New-York tribune., 1901-06-02

with your surroundings and disposition, / have
grave fears TO the contrary. And as | leave
England tomorrow, you Will be no longer
troubled by my opportunities" And
you know he sort Of thing. Horribly rude and
cross,
Enid-What have you been doing-and where's
the poor boy going to hide his bruised heart?
Blanche-At Monte Carlo. He was going, any
/ how.
Enid-And when cid this happen?
Blanche dreaming wistfully)-I met him for
/ stranger, a curious. interesting man, very diff
ferent from. Oh don't look regretfal.
Enid; Arthur's high principles. violent temper
and fondness for playing halna would have led
Carngton-Im not sure like him, though.
Enid quite you do-to-day. What
did he say tn you?
Blanche-Oh, let me see He said he would like
to burn me- like spice, on the altar of a devoted
friendship.
Enid-A strong statement What did he mean?
Blanche-i've no idea. He thinks in
! a previous existence-he remembers it. He has
d wonderful memory. Well. it's only about two
! or three thousand years ago. | suppose. It's a
pity | shan't him again
Enid-Shant you? tShe seems gratitied but
scepticalD
Blanche Weu,-uot after this afternoon Now
Enid, don't look like that l did ask him
tn call | thought. perhaps. he might ask TO-
but ne didn't He said he preferred meeting
should be like a dream To look back on, an iso-
lated, golden spot in his memory or something
and of course | agreed with him oh. here's his
telegram. tReads telegramD 1t is better /
should never see you again; better-so perfect"
not even answer this; it is better 50. Reply
paidICecil Darlington. Nictora-st
Enid-And what did you answer?
Blanche-Four O'Clock.
Enid looks at her watch. \ ring is heard
Blanche-Ah. it's >. very likely there he is
He would. perhaps. be "A little early Don't 20
Enid, for ten minutes,
Enid-And so that is why you're wearing your
new mauve dress.
blanche always wear mauye when I'm go
ing Ia refuse people.
Itnid-You wear it very seldom. darling.
Bianche-D" you mean am always accepting
Enid thastiIy)-No. dear; no. I know you very
seldom accept anybody.
FUotman tannounCing)-Master Frederick
Enter Freddy. a dear boy of about sixteen.
blanche disappointed it's only you,
Freddy (rather gruhly. with a nod to Eni,,)-I
just came in you know; wanted to tell you
YOU know my letters-?
Blanche-Yes.
Freddy-Wel it's off. See? IT'S all off.
Enid with humorousy exaggerated delicacy)
Shall | leave you?
Freddy-OhA no. | suppose she knowso (To
HlancheD
Blanche-well, I did just mention
Freddy-You would. Well l don't mind Enid
She's all right. Yes, it's off. She treated me in
the most beastly- Please never mention her
name again.
never have. I'm sorry for you; and yet per
haps its all for the best Isn't it. Freddy?
Frcddy-Yes. rather, oh. | don't care, OF
course. it's the sort Of thing that rather ruins
q chaps life. OF course. I'm awfuliy cut up,
and all that. But she behaved d-- Never mind
Geraldine sent me her photo from school; like to
So" IL; she's done her hair up II looks awfully
rum.
Enid-And are YOU thinking IF marrying again
I mtau-asain thinking of marrying? Your
cousin, Geraldine for instance.
Frcddy-Mei Marry No. thanks Very much
~" had enough Of that No marrying for
mo! say, you don't expect anybody particu-
larly this afternoon. do YOU?
Blauchc-Well. it's my birthday; and
two people might
Freddy-Oh all right: I'm off, And I say.
many happy returns. And. | say. you com
ing To the beano-Uncle Saviles dinner party?
Blanche-Oh. yes; were coming.
Freddy-It'H be appalling my dear Just
don't come. l give YOU the straight tip. It's
going to be one OF those literary beanos-celeb-
rites. and all that.
Blanche-Thanks. darling. But love Uncle
SaVilc's dinnerS-theyr so exciting. You never
know whom you may meet-the most uneXptct-
Little Itch. might take me in. CTo Enid Every
body goes there and clever people on Sundays.
Enid-Then | should prefer the other days.
hate being the only stupid person in crowd
OF clever people. They make such fuss about
Freddy don't know. 1 never tried it.
didn't have a bad time there. keep out of the
drawing room. | go to the -Alhambra good
deal. Uncle Savile isn't bad.
FOotman (annOuncing)-Mr. CdringtOn.
Enter good looking. sprightly young man
Cecil Carington (fiuentlyD-How you. and
what have you been doing with yourself all
this time. | can't think how long il is since I've
Seen you. 1t must be years and years.
Enid. aware they met last night for the first
time. is somewhat impressed. Blanche in
troduces them. Freddy glares shyly witf
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