The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-16
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By e. 6. Martin.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TX M.ssy.ykXxM..xI
YHEN Anthony Moncre little proud to know sbe

little girl was proud to know she ha
SO far been able to hold on to her heart
proving herself a match for the lad
killer.
one evening, after telling Carrie hov
pfudlsh he found American girls com
pared with Scotch, he suddenly becam
very tender, and murmured:
do You love me-"
Carrie promptly stifed magneti
thrill, and turned on him q smal
Scotch battery by responding demurc
ly:
DO you love meT"
Being Mt the time more than three
iourths engaged to Jean Blake, An
thohy was not prepared to make :
downright declaration; so. after a few
more sweet murmurs, the seancc was
broken up.
Though Carrie had held her own Sc
far, she knew that it was all up will
Jean. They corresponded regularly
and Jean could not hide from the more
astute Carrie that the Scottish Adonis
had captured her heart leaving he1
sadly uncertain as to whether she had
secured his in return. Though Caro-.
line kept her own counsel, this cor.
respondence with perplexed Jean helped
her to to defend herself, and Anthony
had the effrontery to marvel, to her
face. over that "tough little no surren-
der heart" of hers.
A plan which was "magnificent'' oc-
CURED one day to Carrie. She would
invite Jean to spend the remainder of
the holidays with her, and thus ascer-
tam which of the two Anthony pre-
ferred. She said nothing of her inten-
ton to him, wishing to give him a sur
prise; but having gained her uncle's
consent. despatched her invitation,
which was accepted. And then an epi-
sode occurred that went further to
interest her in the young Scotchman
than anything that had gone before.
The night before Jean was expected
Carrie went to little dance. Being in
slight mourning. she did not accept in
yitations to large parties.
This one. given by Laura Dawson.
she knew was really for Anthony Mon
crieff. Silly Laura was in the habit of
a party for every young man
who struck her fancy. She was soft
little Irish girl, with liquid blue eyes
and up curling lashes. She entertained
in white, and sang sweetIy with her
guitar, to which she attached herself
by blue ribbon.
Carrie had not cared to 30, and
pleaded her mourning.
"Ncver mind" said Laura; ut is Only
A small affair; you needn't dress
much"
So instead Of putting on her white
Tarleton with black velvet ribbons,
Carrie went in a simple black gown,
with linen collar and cuffs.
What was her indignation to find
he room full of richly dressed people.
md Mademoiselle Laura arrayed in
white net! Caroline more than sus-
1ected, too, that she was invited only
because 1t would not have done to
ssk the star Of the evening and leave
Ter ont. Her first impulse was to go
lome at once. but on being weakly per-
'uaded, she stood her ground saying to
herself, "I'll stay and punish her."
When the GLORIOUS Apollo" appeared.
le looked In vain for his little friend.
1t last, detaching himself from the
,lge ribbons and escaping the net. he
Utind Carrie in far corner. She OK
claimed matters; Anthony Indignantly
greed with her that she was the vic
i'm of a shabby trick.
ITS all for the best, anyway" said
'arrie.: II shall slip away at 10
'clock, when the dancing begins. 1
xpect friend tomorrow, and 1 want
0 get well rested"
Little did Anthony dream of the maze
hat she was preparing for him to
ralk in!
Laura found her Scotch fish very
hy. He consented to sing one song
rOvided Miss Gray would accompany
i'm. After that they returned to the
hady nook, in which he had found her,
7hile Laura sighed behind her smiles.
l wish she'd CO." At 10 o'clock her
Dy was evident when Caroline said:
II really must go. Uncle expects
le."
"Well, dear, If you must" said
aura, trying to look sad, TON (her
fteen year old brother) will see you
ONE"
Carrie smiled wickedly, and allowed |
aura to go with her to the dressing
pom to find her wraps. On their
etum to the hall. what was Laura's
mazemept to find Mr.. Moncrieff over
,ated and ready to escort Carrie home!
But you will come back and dance
it is only around the corner"'
Anthony could net promise, but
lanked her for delightful evening.
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