Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-07-11
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They We're silent party, save for
an occasional, cheerful remark on
the part of the young man. Was not
the stiffness of Dolores eloquent
of mute ecstasy of anticipated
pleasure? His hand once more sought
and clasped that of the girl, concealed
by the folds of her dress The medi-
tations Of Jacob Dealtry remained un-
fathomed He sat erect and the shafts
of light in the easements of houses
passed by the vehicle fell on a gray
and rigid visage. What motive had
induced him to consent to emerging
into the world of his llow-creatures,
like an owl or night-moth? Arthur
Curzon asked himself the question
with secret amusement and contempt.
The hope of getting gain was obvious.
They reached their destination. Do
lores uttered sigh of bewilderment
and satisfaction as she sprang out of
the carriage and entered the theater
Possibly she remembered, at the
moment, the invitation of the singer
to seek the stage door on this auspi-
cious occasion.
Captain Fillingham was wandering
about the corridor, helplessly, fol-
lowed by his energetic wife.
IF there has been a mistake about
our seats, John, dear, we must take
the best we can find, remarked the
good lady, philosophically. "Of
course, it is is an abominable shame"
81 can neither hear nor see
in that corner" fumed the An
cient Mariner. II will go home"
At this juncture Arthur Curzon met
and paused to greet the couple
They have sold our seats twice
over" said Mrs. Fillingham.
The lieutenant urged their accep-
lance of place in his box
They willingly consented to the OPP
perfume proposition, and were in
stalled in a good loge of the first tier,
already tenanted by Jacob Dealtry
and his grandchild.
A trife disconnected by this unfor-
seen denouement, Mrs. Fillingham
soon resigned herself to the fate of be-
ing provided with the best chair, while
fully giving the appearance of acting
as chaperone to Dolores
Lieut.. Curzon established himself
near Dolores His face wore resolute
expression, as of man who has
taken a decision and intends to hold
his ground.
Capt Fillingham and Jacob Dealtry
occupied the rear of the box
Mrs. Griffith and Miss Symthe took
their places on the other side OF the
house. Arthur Curzon did not quit
his post. The two ladies responded
rather coolly to the greeting of Mrs.
Fillingham, who grew red and looked
uncomfortable, The matrons re-
sponses to the talk of Dolores was dry
and dubious
What an extraordinary infatua-
tion!" said Mrs. Griffith, with an in
Election of scorn in her mellow voice.
Miss Symthe adjusted the bracelet
on her wrist The trinket was made
with cruel, little spiked ornaments
She laughed tritle bitterly
II fancy your cousin will get over
it, " she replied, coldly. Such pas
sions are apt to be transient"
Let US hope so" sighed Mrs Grit
fifth, who found all her matrimonial
schemes frustrated unexpectedly by
the headstrong perversity of her young
kinsman.
He will scarcely marry the Nal
tese, hazarded Miss Symthe, with an
oblique glances at Dolores.
Scarcely" echoed Mrs. Griffith,
THE girl may be very
artful, of course, and lead him on"
"Those creatures are usually art
full" assented Miss Symthe, with
an irrepressible tremor of emotion