South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-11-29

3 CT aN1 Ire * was the lace OF one who ruiz
ed while she did not bend to the society in
which she moved; who was queen in right
of her power, not because she cared for the
station
As HungerI0rd looked, he saw her bow
and smile now and then, Us some aequain,-
ance caught her eye Il was a cordial;
( kind smile; but could he not awaken a
different one? surely she cared more for
him than for mere casual acquaintance
At last, n quick and winning splenior
suGasod his face as her glance turned to
him, and he raised his hat, his heart leap
ing as nc saw The light spring % her eyes;
as he noted the difference in her smile
there was not only kindness, there was glad
ness in it,
lie was impatient to be by her side. and
jet he could not 60, and he stood listlessly
/ looking at the people, smiling saiiricnlly
that they could be so enthusiastic. The
hero of today will be forgotten tomorrow
! he said; 4 don't care for them
Some Kind of hurry or alarm suddenly
/ took possession Of the people on tho steps
and Immediately near--a rapid impulse that
/ sometimes ovcrpowcrs crowds, even without
fear. They surged on with 4 mighty wave
/ like motion towards the street, and Hun
( gerfori while carried with them, saw that
! Mrs Wil!oughby was swept from her posi-
ton and pushed to the pavement
lie did not know or care what should be-
como of any one else, but in some Uercu-
lean he pushed through aud found himself
/ close to her as tho feet of an oncominc
horse were about to knock her down.
| BE threw his arms round her aud drew
/ her back just enough to allow the carriage
to pass-further hccould not 90 on account
of the crowd. lie Supported her on his
arm, trying to get back again TO position
/ on the steps. In that moment of time he
was happier than for months before, for he
held her close to him, he felt the bounding
Of her alarmed pulses, the quicker coming
Of her breath.
At last he struggled back ON to the low
est step; TIC throng subsidcd into quiet a.
gain, but the crowding was so great, that
Hnugerford dared to allow his arm still to
support her--that was only such assistance
as the strong should afford the weak.
Had she any idea Of her power over the
man by her side?
She WAS only conscious of feeling of re-
lief aud pleasure that he had happened to
be there. Indeed he had seemed for some
time her guardian angelic was always
near wheu she was tired or dispirited, and
sac was often that, and he infused life and
strength. She was grateful for such friend !;
and her husband was always busy; she
wished 50 often he would spare some time
to her. He thought more of his business
than Of her-wcil rs she had fancicd he
loved her.
She felt all this in the moment that she
loaned upon Hungerf5rl's arm felt it in
tine most dangerous way; because she was
unconscious Of IL.
Then she looked up at her companion
and said
You arc a most worthy gallont--always
near when | need you-to rescue me from
cnnuj or more tangible dangers
Her voice was half bantering, but her
words gave deeper pleasure than she knew.
To was very p'easant-forth the prcoccupation
of her husband had wounded hcr-to have
this friendly, strong figure beside her, to
receive attentions 50 delicate and apparent
y so unprecedented.
Uungarflrl talked in his 'own peculiar.
careless, yel impressive way, but intention
u.ly L- gave moro meaning 60 his smile,
moro espcctrul soi9itudc 30 his voice.
III bis fierce nature WAS unprincip!cd, his
passionate admiration was under good con
tr0I-it should wait his bidding
'Prly allow me 90 walk home with YOU
be SAID, an hour later, lifting her hand to
pat - upon bis arm, your sightseeing has
i1.l gusd ygu-lud bad the right, should
be sJHclt1u5 concerning your pale face;
Che last sentence with q cadence Of sadness
Shat "a. f-l. moan f.u.h rf s,otLt,,. 10