San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-15

Smiths.
"Oh, yes," said Frances. Il only
speak for myself. don't always share
the views of my people. No, admit !
shrink terribly from any want of refine
ment in my associates. And perhaps
she went on, feeling rather nettled that
he seemed to disagree with and indeed
disapprove of her remarks, las we are
ON the subject | may as well confess
that can't see very much to admire il
the son, although he is your dearest
friend. Every one seems to find him
wonderfully charming and clever and
and all that, but don't"
"Oh," he returned at once in a decid
eddy more cheerful manner, Jacks
good fellow He has brains, too, anG
will make his mark, depend upon it."
Perhaps; but his name is against
him. Has it ever occurred to you t.
wonder what becomes of all the 'Johr
Smiths in the world? There must have
been a great many, yet never heard OF
one who did anything worth mention
ing. You cannot imagine John Smith,
Junior great statesman or soldier OF
author or painter or anything. No, no
the name is TOO utterly distinctive of the
commonplace"
He joined family in the merriment
with which she uttered this sally and
then remarked:
Il allow the name has its drawbacks.
For instance, it has struck me-more
than once, lately-that man ought to
hesitate before asking beautiful young
lady if she could consent, for his sake.
to become Mrs. John Smith, Junior
The color rushed into her face. but
she laughed derisively, "Oh. dreadful
She couldn't-Tm sure she couldntr
yet Jack Smith can afford to give
his wife nearly everything that the heart
of woman can desire"
"Ah, money is great temptation tl
some poor silly girls, know"
But to your"
at counts for nothing. How can you
ask me such question, Mr.. Josselyn-l
thought you knew me better" Her
voice softened as she ended, she glanced
up at him timidly, and was shocked to
see that there was hardly vestige of
color in his face.
Are you ill.," she asked breathlessly.
"Oh, what is the natter"
Notwithstanding" he replied husk-
lily, "the place is so hot and stuffy. Shall
we return to Mrs. Lisle and your sis
teri"
Easier said than done; nowhere could
they be found. Frances sat down in the
vestibule, while her companion searched
the rooms. Just as he returned with the
information that they were certainly not
there, his friend came rushing up the
staircase and sought for readmittance at
the turnstiles.
) "Oh, Miss Lisle," he began, 81 have
Just seen your mother and sister home
Mrs. Lisle turned very faint and l was
obliged to get her out. We knew you
were all right. The cab is still at the
door. Will you allow me to take you
back also"
THAT is not necessary" Frances re-
piled. Poor mamma! She was over
tired. Thank you very much for look
ing after her."
The two young men accompanied her
to the entrance, where the same offer to
escort was again made and declined.
There had been lurking hope in the
girls mind that the other would volun-
teer his company; she was disappointed.
He said hardly word, and raised his
hat as the cab drove away without again
meeting her eyes.
II suppose he is offended" she said to
herself. well, can't help it After
all it is better he should know the truth.
do hate all those Smiths, and could
never tolerate so close an intimacy, if!-
Poor, dear mamma! hope it is moth
ing serious"
Her fears on this head were soon set
at rest by Edith, who met her in the
hall.
''Oh, here you are, Francie. | hope
you weren't frightened. Mamma is all
right now, it was only the heat, but Mr..
Josselyn thought we had better get
home at once
''Mr. Josselyn," said Frances; ''how
stupid you are, Edith. You mean
Il mean Mr.. Josselyn, of course"
Edith returned rather Indignantly; lit
is you who are stupid, Frances She
stopped abruptly, for her sister grasped
her arm and was gazing at her with
pale face and wide staring eyes. what
on earth is the matter, Francie? Are you
i'll? I'll call papa"
''Stop" cried Frances, making great
effort to regain her self possession; "call
no one-tell me again-the one who was
with you, the short one-is"-
SIS Mr.. Josselyn. of course, Francie.
Are you out of your mindr'
"And the other?"