The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-05

petter OF II. They assert their superf.
ority. She is not fond of haring colors.
but she puts on too much of everything.
trimming seems to stick out of her nj
rnndom' with the result that every
plain spot on her gown looks bare.
Dorothy's raiment is the handmaiden
OF her beauty, serving humbly and In
sweet simplicity. Her personality puts
soul into her clothes. If 1t were NOT
100 curious a fancy, I could see her
gown falling away to n mere hit ~
cloth when she takes it stf.
Inc ways of the two women are like
their attire. Mrs. Kelvin bristles. and
yet her manner is expensive. aa we
might say, for 1t cannot be had except
In the society 9f the wealthy. It ia
six packed plush, but it is plush.
4 HOW do you do, Mr.. Harrington ?"
80 she. extending her hand upon a
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Shei laughed pointedly in order to
show that her language was intention
ally extravagant. I never liked those
utility laughs.
"What Is the trouble?" asked.
at is story of crime" she replied,
"a mysterious midnight robbery. Real
ly am heartbroken. They have stolen
my diamond collar. a gift from Mr..
Kelvin and dear to me far beyond it's
value. 1 don't suppose it is worth
more than $4,000, though, of course, /
never asked him what he paid for It," r
II am in q position to sympathize
with you," said I, "as you may be
aware. We have obtained no trace Of
the money that was taken from my
SAFE"
Mrs. Kelvin's face took on such an
expression of sudden gloom that was
really touched. had not supposed
that she would thus feel for me In my
misfortune.
81 hadn't thought of that" she said,
with hesitation. &"Of course, young
Mr.. Donaldson has tried to find the
money"
Instantly saw straight through the
whole game. This superstitious wo-
man had come to ask Donald to find
her diamond collar by the exercise OF
that occult power which Mr.. Kelvin
had 80 fiercely derided that very morn
ing. Upon my word, fine piece of
presumption!
! "Don hasn't an idea what has be.
come Of the money" said Dorothy.
"Yet he might be more successful! In
the case Of my diamonds" responded
Mrs. Kelvin, rallying. "Do you know
Mrs. Donaldson, have the greatest
faith in your son. think he is very
remarkable young man. My hr Sant
and I have the most protracte> largu
ments about it. You know, Mr.. Kelvin
Is such common-sensible man he cam
believe anything that is at all out o.
the ordinary. understand" she add
ed, turning to me, that you and Mr.
Kelvin had quite a disagreement abou
1t this morning. You must not tax,
! what he says too seriously. 1t is reall!
| my fault, because I keep him stirre,
, up about It."
"Donald was greatly pleased witt
Mr.. Kelvin this morning" said !, witt
dishonest and contemplate evasion
"He was not in the least offended"
= Mrs. Kelvin was surprised and dc
q lighted. She turned to Dorothy with
most effusive manner.
"Piease use your maternal tnfuenc
in my behalf" she cried. "If your so
e will come over to The Elms"-
At that moment there was clatte
Of hoofs, and Donald. on horseback
e came around the corner Of the hous
e at such pace that he had to pull u
q sharply in order to avoid collision wit
l. Mrs. Kelvin's equipage. The boy ride
8 like a wild Indian.
8. His mother called to him, and b
81 slid of his horse and came up on
II the veranda. He looked big and hant
some in his riding clothes. and h
rs mother eyed him proudly.
d "Mrs. Kelvin has come to ask you
is go over to The Elms," said Doroth
he and she paused there for the mischi'