San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-04-04

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ctdsped 1t around my acdtSt.
The magnificent Katharine had gen.
uine headache, and I was wicked enough
to be glad, not to have her suffer, but to
have her shut up in her room out of the
way. knew she disliked me, and when
with her was not myself. felt bitter,
and oh! so jealous and horrid. Fortune
or fate at last was smiling upon me.
Ernest and drove to Winchester, as
wished to do some shopping for my ball.
1t was such beautiful day.
81 WISH" said he, "you knew my sis
ter Mary, think you would like her
very much, She is peculiar, and does
not fancy many persons, but in many
ways you resemble each other"
'People fancy their opposites." said l.
Maybe she would not like me-"
"Do come to Philadelphia, he con-
tinued, without noticing my remark.
Didn't you say you had relatives therey
"Oh, yes; several cousins"
"Then do come, and will take such
pleasure in showing you the lions"
could not resist saying, "Sweet little
girl! but she has seen nothing of the
worldr ..
"What" he exclaimed, "did You hear
that, and also what led to it,"
II heard Miss Ogden, because she has
q peculiarly clear voice. did not hear
what led to it,"
He looked very grave and said, "You
do not like herr
81 did not say SO" / replied; "and why
should you think such thing? l have
only known her few days, and think
her very beautiful"
YES" he answered, "she is the most
beautiful woman have ever met"
"And fascinating too" ] said.
"That depends on your definition of
fascinating. In some ways it could be
applied to her, but
IT never knew there was more than
one meaning to the word" carelessly
answered.
But you have seen so little of the
world" he said, with suppressed mirth.
l drew myself up with much dignity
and answered, 81 do not care to see
much of it. ! prefer to remain in my
little Virginia corner"
1--WE will see" he gayly added.
When we returned it was past five
o'clock, and the girls were upstairs
mildly excited over Miss Ogden's dress,
which had just come from New York.
"In time for our ball." they said. /
heard afterward it had been ordered ex-
pressly for the occasion. Spread out
upon the bed was a magnificent maize
colored satin, with real black lace
founces.
Look at this carbuncle set," said
Jane. won't it glow like live Goals in
the laces? Kate prefers carbnncles to
rubies sometimes. Queer taste, think,
but this set is, very beautiful, and SO
full"
was in despair about my toilet. l
nad nothing to wear but my white CASH
mere, and, in my secret heart, l felt
much depended on my looking my best
he last night glanced at Miss Ogden.
How very beautiful she was. The rest
lad refreshed her and the excitement
brought lovely color.
Suddenly an idea occurred to me, and
.hastened to find my mother. Not feel |
ng well, she was in her room as usual.
Mother, didn't you tell me once there
we're some old gowns and other things |
n some trunks in the garrett
Eyes, there are two or three trunks
ull Why?"
"Are any of the gowns like great
Annie'sT"
81 think all are of that style"
"Ohr' said |, 81 wish had one exactly
Ike it. 1t would make me so happyr'
"Well," said my mother, "be happy,
Or the very dress is in one of the
runks."
"And all the other things" said I, sur
rised and delighted.
First, tell me why you ask" said
ne.
will you grant me a great favor,
lother? Promise!"
mot until | hear what it is" said
ne.
''Let me dress like reat-grandmoth-
rs portrait tomorrow night. Don't re-