San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-12

was as doclle as Kitten; within, and to
herself, she was tigress in strength and
brutality The world at large does not
know this aud probably will not believe
it, for Miss OrmSbyiS leader in society
and society does not ike a tigresS; she is
like wolf in fold of conventional
lambs, and is called by the world strong
minded wOlalu. So well, however, did
the kitten conceal the tigress that no one
has ever suspected her, nor would if |
had not seen her claws.
As said, was introduced to her 1T
Mrs. KS five o'clock tea, and at
once became interested in her. 1t is con-
sidered fine thing for man 10 be able
to size up mentally and morally any
woman that he meets; but it is very I'M
pleasant when woman turns the tables
on you and does the sizing up herself.
SO it was with Miss Ormsby; knew be-
fore | had been talking with her Eve
minutes that she had taken my measure,
so to speak, and | also had IN unpleas-
ant conviction that the result was not
complimentary TO myself Nothing in
her conversation, which was confined to
social communplaceS, betrayed the fact,
and after awhile we drifted apart and
did not see her again that afternoon.
saw her quite often after that at din
ners and teas. and though we talked to-
gether ON these occasions never knew
her better than Oh the first day met
her. often wondered why she tolerat
ed me, for | felt sure she disliked me,
but had to take it out in wondering.
| started into Boston on warm after
noon in jane to atteal to a matter of
business. Taking Park square car
rode into Beacon street and from there
walked across the Common. When |
had gone about half of the way l saw
Miss Ormsby approaching from the OPP
posite direction. She was bewitchingly
| dressed and looked even more fascinat-
ing than usual. was lazy, for it was
a hot day. and did not feel energy
enough for a protracted conversation; so
it was with determination of not stop
ping if could help it that | advanced
toward her.
"Ah, Mr.. Cummings" she cried, as
greeted her, ''yOu are the very man |
want to see. | was looking for some
knight to serve me and here he is"
Il have done nothing to deserve that
title as yet, Miss Orlns6y," | replied,
but shall be delighted to win my spurs
| in your service"
Very prettily answered." she re-
! trrned laughing, "but DO not be fearful,
l am not going 10 ~at you fighting any
dragon or inlUlgins in any tournament;
it might spoil your clothes"
WINGED; she was making fun of me,
and hugely enjoyed my discontinue.
put the best face ! could on the
matter, however, and replied that
SHOULD he delighted to Stay all til, knights
and dragons III creation, if she so COM
manded.
why" she said laughing, Its not
quite so had as I'll that, hut | would be
very much obliged to You if you would
leave this little package at the ribbon
counter at Jordan & MarSh's for me.
know its Cool deal to ask this hot
day, aud it will be a dreadful bore to
you to do it, but you see have to be in
Cambridge in half IN hour and can't
possibly go myself" protested that I
should be delighted TO execute the COM
mission, and asked if there was any mes
sage to be delivered with the packet.
Message! no, indeedl Do you think
know you men so little? Why | would
no more think of giving a man mes
sage than | would of flying. There is
little note inside that explains every
thing, so ali You will have to do is to
leave ii" and she departed laughing. l
stood for a moment or two watching her
and then laughed myself Size was GER
tainly very original, and the whole cpl
sode rather pleased me.
| sauntered up fremont to Boylston
and did two or three small erIanLS on
the way. Then | started down Wash
ington street, but only got as far as the
Adams House, where | saw friend in
the Office, and just dropping in TO chat
with him for minute stald nearly half an
hour Suddenly | remembered the pack
ct. and my conscience smOte me; per-
haps Miss O1msby wanted it delivered
in a hurry, and had forgotten all
about it.
| was soon at Jordan 6 Marsh's, and
after some trouble found my way to the
ribbon counter. Speaking to the first
girl that confronted me l said: 81 was
requested TO leave this little package
here. suppose it is expected" The
girl hesit8;ed for minute, and while
She did so another young woman came
hurriedlv up and taking the package
1aid: Yes, it is all right--the purchase
was made from me; am expecting it,"
handed it to her and turned away, say
ing as did 50 that the message was in