Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-11-29
KATE osBoRNE,s KLoPEMENT.

eauty after her own heart. Picture to your
turr, with those rich dark eyes, that appeared
in their almost fathomless depths, when they
can BE- persuaded TO allow yon to gaze into them,
almost as long land this a rare attraction) on
the lower eyelids as on the upper. There was
aspice Of fun, withal, in those wonderful eyes,
that showed ITSELF spite Of all efforts TO keep II
down; and gave evidence that sweet Kate,
gentle as she was, was not without her power
Of self-defense, to be used on occasion.
But the occasion was long wanting for Kate,
when we first knew her, and five or sis. years
afterwards, lived secluded, with her father and
an old aunt, in a retired village, in Yorkshire.
There, she was worshipped. at a distance, by
the curate and some half dozen eountrifed
beaux, who thought her long, bright curis and
en-proportioned figure, and, above all, her
splendid dark eyes, the very attributes OF an
earthly goddess.
But Kate was not destined always to remain
immurrd amid the elm trees of Knottingley
She came to bid US adieu one spring morning,
with tears on he long lashes, and a sob in her
white throat, informing us that she had received
an invitation from a cousin IN London, who,
married dis tinguished member of Parliament
AID was now q fashionable belle in a fashion,
able circle.
For long time after this we heard little of
our dear Kate flor she was no correspondent
save flying rnInors, that she had created an
immense sensation, and had received offers in
Vulnerable from some Of the highest "eligibles''
We have omitted TO state, that our favorte
possessed very nice fortune in the funds, to
the tune of some ten thousand pounds.
Having just obtained her majority, this might
have had some influence in attracting suitars
for her hand; though we were then, as now,
unwilling to admit so sordid an element into
the scale with Hates personal and mental
charms.
However, truth will out and our readers
must digest il after their own fashion
The nextnews of Kate was considerably more
startling Indeed, II so much unnerycd us,
That we let fall cup of exquisite gunpowder
tea, on our best Turkey carpet sealding, into
the bargain. the silky right ear of our graceful
little Italian greyhound.
Kate had eloped-yes, actually eloped, or,
rather, as the other reports stated, she has been
run away with. against hrr Will, by Il terrible
bandit OF q man, and forced 10 marry At the
pistols muzzle. The news was so extraordi-
mary that after the first surprise we refused
10 believe II; but most puZZling letter from
Kate herself assured rs, that il was. at least
in part perfectly true. The letter though did
not prepare us for what actually followed at
forwards, namely, visit from Kate.
She came flying iii, arrayed in the most ele-
giant Regent street attire, but with warmth
and earne, tness about her that showed that the
fashionabl" world had no power TO corrupt her
heart; or TO damage in the least that honest
and loving simplicity of character, which.
with all her beauty, and all her fortune, con-
stituted he principal charm.
"Why kste.-Kate osborn we began
Mrs. Arthur Lorrimer if you pleaser' re-
turned she. "rawing herself up with playful
assumption, OF dignity.
II hey yI-r pardon, Mrs. rthur Lorrimnr.
Then It Is = true about your marriage!''
This was;tald more with the view OF intro
dnclng the subject than from any remaining
doubt we hti
"TIuei ff course it is! Why should you
disbelieye IL you dear old
As We ha " not yet revealed our sex and or
age, we sh'2' not say what the. beautiful Mrs
Lorrimer q 3 ned TO call us
'But kars dc ar Kate do tell me how il came
about los 10 elope.-and without even the
spur of Oppssittonr'
Il did NOT sope.-I was run away with.'
$50 report said. Yet You seem well and
happy; and Designed TO your fate, which does
not always Happen in these cases of abduction"
After a goed deal of teasing and tantalizing,
Kate gave the history Of her escapade, which
We Will repest III pretty nearly her own words:
Al least as ncsirly as we can remember:
Mr. LorrlnSr tsaid she) was first presented
70 me a, . bSi. had been prosecuted that
evening DeyO4ld expression; such n set of ms ane
and fulsom3 odors, mounting their affected
compliments and striving to make me believe
myself the v'Siest angel that had ever appeared
In the realms OF fashion. was sick OF it all
and i determined, NJ the risk Of acquiring an
unenylabie reputation for self-conceit and sim
suiarity, 10 make my own terms beforehand
with the next s'eligible" who presented himself
Just as had arrived at this determination, L
perceived M Arthur Lorrmer approaching
me. EVIDENTLY for the purpose of being intro
ducsd Here was a fine opportunity of COM
mencing the new role. He gracefully, vet non
chaiently, begged the honor OF my hand for the
al shall be happy to dance with you, said.
"upon one condition
aNameitr
Promise that you will not pay me any
court
al promise and the gentleman kept his
To reward him for his obedience danced
with him every time that we met A very
pleasant Intimacy sprang up between us |:
which, purely friendly IL it was, had the effect
Of keeping former suitors at a distance for
which, You may be sure, i was truly tbankfnI
One splendid morning we happened 70 meet
Al dgeIner Ia tourchen given by Lady Ions
dale al her pretty villa on the banks of the
Thames. Every thing was perfect tho ouests
we've well chosen, and bored each other a. lit
tie as possible. MIR. Lorrimer and / walked
about the grounds together Somehow or otbar
We strayed from our. companions, and fonnd
ourselves alone IN a beautiful shady walk
noticed that he became agitated; but this az
fected not 70 perceive.
All at once he stopped short
Miss Osborne" he said, and though his
voice perceptibly irembled. h. looked straight
through me with those penetrating blue orhs
Of his: Miss Osborne, have a proposition 10
make tn you.' :"
"spesk freely replied playing with the
"Wnl you take me for g husbandl-,
Seriously 2!
"Serionsiy or gayly, which YOU Win,
10 merr " P"' No"i
1t is for the surer keeping of that nromi..
mar make the proposal. Look at me we'll :,
And he drew his tall figure to it's utmost hsigh,
"a am not altogether a bad lsoking fellow
such as am, offer myself 10 you. with ali
my QUANTITIES, good and evil, in the bargain. If
ried." " " ~
GU are terrible creature" calculated.
10 you think woman's hearts 10 be carried
ey Storm in this way -
Well, will give You twenty. four boUrs 40
rneet upon your answer ~
Ihree days or i refuse At once,
hour longer" nam N0' give you an
premise me that meanyy lille. vo, win
no more on the ma tter.' ' "ii epeah
81 promise
And we chatted upon differ.n, en- hiso,...,
Ne parted. s"oJec-s until
Three days afterwards al IN. s.r,. b,- .
NJ day, We met at moruinu rn-.a~, oI
Lorrlmer :. ated himself beside me-. AA1'
III is the time agreed upon,' he said in a lou,
voice, drawing ont his watch ..Honr 1910. =" "
mr.. Lorrimer, have had many thoTeb.s
during these three days."
Too many, perhaps" And he fixed M.
searching eyes on mine.
"l have been thinking you DO no, really love
me- ave
Will prove mat 10 yon hereafter
"Tn. L shoula IKE 20 u sure OF /: now