The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-04

~ uulthiy 10 tue llBul just III
time 10 avoid a collision.
1t was the last night at Princes
and the skating rink WIS C.Owd al
with eager skaters, who flew along
the ice to the cnlivenng strains of the
Blue Hungarian Band. The bell had
just rung in order to clear the rink of
all except the waltzcrs, and the swish
of the skates intermincled pleasantly
with the soft hum of voices.
"Who's that girlf" asked man who
was watching this particular couple
with keen interest. Nobody seems -
know much about her"
"Chetwynd HartOp brought her, |
think; he's not generally over particu-
lar, but she must be somebody. or Pres
ton wouldn't be seen with her every
holiday like this" replied his com
panion Hes not to be caught nap
ping. by Joyc! she is handsome.
though Look, they are coming round"
The couple few past like a fash Of
lightning, and were lost among the
crowd again.
ITS the last day." she exclaimed.
ayes. il has been rippin' meeting you
like this. | never thought we should
become such pals, you know" Percy
Preston answered, letting his eycGlaSS
drop from his eye. 81 say. I'd likh TO
see more Of YOU. How is it we never
meet at the same houses
II don't know the same people rs
YOU do" she replied, land I'm always
50 much engaged"
II get SO beaStly bored with them
ALL he continued; you seem different.
somehow"
II suppose you don't associate with
many people outside your own set"
she asked.
NO; one never knows what dreadful
people may claim ones acquaintance.
il one isn't particular. Shall we re.
verse;
II think it's better to take people for
what they are and not who they are"
she exclaimed, and he did not see the
Sneer on her face. He was too busy
steering them safely along.
That's all very well in theory, hut
it doesn't work" he answered. 80.
Ciety won't stand that sort Of thing. \
fellow must think Of appearances"
The waltzng stopped aud the rink
was again crowded with the usual
skaters
Are YOU tired. or shall we go on?"
he asked.
TrS our last day" she murmurcd.
"Let Us 20 on"
lie took her hands i'm his and to-.
gcther they started of once more.
1T shau't he the last time We meet"
he thought to himself. III l can help
il. | say" he exclaimed aloud. you
know these days have been my one
relief from social boredom"
You hatler me-" She laughed. "But
l am afraid this one must be our last"
you are going away:" he asked
looking at her kccnly.
mo"
"Theu can't we arrange something
tomorrow
You're very persistent" she cx-
claimed
lie smiled in sickly way.
II am when | want to be- don't vou
know. And I've made up my mind
about you. Are YOU going to the Went.
worths dance tomorrow evening""
81 don't know the Wentworths." she
answered
Some people object 10 them" ne con.
tinued SAY she's peculiar. and al
that I believe her father did max,
his money in glue or something of TN,
kind. but since she has married Went
worth. that has all been whltcwashct
over. He's rppn' good chap. Doe,
tue thing splendidly with her money
money seems 10 be your chic
p, thought" she said. IL suppose yol
wouldn't be seen with any one II they
were badly dressed. even though thel
might be above yOu in rankf'
"Wel. it would make a fellow lool
so small in the eyes Of his friends
Nowadays we Judge so much by ap
pesrances, don't wef"
Aud the opinion of the world is