The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-28

so quickly and harshly. had no idea of the 4
plot that had been planned against me. When we
once more in the omnibus could not restrain my Il
which flowed in torrents. had no more hope of fin
independence on the stage There only remained fol
the bargain with that unknown man. XXI
That very evening" in the salon of the Chardous
sieur Pierre X, with self-satsfed smile, placed
finger the engagement ring
Henceforth every moment of the day was filled
agony for me. How could have become entangl(
such bizarre adventurei / had feeling that l
running into great danger, but to whom could I g
help and advice' My girlish innocence blushed al
thought of confdng such a secret to anybody Then
in advance what any friend of the family would say ID
"You are mad, my dear girl, " this person would
"People do not do such things"
Emburass;ng Moments With Fiance
Of course, they would tell me that when g
married she loves her husband. Zone does this,
Zone does not do that" The whole of bourgeois N
ity is summed up in those phrases, which are wy
meaning to a free and soaring soul / only learned
those phrases feeling of revolt greater strengt
defy conventionality, deeper curiosity. Thus my|
ous thoughts turned and returned about themselves
out finding way out of my troubles Finally trf
drive them away, and my youth, full Of expansive
laughed and played in spite of everything.
Ny fance visited me every day and found me az
emily happy and care-free. 1t was now distinctly N
stood between us that he was not to love me, but ST
constantly showed disposition to forget the bar
When felt myself threatened with his love resort
childish pranls and tomboy tricks to keep him away
me- but these seemed only to attract him the more tt
One day my fance and /, under the guard OF my
erness together in the salon of my older sister
had been long married. 1t was a great old FASH
salon. luxurious and cold, with heavy Louis XIV.
ture and many valuable vases placed on consoles
tables My governess was knitting in front of win
l. was reading some classic, while my fance looked
tentively through comic paper.
1t was who had driven him to this occupation,
would not let him talk. Every word about the n
made me tremble gentle word from him fright
me to DEATH Everything that could happen filled me
fear. was going straight on to my fate without I
ing without talking because that was the only thing
Suddenly Pierre broke the silence and handed TIT
ture of woman to me. How splendidly that
would suit you Georgette." Then he added, with a
that made me blush all over, or nave such pea'
figure, dear
l sprang back at the compliment as if l had
grossly insulted A mad impulse to freakish and
womanly behavior such as often affected me at
period, seized me now ! thrust my hand into my col
and drew out two large handkerchiefs which ha
ranged there to simulate more mature development
I really possessed, not uncommon practice in tina
Of fashion. I threw them gay into the middle
salon and called out, with laugh:
"Ah, you think that all that is really my own
sieurl Not at all. You are very much mistaken
too have a great deal to learn
Then an after.thought caused me moments ar
and went on;
''Oh do not suppose, that it was to please you
enriched my corsage. 1t was simply because 1t
fashion and because many ladies are doing it.