Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-10-30
as''Yes, 1 have, and it surely was a gl0

and lock Of animation that made his fne
but impassise features doubly beautiful
then relapsihg into his old manner, he
said. GA blue = From all nk-bedaubed
danes may be delivered p I
sI see you are determined not to be
pleased With anything, said his compan-
lion. "But III defy you to resist our belle
and blue if you but see her. viii you 60
to She party or not2 Say yes or no, Lou
is, for must dismiss you rather uncere-
moniously, as. / have a business engage
ment at four, and it lacks only quarter Of
that hour sE hs obis. siirfs.
eyes, then," yawned Louis, as he slow
Ily sauntered off. 49, - =.
Mrs. Bigclow's splendid parlors were a
blaze of light as the two gentlemen en-
tered that evening, and paid their respects
to their hostess. Alta little distance from
her stood q young and quecnly looking
girb talking gaily with q knot Of gentle
men; she was richly attired, and her robe
of rose .colofed silk contrasted well with
her clear olive complexion. She did not
observe the new comers till they had join
ed the group around her then, with easy
elegance, she welcomed Mr. Irving, and
bowed with much grace to Mr.. Meredith
on his introduction to Miss Lancaster.
For once Louis Meredith was startled
out of his usual apathy. Beatrice treni-
bled on his lips, for it was she, more love-
", if possible, than when he had seen her
five years before. Could it be that she
was the author of that wonderful book that
had thrilled the hearts of a nation? He
Could hardly believe his own senses, and
bewilderedp by his emotions, he stood
speechless for a moment. Then recover
ing himself he was again the polished
man.of the world. t1a-
Beatrice, neither by word nor look, be-
trayed her recollection of him, and he did
not venture to recall the past, She trea-
ted him with politeness, and he half vexed
at the power she. had over him, yet unable
to resist her fascination, was as constant
an attendant upon her as her shadow du-
ring the whole evening. ''ss ,'-F. e
His friend rallied him on his surrender
to the belle and the blue, and Louis said
but little in reply; but from that time he
was a constant visitor at Mrs. iBigclow's,
where Beatrice, since the death of her
mother, had resided With Mrs. Bigelow
he soon became fayorite, but BeatriceS
though studiously polite, was equally cold;
yet, Notwithstanding all her coldness, Lou
is was more madly in love with her than
ever. rseaD ge546t4 .uf.. frf si.g,a
Week after week he fingered in Mont
ford, and at every opportunity he was at
her side. She appeared utterly uneon-
scious of his devotion, and by her manner
efectually prevented his uttering any ex--
pressions of ffaffection. lie longed to, yet
dared not, learn his fate, and in alterna-
tions of hope and fear passed his time. "
At last he could not bear it any longer !;
he resolved to know the worst, and went
one afternoon to see her, with the deter
mination to offer his hand and heart. For
tune favored him; she was alone in the
library, and he was shown there at once,
She was sitting with her head little turn
ed aside as he entered, but he saw the
blood rush to her cheeks and her eyes
sparkle, as she half started forward to
meet him; then resuming her cold and
stately manner, she received him with Dig
nifty, and sank into her seat. He had seen
and hoped much from her emotion. o'
aBeatricew he exclaimed, unable to re-
strain himself, "thank God, I see you once
more alone. How l have longed for this
opportunity, Nay, you must hear me-
/ love you with my whole heart and soul
with love such as no other can offer
you. VIII you be mine?" y t
She looked at him coldy. e.5 !,
"NIr. Meredith has, doubtless, been
misinformed," She said. "My uncle is
wealthy, but am not his heiress."
| "Cruql as your words are, i deserve
themP he said, for my dastardly conduct
long ago. But hear me was young,
proud, and poor; daily stung by my pov-
crty-cramped by it struggling yainly to
overcome the obstacles it placed in my
way. just then my evil genius threw
Thcrcse in myway. Her evident partiali-
ty for me hattered me, her wealth dazzled
me, and in an unlucky moment l yielded
to temptation, aud secured her but lost