St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-10-01

they intended. All he required was the
clothes.
To their brother they proposed to di-
Vulgc these unique methods and If they
met with his approval the suggestion IN
full would thercupon be communicated
to the young gentleman.
Fired with her project, Sarah WAS up
with the lark next morning. Knocking
at her brothers door she requested him
to make his appearance as quickly as
| possible down stairs for she wanted to
have an early morning interview with
| him. Now, the trouble Was to keep those
boys indoors; the day was fair, Savan-
nah gem Of a city. so the temptation
| for Tom to wander about and Introduce
Eugene to his friends was strong in the
extreme. How to suppress this incllna-
| ton on his part was SnrAhs present
purpose. For this cause was Il consult
| tation with her brother 50 earnestly de
sired.
Into the plan proposed Tom entered
with enthusiasm. IL hought it WAS
both novel and feasible, and felt sure that
Eugene, who was the most amiahlr ac-
| commodatinG fellow in the world, would
rejoice i'll the movement. However, he
did not agree with Sarah in thinking it
advisable to have his friend remain at
home all day for fear his real sex would
be detected that night. "1'ruc it was,
said he, ''that most of the Young men
that Eugene would meet that morning he
lSO would meet that night. But then,
the female garb would render the disguise
SO complete; besides, they might mention
incidentally to these new acquaintance,
if the occasion 50 demanded, that Eugene
would leave on the afternoon train for
Florida, while his sister, Miss Adair, in
whose honor the entertainment would be
given, would proIong her stay for Il day
ortWo." Without much discussion these
details were entered into and followed
out during the first day spent by Eugene
-Adar at the Brodcrs.
1t was an ideal southern night. The
moon bcnmcd with Il radiance never to
be forgotten, while the electric lights
suspended high above the city's avenues
Shonc with Il glow of tlickcring stars
planted in mid air Bull street, the most
fashionable thoroughfarc Of Gcorgia's
seaport, was alive with huoyant promo
nadcrs. But among the brilliantly lighted
mansions on this boulevard none could
boast Of Il mcrricr asscmblagc than that
Of Mrs. Breeders, whose beautiful resi-
dcncc, located near Forsyth Park. on
this particular occasion rcs0unurd with
merry laughter, and the air was rcd0lcut
with the perfume Of sweet flowers Miss
Adair stood near the threshold of the
front drawing room, beside Mrs BrOdcrs
and her daughters, receiving the even
in%'S guests. PauIinc's pink silk was
wonderfully becoming to this dark haired
young man, who was playing his role
with as much grace and ease rs if it had
bccn his everyday custom.
"What a lovely woman he would
make" whispered Sarah to Pauline as
their guest walked across the parIor lean .
ing on the arm Of one Of the finest look
ing men present.
Say, what lovely she he would .
make; it is laconic. but sounds BETTER"
"ActualIy, | believe Tom is smittcn. F..
See how his eye follows her or him." |
added Sarah.
no, Tom is amused at Johnson
Sjaughter's absorption. Why, he has :
he is conscious Of another GIRLS pres
cncc."
"With all his handsome looks, Johnson
SlaU@htr" is such IN riIsu,pcvting sort Of
rascal He is one Of the young men. too, .
that mct !,ugcnc AcIair this morning,
and still he does not suspect the drccp .
ton."
Ii was, as Sarah had stated, Johnson
Slaughter who was undoubtedly i'm
pressed with the fascinating stranger,
nnd johnson Slaughter was not a sus-
ccptihIc young man either He had
passed his ma jorlty, consequently was
Older than the set with whom
he usually associated. But the Slaush-
Ter and Ero,lers families had always
been 50 infinite that the few years OF
disparity between the ages of Tom and
Johnson would have held 10 weight
when invitations were Issued to All en-
certain cnt even as informal as that
given in honor of Miss Atlair, alias Eu-
rcnc Affair."
4 great source of diversion for the
Breeders girls during the evening was the
interest excited among our young men
" the beautiful wcarcr OF Pauincs
frcss. As many rs half a dozen asked to
all the next day. and Mrs. Brodcrs could
zee from the sincerity Of their manner
hat not a shadow of suspicion had entered
heir minds concerning the actual identity
If her they protcSscti to admire. Eugene
4 Il !
ct it be seen for fear OF bctraying him
elf, and as for Tom, at times the poor
elbow was so overcome that he was com
'cllcd to leave the room in order to grant
lis risiblcs free indulgence.
Thus passed the evening which was
Yer a pleasant memory to all who par
icpatcd in its pleasures But "every
web we weave when once we practice to
eccive.o In consequence of the many
Engagements made with the young men J
'ho expressed desired to call next dav,
+ course Mr.. Adair had to again assume
he female garb in order to continue the
arcc already 50 successfully begun. \
Ourcc of infinite amusement was all this
> the girls but to the young man. unac- ,
ustomcd as he was to tight lacing and
luminous skirts, it was not altogether ! !
he fine fun it appeared. ,,
The following afternoon Mr.. Johnson :
laughter called with his stylish two-in- $
and to take Miss Adair driving Paul {
lie and Sarah had this improviscd young !;
ldy to rehcarsc well her part before
arting out on the jaunt They even !
al her to practice down in the stable :
ard getting in and from the buggy,
caring, while making that effort in the /
rescnce of her escort. Il mannish aWk-
ardncss might assert itself.