Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
Modern
Pandora
BY LueIien Tefers
Copyright, 1908. by #. G. Mcclure

cantly linked with his, and severa
comfortable looking dowagers who ha(
come down, as she, to either stay will
friends or at the big hotel over thu
regular Saturday night hop.
She felt ashamed Of her innumerablt
bundles, each breathing its own secre
of chocolates, early dollhouse peaches
for dear Aunt Caroline, and some mag
azines.
Cousin Toms happy, ruddy face was
not visible among the crowd Of people
on the platform. She glanced around
In desperation, anxious to secure the
services of a hackman to carry her al
once to her destination. but beyond q
few private vehicles there was nothing
available.
Over her shoulder sounded Caring
tons deep voice and Lillian Rogers sill
very, airy laughter She started nerv-
ously, dropping the telltale parcel OF
peaches, which scattered compromis-
ingly In all directions through the
thrOng.
LET me help you" Darlington jump
ed with alacrity to her aid, restoring
the dOwny. pink checked fruit to her
arms.
An icy THANK you" rewarded him.
WOmanlike, angry at the innocent Of
fender, she felt like venting her dis
pleasure on him.
II suppose your cousin meets you"
he inquired, pausing for second as
the ladies accompanying him moved
on.
"Oh, yes" she replied lightly hoping
that he would not detect the delin-
quent's absence.
She squared her back on the group as
the Darlington trap, In the hands Of
trim groom, rolled noiselessly up, and
the ladies were helped In. There was a
whir Of rushing wheels, and cloud Of
dust indicated its flight down the coun-
try road Tears of modification and
anger welled up in her eyes. Were 1t
not so far she would walk the distance,
bundles, suit case and all. A black
speck was coming rapidly toward her
far up the highway. 1t finally revealed
red and black wheels. A sensation Of
mingled annoyance, pride and timidity
swept over her as she saw that, after
all, it vas not her cousin, but Caring
ton, who had evidently lost no time in
returning from his stables.
Il suppose your relatives didn't ex-
pect you until the $50" he said pleas
antly as he drove up. 81 was afraid
you would attempt to walk the dis
tance. Won't you let me drive you
over?"
THANK you'll will wait for Tom,"
she said. blushing at the falsity Of her
position.
Il came back purpOsely to get you,'
he went on. ignoring her discOuraging
glance. Its hard on the peaches.
They'll be overripe If you keep them in
this hot sun much longer Come.
please"
She hesitated visibly. For the sake
of the peaches, then" she assented,
reaching him her parcels.
81 will not question the conditions"
be replied.
ut would be Of no USE" she answer
I'd in his vein. "for | never argue"
They drove smoothly over the white,
threadlike road, under the canopy OF |
trees talking indlfferently on superb
,ial SUBJECTS the man not insensible to |
the charm Of her laughing eyes and nut |
brown face, the girl responsive to every |
fash of his blue eyes and inwardly de-
lighting In his slightest mannerism.
Between them lay the uncOnfessed JOY |
If past summer time, when he had
)een her constant attendant at this
me place. until golden haired Lillian
aOyer arrived one day as a guest OF
lis mother Involuntarily she sighed,
md the man. finding its echo in his
'wn heart. repeated it.
You will y ut the hop tonightT' he
skcd as lie deposited her at Der desti-
lation.
"Aly frock is here" She pointed to
Ter suit case.
Your cousin said EgertOn was COM
NJ down too" He watched her face
arrOwly as he spoke.
"a later train" she said evenly. II
ecided to come Oh the o'clock spe-
ial,"
He could make nothing of her ex-
lana ton, however, as he thought her
lords over after leaving her. Surely.
7 report were true that the two were
n love and TO be married, 1t looked
did that they did not plan to arrive
Il the same train. His mind revojyed
Ii Janet's speech in spite Of his at
empts to dismiss 1t.
Janet promptly thought no more
bout him, unable long ago to find an
Reuse 70, bis changed behavior. Open {
ig her suit case, she began to draw
Ut her small wardrobe The articles
aemed peculiarly unfamiliar. She shut
hastily. intcntly scanning the modest !
litials, u. A." on the side. 1t surely
'as hers, but how could 1t be when
efOre her was vision Of fluffy, lace ,
'immed pink crepe de chine, with 6
w cut bodice bOrdered with dainty {
lid Fosss pink silk stockings, pink {
IN, a rose spray for the hair and down 6
one corner pair Of high heeled pink 0
ippers? What Authorization Of the r
rain was this. or was it the triumph 6
an aggregation Of the days annoy /
nces2 c
She laughed and cried Historically. t
hey belonged to somebody else. but e
10 either had to wear them or remain II
nome. Inc ample dimensions OF
unit Car0line's dresses forbade any g.
lrther consideration Of them. b
Like her prototype, Pandora, when t
le'Opened the case she let the witches II
It, The woman who hesitates meets c
e prOverbial fate. BY tho aid of pins q
e waist was adjusted trinity to her a
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