A Daughter of Delilah — page 60: what you’re looking at

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THE TEMPTRESS AT WORK. 51 shall be home early. We will see Irving in ‘Hamlet’ to- night, if you like, mother.’’ Mrs. Hawley gladly assented. How proud she was of her handsome son! He walked to the Frivolity, and explained to Mr. Stimson that he had an engagement witha friend. His precise business ways and punctuality had gained for him the re- spect and confidence of the whole management. While the church clocks were chiming the hour of three, he strode quickly along the smooth pavements of Fifth avenue, and passed under the splendid portico of the Alston mansion, his heart beating quick time. The footman admitted him at -.once, and he was con- ducted into one of the magnificent reception-rooms, where- | in Jabez Alston delighted to entertain and do honor to the foremost notabilities of the time. In a very few minutes there was a soft footfall without, and Edward Hawley felt the hot blood rush through every artery of his being. ‘I'he door opened, and Minnie Alston stood before him, her dark eyes aglow, her whole soul shining in her lovely orbs. Hawley rose to meet her, and they exchanged a few commonplaces; then they were seated, and for a minute there was an awkward silence. ‘“T have obeyed your note, Miss Alston,’’ Hawley at last ventured. | “Your are very kind,’’ stammered Minnie. ‘‘I half re- pented of my action when it was too late.. I forgot how much you are engaged, but trouble makes us selfish and inconsiderate. ”’ ‘Trouble?’’ he questioned, gently. icomicboo S (E(o)