Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-22

i VA ltlA ttfkth ~
Colonel Greyiiie's dispatches were q
sufficient introduction into the best soci-
city OF the metros lis. And as soon as
he had concluded his business ut tue
war department and established HIM
self comfortably at Browns" he gave
himself up TO social life, with the IN
tense enjoyment Of a young man long
absent from its pleasures.
In the midst OF this round OF fashion
able dissipation, however, he found
time 10 write to his uncle, who was
now living upon the island, informing
him Of his recent promotion, and ASK
ing. care!essly, How is my little foster.
sister, And In a few days he received
an answer. warmly congratulating niiu
FuDon his rise In rank. which the writer
declared had been bravcly won. AMI
would he gracefully worn; and an
sweresl his question by saying -"Daney
Is we'll"
one night Colonel Greville went to
the National Theater To sec n eeleDrat-
ed English tragedian who was fnlfiii-
ing an gen In Washington. and
upon this occasion was to appear In the
character Of King Lear.
The house was full and the dress cir
Gle was suinptuous in It's display or well
dressed women i'm MI the splendor or
~Ye!vets, silks and satsnS, feathers. few
ers and gems. Colonel Greville's glance
royed over this parterre of beauty as a
bee over a field of flowers, uncertain
where to rest. Suddenly his rowing
eyes became fixed, rivetei, speliIbound
TO the face OF IA young lady sitting with
the French minister's party IN II private
box. on the right-hand side of the stage.
WHO Is that radiant creature sitting
between Monsieur and Madame DC
Coucyi' he inquired ut length, turning
To an acquaintance who had just taken
a seat beside him.
II have been around the house asking
that question of everybody. and nobody
| knows. This seems 10 be her first APP
| ne~arance in society. She is some new
arrival fr3m Par.s, l fancy Probably
a daughter. or niece or younger sister
Of Madame. If / had the slightest ac-
guaintance with the French minister's
Ialy. l would drop into her box With
| the hope of being presented to Made
moiselle," said Captain Gedney, the
party addressed.
Colonel Greville was more fortunate.
He had a slight acquaintance with Mad
anne dc Coucey, and he had in his Dock-
| ct at that very moment a card of inyit-
alton to Il ball to be given by her on the
following Wednesday. But he would
hava hesitated long before intrudlnS
| into her private box. But this was only
I the scruplc Of a very fastidiouS nature.
And. although his gaze was strongly
drawn toward that box. he was careful
TO withdraw Ii before it was observed
by the occupants.
And she upon whom he gaZed WAS in
| deel, a radiant creature. He had
used exactly the right word in dcscrib-
ing her. Some beautiful women are
like flowers. This girl was like u star.
Her form was the pleasing middle
height. but softly rounded out 10 the
fullneSs of health and beauty. Her
features were faultlcss as ever werc
those chiselled by Grecian artist as his
ideal of perfection. Her complexion
was of dazzling fairness. kindling into
a vivid bloom upon her cheeks ana lips.
Her deep blue eyes radiated light. She
wore a dress of rich moire-antilue, and
diamonds blazed upon her snowy,
rounded bosom and arms, and amid her
golden hair.
In all his life ne thought he had new
err seen, or read. or dreamed OF such re.
splendent beauty. And by an associa.
ton OF contrasts, his mind reverted TO
Daney-the little. pale, dim girl that MS
uncle would have forced upon him as a
brideAand he laughed!
The play was about to commence.
The curtain slowly rose. and the court
OF King Lear was revealed. The great
tragedian who assamed the principal
character for the evening was greeted
by IN enthusiastic round of applause.
-. 49, %,,Nvlt a,,IctyA1 np.l tho
performance commenced all eyes were
turned toward the scene except
Colonel Greville, | fear the great artist
received but little notice from him.
For now that the beauty was gazing
without offense.
When the curtain fell upon the first
act. the box OF Madame de Coucy was
surrounded by gentleme nwho lounged
there with the evident intention of be-
ing presented to Mademo.selle. And
tic star was encircled by n galaxy of
satellites. She received all who bowed
before her, with the dignity, grace and
self-possession of Il queen. In truth,
she looked like n queen. accepting the
homage Of her court.
Colonel Greyille's heart burned with
envy. Yet, rs n too recent acquaintance
of Nadine De Coucy. he would not
venture to go around and join the CIR
clecle. This, as l said, was only the
fastidious hesitation of Il young man
who had been ru~sticating In the West,
ern wilds for three years past
When the curtain rose upon the see
ond act. the gentlemen surrounding
Madame De Coucy and her fair com
panion bowed and withdrew-only to
resume their attendance Mt the next in
terlude Of the drama. And Colonel
Greville breathed a sigh Of relief. and
again Toasted his eyes upon the beauty,
while she fixed hers upon the stage.
And thus it went On through the whole
evening.
AT length the curtain fell upon the
death OF Lear. The successful artist
was v~ociferously called cut and made
his speech, received his NEED Of ap-
plause and bowed himself of. Then
Madame De Coucy and her party re-
tired from the house.
Heavens! She is gone. And / feel
as if all the gas had been turned Off -
exclaimed Captain Gedney.