The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-25


happy man. IL Mr.. Francis Roche had
debts, Mr.: Arthur Curzon had more IL
Francis Roche had expensive tastes, Arthur
Curzon had likewise. They were. in fact,
two good-looking young men with very
little money TO spend. Arthur Curzon WAS
the third son of poor peer, and Francis
Roche had been brought up and educated
by his uncle, Col. Roche, who was not a
rich mas, aud had told bis nephew very
plainly when he went into the army, that
he would allow him one hundred year I'M
til he got his company, and that after this
event occurred that he tFrancis) must de-
pend upon his own resources.
Thus Francis Roche had had very little
money 10 spend. He had managed to get
along somehow. but be very often nearly
got fast.
"And you're to have it every yearGn said
Mr.. Curzon almost with groan. Every
year-five hundred ayearm
$50 the old woman said,n answered
Francis Roche. "She said l had TO go
every year for like sum, aud that this was
the only condition the lady attached to the
gift"
GOOD heaveusp exclaimed Curzon.
''And can you not think-can you not
imagine who sent itp
mot in the very least" truthfully an
swered Roche.
Amy of your mothers family. do you
thinkp asked Curzon.
my mother" said Roche, frankly, twas
a Frenchwoman, and died, poor thing,
when was born, and though my uncle has
never told me so. / do net fancy her people
were wealthy; indeed, he said to me one
day should never inherit anything from
them"
"Who eau 1t beg" went on Curzon. "Some
one must have fallen in love with you,
Rochep
Rochs laughed.
otis we'll It's a rich some one then" he
said. "But / think, Curzon, | should con-
suit my uncle about it."
Curzon considered moment.
"Unwise." he said. "If you consult the
old boy you may bring trouble on you know
not whom. No, il were you would just
enjoy it-have a fling with tit mayn't
really come again."
In pursuance of this advice thetwo young
men dined together, ordering the most expen-
sive dinner they could order, and then they
went together to one of the theaters, TO see
famous piece which at this time was max
ing sensation.
It was crowded house, and Roche and
Curzon sat in the stalls close TO the side
boxes. Presently Curzon attracted
Roche's attention to lady who was sitting
in one of these boxes half hidden by the
curtain.
"Do you see that ladyg" he said. THAT
is Lady Ennismore My father always says
she is the handsomest woman he knows.
What do you thinkP'
Roche, of course, gave his opinion of
Lady Ennismore's charms with the air OF a
coDnosseur, though, in truth, ne could not
see the lady very plainly.
Lord Enuismore is my godfather" con-
tinued Curzon. II wonder if he's in the box
there's man behiud the curtains, don't
you see. did not know they were in town
must go and speak to them = sr------
But before Curzon could fulfill his inten-
ton Lord E1nismore, who had recognized
Curzon, came round from his box to speak
to his god-son.
"Why, Arthur Curzon, whoever ex-
pected to see youP said a genial-looking
man, laying his hand in friendly fashion on
Curzon's shoulder.
Curzon looked round and rose
II thought it was you, Lord Ennismore, ~
he said.
ITO be sure" said Lord Ennismore,
warmly. shaking Curzon's hand. "And
what good luck brought you here Arthur
Lord Ennismore had a pleasant face.
You recognized the mans honest, open
character at once as you looked at it. He
was good-looking, though not quite hand
some, for his nose was too short for absolute
beauty; but his frank, clear blue eyes, with
their long black lashes and brows, and his
fresh clear skin and tall, well-developed
figure, were strong points in favor Of his
comeliness. And those who knew him best
loved him best. He was, ia fact, man in
a acknowledgements, honorable, sweet
tempered, and simple-hearted almost as a
child. He was about As, his brown hair
streaked here and there with gray, and he
was husband Of one of the most admired
and popular women in town.
"And Lady Ennismorer asked Curzon,
after he had explained to Lord Ennismore
that he and his friend Roche had got leave
for a week, and had run up to town to have
look at the theaters, and so on.
''She is quite well," answered Lord En-
nismore, in reply TO Curzon's inquiry about
his wife. "Shes up yonder; you must come
and speak to her, Arthur"
Eyes, l shall be delighted, said Curzon.
"We're only up for few days on some
business continued Lord Ennismore, "but
Katherine wanted to see the last sensation,
of course. Well, Mr. Roche, and what do
you think of it?n
Roche laughed, and gave his opinion; and
few minutes later the good-natured.
genial Ennismore was pressing Roche to
come up with Curzon to his wife's box.
"Of course, Gomez he said. "You are q
friend Of Arthur Curzon's, and I've had the
honor OF knowing Master Arthur Curzon
since his interesting babyhood. Yes, my
boy" he went Oh, patting Curzons shoulder,
"we're old friends, aren't we?"
1--WE good reason to say So" answered
Curzon, smiling.
Come along then" said Lord Ennismore,
and the two young men followed him to
Lady Ennismore's box.
Here is Arthur Curzon and friend of
his, Mr.. Roche, " said Ennismore to his wife,
as they entered the box.
Lady Ennismore's face suddenly flushed
and then grew pale. But In moment
she had recovered herself, and bowed
courteously to Roche, and shook hands with
Curzon.
Then after a few words Roche drew a
chair, and sat down by Lady Ennismore's
side. Lady Ennismore was famous for her
charming manner. She never tried to be
witty, never tried to shine, but In her So
ciety every one was delighted with them
selves and with her. "She charms by making
us believe that we are charming" a satiri-
cal old gentleman once said of her. But in
truth it was the great sympathy Of her ma
ture which made her so delightful COM
panion. To give Others pleasure was a real
pleasure to her, and herself forgetfulness,
her tender, noble thoughts made her face
seem beautiful She was, in fact, consid-
cred a beauty, and yet her features were
certainly not perfect. But she was hand :
some woman, with a gracious, graceful
manner, and she was woman also Of the
highest reputation