Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-07-07

received Sally found more intoxicating and
delightful than she had imagined. 1t was
very pleasant to be the beauty of every ball
room, and to be constantly surrounded by
circle of adorers. The idea of returning
to the humdrum life of home was not always
pleasant to her, anG she sometimes felt half-
inclined to think seriously of accepting some
of the brilliant offers that were made to her.
She had been good deal put out, too, with
Tom for not speaking before she came away.
Sometimes she was half-inclned to doubt
his love for her, and although his earnest
eyes haunted her with their wistful look of
affection, she had more than one serious
thought of trying to Danish his remem-
berance, and marry, as so many others
around he did, for money rather than for
love.
Most prominent among her sworn admir-
ers was Mr.. Charlton Murray, of New York.
Handsome, distinguished looking, and re-
puted to be of great wealth, he seemed to be
a match not to be-despised. Since the mo-
ment of his first introduction to Sally he
had devoted himself to her most persistent
ly. Every day bouquet of fresh flowers
came to her room, with his compliments :;
every morning he hung over her chair every
evening he was ready to attend her at balls
and receptions.
Sally, to tell the truth, was very we'll
pleased with his admiration.-he understood
so well how to play the agreeable, he paid
her such pretty compliments, he was so
handsome and so thoroughbred lie had
already made his proposal in form, and Sally
was listening to his earnest pleading, as they
sat half hidden from observation in one of
the deep windows of the hotel parlor
"Pray. Miss Sally, think favorably of my
suit. My hopes of happiness, my future
life, depend upon your reply"
The words were earnest, the tone impas-
stoned. Sally's cheeks burn. as she hesitated
for reply; 81 have known you for so short
a time" she faltered.
"What is that? You have known me for
five weeks, and during that time have seen
me more frequently than you would under
different circumstances in a whofe year.
have known you long enough to love you
madly, dstractedly love you! And you
have known me long enough to bid me at
least hope" She die not reply, and he bent
towards her, taking her hand in his eager
ness. "Sally my dearest Sally"
His words and action recalled her to her
position, and she drew back. "You forget
ment she caught sight of gentleman who
was talking with her father There is an
old friend of mine. must go and speak to
him." And she sprung up without any other
reply to her impassioned sutor. Murray
looked after her with smile of triumph.
He had little doubt of his ultimate success.
"Mr. Trumbull, how do you do z" cried
Sally, as she came forward.
"Ah, Miss Sally. l am glad to see you
again" exclaimed the gentleman. "Wash-
ington dissipation has not spoiled you, l
see; you are more blooming than ever."
Sally laughed and blushed. Come, now,
pa, don't you bore Mr.. Trumbull with poll
tics, but leave him to talk with me for
awhile, and tell me how every one is at
home.'
Senator Beauclerc, after few more words,
turned away, and Sally and her old friend
sat down side by side. Mr.. Trumbull had
| married one of her schoolmates, and she re-
garded him almost as brother.
We'll, Miss Sally, tell me about your
beaux. Whose heart have you broken last3
Involuntarily Sally glanced toward Muir
ray, who stood in the window, regarding
her with jealous eyes, 'Nobody's,' she re-
piled, lightly but Mr.. Trumbull's look fol
lowed hers.
'Why, who is that fellow who is watching
you SO earnestlyf he exclaimed, with q
start.
'Mr Murray, of New York. if you mean
the young gentleman in the window
1T is the very man l saw last fall and
, spoke to of you,' said Trumbull. Has he
been making love to youf
What did he say about me = asked Sally
! ignoring his words.
He did not say much he asked a grea
many questions about you. But say, has ht
proposed to youP
| Never mind whether he has or not, bu
tell me what he said,' urged Sally, eagerly
He asked whether your father was ricf
for one thing
did hel And what did you saya'
! Il said yes.'
And what else Tell me all about it,
she cred imperiously.
! MIR. Trumbrll laughed. Il told him yol
are worth half million of dollars, he said
Sallys brow contracted and her eye
flashed. You did Why Mr.. Trumbull
why did you say that p
4 meant you was such fine girl you wa
worth it; and, really, Miss Sally, think i
was too low an estimate. / ought to hav
said two millions
Sally laughed. 'Oh, that is so funny
And do you suppose he believed it 2
Certainly. And so he has been courtini
your Mr.. Trumbul said, shrewdly.
Perhaps so; but are you sure he is til
same man2'
Il think he is, but question will soon Sc
that at rest"
Sally started up in her impulsive mannel
Come, will introduce you, and then sha
know the truth of this extraordinary stor!
Mr.. Trumbull would have demonstrated
but she was half across the room before h
could interfere Murray started forwar
with pleasure as he saw her approaching.
Here is an old friend of mine who think
he has seen you BEFORE she said. M
Trumbull, Mr.. Murray
The gentlemen shook hanGs, and NJ
Trumbull said: 4 think We met on boar
boat on Lake Erie, last fall
T Yes replied Murray with faint flusl
Il remember it perfectly
A few words were exchanged, and the
J Murray walked away.
Are you going to marry him, Miss Sally
asked Mr.. Trumbull.
No, indeed
rs he rich2'
He is said TO be very wealthy
, Then you suppose fortune will be ma
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