Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-07-22

where you are from, that your sea experience
has been so limited p
From the interior of North Carolina -
All, cried the stranger, and his cold
features lit up into sudden interest. Then
perhaps you know the Beauclercs ?''
Very well, indeed they are old friends
OF mine"
"And Miss Beauclerc, you know her?''
Certainly"
II hear she is very handsome
"Yes; do you know her p
mo, [ have merely heard of her; but 1
expect to meet her in Washington this win
ter She is the Oldest daughter, Isl she not?"
YES"
And is Senator Beauclerc wealthy"
Eyes; that is, he has very fine estate. ~
Miss Sally is the daughter of the first
marriage, is she not p
Yes, and a noble girl Why, she is
worth half million in herself alone" ex-
claimed the North Carolinian, enthusiast
cally.
His companion started little at the word,
but changed the conversation to other sub
jects, and before very long the two gentle
men parted for the night, still in ignorance
of each others names They did not meet
again, but in the morning exchanged merely
distant bow as they left the boat in oppo-
site directions.
The weeks passed on, and Sally Beaucerc
was established with her parents at Willard :
/ .,l tnto Il Il
predicted, her beauty and talents drew
around her circle of admirers, and before
long she was established as one of the reign
ing bellies OF Washington.
This admiration and adultation which she
received Sally found more intoxicating and
| delightful than she had imagined. 1t was
| was very pleasant to be the beauty Of every
ballroom, and to be constantly surrounded
! by circle of adorers. The idea of return
| ing to the humdrum life Of home was not
always pleasant to her, and she sometimes
felt half inclined to accept some of the bril-
! liant offers that were made 10 her. She had
been good deal put out, too, with Tom for
not speaking before she came away. Some
times she was half-inclined to doubt his love
to her, and although his earnest eyes haunt
ed her with their wistiul look of affection,
| she had more than one serious thought OF
trying to Danish his remembrance, and mar
ry, as so many around her did, for money
rather than love.
| Most prominent among her admirers was
Mr.. Charlton Murray, OF New York. Hand
some, distinguished looking, and reputed to
| be of great wealth, he seemed to be match
MOTTO be despised. Since the moment oi
his first introduction to Sally he had devOt-
ed himself to her most persistenty. Every
/ day boquet of fresh flowers came to hel
room, with his compliments; every morning
| he hung over her chair every evening he
was ready to attend her at balls and recep.
tions.
Sally to tell the truth was very well pleas
ed with his admiration-he understood sc
we'll how to play the agreeable, he paid hel
such pretty compliments, he was so hand
some and so thorough bred He had al
ready made his proposal in form, and Sally
was listening to his earnest pleading, as they
sat half hidden from observation In one o.
the deep windows of the hotel parlor.
pray. Miss Sally, think favorably of my
suit Ny hopes of happiness, my future life
depend upon your reply.
The words were earnest, the tone impas
stoned. SaIly's cheeks burnt as she hesita
ted for a reply; 81 have known you for ST
short time she faltered.
'What is that ? You have known me fo
five weeks, and during that time have seel
me more frequently than you would unde
different circumstances in a whole year.
have known you long enough to love you
And sou have known me long enough t.
bid me at least hope" She did not reply
and he bent towards her, taking her han'
in his eagerness. sally, my dearest Sally.
His words and action recalled her to he
position, and she drew back. You forgo
where we are; Mr.. Murray At that mo
ment she caught sight of gentleman VIII
was talking with her father. There is al
old friend of mine | must go and speak t
him. And she sprang up without othe
reply to her impassioned sultor. MUIR
I looked alIeT ilCT VIII d ohiAiS Va 'iA-'F
He had little doubt of his ultimate success
MIR. Trumbull, how do you do p erie
Sally. as she came forward.
"Ah, Miss Sally, | am glad to see yo
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.. TIumbull with pol
ties but leave him to talk with me for
while, and tell me how every one is at home.
Seutor Beauclerc, after afew more word:
! turned away, and Sally and her old frien
sat down side by side. Mr.. Trumbull ha
married one of her schoolmates, and she ri
) garded him almost as a brother,
''Well, Miss Sally, tell me about aboa
} your beaux. Whose heart have you broke
last2'
Involuntarily Sally glanced toward Mul
ray who stood in the window, regarding he
: with jealous eyes, ''Nobod'ys" she rephe
e lightly; but Mr. Trumbull's look followe
hers.
Il why, who is that fellow who is watchin
h yo,, o. ooxoo.,l, ~ ba ayclaime1 with