The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-10-09

two or three days a week there In Sep
tombcr. and, sinccN the uncertain sun
shine and cold rains OF autumn ton-
fined the ladies', for the most part TO
the house, they were ready TO second
the proposition to seek their winter
quarters. Edward Wlthors was rogu-
larry installed as one OF his brothers
household. and under his auspices city
life also put on new face for Con-
stance. He had n box at the opera, and
Elnathan was foremost TO suggest that
Constance should accompany him
thither.
THAT 49, whom you are not engaged
to escort single ladies'" added the Sc
nior. with a dry smile.
(which will not happen often r
can have my sisters compal ins'ead."
replied the other. cordially. But can
not we make up a family party OF four
for tomorrow night? / can promise
you a treat"
Musical treats. when they are OPP
cratic, are thrown away upon me-" was
the answer. "But / am anxious that
Constance shall keep mp her praotic-
ing. and. 10 this end, desire her 20 have
every opportunity OF improving her
taste and style. You and she can give
homo concerts OF the latest gems in
this line for Harrlcts benefit and
mine"
Harriet applauded the idea 10 the
echo. and was careful that he should
not regret the young peoples absence
on the evenings they spent abroad,
playing chess with him for a couple OF
hours. and then reading aloud none
tary or political articles selected by
himself until he dropped into doze,
They were left thus to themselves moro
and more as the season advanced. In
vitatlons to parties, concerts and din
ners ralned In upon Mrs. and the
MeesrB. Withers. and to most OF these
Constance went, attended by Edward
only. Mr. Withors had never been so
cial from inclination, and he was only
too glad TO delegate his duties In this
line to his wife, now that the protec-
ton Of bis brother rendered his attend
ance unnecessary.
Constance did not confess in words
TO herself how greatly her pleasure was
augmented by the exchange OF escorts,
Il was natural that n man OF her hus-
bands age and disposition should pre-
fer his own freside to dancing and
small talk. and a wearlsome feint OF
hearkoning 10 harmonles that were UNI
Ineligible and without sweetness to
him. She enjoyed gay scenes with an
easier conscience that she did not Gee
his grave ylsage at every turn Of the
waltz or promenade and was not haunt
ed by the thought OF her ueidahnuHs In
having dragged him from his beloved
retirement How much this feeling OF
relief was intensified by the clrcum-
stance that her willing cavalier was the
most delightful talker. one OF the best
dancers. and assuredly the most grace
fully attentive 10 his fair charge In the
Gordon OF beaux who frequented the
fashionable resorts Just named, did
not enter into her complacent calcula-
lions. She was on excellent terms with
herself and all about her at this June
ture. The acquaintnnces who had
carped at her reserve and want Of ami
nation In the few assemblies at which
she had appeared as bride candidly
avowed that nothing could be more
charming than her affability and guy
good humor. and that she was far hand
somer than they had supposed at first
sight.
The more captious subjolnod. sub
rosa. that II was evident abe app-ecl-
ated convenient wordD Mr.. Edward
Withers. and how fortunate she was In
securing the services OF an escort so
nnexceptionable In every particular.
since her husband seemed TO have re-
nounced society Just as she fairly en-.
tered Il.
But" subjolned No. 2. audlbiy dc.
llyered. people had different ways OF
looking at these things, and, SO long as
Mr. Withers lived happily with his
wife, and countenanced her IN all that
she did. whose business was II to mint
at Improperly or misplaced conf
denoe2"
That Mr., wlthers did countonance
his wife in her lively career was not 10
DO denied. Il gratlned him to see her.
magnlhcently dressed. 90 forth 10 gath.
erings at which, as he was sure 10 hear
afterward, she was the object OF gen
eral admiration for her beauty and Vi
yacity. II tiekled his vanity 20 have
her do the honors OF his mansion 10 a
choice company Of Edwards friends
and hors-people In whose eyes he. the
sedate millionaire. could never hope 10
DO more than the respectful representa-
tive Of his money bags They were gInd
to congregate In his stately salon
now. 10 partake OF his fine old wines
and excellent viands, and unite In laud-
ations OF the handsome woman who
bore his name. Adulatlon did not
spoil her he was pleased to observe
She had never been more deferentlal
in her department TO himself. more
ready to consult and obey him than
when the star OF her popularity was
highest and brightest. II this she tes-
tilted her good sense and feeling heart
To whom should she be grateful and
dutiful n not TO her benefactor, the
architect OF her fortune and happlnessl
Association with him and with hlf
brother had developed her finely. lie
took credit 10 himself for the penetra-
Il Hon fhaN he'd Eat..t.N "a