Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Twelfth Year - Number  (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, February 20, 1902
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IN SOCIETY'S REALM

News of the Week as Tersely Told by the
Society Editor---

(This is very difficult to read to type - but I hope at least I
have been able to include all the names-lsc)

       Mrs. Lawles and Mrs. Robinson's apartments were opened for the first time (to) their host of Marlin friends.  The occasion was two fold in a significance, an introduction (for) her sister, Mrs. Mattie Lawles as well as a compliment to the very popular society of Presbyterian ladies.  Scarce beyond the threshold, we were greeted by perfumes of the most delicate sachet, merry voices and happy faces, that seemed all (and) all to each other.  As guides t(o) the late comers, were Mrs. Branson and Miss Levy.  Mrs Branson with her characteristic gentle manner and sweet face, are a look of sympathy for w(hat) we had missed.  Miss Levy (with) her eyes brim full of mischief, seemed to say how dare you enter now at the eleventh ho(ur) to reap what others have seen as the work of the society and the season (missing) and the season for refreshments was on.  Then came our (missing) little bride of only a few months, whom we had caressed and enjoyed her lisping (missing) and baby kisses. (when we were a bride, ourselves)) re-assured (missing) with a face so pleased, th(at) the hostess with her big he(art) had a forgiveness for evan (missing) Mrs. Robinson's individualty plans, developed many interesting features, which gave the (missing) of luster and beauty too.  From the lovely hand painted Valentines, with their (missing) mottos, the work of the honored guest, Mrs. Lawler, the daintiest two coursed (missing).  Mesdames Harris and (H)olmes, of the Fannin, assists the hostess in the serving, they are recent additions to circle and Marlin feels a pride in her gain.  And to the (re)ception they added much to (the) (s)uccess.  We passed the Hunter invitation, and still we li(ngered) on, loath to part with a friend, seeming as though (we had f)ound at last the Eden who (missing) congregations never break.'



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