The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-08-01

"Ccrtainly."
81 hear she is very handsome
eyes; do you know her ~
"No, | have merely heard of her; but
| expect to meet her in Washington this
winter. She is the Oldest daughter, is
she not ?"
eyes"
"And is Senator Beauclcrc a man of
wealth ?"
"Ycs; that is, he has very fine es-
tate"
"NIiss Sally is the daughter of the first
marriage, is she not ?"
eyes, and noble gir'. Why, she is
worth half million in herself alone"
exclaimed the North Carolpian enthus-
astically.
Ills companion started little at the
word, but changed the conversation to
other subjects, and before very long the
two gentleman parted for the night, still
in ignoronce of each others names. They
did not meet again, but in the morning
exchanged merely Il distant bow as they
left the boat in opposite directions.
The weeks passed on, and Sally Beau-
clerc was established with her parents at
Wizards Hotel in Washington. AS
Middleton had predicted, her beauty and
talents drew arou;.d her circle of adj
mirers, AMI before long she was establish
ed as one of the rcgning bellies of Wash
ington.
This admiration and adulaton which
she received Sally found more intoxicat-
Ing and delightful than she had imagn-
ed. 1t was very pleasant to be the beauty
of every ball room, and TO be constantly
surrounded by Il circle of adurcrs. The
idea of returning to the humlrum life
of home WIS not always pleasant to her,
and she sometimes felt hali-incincd to
think seriously Of accepting some of the
brilliant offers that were made to her.
She had been good deal put ont, too,
with Tom for not speaking before she
came away. Sometimes she was half
inclined TO doubt his love for her, and
although his earnest eyes haunted hcr
with their wistfnl look of affection, she
had more than one serious thought of
trying to Danish his remembrance, and
marry, as SO many others around her
did, for money rather than for love
Most prominent among her sworn ad'
mirers was Mr.. Charlton Murray. OF
New York Handsome, distinguished
looking, and rcputed to be great wealth,
he seemed to be match not to be dcs-
pissed. Since the moment of lis first
introduction to Sally he had devoted
himself to her most pcr.iStcrtly. Every
day a 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 well
pleased with his almiraton-hc under
stood 50 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-hildcr
from observation in one Of the deep win
dows Of the hotel parlor.
pray, Miss Sally, think f,vorabIy
of my suit. My hopes of happiness, my
future life, depend upon your reply
The words were earnest, the tone i'm
passioned. SalIy's checks burnt as lie
hcstatcd for reply; Il have known
you for so short time, she faltcred.
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 Whole
year. | have known you long enough tc
love you madly, dis,ractcdy love you
And yon have known me long enough
TO bid me at least hope She did not
reply, and he bent towards her, taking
her hand in his cagerncss. sally, my
dearest Sally.
His words and action recalled her to
her position, and she drew back you
forget where we are, Mr.. Murray AT
that moment she caught sight of gentle
man who was talking with her father.
''rhere is an old friend of mine. l must
60 and speak TO him. And she sprang
up without other reply to her impasslon-
ed suitor. Murray looked after her with
a smile Of triumph, lie had but little
doubt of his ultimate success.
'Mr. Trumbull, how 20 you do ? cried
Sally, as she came forward.
'Ah, Miss Sally, am glad to sec you
again." exclaimed the gentleman. Wash
ington dissipation has not spoiled you,
see you are more blooming than ever.
Sally laughed and blushed. Come,
now, pa, don't you bore Mr.. Trumbull
with politics, 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 school
mates, and she regarded him almost as a
brother.
'Well Miss Sally, tell me about your
bcaux. Whose heart have you broken
last 2
lnyoluntarily Sally glanced towards
Murray who stood in the window regard
ing her with jealous eyes, 'Nobodys'
she replied, lightly bat Mr. Trumbulrs
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