Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-06-30

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for it, as cannot accompany you this eve
ning."
'.lndeed!" said Lady Blanche, with an air OF
surprise. "Well, then, cannot go alone to
this ball, as it would be contrary to all the usa
ges of society,"
"Such an idea never for moment entered
my mind, my love-" said his lordship.
swell, then, how is it to be managedp de-
manded the impatient beauty.
swell, that is the very point am consider
ing; surely the old Countess of Greenlove must
be invited to this"
AT the name of Greenlove, Blanche crimson
ed; she looked towards her husband with dread
but his countenance was as usual, mild and
calm, and she became treasured.
81 know not if the Countess is going," said
Lady Blanche.
81 shall 60 directly to her, said the fond
husband, Sand beg of her to matronize you this
evening.
"Just as you WISH" said Blanche, apparently
careless of the result.
''You will find me here when you return to-
night, Blanche, for l feel greatly fatigued-
Goodbye, love, hope you will be amused, but
do not be too anxious about your toilet"
Blanche looked at him fixedy.
'Mind you wrap up well, my love, in coming
out, for fear of the cold" said Lord Greenland
with anxiety.
A disdainful smile spread itself over the fea-
lures of the Lady Blanche, as the door closed
upon her husband.
at is always thus" thought she. s'Ts it not
strange that he has not remarked the attentions
of Lord Charles? Cannot he perceive his looks
always directed towards me. 1t is not wonder
tut that he did not remark that at the ball last
night | waltzed only with him, and that since
then | have only thought of him. Oh! his in
difference will break my heart. 1t is dreadful.
He is certainly becoming more careless every
day.
Ten o'clock was about striking. Marion en-
tered her lady's room to finish her toilette.
TIE splen i'd mansion of the Duchess ofB-.
was filled with a numerous and distinguished
company. The costumes were rich, elegant,
and varied. Some grotesque figures had glded
amongst the crowd, like overgrown thorns in
the midst of roses. The effect of the different
costumes was truly superb.
When the Countess of Greenove, and the
young and beautiful Lady Blanche Greenland
entered. accompanied by Lord Charles Good
love, the country dance was about finishing;
murmur of admiration was heard from all parts
of the room, and every eye was turned towards
them.
Blanche wore with singular effect the nation
al costume of the Scottish maidens, and by a
strange coincidence, Lord Charles had chosen
that # the Hig Inland mountaineers, and it was
scarcely possible to imagine anything more
charming, or more graceful, than the appear
ance ofthose two persons, SO young, so hand
some, SO elegant.
The band again commenced, fresh quadrile
was forming, and the patrons stood up to take
their places. Lord Charles approached the
Lady Blanche.
"Is it not daring for me- he said, "to aspire
to the happiness of being your partner, for be-
ing so beautiful as you are, the eyes of all are
turned towards you; and consequently your
partner, if he were an Apollo, would not look to
advantage in contrast with your matchless
charms. Thus, fair lady, trust you will ex-
cuse my temerityl'
81 shall be most happy to dance with you
my lord" said Lady Blanche, smiling with all
the JOY of gratifed vanity.
''Thanks for those sweet swords, thousand
thanks; never can forget your condescending
kindness, for now hope sheds her mild radiance
into my heart"
Why, my lord, you are becoming quite
sentimental" said the lady, smiling; shut you
had better take heed lest those to whom you
have said these things before, should chance to
overhear you.
"Is it possible" said Lord Charles, whose
voice assumed deeper tone, as it possible,
that you think these are set phrases, spoken
whenever an occasion offers? Undeceive YOUR
self, beseech of your in this regard, as l could
not express sentiments / do not feel, and only
give utteranee to the impulse of my heart,
without foreshought. To study love, or ana
lyse it impulses, would be work of such un-
successful labour, that l am content to worship
without inquiry"
Lord Charles ceased speaking. but the Lady
Blanche still listened. She thought of the
GOODNESS and Indifference of her husband, and
contrasted it with the fervour and warmth of
her new admirer. She had, at FIRST, encouraged
the attentions of Lord Charles from pride, now
she persevered from perverseness.
~"Well," said she, when,after country dance,
he had conducted her to seat, '"this love. which
you feel SO warmly, ought to render you very
happy"
els it to love alone?' said Lord Charles.
"Oh!I should hope for better things" muir
INJURED Lady Blanche.