The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12
l BUTLER AND A LORD.

My dear Dulce,' remarked Mrs. Van
Horn, glancing over her glasses at her
niece. who was making a tardy appear
ance at the morning meal, II have an
agreeable announcement to make to you,
and yet of such character that it is sure
to fill you with disappointment; nothing
less, in fact, than an invitation tc the
Thorncroft ball! There. there" gasped
she, vainly endeavoring to extricate he:-
self from the excited girls bear-like hug
THAT'S the third breakfast cup you We
ruined this week with your 0utlandish
demonstrations! Look at it!'' and she re.
moved a rumpled mystery of lace and
ribbons.
Never mind. darling Auntie Louise,
it's all owing to your thoughtlessness .in
me hug your and the dignifed Mrs. Van
Horn emerged from the second onslaught
bearing a marked resemblance to Bridget
on one Of her worst days.
1.-The Thorncroft ball-delicious! III
just ring for hot toast. and then"
''Never!' CIRCULATED her aunt: Don't
you dare touch the bell till you've gotten
think / could face Middleton in this con-
diti1n?'
'Well, that would be rather impossi-
ble,' admitted Dulce, 'fOr you see, I'm
not so very sure myself Just whether it's
your face or your back l see; but from
the sound of your voice and your always
perfect manner, We'll say it is not your
operation, accompanied by many affec-
tionate pats and pokes, Miss Forester
touched the bell.
"And now, most prim and provoking
aunt warbled Dulce, as she buttered 4
tempting slice Of toast, wherein lies the
Il -
the crested invitation.
already discovered that it is entirely out
out of the question to even think"
.'Oh, but nothing is easier than to
think. 1t is much harder not to, you
Know broke in the incorrigible one.
"And 1 love to think of the sensation my
ming new lavender with the rose. point
lace and her glorious diamonds. All, me!
Listen: And she .punctuated her words
with wild fourishes of half-buttered
toast and the silver knife, as she read
from an imaginary paper
Item from the Social Leader: While
space forbids us to elaborate on all of the
elegant toilets displayed on this occasion,
mention must be made Of one, the mag
ni6cence of which. combined with the
statellness. OF ITS wearer, called forth
much admiration. AS the beautiful Mrs.
Reginald Van Horn entered the ballroom
land here we may remark she was fol-
lowed by her niece. an Insignificant Great
ure in pink. loud burst of applause -
:Dulce' Dulce, you will kill me out
And Dulce, for once taking pity on her
aunt, who seemed threatened with con-
WILSON'S from laughter, ceased her non
sense, merely remarking:
Serves you ri ht for saying it was out
of the question to Think
"Oh. my dear, you do take one up 50.
meant, of course, we could not think Of
going without an escort!''
"Most certainly not" solemnly assent
ed Dulce: Therefore, we shall 20 es-
Gorted: How would Lord Godfrey Ham
Now. my dear; no more joking. 1t is
serious matter"
II know it, auntie, and so am serious
Attractive aunt and frivolous niece dying
to go to the ball of the season. Benevo-
lent uncle unavailable owing to absence
in Scotland. Niece's old fance enters
upon the scene in time 10 save the day,
All happy. Curtainv'
whats that, Dulce? Fiance! Who?
When?' =,
''Same Lord Godfrey aforementioned.
nicknamed by frivolous niece, Lord Grnf.
fy,' when she sent him about his own ar
fairs because Of his jealous temper. Yes.
aunte dear, I'll explain decentIy. Long
before you carried off your Door orpha ned
niece to your home. for the purpose Of
spelling her dreadfully with your betting.
she met Sir Gruffy; then she was engaged
to him for one short week, during which
she innocently-yes, innocently, auntie
permitted other young men to speak 10
her, arousing unwarranted Jealousy ii
Lord Gruffy. Lord Gruffy stormed.
Cruel maiden laughed, c0nsenting to sep
aration forever, inwardly translating for
ever as few weeks" -
You never told me, Dulcer'
Did not want to stir you up till 0,cca-s
sion demanded. Auntie, dear, I'd die if
did not know was positively sure a
Godfrey Hamilton! Now for a pian:!
dleton, closely to resemble in figure, car