The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-12


dlant with Jewels. and distinguished
men admitted TO the beautiful home q
the PomeroYs. A season had never
opened more ausJciously than this one
and Mrs. Pomeroy might well c0ngrat.
ulate herself on having suca an az
semhare Of brilliant men and women
IN her home.
The opening numbers 81 the pro.
eramme rendered with pleasing effect,
were received with the usual demon.
stlntlons. but Ms Marie appeared an
expectant hush fen ON the gay guests
and all eyes were fascinated by the
beauty Of the singer.
What a brilliant success was hors.
Mrs. PomerOy heard naught bpi pas
rs for the beautiful singer, aud. rs she
had predicted. Marie was destined to
be- the belle ~ the season.
II was a gay life our young friefs
led that winter She was fairly be-
sieged with Invitations and dainty mis-
sives OF congrtulation and homage.
Though she received many Gathering
offers Of marriage. 20 none did she give
encOurngemcnt, aud Mrs Pomer0y be-
gan 10 fear that her fair kinswoman
was too iastidlous.
Not until Harold Grafton appeared
did Marie feel she lad met her deal
lie. TOO. had passed through much sor-
row aud IL may be- this bond Of sym
thy drew tlrm together.
HIS was noble character aud be-
won respect aud admiration from all.
Possessed Of wide knowledge aud a
liberal education, be- could appreciate
the BEAUTIES Of mind and heart which
are the qualities of the perfect woman
and 70 was not long ere be- discovered
that Marie was 10 him the one woman
above al others.
You are not surprised. then. 10 learn
that before the close ~ the season the
engagement % Miss Bancroft aud Mr..
Grafton was announced.
Mrs Pomcroy was perfectly satisfied
that after all Marie had made the nap
plost choice. No. only was her funcc
q perfect gentleman. hut also ihe pos.
frssor Of no mean fortune What
could hinder perfect lose aud hapni.
ness
OF course Mr. Grafton pleaded Tor
an early marriage. hui Marie wished
90 consummatc plan which had
grown very dear o. her before that
event, and II was finally decided thai
the wedding should occur the follow.
Ing November
Though social engagements tiilcd
most Of the time. still Marie lad found
opportunity 10 ascertain the number OF
young women steuographers Ia New
York aud invited a few whom she had
met during the winter 10 meet her one
/ Saturday IN February
After telling them something ~ hel
/ life. which We already know, and as
surfing them she could symplthizc Will
any one who were depressed aud DIS
couraged. Marie preached the subject
~ the formation of club for seli-im
/ movement aud found them rcauy q
cooperate aud work Tor the accomp
lishmcnt Of that purpose.
The result was q club was that dn!
organized with Marie a. president
/ The dues We're not burdcnsome. =,
none we're declared of the privileges
of the club Tor lack Of money
From the first Marie had planned q
build a cub house. having parlors. ~
ccpiion rooms, library. music rom an,
also sleeping apartments for The ac
commodatlon Of about twenty-five. =.
that club members might lind hom'
there II desired ~ Marie knew Of /
widow lady Of wide culture and refine
mcnt who could be- induced 90 TAX
charge Of a.. she felt an who wishe,
could ind a delightful home there.
Not until the club had been activel.
az work al least q month did Mari
mention the building OF a cnh hons
for the members. but the enthusiasm
aud delight with which the news wa
received assured her that her purpOs
was q Wise one.
Plans were soon received Tor a build
mg uf the nature described. aud Har
old Grafton who was thoroughly Z
/ sympathy with the lady's project. tool
charge of that part ~ the undertaking
leaving Marie free TO plan Cor the "a
mre growth and advancement of "a
club
but my story Is already too long am
will leave the reader 20 imagine hn,
much happiness was brought into IN
lives ~ those who We're enabled 4
listen 60 the lectures on music art. 10
cuiurc. science and live subjects a
the DAY delivered 10y the best lecturer
NJ the times Musicales and reception
were not the least 81 the attraction
found Ia this club house aud thus th
| members enjoyed the social side q
lie o. we'll ~ the Intellectual
Nv October the house was hnlshr
and furnished ready FOR occupancy an
Marie had The pleasure OF singing d
the hrst musicale given In the clu
pahors.
"rhs has been one ~ the happlc.
evenings OF my lie" said Marie %
her way home And the future succrs
of This undertaking was a source OF IN
vaslng happiness io her.
After their marriage Mr. and Mr.
IGmftnn slpnt the winter south. whcl
We VIII leave them. happy In the loy
that only kindred spirits can enjoy.
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