New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-28
PANCHA'S PHOTOGRAPH.

creations that the rernunerative contingent above
referred u paused. stopped and stared incredu-
lousy n picturesque representa- ions of utterly
unpi, ;uresquc acquantances. \ sharp eye might
dotoc, the snub-nose. the jmber-jaw-but no.
where a mole a botch a wrinkle. hollow
cheek and too prominent molar process. ALL
all We're suggestive Of youth and grace ana
dramatic elegance of posture.
Along about this time Pancha's father wrote
from ChaDitoula.
Anita" said Pancha that evening. gliding
!aziy into the vclvety Spanish she was positively
forbidden to utter. "papa says must send them
some pictures Of myself"
NO" assantcd Anita with pronounced an
expression of surprise as her Spanish courtesy
would allow 70 escape; "but that IS simple ran
chita"-then shaking herself back into English
II am sure You will wish new dress? NO?
81 81. Anita mia cried the girl. softly ex-
cited: Il no sc Of what; YOU viii come with me
We will purchase mahana. No?'
Mariana. manana!" Anita laughingly un-
c,aspod the arms thrown about her shapely neck.
and when are You to learn English. little
friend? Is that TO BE- manara. also? Everything
&c manana with YOU Misunderstanding is to-day
Would YOU have el padre angry when you return
10 the coffee plantation. after a whole year IN
San Francisco with the good ssto's speaking
no better English than this?'
Pancha Rugged her friend penitently.
I'VE will surely go to Touchup's," continued
Anita. softening
why does he want my picture?' walled
Pancha
pancha is one OF the homely sefortas or
was: she has since attained TO the dignity OF
se0ora) Of whom one Goes not read in stories
From babyhood her ex, ugliness had been
the sorest afIliction Of her parents, who had no
II
from which she suffered. but active ugliness
which one could neither forget nor ignore. ana
which refused to be passed over in the race
of the hundreds Of thousands Of dollars coming
TO her in coffee lands. Poor Pancha' She know
well that the handsome Ernesto. for whom she
had been intended from babyhood, looked on her
with aversion. This had much to do with her
trip to San Francisco in search of an educa-
ton.
You know Anita" she coaxed Il am TO al
WAYS look-well II can'-humbly-"so we
must get the prettiest dress in the city fapa
SAYS YOU told him looking so nice. when
Won write. and ne wishes for himself,
she sighed.
eve will see. Paquita" caressed Anita. tuck
ing up the coarse locks that stubborny refused
every known species of hairpin. I'VE will have
a dress so lovely that Ernesto will swear at
himself for having gone home without stopping
to call upon YOU"
Pancha cried a little, this was sore point.
.He has not seen ne for two entire years
pouting; "how did he know ! no improve! lie
is too proud for himself-no? Anita?
.'Ernesto is very young. and he met so many
American girls they spoiled him." answered
Anita. sagely Wait until you are both again In
Chap!toula be sure. il will come right
The particular new dress decided upon meant
a weeks practical holiday from convent routine:
an era Of intensest discomfort to Panchas
friends. of recurring paroxysms OF indecisloh TOT
herself But Ernesto does not like red, shs
would insist pctuantly; "he says II is so Mel
cAno" Again: 1T must be long-so long as can
My feet will show. Or: "A leetle tighter nleeses'
yes Anita. see. it is all loose; VIII not be ike-s
a-hae." This followed by a burst of tears and
triumph What the high-prced modiste did TO
Pancha's ndinereHtiated figure is a mystery
1vnrtbv of investigation. Pancha suffered but
was strong. and felt fully repaid when An anita
hands rapturousy and dissolved into a melh-
luous food of Spanish compliment
The momentOus day arrivcd Panchas heart
beat tumultuousiy- within certain we..-Genied
limits. for the stylish costume so consondateo
and compressed the various organs OF NUTRITION
and circulation that the play ltit 70 each ind a-
v!dual component Of her Internal economy was
reduced 10 its minimum
at Is our habit 10 take a number Of plates
said the polite attendant at Iouchups STRUCK
homeless in view Of the unpromising physlOgnony
he was 70 reproduce. but urged to superhuman
efforts by the elegance Of Panchas attire i
larger cards would a-wOuid a-that Is to say.
we rarely print anything larger for quite young
ladies'" He beamed benignantiy at the skiIful
The next letter from Panchas father was
gravely eCstatic.
MY beloved little daughter" he wrote we
feiicitate ourselves upon your uneXanpied I'M
prOvement. Our friends 70 whom we nave
shown your picture are impressed with admiia-
ton and surprise not only at the great beauty
OF your dress Qor which ] please nlysel eX-
trerney TO send the nclosed little check. but also
at your face and form, in which, with some diff
cutly we recognized our Francesquita.
"F,rnesto was with us last evening; he takes
charge Of his fathers plantation. and shows
much ability. lie desires to throw himself AT the
feet Of my beautiful daughter, and begs thou
sand times that you Will kindly consider inc
pressure of business affairs which prevented
his visiting you when ne passed through san
Francisco on his way home from the fathers
lie also hopes that vor Will be pleased 10 facili-
tate your return 10 Chapitoula. have s'ructeI
The sisters for your voyage by the next steamer
"Haye the kindness to salute your amiabie
friends the Sonora and SenOrita Santavo. for me,
and 70 offer them my profoundest Acknowledge
ments for their unparalleled attentions also say
that they are to consider myself and my fortune
entirely at the." service.
carlos SANCHEZ"
"An:ta what will occur?" cried Pancha, de-
spairngly. when she read the letter. How can
go home and let them see that am not
chanCed%'
Anita had the knack Of smoothing away every
thing but facts: over even the stern features Of
the inevitable she frequently cOn,rived 10 dffuse
a eoftening haze Of probability. You have still
tbe dress" she argued Now you must learn
10 do YOUR hair Of which you have enough for
anv purpose. We will send Immediately for
Maria who learned great deal in her time at
the hairdressers."
But Ernesto"' moaned Pancha; che was in
love with Josefa Rodriguez. and she Is beaui-
full"
but also poor" promptly. Now tina. Ernesto
has taken the plantation. he will see the desra-
blllty Of Joining it 10 your fathers-no? Then.
consider he has practically proposed FOR you.
and 20 retreat would cost him your father S
frerdshin possiby his own life We have all
heard OF tie courage and pride IF seior
Sanchez"
So Pamela was consoled Until the steamer
sailed she filed in her time with the hair
dresser's assistant and various experiments in
face lotions. At last steamer day arrived and
she went aboard after an affectonate farewell