Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-11-28

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.,Asleap ; ysar oaiis' i 81 5z.a
YES, tbs leap year, SO I mean to have
some ipit - OF it. L will issue iavitations
FOR bail = ne ladies: each Que shalt theni
select the gentleman she will escort, call for
him. bring hIui here, furnish his bouquet.
and give him her arm 10 enter the room
The ladies shall invite the geulleuen to dance
make love to them, pass the refreshments at
supper, and finally escort the dear creatures
home" --
1T viii be splendid! Of course there is
no objection made to serious proposal, ii any
of the ladies are so inclined?''
Not at all. Now to make a list, and
then get pa to consent. Come!"
Madge Carlton was the gayest little bru-
nette that ever futtered, buiteriy-like.
amongst the flowers of society. Madse was
al heiress, q coquette, not firt for she
would not Intentionally have wounded any
one foT worlds; but she could not help being
pleased with attention. and showing she was
pleased Iadge was uuy, beautiful. spark
ling, loving. and lovely.
Madge Carlton had two lovers Of admi-
rers she had score; bat there were two men
who had made il the first object of their life
TO love bright little Madge One loved hope
July, earnestly en4eayorlng to win return.
The ether loved sadly, silently not daring TO
WOO the tiny fairy.
Harry Wells was handsome, talented, rich,
a good lancer, perfect gentleman, and
gay idler IL fashions hauntS. Lawrence
Hayes was also talented, but quiet and re-
served He had been Mr.. Cartons clerk for
seven years, and had loved Madge when she
was winsome school girl, He neyer made
love- to his idol. Ee was poor, shy and
proud; aud could not stoop 10 try 10 win the
heiress, but be looked on when Harry Wells
cUurtei her, trying 10 thiuk he should DE
happy ii she married aud was happy with his
rival; crushing back his own ardeat, unset
fish love into hopeless and sorrow.
~ hich did Madge prefer: She knew these
plen loved her. Lawrence had never spoken.
yet with a woman's quick instinct. she felt
bis love She firted gayiy with Harry; rode
wiki him; walked with him, and accepted has
attentions; yet With a perfectly frank, easy
manner, she kept wall OF ice between Har-
ry aud herself; aud while he could no; tell
what prevented hiG, he still felt that be had
best Lot tempt his fortune yet. She was not
50 free with Lawrence. Gay, ughiug, and
radiaut. she had pretty, shy manner when
alUue with him. He attributed it to his own
ten years seniority. and louged for the frank
girlsh manner, she exhibited toward Harry;
yet, when ne couversed with her. drawing out
tue treasures of 4 well stored mind, ana 4
pure, WOmauiy heart, hidden under heT gay
manner, he sighed 10 think Low great was
the treasure be coveted. Sometimes be wish
ed poverty could come to his employer. that
Ls mighI gather his treasure close To his heart,
shield her frcnI every sorrow. and prove Ia
adyersiiy his great love Under the grave
reserve of his manner, none suspected this
burning passion None? Madge did
1t was the evening of the ball Merrier
laughter was never heard. brighter bushes
never seen. than those in Dir. Carlt0n's par
Tor, on the evening of the leap year ball. \
gay group of young people was collected near
the hostess, who was the brightest reveller
tiere. Lawrence watched her from his cor
uer. where he stood toying with some oFna-
ment upon the mantle piece. Harry was,
as usual Ia such scenes, close beside her.
Miss Carlton" said Mr. Harding. one of
the group around Madge, "there is one con-
dition In your invitation not complied with
''Iudeed! Rebellion III this camp must De
put down What is it!''
The ladies' do not make love TO Us"
NO they do not" echoed several Of the
gentlemen
Shocking, Do they want an example?
Mr. Harding viii you take my arm for
promeEade.'
Mr. Harding looked down from his six foot
heigh to the tiny little witch beside him, and
then offered has arm
No, take mne NIr. Harding" q sigh.
Miss Carlton, are you ill.,!
Mo- another sigh. Not ill when you
smile npon mer Everybody laughed at
Madge's pretended love making.
:LAdies" said Madge. take your partners
for the first qusdrille
There was plenty OF blushing and some
pouting as one or two Of the most fascinating
beaux pleaded prior engagements on third
or fourth invitation from some fair ones.
Who would Madge choose? Harry of course.
Lawrence was watching her little fguEe fit
ting from guest TO guest, fading places for
dancers. and with merry grace putting bash
ful folks at case, introducing couples, promp-
ting timid girls, corTying smiles everywhere.
leaving streak OF sunshine wherever she
went She stood before him. The smile
died out, aud blushed crimson.
Mr. Hayes, shall have the pleasure o
! dancing the first quadrile with your
Lawrence bowed. offered bis arm. and les
/ her to place. lie thought.
THIS is her duty dance. She knows [ an
grave, and would not WIN the admiration o
! the gay beauties here, SO her kind hear
prompts her TO dance once with mo
Harry was Madges next partner; then oth
er guests were Invited; then Lawrence again
then 40 ain three times, but others came be
tween, aud Lawrence sighed as he notice