Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-26

The next evening, which brought Mr.. Ballard 10 be re-
viewed By the fair cara, by no means tended to Danish
her schemes concerning him. Chess was ignored Tor
time in compliment tS the gaest, and the young man
proved himself so agreeable, and was az first 80 hand
some that bis euslayer reioiced in the pro- peet Of her
conquest. VERY few donbB as 20 her ultimate success
rqubled her mind Emma was apparently the most for
milahl8 rival, and an amiable little mIk-aud-watlr thing
Ike htr Was Of small account
So Miss Maxwell laid close, though wary siege 70 the
desired for ress When ME. Fairfield, impatient for his
accustomed sOlace, drew Harry away fromtas girls 20 the
chess-boarii she watched the game with absorbed inter
est and her remarks were 50 Judicious, So pertinent as u
progressed, that Mr.. Ballard, thinking be beheld in her a
f0eman worthy Of his steel challenged her 10 Z trial OF
skill. Many Wcle Der prut-st4tl0us OF ignorance ana IN
wiHiugne IS sha only played q little tOr amusement
knew nothing Of the game Is asCienCr, was entirely unit
20 compete with 10 practicsd q player. However, she
allowed herself 20 be oyerpersusdcd she was well
aware of the ogD0rtaHdies which chess affords the -ort
Of taca fte T cling induces The occasions for the dis
| play OF Is white hand and sparkling rings az they hover
override board uncertain what move is wisestj in partic-
uisr, tie chance which those eyes would have for exccu
toa, whether hid under their long lashes as they contem-
| plated the game, or were thoughtfully lifted to the oppo
/ uents face, as If 10 Taadb bis Intentions.
II warn you, Mis-. Maxwell p said Harry, AZ they took
their places, " that You are not 10 expect any ga-lautcon-
cessious Whstever; / shall play my very best"
"Thati Is right, she replied. "A far field and no IA
yor and he game began. Il lasted long; was very
tedious, thought Emma, wb0Eatbyi ndu -triOusiy employed
ID er0tchedng, and cat ever and anon a glancs ~ t1e
/ bard, vaiuiy cad ay0ring TO comprehend what they
were about The players seemed TO lind il interest
ing, a. did Mr.. Fairfield, who watched them
| intently. offering counsel now and then, or applauding
an especially brilliant move. The contest was at last
decided in Harry favor
ave are mor5 nearly matched than I supposed re-
| mar-sd ZlIa. " I don't despair Of conquering you yet,
Nr. b alarl A little time and patience viii do it,
And practice added Mr.. Fairfield. You mus
keep that up with me, Miss Maxwell we shall have
ane opportunities during these long mornings"
Zarafelt by no means Inclined 10 waste her proves o
various sorts ou au old gentleman, her friends father
but bad no resource, excep 70 reply that she should b
delighted, and should count much On The improvement &
De r ined in contending with such an adversary.
AFTER all" she thought, one can endure q few dul
QaFes when there is a sufficient object IN view. NJ
speech, take IT. there are other victories worth uyin
f5r besides those at chess; and If I do Z much mistake
shall say mate % him atthat game before long. lie
one OF that impulsiye Sind that won't hesitate @ grea
while about the important moFei he'll not be qnite a
cool and cautious a. be was tonight How handsom
4 b. f4I what evesf Really. Il / were q sentiu entail, sMl
ia love with himl Pm afraid she viii be good det
disappointed-but we must al work for ourselves mui
world
bliss hlax,veIps labors were prosecuted with zeal, an
J sLc huteget herself with every hope Of sucegsA Ih
r lors merging ga@ss win tziin-la we're rollslnnf y, ~
tax 10 pay TO DO sure but vanity ere long reudeIed lAei
d verv ;6lefshlA. Your thorough tired art is never aDov
desiring the notice and approval Of amy member 81 p
opbosite sex, aud Mr.. Fairfield wac very wehpres7iy e
e / and goo1lookfnR old gentleman Iara rsheorsed Tor j.
benefit. al the airs and graces which were 10 % useu
~ evlrfpg with klling effect on Harry glanced al
3 looked down, displayed her white hands and winter iee'
Il in tho most beyyitehing manner. Ihe result OF ~ "a
that Nr. Fairfield thought her a pleasant sort o. ga
~ though rather given 70 GucclaF5h HWl bLhueAlf 'N
fo De- mentioned in the game week with Emma.
Is Meanwhile the person whose good opinion was 5u
now dearest 10 both the friends. offered Lis attentions
the most impartial manner ii he drove hare out
. the afternoon, he danced with Emma a. some little sal
g erng in the eveeing; at home i he played chess vi
IN the dar1-eved Stranger, he Egng with Tee blonde hair
friend. An onlo0Eer wouid have found some dii1cul
in determining where his regards were really fixed ]
deed, it was "a matter Of discussion among the villa
y maids and matrons more than once.
~ q knep it's Miss Maxwell" said little Kate Wei
& who would look at any one eise when she was by,
ID "Wby. do You think her 50 very h~andsome7' ask
ma her friend, Mystasa Myers.
"No; but 30 stylish, Nghch Is better"
wei" said Mystlls, Il am not quito certain. Eur