The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-05-24

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SssS quickly to the right just il
time TO avoid a collision.
1t was the last night at Princes.
and the skating rink ives 'c.owd2d
with eager skaters. who few along
the ice to the enlivcaing strains of the
Blue Hungarian Band. The bell had
just runs in order to clear the rink of
all except the walters, and the swish
of the skates intermingled pleasantly
with the soft hum of voices
WHO'S that eir!:" asked man who
was watching this particular couple
with keen interest. Nobody seems to
know much about her.
''Chetwynd Hartop brought her, l
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
panien. Hes not to be caught nap
ping. By Jove! she is handsome,
though Look, they are coming round"
The couple flew past like 4 fash of
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crowd again.
Its the last day. she exclaimed
'Yes. it has been rippin' meeting you
ike this. I never thought we should
become such pals, you know!' Percy
Preston answered, letting his eyeslass
drop from his eye. 81 say, I'd like to
see more Of you. How is it We never
meet at tie same houses?"
II don't know the same people as
you do" she replied, "and I'm always
so much engaged"
II get 90 beastly bored with them
ALL" he continued; you seem different.
somehow"
Il suppose you don't associate with
many people outside your own set:"
she asked.
mo; one never knows what dreadful
people may claim ones acquaintance.
If one isn't particular. Shall we re-
verse;"
Il 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.
s1That's all very we'll in theory, but
it doesn't work." he answered. $50
ciety won't stand that sort of thing. A
fellow must think of appearances"
The Waiting stopped, and the rink
was again crowded with the usual
skaters.
:'Are you tired, or shall we go on?'
he asked.
'Its our last day." she murmured.
<'Let US so on"
Ee took her hands in his and to-
gether they started off once more.
1T shan't be the last time We meet,
he thought to himself, "if I can help
it. I say" he exclaimed aloud, you
know these days have been my one
relief from social boredom"
''You fatter me-" she laughed. "But
/ am afraid this one must be our last.
"You are going away:" he asked.
looking at her keenly.
"No."
"Then can't we arrange something
tomorrow"
You're very persistent" she ex'
claimed.
He smiled in sickly way.
II am when I want to be, don't you
know. And I've made up my mind
about you. Are you going to the Went
Norths' dance tomorrow evening"
II don't know the Wentworths," she
answered.
''Some people object to them" he con,
tinued, 'say she's peculiar, and al
that. I believe her father did make
his money in glue or something OF the
kind, but since she has married Went
worth, that has all been whitewashed
over. He's rinpin' good chap. Does
the thing splendidly with her money
Money seems to be your ch:e1
thought" she said. Il suppose yor
wouldn't be seen with any one if they
were badly dressed. even though tEe'
might be above you in rank?'
"Well, it would make fellow lool
80 small in the eyes Of his friends
Nowadays we judge so much by ap
eearances. don't we:"
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