Blase. orld has outlived all its passiong inane and blase, uppets of fashi pel y 1% for i 10 A new mate, ® » * ’ By the lady-like minds of our mothers We are taught that to feel is ‘bad form;' Qur effeminate fathers and brothers Keep carefully out of life's storm ; Our worshippers, now, and our lovers, Are calmly devout—with their brains ; Aud we laugh at the man who discovers Warm blood in his veins, - - - But vou, O twin souls, passion-mated, W Lo love as the gods loved of old, W hat blundering destiny fated Your lives to be cast in this mould? Like a lurid volcanic upheaval In pastures prosaic and gray You seem with your fervors primeval, Among us to-day. You dropped from some planet of splendor, Perhaps, as it circled afar, You learned from the course of that star. Fly back to its bosom, 1 warn you, As back to the ark flew the dove; Tre minions of earth will but scorn you Because vou can love! TR SL WTA A MONEY TRANSACTION. the 'Y were not least likely to dis harge their son's debt. If he had realized this a twelve ago, could spared himsel anxiety, But the erv of General Alwyn’s chronic cuniosity had come too late, was delighted, Mr. L he have 1 good deal of t! implied an ap- ’ ! E 3 r nal ? don’t meal sonal, trude, witha hi laugh, Mr. az us a n no doubt you are a most lender.’ § § DUSINess, ol {0} ie TONES money course ; but avs treat gentlemen as such,” said ii RES and contusion “No doubt that 1 was in pecuniary difliculties,”’ tered $411 {rertrude, SLI but what I meant miling. lerstand ye Mr. “I don’t quits hip,’ gasped youthed, mn i in yi lady- Lazarus, open- ‘Knowing as } Mr. husband our lives, to exercise the pool all iy bliged, ure, your ladyship——-=" Lazarus, rather eagerly. whether you know it or not, unhappily the fact,” said Lady Gertrude, calmly. I wasn't aware of us, unblushingly. 5 saving,” continued Lady Ger- it is ” it,” said Mr. Lazar ‘1 wa trude, lender's protestations, ‘‘that as I have had such bitter experience of pecuniary worries, it may sound unnatural in me to express satisfaction at my son's pres. ent difficulties,’ “1 don’t know how he is going to get out of ’em, and that's a fact, your lady- ship,” said Mr. Lazarus, darkly. “Ah! well, that brings me to the ob. ject of my visit,” observed Lady Ger trude, leaning back in her chair: **How much does my son owe you ?'’ “1 really don’t think that I am josti- fed———" Began Mr. Lazarus, “How much?” interrupted Lady Gertrude, impatiently, Mr. Lazarus abruptly nitmed the fig- “Moder: Mr. Lazarus, wo] that i 8011. acquiesced hamefacedly, all right, Anyhow, between you and my Now. Mr. Lazarus,” continued Lady Gertrue, assuming a confidential tone, “‘how do you expect to get paid?” “That is your son's ailalr, my lady,” said Mr. Lazarus, briskly. ‘He will have to find the money somehow, for, of course, I can’t afford to lose it.” “Of course not,’ added Lady Ger- trude, quite sympathetically. “your ladyship 18 very good,” Mr. Lazarus, agreeably surprised, doubt, to avoid unpleasantness, general n “You may put my h the question,” interposed trude a decisive best intentions, he nor can 1.” “Has your ladyship gest, then?’ inquired f sO it 3 4 matter Suppo ’ “No the ushand out of Lady “With do the nothing, Lone, can 11 il Mr. l.azarus, \ =} es, Mr. L.azarus, ave,”! aid in the face, 1 way of get- and of doing my hus SANE the f soney, Lazarus too by Wis back t to make an) vir forward ager 118 lady I so far forgetting Wink, way.” he . LL iy OE elation as to By + ' ’¥ Lilt well d tain lisposed } young : “I believe he loves her, ans but his foolish pride said Lady Gertrude wi wrt My i Wildl Disappointment lost! Nothing of It was because he realized ir is notions 1 @ Was m Constance, | Oud and Snes reckle “Trust a lady, and especially a moth- er, for fathoming love secrets!’ cried Mr. Lazarus, quite enthusiastically. “Then good-day, Mr. Lazarus,’ said lender's familiarity by rising from her seat and bowing distantly. *‘I am sure I can rely upon your endeavoring to for your own sake ; but it may be a satisfaction to you to know that if you bring it about your client's parents.’ Mr. Lazarus listened to this gracious speech with quite a chivalrous thrill, which lasted until Lady Gertrude had [eft to himself, however, the astute gentleman s00n the interview, he was strongly faith, “I believe it’s a plan to gain time for the captain,’ he murmured, while ab- “The old lady is as full of tricks as a band, Doth of 'em are well up in the game of playing hide-and-seek ly honorable and straight as they make ‘em, worse luck, if this story 1s true, for it won't be all plain salling.”’ The result of Mr. Lazarus's medita- tions, however, was that he deemed it worth while to pay a visit to the pro- bate office, and to make certain inquiries which, to his agreeable surprise, con- firmed the truth and accuracy of Lady Gertrude’s information. The conse- quence was that when Captain Alwyn called, a few days later, by appoint ment, in reference to his affairs, he found ti I am \ Wt ANE YOUT OWI give Aly 110 hop nthatt “Three mn 14 getting afl appoint ill 1 Here five v} siderable installments, are 1. won't make any increasing in leaps and . in spite of all 1 can do,” added the young fellow, with a grimace, “Don't that, say that said Mr. Lazarus, deprecatingly, bu goes on say don’t Sign this, and dq yourself, my noble captain.” : is too bad 17’ said Spencer Alwyn, the “By » MIL Worry amount [ won’ ‘Those are my terms,” Lazarus relentle ‘Well, after a pause, with here + LAST fini course of the Mr. Lazarus, 1 feel in o IKEesLNK mean by it, all for What do you “Hang it Lazarus, sta ping his we are ge language, still think “1 don’t i [.azarus, ' inte ria Peter Lily Obl we by ¢ ’ Lio g MUAY. viige allud ; AGE LO IF ARE and never But there! 1 beg your pardon for strong expressions, Shake hands, Lazarus, And now, good-by !"’ “Well, he is a hot-tempered one, no mistake,” muttered, Mr, as he groped about for his ciga the desk after his visitor had flung he room. ‘‘Persuasion and argu- ment won't do, that's certain, I must try the other plan—‘the same way an- other way,’ n , captain | Cs dropping nihiect my Mr. and ana Lazarus, r under out as the cookery books say - # w » » » Three months and a week | since the foregoing conversation, and Captain Spencer Alwyn was doggedly prepared to meet the social ruin which stared him in the face. He had failed to come to any arrangement with Mr. Lazarus ; in fact, he bad never him since the interview above describ- ed. He had been disappointed about the staff appointment which he had hoped for, and no miracle had occur- red to relieve him from his embarrass- ments, His fatal acceptance had been iad elapsed would probably come from the hand Spencer Alwyn endeavored to thrust fixed upon his fetish honor, which seemed so bright and daz- But the contemplation of it re- lieved the bitterness of his present posi. tion, and he felt that he was going forth into the world like a true knight in im- maculate armor, sans reproche, Seated at breakfast one eventful morning, he was complacently contem- plating the fact that, allowing for pay- a letter ing. The 1 he opened from ¢ YOULE nian it, and He has the somewhat, Constance for ing purposely avolded the truth were } trusted He started dressed him perhaps, nown, because he mi ngth purpose, perceiving that she by his Christian though they had called from childhood, Yet, after the val that bad elapsed, the incide ed him emotion, and the color of his cheeks again. All iments prise and alarm v ] ed 10 his own of ad- at 40) one anothet inter- ant caus brought strange hit sen excep shied ini t those of all 1, however, proce read. The letter brief and somewhat but it stated that writer was great trouble, her ie incohere: the SOLIS to come moment's delay, and implored ¢ wit WW wi assistance 4 } iin an nout Witl i ww nel rrupted the yo ng alarm Cy . « onfessing fact,”’ cred with ¢ Ty ¥ ¥ uw] with lami i CIHOBARS, ‘he shame ar saction will fall knows, 1 am Innocen ed Spencer Alwyn, 100 by he il disgrace of the 3 i Tne, gl exclaim- up thot mu humiliating consequences that ! to foresee remark what seemed to be the girl's fixed purpose. “What is to be done, then ?’’ inquir- Constance; growing suddenly calm. “1 have had longer to think the matter over Lot me tell you my ideas, t place, it is not the the began 10 t A $ ed than you. In least likely that asion will induce this person to aban- don his action against me, Why should he? 1 signed my name voluntarily. 1 oh, so glad | to be of service to you, Spencer; amd the man knows 1 can pay the money.” “It is disgracefully humiliating, Con- for the best, but I you,'’ cried Spencer he fir © cannot thank Alwyn, dal there is nothing for it but to apply at once to vour trustees, Dut what “You are innocent of the whole af- But what will they think of me when they hear that voluntarily, of my done this?’ The money is nothing, but the act shows " “Your generous sympathy for a friend in distress,’ said Spencer Alwyn, rather “No, Spencer; it would reveal my secret, which I prefer to confess to you, and to throw myself upon your mercy," said Constance, looking at him with steady eyes, though her cheeks were crimson, ‘“‘Spencer, are you blind, or are you cruel ? 1 believe you love me, and I was glad of a pretext to bring you to my side. Why 6 you keep away, Spencer ¥ Spencer, you can re- lieve me from ny embarrassdent. If 's acceptance, ‘*is that one i 5 | ne good a I.ook at FASHION NOT ~For the seaside there are some suits are | are especi- and rowing. | but few novelties, There are blouse suite, and those with knickerbockers and ski that reach almost the knees, The t wo-piece | uits are usually preferred, made of jersey cloth, and ally suitable for yachting rts to One of in one y button on an | Sleeves are usually long. It is folly to burn and tan the arms and shoulders by exposure to the sun | when the bather 18 quite as comfort- wit hickness 18 an affectation for bathing. : should be as simple solutely with the most refine bathing suits are oilel in 8 plece after ight-gowns, in one. the waist and drawers outsids belt, able h of cloth over | them. It elaborately 1 1 to dress i+ suil ie and ab- accord illdren’s ir . ®Y "4 a 1 inconspicuous i a4 iNngie drawers-u trousers being with Bathing drawe aall ¢ Fs “aid VA Lia § BOrLs Jawns are 8H0°9 variely and are 80 CO00l, sh and durable that ail ladies of taste approve of Made up with lace or embroidery and trimmed with ribl they are especially for after- noon wear in the country or at quiet watering places. Dresses for the more fashionable resorts grow more and more elegant and elaborate. There is practically no limit to the magnificence of some of the toilets except the limit of imagination and execution, both of which have been taxed to their utmost to produce the richest and most ef- fective materials imaginable. “The new chapeaux are all the rage just now. One is the Cigale, a lows crowned hat with broad brim, turned- up aureole fashion. A large cluster of | flowers or loops of ribbon fasten up the brim in front a little to the left. The | other 1s the Comtesse Sarah hat, with quite a low crown and the broad brim tilted in the shape of a pigeon-house, | and shading the face. It ia of fancy straw, and a mere tnfle—a bow of ribbon, spray of flowers, or aigrette of | feathers—is sufficient for trimming it. | i . Wem. WIS Hy 1 suitable ~The new blouse basques are seen upon costumes made of rich, expen- | sive fabrics, as well as upon simple | tolleta. These waists are a chauge more sougly, and often showing a | seamed back ending in a very short | postilion. The front, however, never | extends below the belt-line, and the 1s, therefore, unbecoming ww short-waisted women. ~QOpen-work linen fabrics are ex- when slightly The and are very elezant i i over silk of the color of the streak. A sash to match, loosely tied around the | waist, gives more style to the tollet. ~The newest guimpes for low sum- mer dresses are entirely of embroidery, | with alittle frill at the neck, and a deep cuff like that of the mutton-leg | sleaves. The pointed or round corsage | of dresses has embroidery set in a peint | down the front, with a gathered mus. lin “tucker” at the top and lapels of the embroldory over the shoulders, Pufled sleeves for such waists are bias, with a band of insertion. «The new very deep beaded fringes, some of which are quite a yard in length, are draped across the entire fronts of handsome gowns, or & as panels at each side, They are also used to decorate the fronts of the gracetul visites made in peplum style, the fringes reaching from the shoulder HORSE NOTES. , 5% on gol a rec rd of 2.10 "5 Maud B. ie oLher day. 3B. Thomas, 2.10) ¢ Cl or the seaso Dwyer wer to Ba The Han Orange home in Baltimore quite | There 18 t Mystic to be a running Park, Doston, - Lancaster, Carlisle, York and Fre i circuit, and a very at BOOG gramme of mixed races has | Y u ir ii up. now four trainer Driving Course, (zeorge ttergood, James Fritz Kaufman and Frank } The Bard and ‘I'roubadour : again on another track Monmouth, he doubtful element to his els, ~Theére are 0 (x reer 3 oh roy WBCLOT. —John 8, Campbell has purchased of Noyes the chestnut f — Western turflmen have “ug ¥ . rire) “al Con Guest's Terra ( +) lon, is th nia, ¢ best 3-year- ) fter the race he was 1is attendant which and the horse day. Gien Mil- E. Fay, anl was given jce-water by | produced congestion, died on the following ler was owned by F. valued at $15,000. —The American Derby apparently v“oooked the goose of C, H. Todd, as he has been of no aceount since. In the Derby with 118 pounds up, he cov- ered the mile and a-hslf in 2.364. In Great Western Handicap, with only 107 pounds up, he came in last, the time made having been 2.37). wi —The recent Washington Park Chicago), running meeting was the most successful in every particular in the history of the organization. «*Iucky' Baldwin heads the list of win. ners with a total of $21.525 to his eredit. Last year his winnings at Chicago were a little over $28,000. Next to Baldwin comes D. J. McCar- thy, whose colt (C. H. Todd) won the American Derby, worth $14,000; Hag- gin is third, with a little over $10,000; $5000; Chinn & Hankins $3300; Dan Honig, $3170. ~The Attorney General of Illinols has decided that the law passed by th late Legislature in relation to pool- and book making on Fair pool-selling, The provisions of the act, he says, are excluded from applica. associations, incorporated under the laws of the State, during the time of association. He and opinion, considered a gambling societies, in device, his ~The Dwyer Brothers have bought from Messrs, E. V, Snediker & Co, the bay colt Kingston, 3 years old, by Spendtbrift, dam imported Kapanga, paying $21,600 for am. This adds to the Rrooklyn stable another real good horse, for however easily Hanover seemed to defeat him in the Swift and Tidal Stakes, both races were fast and good ones, and Kingston was at Han- overs side until he quit, evidently from want of condition, Ki is pot very heavily engaged. ¢ is in the rich Omnibus Stakes and Stakes at Monmouth Park, each 14 miles, He is also in the September Stakes, to be run at the autumn meets to the extreme edge of the long points. ing at Sheepshead Bay, 1} miles,
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