Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-08-30
tWHOLE NO. 296.

toying with some ornament upon the man
tie piece. Harry was, as usual in .sueI
scenes. close beside her. rs
"Miss Carlton" said Mr.. Harding, one
of the group around Madge, athere is one
condition in your invitation not complied
with" ~ 4.e.. =.
"Indeedl Rebellion in this camp must
, be put down. What is it?"
| 1.-THE Ladies do not make love 10 u.s."
"No they do notl" echoed several Of
she gentlemen. rss''. e'ni''ei.d
Shocking Do they want an example?
Mr.. Harding, will you take my arm for a
prone nader
"Mr. Harding looked down from his
six foot hight to the tiny little witch be
side him, and then offered her his arm.
"No--take minel Mr.. .Hardinl,-a
sigh.
s'NIiss Carlton are you ilI2''
"Nel" anoter sign; "not i'll when ycu
smile upon me-" laep is 'tf
Everybody laughed at Madge's preten-
ded love.making.1ls eiat
Ladies' said Madge, ,"iake your part
ners for the 6rst quadrlle.'
There was plenty Of bIushing aud some
poutng, as one or two OF the most fascna-
ting beaux pleaded prior engagements on
a third or fourth invitations from some
fair ones. Who would Madge choose?
Harry Of courscl Lawrence was watching
her little figure fitting from guest to guest,
finding places for dancers aud with merry
grace putting bashful folks at case, intro.
ducing couples, prompting timid girls
carrying smiles everywhere, leaving a
streak Of sunshine wherever she went.
She stood before him The smile died
out, and she blushed crimson. -, -s.
"Mr. Hayes, shall l have the pleasure
Of dancing the FIRST quadrille, with ,you2"
Lawrence bowed, offered his arm, and
lead her to u place. He thought: ~ ?.
"This Is her duty dance. She knows
am grave, and would not win the admira :
tion Of the gay beauties here, so her kind
heart prompts her to dance once with
me
Harry was Madge's next partner: then
Lawrence again; then again three times,
but others come between, and Lawrence
sighed as he noticed how gay and ohatty
she was with others, how quiet aud 70.
served with him.
Tho evening passed on; II was quite
late, and part OF the guests had taken
their departure. Some, however, yet lin.
gcred, daocing in the large parlor. In
little liorary on the same floor as the ball
room, Lawrence was sitting all alone. when
u fairy like figure appeared before him.
"Truant," said Aladge, "what are you
doing here?" aaf s'
"IIave you missed me2' There was a
deep thrill 10 bis heart, tremor in his
voice.
"ohl" said Madge, gaily, "you wish to
danced with you, handed you ices, cent
you bouquet but have not made love
TO you. Shall | begin2''
There was deep silence. Tho merry
words sho had used 10 many OF her guests
failed her now Her eyes were hxed upon
him sorrowfu II lovingly. She eoitly ytr,pt
up close to him, saying In low tonci
"Lawrenoel' ....
lilo started back.
"No, mol do not iriao with mel do not
make jest Of my lovel My Lowell Oh,
Madgo, do not tempt mo TO-" A strong
man was LaWfohoe, put Fteat ohukihK
sob interrupted him. f.lrl..ssf
Madge's low, soI, voice stole In on his
heart.
"Do you love mo. Lawrsnee9"
"Loye you, Madgel Madge | have
leyed you for seven years better than my
lIfo"
She still crept closer 10 him, ill her
bright head was pIllowed on his manly
bosom. Was II still Jest, u girllsh
freak? ft
"Lawreneel Lawreneel"
II was leap year, and she nestled close
TO him daring her fate. lie poured out
tho full food of bis love In strong, burn.
Ing words, and the merry heart was bound
to his, the tiny form was clasped tight In
his arms, the words Of love were echoed at
the ball given In Leap Year.