The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1859-05-12
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aREENyILLE SOUTH MORNING. May IL 1850

eyes are so hrge aud dark. Iadmire dark eyes
and her hair is so sabundent, and such q deep,
rich brown. ! must try to make her lore me.
Minnie is pretty, too. with her tiny finger, and
soft grey syes,sa w ell they don't know, me n,nch
yet perhsps Trey win love me- by and by -
= Poor Eloissl Graded all her life in on atnos.
phere Of love, the want of it was like, taking
away q necessary Of her life. At breakfast.x slle
met only her aunt and her cousins. Mr., M-nisy
liked early rising and had break asted
two hours ago. Eloiseprivately resolved to be
his companion in the future, But little conyer.
sation was passed at the meal, and she was glad
when IT was over. Mrs Mapley.s Julia and Min
ME, left hs- alone making no offer 10 contribute
in any sxay towards making her new home a
pleasant one. Asthe servant entered 70 re-
move the breakfast dishes, Eloisc asked for her
uncle. He was out She could have cried, she
felt SO desolate insthis splendid home. sadden-
ed with Glow step and full heart she went to
the Paflor, grand piano caught her eye. and,
having nothing else TO do, she went towards It
She was a. fine musician, and no mean improve
atrice, and che now poured out her fun heart in
music.
She began with allow, waiting strain. which
her quivering fingers gave softly and sweetly;
rs the music filed her heart, ccldness and neg
,leet were forgotten. and bright genius awoke in
the young girls mind aud face. The large, blue
eyes were full of light, a faint blush came over
the pale cheek, and the graceful figure was erect
and full Of dignity. gloise had an invisible au.
dience. Her uncle came in while she was play.
Ing, accompanied BY tive gentlemen, Mr.. Stern.
man, and the Of Mrs. Manley's circle Of gen
tlemen, Graham Cleaveland the most talented,
wealthy, and fascinating Of young men, These
glided silently In and seated themselves In on In
ner room, where Eloise could not sac them, but
from whence they could see her. There was no
sound in the parlor save that glorious music.
She ceased for moment and then her rich,
clear voice Joined in the melody. orphanhood,
sorrow, coldness, all were forgotten in the In
spiration Of the moment Eloise was awakened
rndely by Julia, who came in, saying: g,
( Please don't bang oil the tune out of the pi- :
ano; l like to practice someiimesn
:Eloise felt as If she had suddenly fallen from
Heaven to earth. She arose, bowed silently.
and went to her own room. Julia also left tho
parlor. SEES ..... -. .-
Fred Sternman drew deep breath. "Ifeel"
said he, :" as if had paid short visit to Para
disc"
Graham Cleveland said nothing, his head was
bowed upon the arm of the sofa, and as he rails
ed it his eyes were full Of tears He arose
bade Mr.. Manley good morning, and left ths
house, while Fred went to seek for Julia and
Minnie. The old man sat, musirg, thinking of
his favorite sister. the blue eyed Merry and with
the strains of music still ringing in, his car
Eloise in her own chamber, was trying not to
think hardly of her cousin julia. At dinner
time only her, uncle noticed her, = EsS&E-.
The weeks passed wearily and Eloisc was
happy only in the evenings They, prevented
by her mourning from joining in the gaietics Of
her cousins, she spent hours with her uncle A
piano had been added 20 the furniture Of his
pretty setting room, and that was always her
own whenever she felt inclined TO use IT. SIR.
Maniey was fine German scholar, and he whs
teaching his niece the language his eyes were
feeble and che was n fine reader, so with music,
stndy and literature. those evenings few BY and
Eloise sighed not for the gay world outside ~
Inv Graham Cleveland called again and
again. in the hope Of seeing once moro the fair
musician who Ind made his heart thrill almost
painfully. He was always receiv ed in the par
Tor by Mrs. Manlcy and her daughters, and Ju-
lia's heart throbbed with pride, MS she fnncied
her attractions were the magnet which drew
him there. Graham had never been so attentive
before; surely she was winning the prize at last
While Eloiso kept herself in retirement, she
met only cold indifference from her aunt and
cousins In vain she tried by every winning art
to make them love her Her beauty was re-
garded with jealousy, her talents with envy and
dislike. When her, year Of mourning had ex-
pired, her uncle insisted upon her going into
society and TO give her start he gave large
party. No expense was spared by the old man
to make her the queen Of the evening The
simple white dress she had chosen was tossed by
eontemptuously. and throwing aside his home
loving habits. Afr. Mnnley ordered the carriage
and went shopping with his niece. As the fam
iIy stood in the beautifully lighted rooms wait
ing for their guests. they formed most beauti.
nigroup. svs ''e Ss
Mrs. Maniey, handsome and dignifed, wore
dark blae brocade, and old point lace. Julia
was dressed IN garnet silk. trimmed with black
lace, md her beauty stili further adorhed by q
full parnre Of Iubies, her fathers gin. Minnie.
with her tiny, grreefnl figure. and bright, brown
hair, wofewhiSc Grape and pearls while Eloiss
had seleeteda dress Of light blue more antique,
and wore diamonds on the fair neck and arms
and tbc same jewels sparkled among the golden
esrls She stood apart from the others. Julia
glanced ssornfully at her, and whispcred to her
mother;f 49, $50. = q, - ~. !,
& "Quite dash for q beggar." "a ..s, - q,
Yea. IL is IL bad taste To sircss 40 much whila