The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-11

lou are 80 brilliant, Annie, tnat orna
ments and expensive fabrics become you NOR
than me, besides you know that this is bet
ter suited to my station in life."
"Your station in life is equal to mine, i
you do not possess SO much wealth, ant
Fred Stanton thinks you the most fascinat
ing woman he ever met, so beware how you
display your charms tonight"
Kate blushed at the compliment, but
laughing gayly, begged to know her inform
ant.
You know that he rooms with Mr.. Saun
ders, and through him learned it. He is
fine fellow but little too precise to suit my
notions"
In what respect?" asked Kate trying
to assume an air Of indifference.
"Why, when he commenced boarding
with Henry, year ago, he would scarcely
50 out of an evening, except on express busi
ness; but ut length he overruled his objcc
tions and persuaded him to 60 to the club
meeting, and when he FIRST introduced him in
to our circle and into parties we could moi
persuade him to take glass OF wine with
Refreshments, but we laughed at him so much
that he did not long resist"
81 think you did wrong in that respect,
said Kate, :" for many an honorable young
man has been led to ruin by such small be-
ginnings and have been pained to see how
freely Mr.. Saunders partakes of wine when
ever opportunity presents"
"What do you mcan," said Annie in or
excited tone, "you do not think Henry is ia
danger?"
pardon my frankness," Kate replied
"but ! could never acknowledge lover who
would put a glass of wine to his lips"
"That is all nonseuce; a glass of win,
surely would not injure any one, and think
it looks rather mean to refuse taking it,
besides Henry does not drink simply for the
love Of it,"
"lt is never mean to do right" Kate ar.
gued, "but would not say anything to
mar your happiness at any tiine-much less
on this festal OCCASION"
"Thank you for your kind consideration
but / have no fears about it and fancy that
your scruples will be forgotten in the pres.
ence Of the talented Mr.. Stanton"
At this juncture Mr.. Elliot entered the
room and gazing in admiration on them
opened box containing two sets Of pearl
ornaments--one for each. They were over
come with surprise and gratitude, but with,
out waiting to receive their thanks he said,
"Come, it is time that you were in the par
lor, so allow me to escort you thither."
Mr.. Saunders showed himself devoted
cavalier and Mr.. Stanton lost no time in
seeking the side Of Kate. Music and dane.
ing were in full tide, but after few quad.
rifles they sauntered through the spaciou;
parlors and entered the library. Both were
well educated, and chiefly by their own ex'
ertions. They talked of many things-oi
books ana authors ana their respective mer'
its--ot the world as 1t is and as 1t might be-
and lastly ot that beautiful world within
warm and generous heart. He whispered
words that made tho heart OF the maiden
beat with a strange JOY bu' wha' sensible
woman e'cr yiciueu a''eS'anee "'''o'' h'''
"e'sn"s '"e matter o''ie'"i'y !" hef o"''
m'hu NOT 'na' "c S"ouiu ''nu''a'o spec
uia''Se love "hicn eooily calu'aieS on chan'
eeS, lot We cannot love unless We respect
ana wc cannot respect unless we discover
qualities III aho'ner' Which eou"ahu ou'
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could not oe satisheu Without tnem' aho
their influence had TED h'm from MS INST nc
qnaintanec win Miss +" eoS'er 70 know mor'
oil her, and 'hen-oot what 'hen' hn
mind reached out into the iutnre' rearing
strange but beautiful stru'ture-a home tha
should be sraced by her presence. Their
had been no direct avowal but each under
stood the other s sentiments
He escorted her to the rcircshment room