Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-12-29

and most suitable to perpetuatc the name
and line.
lie was expected to- stay some weeks.
bat could not arrive before the evening of
the birthday. | remember being intro
ducef to him in the crowded ball room.
and observing that, though attentive 10
all the ladies, as became Southern gen
tlcman. he showed particular regard for
the daughter Of the house, and the belle OF
the evening. forget how long her moth
er and female friends were occunied with
what she should wear. The young lady s
complexion puzzled them. At last they
fixed upon amber satin, with gold orna-
ments, in which. / must say, Miss Letitia
locked we'll. They had at the same time
agreed--because nothing else Would serve
the heiress--on dressing Lefty handsome
ly but IN white. which no Southern lady
will wear, being. wonderful to say. the ne
groe's chosen color. and allowing her to
appear in public as Miss Leti,ia's personal
attendant.
| suppose Colonel Fosbrook hal never
seen the girl before; but at the close of the
first dance. as he was conducting Miss Lett
tia to her seat, Lefty came mp in the dis
charge of her duties. How contenled and
happy. yet timid withal, the sweet gill
looked, as she handed the heiress her ex-
pensive Partisan fan. Never did man APP
preaching forty look so struck as the Col
onel; he said nothing for few minutes,
but his eyes were fixed on Lefty; she saw
it. blushed deeply, and stole ava, behind
her mistress. while he inquired of Mr.. Fos-
brook who came up at that moment.
Where on ca. tn did you find that lovely
grip"
"Oh. my daughters maiI,'' said Eos
brook, with his accustomed ease.
"She is not a negro?'' said the Colonel
"les, / assure you. bought her moth
er in Charleston. She is wonderfully fair.
| must allow, and very good girl. Lett
tia has always liked her, and would have
her here tonight"
The rest Of Mr. Fosbrook's communica-
tion was made in tone too low for my
hearing; but all that brilliant evening.
wherever Lefty came or went through the
handsome suite OF reception-ro 1ms, anx-
promotion, his eyes followed the girl.
saw him gazing after her while Mrs Fos-
brook was preaching 10 him about doing
good. and Miss Lelitis tossing her head and
showing off her Jewels. 1t became mani
fest TO me, also, that both mother and
daughter could see as well as |. and the
sight was one to bring the worst part of
their natures Hppermost. Can any woman
commit "A greater sin against nJther than
to get admired in her stead? The Colonel
did admire Lefty, maid and OF negro OIL
gin as she was, and there was many an
eve in the ball room that followed the
slight, graceful figure. and fair, winning
face. as well as his. though on nobody was
the Impression so marked. The man
could not help showing it, for all his sense
and experience. and was not prepared for
the effect it had on the young heiless.-
She grew positively ugIy--awlul. as the
Yankees say--with ill-temper and jealou-
sy. l though, che wonld strike poor Let
ty when the innocent creature came to set
tie her wreath. thrown back by naughty
toss. Miss L"titia. frowning fiercely. said,
Il don't want you here any more;' and
Mrs Fusbrook desired the nearest servant
to tell that gill she might go down stairs
Poor Lefty went on the inst ant, looking as
if she had committed murder. Tue Colo
mel. who had witnessed all. seemed aston
ished. angry. ard little on, OF his discre-
ton, for he rose from Miss Leritla's side
with a very brief apology. walkel straight
out TO the veIandah, AMI stayed there.
pacing about for half an hour or more
When lie came back, Col FOshrook was
himself again. We saw no more of Let
ty. had a magnificent supper. and all went
home at day break. Miss Letitia and her
mother seemed to have recovered their good
humor. The Colonel continued his visit,
as expected. They Were never without
TO dinner or tea; | was always
invited, Mr.. Fosbrook having taken a
porticular fancy to me, and thus had an
opportunity VI seeing that attentions were
still paid to the daughter of the Rouse; but
her play fellow and foster sister was not
in the request she had been; Lefty was
naniie,tly kept on. of sight, and under
surveillance; AMI when the poor giil did
become visible ii was sad TO see the re-
signed and helpless sorrow that had set
led on her fair young face. lam not sure
hat the Colonel had not interested her al
llso; | observed her peeping out at his
;omings and goiDgs from back windows
md hidden corners. though Eet;y hal not
much opportunity for that. as Mrs. Fos-
brook now sent her TO work with her
mother. remarking that "Elva was a pru-
lent. sensible creature. and would keep
nonsense ont of The girls head"
| don't know how Elva fulfilled the ex-
,ected duty; but coming to talk on par
ocular business with Mr. Fosbrook on.
.itefnoon--a time when Southern lalies
Ire generally fast within doors--l found
he Colonel leaning over the rails oftne |
'ack verandah. where Lefty sat at work.
lie was evidently talking 10 the gil; she
lad lei her muslin fail. and was picking it |
Ip all in a flush. The Colonel saw he PAS |
aught, but was too much OF geniie,n an |
@ show ir--ba,ie me good-day without
hanging his position, asked if bad seen
he morning papers. If there was any news;
ut did not observe that there were a pair !
4 fierce. cold. jealous eyes taking note of
nm from the window above, where the |
Ienetisn blind concealed his excellent |
ostess. The Colonel walked into the