Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15

Il have my share Of feminine ou~l.
osity. But / wonder. "-ruminatirp :.
why they do not give masduersde1
oftCner9"
THAT is easily explained Mos -
us live masQuerading day by day at
there might be too much of good
thing"
"That is bit Of philosophy 'r"s
goes well with your rube. lndy"i.
what better mask is there than tho
human countenance?"
"If we become serious, we shall pue
folly out of Joint" said |, rising I'd
besides, we shall miss the best part oe
this dance"
She did not hesitate an instant
led her to the floor, and we joined .the
dancers. She was as light as a toa.h-
er, leaf, the down OF the thistle:
mysterious as the Cumaean S.byl;
and | wondered who she might he.
The hand that lay on my sleeve vas
as white as milk, and the filbert-
shaped horn of the finger.tips was
the tint of rose leaves. Was she
connected with the ticket in my pock-
ct? | tried to look into her eyes bus
in vain nothing could see but that
wisp of golden hair which OCCASION
ally brushed my chin as with sur
reptitious caress. II only ] dared .re
main till the unmAsking! pressed
her hand. There was an answering
pressure, but its tenderness was do
stroyed by the low laughter that ao
companied it.
Don't be silly" she whispered
How can l help it?'
True; forgot you we're a fool
in Disguise
What has Romance done to you
that you should turn on her with the
stuffed club, Practicality?"
She has never paid any particular
attention to me; perhaps that is the
reason"
AS we neared the corner saw the
Honorable julius again. He stretched
forth his death s-head mask.
Beware the ten OF hearts!" hA
croaked
Hang his impudencei Thu
Blue Domino turned her head with q
Jerk; and instantly I felt a shiveP
run through her body For "A moment
she lost step. | was filed with Won
der In what manner could tie ca
of hearts disturb her? made ub ~
mind to seek out the noble Roman
and learn just how much he knew
about that disquieting card.
The music ceased.
Now, run away with your beIedic-
tons" said the Blue Domino BREATH
lessly.
Shall ! see you again." eagerR.
IF you seek diligently" She .p4 lsed
for for a moment. like a bird aboE 70
take flight. Positive, fool; coniPaI'a-
tive, fooler; superlative, foolesta r."
And ! was left standing .a,bpa:
What the deuce did she mean by thate
After all, there might be any hum
Der of blue dominoes in the landk and
IL seemed scarcely credible that q
guest at the Hunt Club would go to .
costumer's for an outfit. Il had gone
to a costumers, but my case was Alt6-
gether different. ! was An impostorO
hunted up Imperial Rex. 1t was not
long ere we came face to face, or. to
speak correctly, mask TO mask.
What do you know about the ten
of hearts?" | began with directness.
Il am a shade; all things are known
to me-"
You may be l7mp-shade, for all. l
care. What do you know about tho
ten of hearts?"
Beware of it,"-hollowly. From
under his toga he produced a ten III
hearts,
My knees wabbled, and there was q
sense OF looseness about my collaf.
The fellow knew I was an impostor,
Why didn't he dencunce me?
rs the back Of your card anything
like this one?"-ironically Il dare
say II isn't But have your good tiuie.
grave monk; doubtless you are willIfg
that the fiddlers shall be paid" And
wrapping his toga about him majostt
cally. he stalked away, leaving ne
staring dumfoundedly after his rceed.
ing form.
Discovered!
The deuce! lad l been attired IKE
yon Romeo. certainly should Las
taken to my heels; but fellow cen
not run in a Capuchin's goTn, and re-
Ito be Continued