Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-12-23

Derwent ever afterward declared that
his mother simply and absolutely fell in
love with Don Maurizio at first sight
There could be no doubt that she was as
favorably impressed as he could have de-
sired with the handsome man whose per.
feet blending of worldly polish and frank
cordially could not have failed to charm
even the least susceptible to the effect of
manner. Sibyl did not hesitate to affirm
that she had never before seen SO prince
ly man, and that the admirable results
of wound in the shoulder were daily
becoming more apparent to her. Don
Maurizio, on his part, was evidently
much pleased with Derwents friends
with Mrs. Derwent's delicate refinement
and Sibyps spirited charm. He was
most courteously prompt in paying his
respects, accompanying Derwent, who
lost no time in seeking him, back to the
hotel for that purpose. His daughter,
he said, would give herself the pleasure
of calling later, and hoped the ladies
would drive with her on the Paseo that
afternoon. For myself" he said, 81
sometimes take out an English dogcart.
and if either or both of you gentlemen
will accept seat with me, shall be
very happy" Both invitations were &C.
cepted, and waving Mrs Derwent's re-
newed thanks for her sons great debt of
kindness, the stately haciendado bowed
himself away.
But if Don Maurizio had awakened en-
thusiasm in the breasts of these explor-
ers from the states what can be said of
the effect which Dona Zarifa produced,
with her surprising beauty enhanced by
toilet fresh from the hands of the most
consummate artist in Paris? Derwent,
who had found that he could not trust
himself to speak of her, had said very
little of her personal charms, and so
Sibyls eyes turned upon him with a
look of amazement and Interrogation
which almost provoked him to laughter.
what did you mean by not preparing
us for such vision as this?" the look
said. And indeed that perfect face,
framed by a hat which was mass of
soft, curling plumes, was enough to pro-
woke the inquiry. Yet to Derwent's
eyes nothing could ever frame it so we'll
as the graceful Spanish drapery in which
he had seen it first, although he was
glad that these critical feminine eyes
should behold his princess in all the
bravery of modern picturesque costum-
ing.
Great is the effect of wealth. Who
does not know this? Yet, to nature
not readily or deeply impressed by the
accidents of life its wonderful effect is a
standing marvel which custom cannot
stale. Derwent said to himself that if
Dona Zarifa had been stripped of every
accessory of fortune her noble beauty
and still more noble character would
have been none the less evident to him,
and none the less adorable in his eyes.
Perhaps he was right-though the test
would be severe one, even for lover
but at least he had no reason to expect
to find such eyes in others. There was
nothing surprising in the fact that Mrs.
Derwent was more struck by the sur
roundings of the young heiress than by
her remarkable loneliness. The luxuri-
GUS carriage which awaited them, with
its handsome horses, iveried servants,
and every appointment perfect as if for
Hyde Park, brought home to her more
wildly than all Of Derwent's words the
position and wealth of the people with
whom his good fortune had associated
him. AS he passed the equipage on the
Paseo, Derwent could not but smile at
the expression of his mothers face as
she lay back on the softly cushi oned
seat, regarding with look of perfect
satisfaction the brilliant scene of which
she was part.
He was not surprised that, when they
met at dinner, Sibyls enthusiastic adj
miration overlooked all verbal bounds.
"She is simply the most beautiful crea-
ture that have ever scent" she said,
referring to Zarifa. 81 really did nothing
but stare at her; fer she is a perfect
picture of loneliness. And when her
eyes light up, and she makes that fas-
cinating little Mexican salutation with
the fingers, she is utterly bewitching.
Godfrey, if you were to swear until you
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