The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-09

TER COSTUMES.
with renovated toilet under the skilfuI
ministrations Of Pompey, and gave him
self up TO the enjoyment Of the occa-
sion. Caesar brought in fresh relays Of
logs. and Cato appeared with old wines
In cut glasses on a silver salver.
Although in his early manhood Wash
ington's manner were habitually touched
with reserve. none could unbend more de-
lightfully than he. and for a time all felt
the charm Of his presence; then his
friends noticed that he became more ST.
lent, and a constraint amounting almost
TO embarrassment crept over him.
Colonel Robinson at last inquired
whether he could furnish him with aught
beside for his personal comfort.
BY no means. He was only too COM
Portable.
4 hope that you are in good health.
Colonel Washington" asked the punctil-
ious host.
my health is most excellent. Colonel
Robinson replied Washington, with
gravity.
Perhaps you are fatigued with your
journey"
With a smile the younger man replied
that a ride over the Highlands of the
Hudson was a small matter to a soldier.
who had crossed the dense forests Of
Pennsylvania. the Allegheny mountains
and forded the Ohio river.
Mrs. Robinson now invited him 10 a
place beside her on the low window seat,
from which one of the most glorious
views in the world-a rare combination
OF water and mountain scenery-displayed
itself. The Hudson rolled in beauty below,
while Storm King and Anthony's Nose
reared their lofty heads %heavenward.
But Mrs. Robinson found it quite i'm
possible, even by calling attention to this
beautiful scene. 10 divert the mind Of her
guest from the thoughts that so preoccu-
pied him..
Did her woman tact and wit divine the
cause?
Finally this brave officer who had not
trcmbled before the trained armies of
France. nor needed the yells Of the saw
age. quailed before the soft eve Of this
gentle woman, as he stammered:
Il hope Miss Mary is WE'LL
Mrs. Robinson. with some GOODNESS, re-
piled: Miss Phillipse is in good health"
isis she with yOu2'
"My sister is with me, but fatigued by
her journey
In a faint whisper. scarcely audible. the
embarrassed young man asked: Gould l
see HERO
Colonel Robinson, who had been playing
with a noble dog. looked up. and noticing
the evident constraint Of the parties in
the window seat, with an amused twinkle
Of the eye, exclaimed: "Oh, yes. my dear.
where is Mary? Call her; she will enter
tain the Colonel, and amuse us ALL"
With evident reluctance. Mrs. Robins
son Obeycd her liege lord. Colonel Wash
ingto remained in silence with his eyes
fixed upon the door. unable to reply TO
the banter of his companion.
After a brief period the hostess returned,
accompanied by the young lady in ques-
ton.
At this juncturo the setting sun burst
through the dark clouds which had envel-
oped IT during the day. 1t shone with
brilliancy upon the mountains, the bright
beams revealed each tree and shrub In
its gay autumn dress. II g~littered on the
blue river. and lighted up our young ON
GERS face. now full of happiness at THIS
long looked for meeting.
The effect of Miss Phillipse's entrance
had been magical. And as they sit to-
gcther i'm the wide window seat we will
try to give our readers a correct pen
picture Of this colonial belle from an oil
portrait taken in the prime OF her youth,
beauty and prosperity.
She was below the middle height, or a
round. full figure. Her features were
regular and beautiful. her teeth white ana
even. while dimples played around her
Well-shapcd mouth. The color Of her eyes
none could determine, though brown
seemed their prevailing tint. yet at times
they were blue. again. there were unts
Of green, perhaps VIC should say beryl. i
Her hair, which was OF great length ana
thickness. was OF a rich golden color,
but was also capable OF assuming varied /
tints. as the lieht and rays OF the sun
shone upon her. Dcfying all restraint
Of cushion, comb or pin. it fell in two
long. waving, curling masses far below
her waist.
She was fun Of graces; she walked,
stood and danced with an elegance an
her own. The same charm extended 10
her manner and conversation. OF course,
she had received every possible adVan-
tage Of education and high social sur
roundings. not only while at home, but
from an extended residence abroad lor
educational purposes, and while occupy
ing the position Of maid Of honor 70 the
daughter Of Frederick, Prince OF wales
Thus. with all her natural
and graccs. united with her requirements
and privileges, none could deny the lact
thai the youngest surviving daughter Oh
Sir Frederick Phillipse, lord Of the manor
was a most charming and captivating
girl. II was considered a great honor 20
be allowed 10 visit her. and still greater
10 be considered one of her admirers.
Pleasant was the evening meal in the
family dining-room; the rich mahogany
sideboard and table, u"nencumbered by
cloth, reflected the old silver and cut
glass in their highly polished surfaces,
and were laden with all the delicacies ana
righteousness of colonial lays. inter
spersed with dishes OF lovely fragrant
flowers. AS the family and their guest
chatted merrily, waited on by dignihed
coIored servants with napkin on arm'
under the Of the head waiter.
Felix. pleasant was the lively flow OF