The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-01
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An April fool story.

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An April fool story.
Cecil Macintosh threw her velvet cape
over On upholstered rocker and carelessiy
pulled from her dainty hands the latest
shade kid gloves, and then, woman like,
glanced into the mirror. The glass mag
unanimously reflected face that bespoke
a keen sense of humor, and her eyes
flashed brightly as she contemplated the
treat in store for her and the rest OF her
comps mons, according to what they had
taken the trouble to prepare.
1t had been agreed by Cecil and her
companions to have q party and to send
out invitations to their gentlemen
friends. Extensive preparations were
made to enter tain the beau ideals OF crea-
tion, and the thought occurringto one OF
the mum Der to have the event take place
April 1. suggested to Cecil the advisabiiity
of sending out supplementary cards to
the invitations, underscoring the date,
and thus bringing forcibly to the minds
OF the gentlemen interested the fact OF
the possibility of the invitations not be-
ing genuine.
The day was fast approaching which
marked the date Of the party. 1t had
been limited that photographs would be
in order for exchange and consequently
Morton, the famous Westminster street
artist, had been busiIy engaged for some
days prior taxing negatives from which
TO print the excellent likenesses obtained.
Some OF the young men had ordered
suits OF the ono little tailor named Cole
at 396 Westminster street and expected to
look their prettiest upon the occasion
referred to.
As the time neared the date Cecil could
hardly wait for the evening of the event.
ful day. 1t came at last, how
ever, and the young ladies dressed
in the latest style which Fashions
decree demanded, congregated at the
place appointed. There were the
two Creig hton Sisters, Miss Thomas, Miss
Phillips and a number of other equally as
charming young ladies, and they de-
murely sat about the parlor, wondering
why the gentlemen did not put in an
appearance.
Various subjects were discussed, and
the hours went on as hours will, and still
All, save Cecil, were most anxious and
vowed that never, no never, would
they ever speak TO the horrid young
men again? Suddenly the door bell rang,
and Cecil, fearful lest one more venture
some than the rest OF the young mon,
should call, answered the summons in
person.
"Does Miss Cecil Macintosh live here?"
inquired q uniformed messenger boy.
Being assured in the affirmative, he de-
livered her a letter, ana tipping his cap,
accepted the proffered dime, and was of.
"who was it," queried the girls In
chorus as disappointment was depicted
upon their faces. "No one" replied Cecil,
"only q note W hich, IL you will excuse me,
I will read at my leisure" "Oh do let US
know IL 1t is from Harry, or George, or
Jack, or Tom?" they replied and Cecil be-
ing thus importuned acceded TO their re-
quest.
The note read "a follows:
"My Dear Miss Macintosh-You will
kindly accept the thanks of myself and
the rest of the boys for giving US to un-
derstand that the invitation we received
was inte ended for an April fool joke. As
we had another invitation TO a party
which the date did not interfere with we
accepted it, and are just now enjoying
ourselves, conscious of the fact that there
are others who are just as pupular.'
NED"
The secret was out at last and the dear
girls didn't know whether TO laugh or
cry. As for Cecil she was white with
anger to think that "Ned would so
sarcastically refer to Others just as popu-
lar. While hats and wraps were being
put on prior to departing there
were looks of mingled pity and contempt,
subdued mutterings regarding Cecil's in
reference with their pleasure, and cold
and cheerless "good nights.
Tho bevy Of beauties had proceeded but
a little ways when they were confronted
by a policeman, "Just q moment, ladies, I"
he said, 'you are out rather late and
IL you don't object j will furnish
you with escorts" Before they could
reply he blew a whistle. and out from the
darkness appeared the beau ideals OF the
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