Connecticut western news., 1900-11-01

former acuuaintances. There had not been one who attracted her. When she came east, she was quite heart whole and fancy free. But missiles, the gentlest of missiles, well directed, did their deadly and delicious work. Perhaps these would not have been so promptly effective, even if hurled by Dan Cup!d's unerring hand, had Deronda realized that she was the bright particular star of the season. Had any one told her that her piquant, golden brown beauty, her unconscious air of aloofness, her repose begotten of prairie life and placid daily duty, had won for her higher need of ap- probation than was usually accorded a newcomer in an exclusive coterie she would have opened her serene gray eyes wide in smiling incredulity. All the girls had admirers. Almost all the girls had lovers. But not one of them had such lover as Eldred Wier.
 One month passed. two, three. And always there were the same tributes, always there was the same direct and personal deference. Theaters, dinners. dances, flowers, bonbons. gloves, after noon visits. rides and drives. Always the same low, intimate tones, the al- lurement of impassioned eyes. Then. suddenly 1t seemed, 1t was time to go home. Time to go back to the dull, little town, to the rooms over the A. oI.. .Hf dren.
 Eldred Wier was the last to leave the Pullman. His worshiping eyes de- voured the beauty of the shy, ex- pectant face. His hand held hers in a close and tender clasp. He bent his head. He spoke In tone that thrilled her.
 You know, you must know, 1 love you. You know, could I have my way, I would never let you go."
 Then the train began to move. He was gone. se ..e-.
 
 Five years later there was a tre- mendous rush of travel westward. The Nebraska town of Wymore was one 
 petuous pleasure seekers, although there were many health seekers, too, bound for the solacing serenity of Col orado or the golden glory of California. A splendid summer day was waning when snorting train disgorged Its myriads on the depot platform. A young man, nervous and haggard of aspect, helped an elderly woman to alight. With scant show of patience he hurried her into the waiting room.
 T tell you I've got to leave you awhile" he declared testify. i've 8 letter to present to one of the eastern officials of the road. His private car Is due here now. I'll be back as soon as 1 can."
 Heedless of her whimpered objec- tions he hurried of. A tall, beautiful young woman, most charmingly gown ed, attracted the observation of the throng as she came down the waiting room. She noticed the woman sitting alone and evidently In distress.
 Gan I be of serviceY she inquired pausing.
 The traveller, In apparel too elaborate and youthful for her years. looked uI into the gentle face of the speaker. Her wrinkled cheeks were chalky under bonnet were awry.
 "No" she shrilled. needless of hear CTS. No one can help me. brought 1t on myself. Me, worth half a mn lion, to go and marry that young whip persnapper. that leaves me here like { bale of goods! Not even a drink o1 | water'-
 The young woman brought her { | glass of water, set straight the dlsor dered hair and bonnet and famed th' | agitated old face, talking pleasantly | the while.
 | "I am here." she said, "to meet my | husband. He Is one of the director. | of the road. There, his special has jus come In. He Is coming this way" Sh, rose eagerly. "There Is some one witt him." She took a step forward. "Wel come, Will" as the stately man wh' had hastened to her side bent and kiss ed her.
 | "If 1t wasn't for this young lady Eldred"-
 | The resentful wall was cut short b, sharp exclamation. White as deatl Eldred Wier stared at Deronda Leigh ton. She looked from him to the shriv eled old creature on the seat. So thi was why he had never written, hal never come. This was why she ha, fancied her heart was broken until :" better man drew nigh"
 MT. Wierw The glimmering smil in her radiant eyes maddcned him. '' have been making the acquaintanc of your wife. MT. Wier," she explain ed, lis an old acquaintance of mine
 But 1t Is meet and part. Goodby." Sh swept the travellers a gracious bow.
 We really must go now. Will. deal The carriage Is waiting" -Chicag
 Tribune.
 A New Terror of Courtship.
 An Indiana brunette for some day