Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-06
CHAPTER Y.

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CHAPTER Y.
All the next day was a memorably un-
pleasant one TO: Corinne's acquaintances-
70 Mr.. Tooley III particular. 1t was rem
dersd notably duh to those unfortunate
girls in her party at the races who yentured
too far within the purleus of her chape-
ronage. Ccrinns could not be treated
cavalierlv with impunity. particularly as
Dick had treated her. She bad counted on
him for Gail; she had counted in vain. No
one had seen him about the hotel; he had
deliberately fod from the engagement
without vouchsahng word of apology or
explanation. Doubtless if Gail had ap-
peared cut up about 1T COSinne
might have championed the derelict
lover and found excuses for his absence
in plenty. But even less endurable dis
appointment was Calls provoking air of
indifference. in which there was no sign of
afectation apparent to the close scrutiny
of Coriune. Tho girl was smiling and
most of the time Joyous. rs she was
wont TO be. At the races her spirits soar
ed and her suspicious chaperon could not
detect flow In her fne exhibit of en-
thusiasm as The Bard came fying q aplen-
did winner down the home stretch. Plain
ly she was not worried about Dick she
knew whore no was, though she vowed so
earnestly aud frigidly TO the contrary.
And if this was the case Corinne not nm
naturally considered herself all the more
aggrieved. Dick had snubbed her and
Gail as much as said by her manner
you've intruded too much already; my
aFdire de cGur is none Of your business
VERY WE'LL" said Corinne to herself hot
". well see il it isn't" Whsreupon for
the rest of the excursion sho treated Gail
with lofty disdain.
Fancy again her aInazement upon reach
ing the hotel thus ruffied. tagged out, and
dusty and hungry, TO espy Dick smoking
in great chair In corner OF the piazza,
the picture OF comfort and contentment.
After this Corinne was in no condition to
eat.
The truth Of the matter with Dick was
that be had reached his bed al late hour
the night before. and in a very unhappy
frame Of mind: that finally exhausted he
far into the morning, almost at noon that
then he had lightly breakfssted in his
room and tipped the porter TO profess ig-
norsnce of his whereabouts, and that at
last when he had made sure Of the der
parturs Of Corinne and her party for the
races he had ventured out INTO the bracing
air, and once upon the board walk had
found such keen enjoyment in stepping it
of that he only paused when IL came TO an
end. That Is to say. he.walked about four
miles. always within sight and sound OF
the sea.
He watched various groups Of bathers :;
he smoked q cigar in 4 pavilion or two,
and when q glance at his watch dumb
founded him at the lateness OF the hour
aud mutsly rsbuked the levity of bis
mind and heart no set forth briskly TO re-
turn.
And going back everything seemed clear
and pleasing. His father was in New York,
as letter in the morning or his presence,
perhaps, would assure him; Gail was
splendid creature his "calf-love," no
doubt. dear girl, but it was too absurd
that there should ever have been anything
between her and his father. and as for him.
self-yes. he wasn't sure by any means he
was too young he bad name to mako,
his first case to WIN. he even smiled at
his pleasantly and leaned with Redeemed
cheeks and glittering eyes on the stiff sea
breeze.
Such a glorious dinner Dick had never
eaten before. The fragrance and flavor
he found in his cigar surprised him. Yes,
be was extraordinarily comfortable re-
Ginning there in the corner where Corinne
espied BIN. And there he drowsed until
tue orchestra on q sudden blared forth
into waltz.
lie scarcely felt as well when he stood on
his feet He yawned aud with vague in
spiration decided he would go TO bed and
be up With the sun. He turned about and
confronted Corinne. She saw with an
anxiety that extinsuished her anger that
he intended 10 pass her by with bow and
smile. 80 she eagerly claimed his aid in an
alleged search for friend. But in the
very hrst turn Of the piazza she deliberate
ly abandoned the quest, and seating her
self commanded him coldly 70 explain.
With commer dable tact he assumed Ian
guild air and implored Der pity. AT
least" he said. " don't DO rough on me to-
night"
Aren't you well?" she demanded
doubtfullv.
\ Can't you see :" be rotorted in pee
vish tone that was only partially forced.
She was convinced, and instantly
changing her manner petted him until his
spirits revived. and he smilingly urged her
70 do IL some more
Corinne had leaped TO . conclusion.
Gail has thrown him over" she saga
ciously surmised. Poor boy 70 wonder
he didn't come. The silly girl wants TO
play with him little longer before she
hooks him." Instantly she had schemed
solution Of the difficulty.
Nov look here, Dick" she said. with
great intensity II will only forgive you
on one condition. You must promise not
% fail me IN the morning."
"Sailing?n He made WY face and she
misunderstood the cause OF IL. Isn't it
upkind OF you TO ask me?"
BORT be simpleton," she whispered.
"6hs won't be there.
Dick laughed uneasily. "I was thinking
of her" he said. quite faithfully. 81 was
thinking of myself and whether IL was
friendly OF you TO ask me to risk my CON-
fort again. Besides, IL is odds that 90
away Tomorrow.
ITO stsy2"
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