The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-08-01

ttnnwM mail Among the
l&VIDkS.krxYN numerous invita-
Fs6ssss1X lions, ultra swell
NIN,(LAt3SHT notes and crest
zNS2T9Ef I& sealed letters were
kFK/ Mkx very often to De
H EN-M lfound circuls
y" 1pamphlets and
buslnrs|like document. with vari-
ous mystic symbols aud peculiar
eastern Names on them. she had
great leaning toward the occult, and
a pasnion for answering every sdver- 4
tisement she saw In the magazines
and newspapers concerning clair
yoyAnce astrology, palmistry, hyp- /
notisrn and the like. She had
strange psychic experiences,
prophetic dreams, presentments,
stc., that offered many OF ner friends
inflnlts amusement, though some
OF them believed in her powers and
said that they would order their
con- rs ut once u she should predict
their disease.
Her big, handsome husband
smiled indulgently over her fad,
bought books for no about psychic
phenomena, and even permitted
her to refer frequently TO the limos
In his hand, In interest OF her study
OF palmistry. over one line In IL,
she was won't 30 quicker her pretty
brovs aud say: II don't understand
this at all. Fred has never been
married before, and yet here 10
line Indicating . union early In life,
and . separation, but not by death"
She never questioned him about 1t,
however, and IL took nothing from
her happiness, for her faith In her
husband far exceeded her belief in
the science which SO ! . terested her.
They were known In their set as
the "Persnn NAL Spoons" for after
Ave years Of welded life they were
more in love than during the days
OF courtship. Fred Action had
been u bachelor OF independent
fortune, . lawyer with q large and
lucrative practice and fine settled
income from his position as legal
adviser to . powerful corporation
He was handsome, afiable and gal
liant, . great fsvorite with men and
women alike; but he did not seem
to be O marrying man, SO 1t was q
nine days wonder when he, a,
thirty five, married little Bessie
Carter, q debutante OF nineteen
They set up q handsome establish
mont, dispensed royal hospitality
and were q very happy and popular
pair. Fred's happiness rendered
him quite boyish in spirits, ant
Bessie took on q demure little
matronly air that was most charm
Ing.
On the evening OF the opening o
our story, they were to entertain
the whist Club, and the house wa
In gala attire. Flowers, palms ant
rosy lights we're in every room, an
the hostess was looking her best II
q roso-hued silken gown, with . Ii
France bud in her hair. She ha'
walked through tho rooms to see
everything was In order, and wa
now standing by the open fire Il
the library.
Fred sat in a big leather chat
looking over q new magazine. Sud
denly he called out: "COme here
Bess, and look at this picture G
the new actress who ia making sue
STR In NV York She resem BILE
some one / know, but l can't thin
who. Come and see IL you can tell
The little wife crossed the room
took the magazine In her ow
hands and studied the face. 1t wa
very beautiful, and there certainl
was resemb lance to some
she had known, but who was il
such hair, = head Of such queenl
poise? She looked long at the fac
and - she looked she shivered al
. strange feeling oppressed he
Finally she exclaimed: ut reml o,
me Of Margaret Gaines"
Margaret Gaines?" cried Fred
surprised tone, "Where did W
ever ever see Margaret Gaines?"
"Why, she was one OF my ne,
nsighbors when | was child
Richmond. She was qsite GOO
many years my senior, but alwa
seemed fond Of me, and often pls
ed with me. aud adored her. 81
was a beautiful, talented girl and
imagine would have made ju
such . superb woman rs that. II
mother died and she went to IL
with some maiden aunts aud l 10
sight Of her. l wonder what h
become Of Margaret Galnss?' B
where did you know her, Fredf"
"In Charlottesville, when I W
taking nay law course there"
replied briefly.
"Did you know her we'll? L
shs-there. our guests are arrivir
You must tell me all about 1t sol
time"
The look of annoyance that ov,
spread Actions face at the menti
Of the girls name, soon passed
way, and he gr. o ed his guests wi
his usual grace and cordiality.
An interesting game was play
and then came refreshments q
gay conversation.
Hrs acton was the center of an q
mated group. They we're discu
ing their plans for Lent, which
gan two days later, when some 9
across the room called out: A
presentiments lately, Mrs. Actor
The little woman looked gra
and . gray pallor overspread
face. Conversation had ceas
and every one was listening for
answer.
Eyes" she said softly, look
down at rose she held in
hand.
"Tell us about it," said cho
Of voices.
"No," she replied. "You wo
only laugh and I couldn't bear
will not tell you what 1t Is,
before Easter there will come
event, and when you learn of
each Of you will say, This was !