The times., 1897-09-26
HIS MISTAKE.

Harold Ray, bank clerk from New York,
was in Paris on a business trip. He had
net come over to enjoy himself, but was
fairly successful in doing so. Like most
visitors to Paris, he suddenly remembered
that he had friend somewhere among
no doubC be charmed TO act as his guide
in thar mysterious ana fascinating part OF
town He had prowled about the Quarter
once or twice at night alone, but voted it
tame half suspeeung, however, that most
OF Its choicest wickedness must lie behind
doors. So, forsooth, lie would cali ON his
friend, Tom Ellis.
Tom Ellis was surprised on seeing Ray
enter his studio, and even, impolitely,
failed to recall his visitors ma MT and this
msde the latter's cffusiyeneSs somewhat
ill-placed Bat Rays delightful personality
finally brushed ava the last trace of en-
barrassment, and awkwardness in the
situation; and an hour later, over an
''apertif" at the corner, ii was arranged
that they should call together at Colarossi's
that night.
You want sensations you'll have
one Pay howed his thanks
The visit to Colarossi cost Ray his heart
and his peace of mind. Ellis ha d told him
that the beautiful girl, with hair en- ban
deau, whom he had seen in the ''mixed
class was Miss Guthrie, but not knowing
ncr intimately. had not volunteered TO in
troduce them. Indeed, considering the
in "a
scarcely have expected a presentation.
Ellis had promised him a sensation that
night, and he had experienced two-thc
novel and incomprehensible sight of young
men and Respectable girls (of the latter
uotafew Americans working together from
tine nude; and, secondly, the strange and
delicate beauty OF Miss Guthrie
Ray, with masculine (and perhaps bank
oierk'sl insight into life, concluded that
two and two make four, and that girl
who works in the mixed class at Co
larossis must, indeed, lie easy of approach.
So next days cole early-wnter morning,
he betook himself 10 the Rue Assas twhere
he had learned Miss Guthrie resided, Dr
'stpdioed." as he put it,, and there hung
about, lndugling In dreams of anticipated
triumph-.aud when she came out for
dSgSuticii hf Ndihtd UP anu edIuleu IeI .
Sine drew back surprised-but, thinking he
might lie one of the many students she had
met The seemed So cool about it'll, she re-
turned his bow. Then somehow he lost self
possession-her well-bred manner, her fine
attire aud the swish Of her silk petticoat
bewildcred him.
Miss Guthrie, / believer" he said.
lit is.'
Miss Guthrie, beg YOU TO forgive me
/ saw you at Colarossi's last night, so l de
tcrmined TO speak 10 you today. Forgive
my forwardness."
She smiled slightly. She thought him
well dressed for student of the opposite
sex, and wondered what he wanted.
when l saw you, nay heart
In flash she recognized the bouIeva rider.
and look of Indignation came into her
eyes.
''siri" sire cried, Il see you are not a
student OF art. Excuse met
But, Miss Guthrie"
do you presume TO address me by my
name?" she exclaimed. You may have
that privilege only Wien you are properly
introduced 10y a friend"
Ray took off his hat in half ahashed
and half respectful manner. There was a
hitch somewhere.
But l saw you in the mixed class at
Colaaossi's," he suggested, with forlcrn
hope.
YES, and you see me there again to-
night. But don Z dare speak to me!''
Ray was dumbfounded. Poor PhilistineI
He could not understand-Quartier Latin.