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

Like a Ship In Distress"
q have my share of feminine ru-l.
osity. But / wonder, "-ruminatiua y,
why they do not give masquersdes
! oftener'"
That is easily explained Most ~
us live masquerading day by day ant
there might be too much Of coed
thing"
THAT is q BIZ Of philosophy 'rae
goes well with your robe. Indeei
what better mask is there than tho
human countenance?"
IF we become serious, we shall pue
folly out of Joint" said |, rising. Ard
besides, we shall miss the best part oe
this dance"
She did not hesitate an instant 1
led her to the floor and we Joined # 10
dancers. She was as light as a fea h
er, a leaf the down OF the thistle:
mysterious as the Cumaean S.byl:
and | wondered who she might be.
The hand that lay on my sleeve was
as white as milk, and the flbert-
shaped horn of the inger-tips was
the tint OF rose leaves Was she
connected with the ticket in my pock-
ct? | tried to look into her eyes. bue
in vain: nothing could see but THAI
wisp of golden hair which occasion.
ally brushed my chin as with a sur
reptitious caress. II only ] dared re-
main till the unmaskingl I presses
her hand. There was an answering
pressure, but it's tenderness was de-.
stroyed by the low laughter that 40,
companied il.
Don't be silly" she whispered
How can l help it?"
True; ! forgot you were a fool
in disguise"
What has Romance done to YOU
That you should turn on her with the
stu1edclub, Practicality?"
she has never paid any particular
attention to me; perhaps that Is the
reason"
As we neared the corner I saw tha
honorable julius again. He stretchea
forth his death s-head mask.
croaked.
Hang his impudencel Tim
Blue Domino turned her head with n
Jerk; and instantly felt a shivep
run through her body. For moment
she lost step. | was filed with Won
der. In what manner could tie en-
Of hearts disturb her? | made ub nv
mind to seek out the noble Roman
aud learn just how much be knew
about that disquieting card.
The music ceased
Now, run away with your beIxedic-
IONS said the Blue Domino bIsath
essly.
Shall see you sgain?" eagert.
III you seek diligently" She .p& hsea
or moment, like n bird abont 20
axe Night. Positive, fool; conxaIae
I'VE fooler; superlative, foolesta.
And ! was left standing .sbps;
What the deuce did she mean by hate
After ALL there might be any hum
er OF blue dominoes in the landf and
seemed scarcely credible that
uest at the Hunt Club would 20 to
ostumers for an outfit. q had gone
a costumer's. but my case was allie
ether different / was An impostorJ
hunted up Imperial Rex. II was not
ing ere we came face to face, or. 10
peak correctly, mask to mask.
What do you know about the ten
hearts?" | began with directness.
Il am shade; all things are known
} me-"
You may be a l7mp-shade, for ALL
ire. What do you know about tho
n of hearts?"
Beware of it"-hollowiy. From
lder his toga he produced a ten III
carts!
My knees wabbled, and there was
nse of looseness about my collar.
ne fellow knew ] was an impostor,
by didn't he denounce me?
rs the back of your card anything
re this one?'-ironically Il dsrs
y II isn't. But have your good tiqie,
ave monk; doubtless you are willing
AT the hddlers shall be paid" Aai
-apping his toga about him majcsf-
lily. he stalked away, leaving ne
airing dumfoundedly after his rcced-
& form.
Discovered!
The deuce! lad been attired 20
n Romeo. I certainly should w.
ken 20 my heels; but n fellow 81
4 run in a Capuchin's gown. and re.