Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-06-05

had to confess 70 DerseH that she wa
deeply in love for the first time in he
life, and with q girl ct that. Ever
movement of Dora was watched b
her, and il seemed indeed that she wa
perfectly charmed.
After supper the girls again sough
the grass plot in front OF the door,
Some seated themselves on the grass
some strolled leisurely about the yard
while others stood chatting and gain!
at Eugene and Dora, who seemed {
be already very intimate. 1t was nov
about four o'clock, when George ant
Frank Lakes made their appearance
Walking up to the group of girls, Franl
stopped short to participate in a scufi,
going on between Helen Clinton anC
Ellen Blande; the object Of the strug
gle was small gold locket which El
len seemed very anxious to obtain
Helen who seemed to be the owner
tried hard to retain the prize, but Franl
by dexterous movement, snatched the
locket and bore it off in triumph
George walked up to where Dora and
Eugene were standing, and bowing po
litely, entered into conversation. He
had not been there long until off wen
his hat, and Bess Lakes with the hal
ran back to Mary Ann Furguson, and
whispering something to her, theil
eyes were turned to where George stood
innocently conversing with his bach
turned. The two girls tripped silently
ocross the yard, another moment and
George lay sprawling on his back, and
such a roar of laughter rang out from
the crowd as to almost shake the house
Dora Joined in the laugh as far as pro.
priety would admit. George took il
good humoredly. Regaining his foot
ing, he brushed the dust from his coat
and was soon as merry as the merriest.
Things went on this way till the clock
struck Eve and several Of the girls pre-
pared to go. Helen and Dora were
both ready to start at once. George
politely profered his company to Dora,
which was accepted, and after inviting
Genie to call on her, and taking leave
of Mrs. Elmer, Dora bid the rest OF
the girls good evening, and accompan-
led by George, set out for her home.
Helen turned as pale as death, and the
girls all stared at each other in mute as
Constituent. Helen started on without
a word, and was soon out of sight, and
hurrying, on toward her home. The
rest of the girls stood in elustsrs with
Frank Lakes, gazing on the three dis
appearing forms. They could hardly
believe their eyes, TO see George accom-
panying Dora, and Helen going alone.
Bess was the first to speak: Don't
that take you?" said she.
"Its really too bad" said Miss Cur
It's.
"How do you like it, Carrie" said
Frank Lakes.
80! George has done for himself now;
she's pretty thing"
Here Bess put in her voice again
and sang out in clear voice which GER
tainly must have reached the ears OF
George and Dora: "From pretty girls
with waving curls and teeth of pearls,
deliver u.s."
Provoked as was the crowd no one
could help laughing at her comical
gestures as she sang. Genie held her
peace until now, and when the laugh
subsided she cried out-"Good for
George"
"T6em's my words, Genie" said
Frank.
All eyes were turned on them, and
angry looks they received from several,
and especially from Bess.
"Good for George, indeed; before he
is through with it. it will not be so good
for him after ALL"
With this meaning speech she told
Mary Ann to come on; as they lived
close together they would go together,
For some time the girls parleyed to-
gether and then one by one sought their
respective homes. A close observer
mil ght have detected that there was
something unusual in the heads of these
two young ladies as they sauntered of
arm in arm toward the residence oi
Mrs. Lakes; but none suspected them
of trick. George and Dora, in gay
conversation, walked on to Mrs. Des-
teiles. II was dark when they reached
the door, but George upon invitation,
entered and sat conversing with the
family until it was perhaps an hour in
the night. He arose to gs, and it be-
I ing very dark, Mr.. Desteile offered him
lantern, but he gaily refused; saying
he knew every inch of the road. He
came out whistling boldly, but had to
pause until his sight became accustomed
to the darkness. Just then thought
occurred to him that b. would have
to pass the neighboring grave yard
the thought almost staggered him; bui
pushing onward, he said to himself,
never saw a ghost and why should
be afraid.
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