The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-07-27

"She understands the study Of effect,
he thought, "and really Laura has no
Exaggerated her charms. She is bean
timl.n
The 6rst notes Of her clear. rich voic,
! held him spell bound, They were low
but very sweet and pure; as the son,
proceeded they rose, nill and strong. al
the air seemed flooded with melody -
The small, white hands drew notes o
great power from the harp, but thal
young, fresh voice rose high above them
Fanny sang, as she did nothing else, Will
her whole heart. One interested in The
music, she forgot all her coquctush ways
and revelled in melody. The last notes
were still quivering on the air, as she
! rose and pushed the instrument from her
AZ that moment her eyes met Goorgc's
His looks made her heart give one quick
bound, Il was full Of admiration, and she
felt thrill Of triumph.
"Fanny, allow me 10 introduce my
cousin George, Mr.. Lewis, Miss Gard.
ner,' said Laura. The others ofthe group
drew back. Both parties were known ia
that circle as oonsummate flirts, and they
were lettalone 70 entertain each other
Miss Gardiner" said George bowinp
low, "my heart has not thrilled for wears
asst has tonight, 10 the glorious music
you have favored us with"
"Going TO begin with hattery,'' thought
Fanny "He shall be paid in his own
coin" r '." ~,
Such an attentive listener as YOU are,
said she, "is an inspiration TO anv per-
former. But | will not take too mpob
credit to myself Who could not sing,
and who not listen in such a scene az
this! The flowers, the fountain, the love-
y view, all make it place for music
Truly, It seems tonight like a vision of
Il fairly land"
"And the queen Of that bright realm is
not wanting" said George, with mean
ing glance. ooh! my favorito dnnoei
DO not say that you are engaged Miss
Gardner, unless you would see me rusb
upon your unfortunate partner aud anni-
hilnto him." 80"
Fanny replied by placing her arm with
in his, and in another moment tbev b.d
joined the dancers. Laura smiled a. sbe
watched them, and as theireyes met once
or twice IN a decidedly dangerous manner
"A UFanI NH.Ia.
cd.
wonder how last nights belle viii
look by daylight" thought George, as no
came down to breakfast, "thcse brillinnt
beauties are generally faded in the morn
ing"
Fanny was in the breakfast ROOM
His uncle was seated on the sofa. with
Fanny on low stool at his feet. The /
white flowing morning dress, and loese.
floating curls, were fully as Fascinating
as more elaborate costume, aud the tiny
hand' m It's setting of soft lace, was as
fair as when diamonds udornedit.
$50, Miss Gardiner" said George
''you have granted Laura's prayer, and
p" VI VA Wa Waiting 70 hear from marry,6
said Fanny. "IIe spoke Of coming home
this summer, and wished to be at home
II he came. Yesterday my letters said he |
would not return for some time, 50 can |
stay here"
George felt savagely jealous of this I'M
known Harry. He did not love Miss
Gardiner-not he, indeed; but he had no
objections to her falling in love with
him.
After breakfast was over, Laura, her
cousin, and her friend, went into the mu-
sic room. Fanny soon found that Georges |
voice and musical talent were not one
whit inferior TO her own; and Laura stole |
away "on household cares intent" leay- l
ing the two in the middle of a duet. One
after another was tried. Their voices |
harmonized perfectly, and the store Of |
music was inexhaustible. With discus
sion on the merits Of various operas, try
ing over fayorite airs, sometimes with the
opera before them, singing whole scenes
from it, time flew by, and the luncheon
bell found them still ut the piano. Laura
affected profound surprise when she o.
pened the door and saw Fanny playing a
brilliant accompaniment, and George /
leaning over her joining his rich tenor
voice to her pure suprano.
"Why you must have sung yourselves
hoarse," she said gaily. "Have you been |
here all morningW
Fanny blushed guilty, and then steal |
ing a glance from under her long, dark
lashes said, mornings are feariully long
in the country, are they not, Mr.. Lewis! I!
Laura, where have you been!"
George bit his lips. lie fancicd he
had been particularly fascinating. aud
having found her so, he had thought the
time very short. But in revenge he said
els luncheon ready Laura! Singing
makes one 80 hungry"
The tables were turned with VEN
geance, and Fanny took his offered arm
to go to the luncheon.
A few days later George and Fanny
were walking in the forest by the side Of
pretty little spring. Fanny, lovely in
dark. blue riding-habit, with most fas-
cinatng straw hat and white feather, aud
George, manly and handsome in his vol-
unteer suit Of rifle green.
"Why," said Fanny, looking around,
"where are the others! am very tired"
and she sunk down in a graceful attitude
upon low seat, which some benevolent
ptrson had placed near the spring. "Pic-
nics are dreadful bore, are they not Mr..
Lewisl"
"Shocking," said he, laziy seating
himself at her feet. miss Gardiner,
shall | give you some waterl Here is
leaf for drinking cup. How exquis-
itely rural"
aDo you like tho rurall" said Fanny
taking the leaf of water Country pleus-
ures, / mean, and fine scenery. Climb
ing high hills, scratching your hands with
briars, and burning your complexion TO a
tint like an old mahogany, to see fine
prospects, Now, il anybody wished to
annoy me, they have only to propose a
walk TO see a fine view. | admire what
comes before me, but seeking them"
and she finished the speech with a shud-
der.
Georgs RAISED his eyes languidly, say
inc, 81 detsst simple pleasures and nat
,rsI auuaan,ents II Ia daliohtGtliv cool