St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-18

, I'll 60 down and see what can find.
Mrs. Anterior depressing an inclina-
ton to laugh)-If you will be so kind.
A plate of biscuit and a glass of wine
will suffice-Or, wait. perhaps Barclay
has left bowl of bouillon somewhere
about.
(Glances around and walks toward dressing
table, where she discovers the letter; takes
| it up, looks at it curiously and is about to
i break the seal when she changes her mind
! and losses it carelessly behind a dressing
| case. Mr. Anterior has intently watched
her every movement.
Mrs. Atherton coming forward)-No,
there is no bouilion. l shall have to
trouble you after all.
Mr.. Atherton thinking that she de-
sires to get him out Of the room, throws
aside all disguiSe)-YOu do not read
your letter.
Mrs. Anterior Qpnocently) = What
letter?
Mr.Atherton (hissing his words OUT
The one that followed the packet at
dinner; the one that was delivered
with instructions that you should get it
tonight without fail; the one that You
just picked up and then tossed with
feigned careleSsneSs out of sight: the
| one stepping forth quickly over to the
table and drawing it FORTH which now
hold in my hand.
(Mrs Atherton, who has been by turns
surprised and indignant during this ha-
rangue. suddenly shrugs her shoulders as if
giving it all up, and crossing the room, sinks
languidly i'll the low chair before the fire. A
pause ensues)
Mr.. Atherton-Well?
Mrs. Atherton (repeating)-Well.
MIR. Atherton-What have you to say
to all this?
Mrs. Atherton Qanguidly)-Nothing.
Mr.. Acknowledging?
Mrs. Atherton (again)-Nothing.
Mr.. Atherton Qiercely)-Don't trifle
with me. Will you read this letter?
Mrs. Atherton-I am in no hurry.
Mir. Atherton-Shall read it?
Mrs. Atherton-AS you please.
Mr.. Atherton-You do not wish me to,
perhaps?
Mrs. Atherton-Candidly, l do not.
MIR. Atherton Quickly All! then
there is something to conceal!
Mrs. Atherton-Yes.
Mr.. Authorization me?
Mrs. Atherton-From you.
Mr.. Atherton (hoarsely) Elinor, what
am to understand by this?
Mrs. Anterior Calmly aud i'll conceal
ing smile)-What you like.
Mr.. Atherton Gearing at his collar, his
face worEing)-Good God, Elinor! you
smile while am
Mrs. Anterior (glancing at him.
Choking. l should say. (Then seeing
| the misery on his countenance she
| quickly relents.) Come, Lionel, we'll
end this. The game is not worth the
| candle. | will not read the letter, but
you shall read it to me.
| Mr.. Atherton (as if doubling his ears)
Are you in earnest?
Mrs. Atherton-Assuredly
Mr.. Atherton-You wish me to open
| this letter and read its contents aloud to
you?
Mrs Atherton-Exactly.
| Mr.. Atherton-You are not afraid?
Mrs. Atherton (archly)-l AIN a
woman, and know my power.
Mr.. Atherton-Oh, you will confess
| and.crav forgiveness!
Mrs. Atherton--Wh hat a prophet YOU
| are!
Mr.. Atherton GmpatientIy) You
mock me. There's your letter. Starts
as il to throw it into the fire.
! Mrs. Atherton restraining him.
Nay, Lionel. 1t is my turn now. in
SiSt that you read that letter.
(Mr. Anterior looks at her steadily for
moment then suddenly breaks the seal and
tears open the seal and reads:
10 the MGGaine AtleftOn: There is I'M
faut to deliver the package today sans iu-
structons. 1t must to use the poudre uoir
only before the operation, apres. lepoudre
rouge. Ayec grand respect yotre serviteur
m. SCHoLTKE.)
Mr.. Atherton-Wha the dey--ttat is,
do you understand this poIyglot?
Mrs. Atherton--Of course. The pack
age contained the red and black pow
ders and these are the directions how to
apply them.
Mr.. Atherton--But who is (studying
the letter AGAIN. Scholtke?
Mrs. Atherton-Oh! he is professor
Of the art Of beautifying the human
countenance," according to his circular.
Belle sent him to me. You see, did so
want dimple. with regretful sigh.)
Mr.. Anterior (amazed)-A dimple.
! Mrs. Atherton-Yes, Lionel; don't
laugh. Half of the women in our set
have artificial dimples and-you your
self have said that delicious little
dimple right here would make my face
! just perfect.
Mr.. Atherton-And you proposed.
| Mrs. Atherton-Why just to buy one
J The operation Is very simple-a slight