The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

And from that hour live bereft
OF all In life that once was mine,
For by that blast my heart was cleft, W
But, soldier, both the halves are thinei
George Douglas In London Academy.
AN APPOINTMENT.
A man in bachelor chambers, an open
letter in his hand, an amused expression
on his face, with suspicion OF gratifled
vanity and a vague hint of indulgent con-
tempt.
This was the letter.
Probably yo9-have forgotten me.
was but one among the many you danced
with at tho S. ball q week ago. I know
that you did not hoar my NAME To me
that dance was an event-an era. OF
course am transgressing the ordinary
rules OF society in writing this, but havo
q feeling that you ought to know it. l
would like to speak to you once more
Then perhaps you would not think too
hard Of what I have done. / shall DO at
Regents circus, at tho northeast corner,
the day after tomorrow, at O'Clock. i
shall wear pink rose at my throat"
Certainly this was very advanced. There
was some excuse for tho smile of gratifled
vanity and half contemptuous indulgence
on tho young mans handsome face. He
tried for few moments to recall any one
among the half dozen strangers to whom
no had been introduced at the S. ball like
ly to commit herself, but failed.
Then he hastily wrote a reply, for it was
growing late, and he had moro than ono
engagement that evening:
II am deeply interested. Certainly
will bo at the place you mention and at
the hour. 1t seems that you know me and
require no mark Of recognition but shall
wear buttonhole of mignonette."
As no folded tho letter 1t occurred tx
him that he might be the subject Of Q
hoax, but tho half timid words had thC
ring of truth, and he dismissed the idea
He addressed the envelope, as directed to
a circulating library where letters were
received.
A girl, sitting in n morning room, JUS
Al hours later--a very pretty girl, young
and innocent looking, too, but one o
whom might DO predicted divergence from
, beaten tracks.
Tho result Of the first serious divergenc,
lay before her in the shape of the young
mans letter addressed to Miss NJ. and shl
was regarding it with somewhat ruefu
countenancc.
That she had made preparations to carr,
. out her part Of the programme was appar
ont from the perfect bloom Of La Franc
languishinA in u specimen glass beside TIL
letter. Tho room was in house in NJ
square, and there was still an hour and
half before her presence would be requiret
at the particular corner in Regent street
She had no cause to fear any difficulty IL
keeping her appointment.
The door opened, and second girl en-
tcrcd-tall, fair, aristocratic. The frs
was fair also, but her hair was irrcpressi
bic aud fell over her forehead and roun,
: her ears in uncrimped waves and curls
, that Of tho newcomer was drawn tight,
back and twisted into n smooth knot be
hind, on well shaped head.
"oh, Edytha, you darling how sweet O
you to como this afternoon'
:, Tho gray gowncd girl jumped up an,
threw her arms around her friends neck
|, She was impulsive in all her actions.
II haven't long to stay, Kittio-jus
half an hour 1 must go down oxfor
street to do some shopping. Can't yol
Gomez"
: Kittic hcsitated. Her letter was in he
pocket.
\ mo, Dr." sho said slowly, mot thi
/. afternoon. II have q toothache. don
4 think I shall go out
Poor little grill Can do anythin
. for your wish you would come though
Kittie. have to get q bonnet"
"a bennett Where are you going
Nine, Tcrcsa's?'
"No; Favart's, think. I saw one il
:. her window that rather liked
A sudden inspiration came into Kittie'
y pretty head. She leaned forward. TIL
d sparkle came back to her gray eyes, til
a curves to the corners Of her mouth.
"Oh, Dytha why don't you go to Nine
, Mathiidc'S2 like her style 80 much bel
ter At any rate, you might try And
Il now think of it, will come but mu,
d, call at Mrs. Bonds first. Papa told n
/. not to forget / will meet you outsid
Nine. Mathildc's at o'clock"
'Oh, will your That $ darling Kittit
Then needn't have Jane, and we'll go I
II Fullcr's for tea
~ When Edith arose five minutes aftorwaI
. to bid n temporary farewell 10 Hittic, Il
e latter took the La France from her glass
, What an exquisite rose, Kittiei WI
/ gave it TO your
's " No one. am just going to put it
70 your dress, You want Just touch Of &C
n or"
i
T Four O'Clock and Edytha Vassittn
!, stood outside Mime. Mathildc's looking f
Q kittie, the pink rose still in her pale bll
r. gown, nesting among tho black lace
her Throat. and no Kittic came
lel Some one else came, half stopping, sta
ie cd moment, passed and came back
p strikingly handsome man, well drcsse
i. with IL modest buttonhole Of mignonette
a He hcsitatcd and paused, because 1t w
as difficult to reconcile the letter from Mi
IN NJ. with the uristoeratic, naughty figure
4 the doorway of Mime Mathildc's bonn
oil shop. He came back, because the int
"A dents were too complete for mistake. tn
~ were there, time, place, flower and the la
q. herself, evidently looking for some OF
rs IIo lifted his hat. 1t was strange she h
a not seen him, or, ut any rate, his butte
IL hole
n II am glad" he said softly, that y
- have not disappointed me. / have lived
90 a state of expectancy since l received 70
OF note"
OF Tho young lady in the doorway broug
or back her eyes from their voyage in scar
- Of renegade Kittie and stared at him
ne dignantly.
n. II think you make mistake, she 81
=, coldly.
nj He drew step backward. There W
ty no installing the tone. He still kept
he hat in his hand.
OF II hcg your pardon. How can That |
o Did you not mention the hour, the place
i, II say again You make mistake.
>, you persist, / must call for assistance.
II i am waiting for u friend"
II What did 1t all meant Involuntar
81 his hand olnsprd the lapel of his coat j.
Ia below the mignoncttc
@ seeing that he still stared and did I
b. move, sha retroated indignantly Into
IA shop, half crying:
On oh, thAt false Kittiei'
OF klttic meanwhile was still sitting ale
- in tho morning room In NJ squa
=" She was wondering how her plan had p
orpsspl xVlsth pr rho ra,iry Innn with