New-York tribune., 1908-08-30

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N&SC1/SS to one another. and noted critic
the face and costume of the bea
ful girl who accompanied the lion OF the evening
glanced with amused contempt at AStro 5 ore
face. and scrutini2ed Naleska " Ynne more IN
gently. The murrnuT again, and the
porarv stiffness that had followed the annou
nent Of Astro's name gave way to motion
persi-iage.
The room fairly scintillated with lights. refieC
from the cut glass pendants OF the electric CT
delie-s. smoldering in the dusky gold carvi
tRiukling from the Jewels womens neckS
breasts, cleaning from the polished oak parquf
floor The large double salon OF the Selwyns
about half filled; there were not yet too many p
ent 10 hide the elegance of the highly decora
Louis XIV rooms which inclosed the brilliant
company as in an ornate frame. The ceiling,
frescoed IN the panels with nymphs and cuplds:
seemed family to reflect the life below; the tail
mirrors multiplied the compleXity OF mysterious
distances There was odor OF winter roses
which mingled with the perfumes OF dainty
women An orchestra sounded dangerously from
the balcony al the head OF the wide staircase
II delightedf'' Mrs Selwvn exclaimed ef-
1usively leaning gracefully forward with a
mike movement. She was a dellclousy,
almost a foolishly. pretty creature, with her
bright smile accented by black beauty spot AT
the corner OF her mouth. with her slender little
fingers flashing with Jewels, with her lovely
neck and her fair hair. 1t was hard to believe
her matron.
As-ro. in his masculine way as striking a
-Iggre as she presented his assistant Naeska
Setu-i more human than either here was
iF''le artihee in her appearance; her costume
WAS -lrlishly simple. One was not tempted
ever Tor q moment to let his eyes wander from
he Ernest pretty face 80
~ so glad to see you, Miss "ynne!
NJ Selwyn scarcely gave her glance and
returned spiritedly to Astro- My dear, she
Sai5 archly - | had no idea that / had cap
tured such a lion. People are simply wild
about YOU Why. I've made sensation
already by merely inviting you, / assure you
Not that / didn't know YOU famous
and popular and all that. Of course; but, dear
ms its d positive rage You have no idea
what stories I've been hearing about you!
The say YOU can read ones thoughts and
90 through a stone wall and eat fire, and con
lure the dead-and dear knows what l m
actually afraid of YOU
And / of YOU also madam in that gown.
She spread her hands de1nurely down her side
and looked up at him from under her lashes.
She wore costume of silken mesh sheer and
delicate. over cloth Of silver. touched Frenchily
with black The base of her CorSage was caught
by an immense square cut emerald, set IN small
blue diamonds. Mrs Se!wyn was evidently
not beyond being pleased AT Astro 5 compliment,
but her look suggested an unsatistled desire.
They're expecting something wonderful,
she limited
Astro frowned Ny dear lady" he began.
She nodded and shook her fan lightly. oh V
| know | sha'n't ask YOU, OF course. promls
Bur II the same time if something anything
should happen. YOU know. II would be pertec
lovely; and It would make the thing go, wouldn'
oh, and there s Italian Countess here, whose ha
II simply diving 10 have YOU readi
laleska, smiling amusedly At her hostess pratt
was about to turn away. when Mrs Selwyn caug
her hand eagerly
il was 50 good OF YOU 70 have come on 50 uncc
tentlonal invitation, We must make YOU
nome You shall have positively all the men Y
want: have armies Of EN- tonight And p'