A Final Triumph; or, A Lady Bachelor — page 113: what you’re looking at

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SLIGHTS. 111 been charming, I’ll admit; but her pretty face did not atone for the spitefulness which followed. ‘* Who in the world foisted Miss Studevant on you as a partner?’’ came the question. he young man looked startled; at first he did not ap- pear to comprehend the intent of her question. ** It was real mean to compel you to dance with that de- signing old maid.”’ ** Do you mean Miss Studevant?’’ “* Yes; we girls pitied you when we saw her foisted on you.”’ ** I think she is a very charming young lady. ”’ ‘* Young lady! Why, she has been a young lady for the last fifteen years. Mrs. Hagle knew her a long time ago, when her girls were running around with their nurses She has managed to preserve her good looks pretty well; but, oh, dear! she is the most designing woman I ever met. We girls are annoyed to death by her; but we have lots of fun with her, and we enjoy her efforts to catch a beau; it doesn’t make any difference, old or young, as long as it?s a gentleman; and such silly talk—well, you would laugh!’ I will not repeat in detail the spiteful words spoken, but ]1 observed that they had their effect. It is strange that such should be the case; it is equally stiange that Mr. Platt could not form his own estimate. But, alas! so effective is spitefulness, it will leave an impression in the face of positive evidence to the contrary. The triumph of Eloise proved short-lived. The young gman was compelled to return to her side, bat his animation es Gomichooks: Go