Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-16

EDGE TO- IS

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dancing, and many sat down for thu
purpose Of observing them. No on'
ct The Billows danced g did thesl
tw0-with such exquisite grace, such
perfect unity and poetry Of motion
And then the picture they made-he
towering above the average man, fine'
~ proportioned, his blonde skin ta1-
ner to golden brawn by hours on TIE
tennis courts, the uAks, the lake, She
tall, too, with q form Of charming
symmetry, and a dark, beautifal
Southern face-a face full Of charac-
ter and individuality from the sweep
OF the fine black brows to the firm
lips and round cleft chin.
II can't make myself think this q
our last dance together" Cyril was
saying, as they swayed ane .lrifted
down the room. Il have had such o
delightful time here-because IT you
There" she whispered, 1T il over. "
She took the arm he offered. In
silence they passed out on the broad
piazza. Others looked after them with
significant smiles.
Never had a filtration aroused such
comment = such speculation. Olga
Reimarth was well known at the
pleasure resort. This was her third
season here with her mother. But,
hitherto, while unquestionahly the
loveliest girl there, she was also the
most unapproackable. She wore the
most swagger OF flannels in the morn
ing, the daintiest Of dinner gowns, the
most provokingly pretty Of dance
dresses. But she had not seemed to
care for the attentions the men were
only too anxious to offer. She some
times accepted-more frequently de-
clined them-but always in the air Of
young queen, sweet and condescend-
ing. Carruthers' coming, however,
had altered - that. She appeared to
be pleased by his admiration She ac-
cepted his devotion. She rarely refus-
ed his proffered escort for that of an
other man. They had been much to.
gether during the past two veeks-~
swimming, rowing, driving, dancing.
And the people said that at last Olga
had lost her heart. And thare was
none to openly object, although in the
souls of some men was envy, In the
minds Of some young women dumb
resentment.
Now, leaning back in her low chair
and looking out c~Ur the lake, all
phosphorescent In ,se starlight, Olga
felt, with a queer tightening at her
heart, that the hour for which she had
waited had come Many men had told
her Of their loves had protested their
passion. And-bar one-no man had
ever made her pulse throb leas equab-
ly. It had become an old story to her |
during her half dozen years nf social
supremacy But tonight this was DIFF
ferent! So much he might ~ay-but
no more.
II must meet yoh again II I have to
make special pilgrimage down
South" she heard him saying. "You
know our business takes me up to
Alaska a good part Of the year.
generally find myself pretty we'll play
ed out by the time hot weather comes,
and take vacation in which to brace
up. This his voice dropping, has
been the sweetest n my life!"
She did not speak, but he found no
disappointment ~ her silencA One
o. her many cha, u for him ~as her
perfect repose Of manner. she could
be gay enough al times, but sta never
was a woman to wsary one With con-
tinuous vivacity. And Just sow, In
her creamy laces, with his hnthouses
roses at her bosom, and onA jewel
glittering like fallen star In the
meshes Of her dark hair, she had no
peed Of speech to fasclnate to en-
.hrall.
Sometimes he went on, leaning
against the pillar near and looking
lown upon her, II have hoped-I have
'ancied that you would care little
when our paths diverse"
~ shall always remember you" she
aid "You have yaade the days pass
pleasantly"
rs that all, Olga"
1t was the first time he had called
ler by her name. She started slightly
t the sound Listen" she said, Il
hould like to tell you little story.
I when 1t is quite told-you should
Wish to write or come-but you will ,
Iot."
He bowed his lie, Il attentiveiy.
1T is soon told. It Is about . dear
fri friend Of mine with who'll was J
t school in the N,r.h. Shp as the ,
aughter OF wealth. parentbB Their :
enerosMy to her WAS only equalled by
heir love for hN. She gave them up,
er home, her far ~ae, her luxurious
lode Of life, all for the sake Of q
andsome and impecunious young fel- !
w who had won her affections. In
irectly, and acting through a mere
snse Of duty, the girls father procur- /
this man comparatively lucrative !
osition. For while he was devoted !
, his girl wife, and she was happy. .
tut later, when the strain Of house, :
coping and the care Of little children !
cyan to tell on her, he found that It !
as necessary for him to have weeks !
leisure apart from them-weeks :
hitch the tired wife cheerfully per- i
lifted and which his selfshness never :
him to ask her to share. Is r
lie story interesting? Am | boring
1u?" y
Go on he said. His voice sound !
thick and strange. :
II saw this little friend Of mine )