Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-08-02

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sre--bu hhe other pcss bility plunged
.iu into such q delirium OF delightful
dreams tLat be destroyed the missiv,
and resolved that be would see hel
that evening and set his mind at rest
There is . popular iallacy that want
is the prerogatiye OF woman exclusive
ly. Many hold that the soul of man i,
above such petty consideration as dres
and personal adornment. Go to-
Vanity hath no limitations of .e1. A,
Mr.. Richard Hotaling carefully acc, m.
plished his toilet that evening. with
frequent suggestions from his vale,
and more frequent glanees toward The
mirror, he thoroughly appreciated his
good points, and valiantly strove to
make the best Of them, in order to looI
well in the eyes Of her he loved.
After DOMINIC his dress suit, which
he loa:hed, as most men do, it occurred
to him that he would feel easier and
consequently appear TO better Advant-
age in his Tuxedo. At length, attired
to bis satisfaction, he felt that he was
not such bad figure Of a man, after
all, and that girl might might well be
pleased-but, of course, no one really
Knows what fellow thinks under such
circumstances, and, all things consider
ed, it were unkind to speculate. How
ever, it was with feeling akin to hope
that he closed the street door and went
out into the night.
He was ushered into the music room,
where he found her pIayingA dreamy
OF Chopin. Shewss alone, ana
very lovely in soft turquoise Grape, which
brought out the rudy gold Of her BAR
and the fairness of her skin to Sxquis-
ite perfection. She hard him, and
turned quickly, with blight smile,
saying
Chow good Of you TO come tonight
Mother and the boys have gone to the
opera, and am alone for the evening.
II did not dream of being so iOrtu-
nate" he murmured, as he took her
hand.
In some way it did not sound exactly
light, but he was fast losing courage,
Ind hardly knew what he raid. She ]
'ank on low diVan, and as he took the
lace at her side he observed that she
vas tantalizingly near him. OF course,
lie would have given worlds to take her /
his arms at once and tell her all That !
7as in bis heart, and have done with !
uspense.
He felt that it would be a trife ir-
ocular, however, and dismissed then
bought as be became more at ease
nder the influence OF her smiling eyes,
lie endeavored repeatedly to lead up
the point in question, but in ysip,
n she was altogether oblivious to the
'eni Of bis thoughts. At length they
poke Of the opera the night before.
"To my mind" she said, "there is
othing more exquisite 0 than Romeo
I'D Juliet. The music is heavenly,
Id the story beautiful-mournfhllyI
oautiful."
"Every story of love is beautiful, . he
i'd quickly.
Eyes, love is best of all. 1t is per.
CT" she turned with far-away look
her eyes.
81 have chance to go to Vienna, as
reign correspondent" he began, pre-
pitately, "but before I decide there
a story I want to tell you"
She was still smiling dreamily, but
med to him with q look of interest.
Her silence gave him courage; che
emed to await his next words. |.
at is story Of love, of my love for
o." he said. desperately, taking her
nd.
She withdrew it quickly, with look
dismay, seeing he was terribly in
nest.
xviii you hear itP" he continued,
stalking her CONSERVATION for coy
IS.
rs it possible that you have not
you did not receive my
70 announcing that"
Announcing whati' he demanded