The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
HER FELLOW eAsseneene srAnse.
But III. uugc nus Cpvllnr on Tier
shoulder was "a Pet one. Securely Ticd.

But the Hugo Uug Crawling on Tier
shoulder WAS u Pet one, Securely tici.
A rpir haired girl Of eighteen, with
largo blue eyes aud eingulurly attract
i've face, furnished II heap of entertain
mcnt for the passengers who were riding
down town In crowded car on the
Sixth avenue elevated train lhursduy
morning. The girl boarded the train
nj the Twcnty-cighth street station Mt
D o'clock. She wore gown of some
plaid stuff in neat pattern The whist
was cut low nj the neck and held up Mt
the shoulders by small silk straps. II
was filled in about the throat with puffs
Of snowy tulle that fitted tight around
the neck. A neat leather satchcl slung
over her left shoulder with strap com.
plctcd her signify attire. She had scarce
ly stepped into the ear when gentle.
man caught sight Of her pretty face, aud
rose instantly aud with low bow sur.
rendered his seat on ono of the cross
benches.
Five minutes later everybody in the car
wns watching the girl with absorbed In.
tcrcst. II wasn't on account Of her win.
some fncc either. A large Brazilian bug,
with brilliant shcl. that crawlcd
slowly nlong the surface of the tullc
pulling nj her thront, Ind caught their
eyes. Passengers near by quickly de.
toctod that the bug was fastened 10 the
waist Of her gown by n tiny gold chain.
The bug climbed several times over the
top of the pulling upon the girls white
neck. The tickling caused by its feet
nppriscd her Of tho fact, aud each time
she tenderly lifted the insect up aud re-
placed IL upon the tullc. She saw the
passengers staring mt her in nstonish.
mont, but paid no attention to thci
scrutiny.
When tho train reached Eighth street
mn elderly woman got ON aud snt down
In n seat directly opposite the handsome
girl. She caught sight Of the Brazilian
bug n minute or two later. II startled
her so that she started up from her seat
Then she stared around nj tho other pas
sengcrs for n minute with dazcd look.
Finally, unable longer 10 control her
agitation, sho got up, crossed the CIR
and put her lips 10 tho cnr Of tho self
possessed girl.
Excuse. me, miss" she exclaimed in
nm agitated whisper, "but you have II
queer fly crawling ON your dress"
Many of the passengers roared out.
right Mt tho announcement, and the old
lady blushod aud sank back into hcI
seat in confusion. Tho handsome girl
smiled sweetly and looked at tho old
lady with quiet nonchnlancc.
"Don't get nervous, madam" =" she snid
81 know the bug IN thorc. II can't get
away and she caught IL up and let The
tiny gold chain and manacos danglc ai
instant to show that the insect was "A
prisoner.
A well dressed man who had been
gazing ut tho girl for long time turned
to n reporter who sat beside him and
said:
"Thate ~ common enough fad ~
India, where young women have u fancy
for fastening pct Brazilian bugs TO their
dresses, but il is the first time | ever saw
the odd fashion copied an this city, az
least in public. It's nero whim, ana
IL might become craze. You can't toll
about such things, you know"
ihc pretJy Slri BOt on nj tnG BattGy
place station, and tripping lightly down
stairs to the street strolled through
Battery park. Pedestrians stopped and
turned about and stared after her, iG;t
no ono spoke 10 her aud she spoke to 10
one. Her bearing was ladylikc, but she
often smiled slightly at the surprise of
those who passed er-Now York Sun.