Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-10-04

attempt to take her attention away from
the subject by referring 10 another pain
ting-a beautiful landscape, giving the
skies of Italy with rare and wondrors
skill.
But this would not do; if he was care
less respecting the ring, she must be anx-
ious; and she felt little irritated to find
he was inclined to avoid asking any ex-
plantations of its presence on her hand.
She lifted up the hand which had the ring
upon it directly in front of his point of
view, so that he could not see the picture,
but must see the ring. ....
"Come, Christie, tell me what you think
of my new ring" said Myra.
"Why, it's very pret,e, and doubtless
valuable tor the sake of the giver,' he re.
piled.
'How do you know but that got it my
self" said Myra.
THAT may be, but your black hair wont
turn to that color by being put into ring, y
said Christie. at isn't your own hair, is
it," he asked. -.-.-=
20 no." she answered.
''Nor mothers p he asked.
"No," she replied.
"Nor sisters cousin Annals! Ella's!"
And so he went on, calling upon names
of relatives and Eliminates friends, while
Myra shook her head at each one.
She saw again his jealousy arising, and
she enjoyed it, and replied when he stop
ped.
..Try again, Christie; you've mentioned
only female names.
That was true, for how could hs dare to
mention any belonging to his own sex;
but now took courage, and said;
''Why it's not from a gentleman is
it,"
"Why not1' she answered. "Haven't
l the privilege to receive such present
from gentleman
"Of course, Miss Myra," he riplied.
"Well done, Chris, you've missed it
now! haven't you?" said Myra.
"Pardon me, Myra," answered Chris
to, with some emotion. THAT was fool
ish in me. Don't remember twill
you?'' ..Ff
80, no." laaghingly replied Myra, '.but
if | do remember it, | will only think it
a.miss, and that will be the only punish.
ment.'' H5Fs qs ssf ..5 e.5#'.s
ssBut is it gentleman's hair =" asked
Christie, as he took the and of her fingers
in his hand, and look steadily on he
ring. W
.Yes, pom honor" replied Myra, with
an assumed gravity. "You know you
said you would not let me have lock of
your hair for any such purpose, and l told
you | was set on having such ring-you
remember don't you! !" I5aial5 lea /
"Yes, but / Didn't think you were so se-
rious as | find pou were," he answered.
"Why, Chris, rings are serious subjects
you know" she replied. .s4issss a
"Yes l know it nor, answered Christie;
shut l can't imagine why any gentleman's
gift would have been acceptable, if you
really wanted lock OF my hair for that
purpose. s.. ssi
"There, Chris, you're jealous now" !"
said Myra, with one Of those searching
and merry looks OF heos that remind one
of the harvest moon, that looks solemn,
and yet seems merry, because Of the mirth
below. .s5ss,.s.
Christie was puzzled, and frankly re-
pied: ssg asas5iu5.
..Dear Myra, 1 am not jealous, but !
own am uneasy, and have been SO the
greater part of evening. Tell me where
you got that ring? Will you?" Is
"Yes, with the greatest pleasure imagi-
noble," replied Myra- You gave it to
me-" I'll sl IL f
.Never! But what do you mean,
Myra?" be asked.
Il mean its that first ring you gave me
made over to my liking" Myra answered,
'Itell you the truth, and you needn't look
90 incredulous." !"
Il amnot incredulous," /" he answered, 81
am only wondering; but you went pretenc
that gave you that hair !? ]" p
20. no-but il yours, nevertheless, my
Chris /" said Myra, with most happy
one Of triumph. ssl sao. l.lzaI 5.i i
ibid you steal It from my head when /
was supplied to less earthly things by your
music =. asked Christie. sEs IS Ssh
"No, No, ! never touched your head to
get lit" replied Myra. 81 don't carry
scissors with me when / sing. And then
| knew you would be on your guard, for
you declared should not have single
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