The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1862-08-21

On curious llttlo table. with legs twist e
and carved like knot of serpents, lay gu
tar, with an azure ribbon just attache.
crowded with neatly bound volumes. stoo
opposite the bay window. and little Frenc
work table. perfectly new, occupied corne
close by. 80, ,..,.,.-.s
Miss Warner flung herself on seat, an
taking up the guitar, began to trihe with tn
strings. as she turned with an unpleas q
smile towards Ida. 44, f+-f
How wonld you like such room as thi
for your own? she said 3r
Me" said Ida, family; I never dreamp
OF living in such place as this 4.rq5 ,s,.
But you can live here if you like re-
piled the milliner. -.- -..-
My mother was we'll off once, aud sh
would not lei me live out, for any tn ing
said the apprentice. for she could only think
that Miss Warner wished to engage her 70
help when she wonld take possession o
the homestead; besides. | am not stron.
enough Tor very hard work. .
Oh, we didn't mean that,' replied the
milliner; Mr.. Gilbert wants "a wife, and as
TINS lady here has taken a fincy that he
likes YOU rather better tn au be does her, she
IS willing that he makes you mistress OF this
homestead instead of berseif'
Don't sav-so-it is cruel to Joke in this
mauner!' said the bewildered girl, turning
very pale, L am sure that Mr. Gilbert never
thought OF mel Lida spoke hastily, but in
a faint voice. and she had look of trouble ed
doub. in her eyes, as she almost hoped they
would contradict her.
But he does think of you-he told me so
last night! said Miss Warner, and if 1 am
willing to give him up what harm can come
of it'
And could you give him up?' said Ida,
clasping her small hands. with an energy
which bespoke her astonishm ment that Que
could resign, of her free will, being so per-
feet.
'Oh, Mr.. Gilbert is not TIE only agree
able man on earth,' replied the young lady,
removing the azure ribbon from her neck
and laying down the guitar. 4 am perfect
ly willing to resign him any moment-so
prepare for the wedding, Tomorrow, if YOU
like
As she spoke, Miss Warner and her COM
panion glided from the room. Ida had no
power to follow; she was confused and
strength less, mist came over her sight, and
sinking to seat. she covered her face with
both hands. and remained in state of
mental bewilderment, almost unconscious Of
the solitude which surrounded her.
Miss Warner and the miliner met 6 ilbert
moved towards him.
we have broke the ice for you,' said Miss
Warner; she is 10 the little room yonder,
ully prepared for PROPOSAL
And you are really determined to carry
this hoax to an end?' inquired the lawyer,
sravely.
Oh, by all means,' was the reply-'it real
y was ridicuous-the idea of her believing
ls. / wish you could havo oeea l'er clasp
.hose hands and wonder how l con!d give
you up. Go-ao! before she takes it into
Ter head to follow US. But l say, Gilbert.
10 move that horrd little table with the
twisted legs-it's such fright
1t was my mother's,' replied the lawyer.
! uietly.
'Wel. well, it can be put in the garret,
md kept quite safe. But go along-your
ady love is waiting
Mr.. Gilbert stood mot:onless in the hall
Ill his atfianced bride and her companion
iiSappeare among the oaks-he then turn-sl
ID with calm face and resolute step to-
ward the little room where Lida had bsen
eft. She was sitting in the easy chair. sob
';ng like child, and tears were breaking,
Ike half congealed jewels, through the
slender fingers that concealed her face.
Gilbert approached with noiseless tread,
md gently taking one of the hands from her
ace. pressed it to his lips. She started up, !
and tried to conceal the tears with the re-
naming hand, while her brow, and face,
nd neck were deuged with crimson.
His voice was strangely tender and musi- |
al for the cruel plot be was acting.
They have told you no falsehool, Lida,'
aid he. Il do, indeed, love you-yory, very |
much. Will you come AMI live with me |
lere. in this pleasant old house, whore my
parents ware so happy? Can you love M,
nj stuay for my sake wh3l We get mar |
led d?--:or if you eau answer yes to what
ave said, with your whole heart, within |
hree days you shall be my sweet wife!
The poor girl coul1 not an,wer-she was |
perfectly overcome by the sensation of ex-
uisite happiress that thrilled ever nerve.
Why do you weep 50, Ida? An an
oying you by these questions?'
:No-no,' said the young girl, half lifting
Ter eyes to his face. 1t is that am so sur
'rised. so shocksd-so very, very happy
he broke off in confusion, turned her head |
way for an instant, and then looked him
'arDe estly in the face. - !
'You are sincere with me?' she said Il
Ialf suspected that Miss Warner guessed |
low we'll thought of you-and SO was try |
ng to punish me with false thoughts; but
ou, Mr.. Gilbert, could not have the heart TO
nfa with me 50 dreadfully-it would kill |
ne, it would, indeed
q bert tried to look into the soft eyes,
fitted so full of eloquencs to his face. but he
elt the hot blool rush up to his foreh ead,
md answered hurrie,ily, that he was N ost |
,arDeat to make her his wife. HehlSSed her
orehead as the words were uttered. aud then |
he became suddenly conscious that they |
we're alone in the house. aud wished to leave |
t, be drew her arm respectfully through his,
,nd cond ducted her to the hall; he then went
10 search of Miss Warner and her companion.
They wers in the garden. chatting in high
spirits, and full of laughter at the success OF
heir scheme.
Aud how did you succeed? Did she