Demoine courier., 1854-09-21

"What now, my dear" asked her hus.
band. Who had been watching his wife's
face with an afIec,ionale. half assumed
look ''does little Gertrude still refuse 70
comet"
"No-but almost as bad. What RI
diculous, romantic notions these girls do
get into their heads!'' exclaimed The ladv
vexedly. ''She consents 10 come, but
after a thousand apologies for her whim.
says il must be on condition that she
msy be allowed to pass FIR a liale coun.
try cousin, and no word Of her fortune or
standing be revealed. until she wi,hdraws
the restriction. "
"Capitsl! like her all the better for
She would make friends for her.
self alone, and not for her wealth." ex.
claimed Mr.. Hamilton. rubbing his hands
ecstacies. You will accept the con.
Of course, wife!" 80
"Why. John, YOU are AZ bad as Ger
,rude. It's too piovking 10 have an heir.
ess under ms own roof. and no be able
acknowledge H." said The lady, pout.
and then Frightening up she con.
.'Nevef mind. her beauty will be
novelty. any way, and | must make
the hes, Of it,"
"That is right. Lucy. Write and urge
her 10 come on any terms"
The next week saw the girl domes,i.
Gated in her cousins pleasant home. A
few weeks OF cheerful companionship
the fading roses on her cheek;
her sof, hazel eyes alone ehowed in their
dreamy depths that she had not forgot
ten her orphan lo,. She. much to cous-
in Lucy's delight, attracted considerable
attention among the beaux Of their cir
Gle. and formed some friendships she
could never forget.
Tracy Lawton-Mrs. Hamlton's, and
in fact, the general favori,e was devoted
IN his attentions. Gertrude was fat,er
ed and pleased. and perchance her heart
would have early yielded 10 the power
Of his fascination, had d, a pair of dark,
grey eyes, which seemed 10
meet hers whene yer she turned, SO con.
'o"e hoousCu uCIs
fhe owner of these was q quiet and
retiring, though handsome young man,
who generally made one at these assem-.
blles. but was little noticed, except by
those who knew him we'll. 10 these,
among whom was Mr.. Hamilton, he was
the o affsble and entertaining of be.
ings: but with strangers he was difident
and reserved. SO, that in society general.
ly, those whose power to please lies no
upon the surface, are abandoned for those
capabilities go $50 far and no far.
sher,' Gerald Lester was known 10 bu,
who troubled themselves TO extend
their acquaintance beyond q passing
bow.
On n or two occasions, Gertrude
had been surprised aud rapt into almost
attention when forgetting his
reserve. he had revealed, in choicest Ian.
guage, the treasures gathered from study
and observation, with which his mind
was stored. But these CLEANS Of sun.
shine we're but few, for as Lawtoa be-
o attentive. he withdrew, and
al length ceased altogether I approach
her, seeming TO think that where Tracy
Lawton was admired, he could no, hope
TO please.
The season was almost over, and Mrs.
last soiree was il full tide Of
success. when Gertrude left the dancing
and entering q email eide parlor,
threw herself into a large arm chair aud
The events Of The few pest
months.
Tracy Lawton had been uuceasinQ in
his attentions, and but for the magic in
Of those dark eyes-an influence
unrealized by herself-,he first affections
Of her young hear. had, ere ,his, fallen
TO the fascination Of his hand
some person and pleasing conversation.
Az il was, he had won her admiration,
and she thought with pleasure of his ev.
ident preference for her.
As she sat musing thus. near the open
window. Testers voice, in conversation
with some ~ on the piazza beyond. al
'racted her attention.
"So the gay. fas.idiocs, tickle Tracy
10 Ia love at last, caught in a
sa,d ne.
"Not exactly. my friend" replied the
voice Of Lawton himself.
Ger.rude's interest was now thorough
y aroused. a. the conversation was like
10 concern herself, and the speakers
now 90 near the window that she
could not Withdraw without disclosing
her proximity.
"Wha,, not in earnest yeti" asked
surprised.
mo. indeed. not l." replied Lawton,
merely pour p0sssr Il temps. l 40
'ure you. La Belle Ger1ude's 10 The
aewest face you know, and l am prac,ic.
Ing on the simple little thing to be ready
or The heiress Mrs. Hamilton promises
next season.
'.Csn j. be possible lha, you are only
with Miss Denion!" exclaimed
indignantly.
"Only a filtration. pom hoaor. If the
lilly liilIe thing has fallen in love with
me. ] can. help that you know
"Coxcomh!" muiiered Lester, bu, a 0
ow enough to ESCAPE Ger,ruds's ear.
by the way" asked Lawton, shave
gou learned the name of the h~siress?h
mo: for am moi interestod .ro.~h