Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-20

approaching soiree, and during the week that
followed, Gerald seemed as attentive to Genorle
as he was to Euloeen, so uncle Charles, conclu-
ding he had returned to his allegiance, deferred
saying anything about it to him.
New Years eve at last came round, clear,
bright, and pleasant, and as all the prepara-
tions were completed below stairs, we will 60
up to the dressing-room of our two fair friends
and enter just as the maid having finished their
toilet, withdrew.
Genoro was dressed in light blue silk, whose
luxuriant folds fell gracefully around her form,
just revealing the tiny, white slipper, which en-
cased her dainty foot. Her arms were bare,
and each encirclod with a shining pearl brace
let, while round her white neck was circle of
the same bright pearls. The sctt had been
christmas gift from uncle Charles, and this was
the first time she had worn them.
Euoeen dress consisted of maroon color
ed satin, over which was thrown a white lace
skirt, richly embroidered with silver lilies of
the valley One fair arm was clasped with a
diamond bracelet, while a small cluster of
white rose buds rested among the curls of her
dark hair
" Eulie, darling, never saw You look more
lovely" said Genorie, gazing admiringly upon
her friend "Cousin Gerald will have no eyes
for any one else, tonight Don't blush so, if
you do shall tell him, are you not afraid
will? "
81 was not aware had blushed, Geno, ."
replied Euloecn.
" Well, let re kiss it away for do not
know but shall be envious of you any way"
Gas if there could be such a thing as envy
in 50 pure heart as my Gcnorie carries with
her," said Eulocen, returning the caress.-
g But SO long as Mr. Lynn succeeded in put
ting my face upon canvass, and escaped heart
whole, so far as was concerned, | think you
have nothing to fear, dearest"
"Mr. Lynn, wasn't thinking should be
cnvious Of you On his account, l would not
have you imagine, Eulie," replied Gonorie, yet
sill her cheek flushed slightly at the name.
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bic in the large parlors below, where Claribel,
Herbert Gerald and uncle Charles were wait.
inc to receive their friends. and when thew had
nearly all arrived. Claribel wbispered to Gerald
to go end tell the girls that she waited thcil
apnearanoe.
A moment after. gentle tap on the door,
drew Genorie's attention, and upon opening it,
she found Gerald ready to attend them below
Upon my word" he said, looking adnli
ringly from one to the other 81 ought to
have cautioned the gentlemen below, to have a
care of their hearts tonight, for | fear there
will be sad havoc made, if l allow you two la
dies to 20 down
"Do you think they are all as susceptible as
yourself, Gerald ?" mischieyously inquired &c
norie
g cannot say as to that, he returned, "bni
seriously think, out of compassion for them
had better turn the key on you both, and re
turn to cousin Bell saying you are both sudden
ly indisposed, and cannot be seem.
81 think we shall be, if me are obliged tt
stay here and hear the hum Of the conversation
below all the evening. haven 'tany notion 0
doing it myself, and Eulic, if you are willing
to be prisoner, for the sake of gratifying Ger
AIDS jealousy, for | expect he is only afrai,
some one will receive more favor in your eye
than he does, you can remain. But as he viii