress to fly. and e
hen she refuses, accuses her of being false v
I'd threatens to kill her. Chiffon was far I
ore deeply impressed than he cared to ad-
1T even 10 himself and when the song died
way in half sob, half sigh, it seemed almost :,
sacrllege to utter the usual commonplace -
'mpliments. G
Marjory, feeling the impression she had =
Gated, refused absolutely to sing another "
tie, and soon afterwards they said good -
ght. AS she and Chiffon shook hands in :" a,
cd Virginia style; Marjory met his eyes a.
Id gave HIM such look that he. man of r.
g world that he was could not analyze. De ~
nee. anger. admiration, all so blended as =,
form an incomprehensi0le whole. Pl
Good night old fellow. hope you will &c
'ep well, said his host, giving Jack q,
endly slap on the back. Don't be alarmed ~
you hear any strange noises in the hall. a.. an
smarck sleeps just outside Of Marjorys we ".
or and occasionally gets up and walks a.
)und the house to see that everything is "a "a
right: so good night" sti
Good night. ssand closing the door after ua
Ugh. Jack turned to find his man CWiliam) pa
nding, hall asleep, waiting. OF
You can go to bed. William, " no said. II tei
MT need you tonight" co
Az what hour shall wake you, sir? Break 40 al,
/ is at 81 ira
AT about S15. Good night" on
Good night. sir" Tie
hilton did not spend much time in reAec-
a. but went to sleep with the refrain of that 7
u IN his ears. ole
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