The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-05-26

luSht VI Ills ST 10 SdIly, nc u0u
devoted himself to her most Professionally. Ev-
cry day q boquet of fresh flowers came to her
room with compliments; every morning he
hung over her chair. every evening he was
ready TO attend her al 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 hand
some, and so Thoroughbred. He 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 paIlOr.
Pray, Miss Sally, think favorably of nv
suit. My hopes Of happiness, my future life
depend upon your reply.
The words were earnest. the tone impas-
stoned. Sally's cheeks burnt us she hcstated
time she faltered.
What is that You have known HE for
five weeks, and during that time have seen
ME more frequently than you would under
different circumstances in a whole year. l
have known you long enough to love you
madly, distractedly love Eou! And yo> have
known me long enough 10 bid me at least
hope"
She did not reply and he bent towards her,
taking her hand in his eagerness, "Sally, my
dearest Sally"
His words and actions recalled her to her
position, and she drew back. "You forget
where we are Mr.: Murrayw
At that moment she caught sight of a gen.
tleman who was talking with her father.
There is an old friend of mine, must 60
and speaF to him" And she sprang ND with
out othe reply to her impassioned suitor.
Murray looked after her with a smile of tri-
umph. He had little doubt of his ultimate
success.
'Mr. Trumbull, how do you do ~ cried
Sally, as she came forward
'Ah, Miss Sally, am glad to see you again."
exclaimed the gentleman. washington dis
sipation has not spoiled You, / see; you are
more blooming than ever"
Sally laughed and blushed.
Come, now, Pa, don't you bore Mr.. Trum-
bull with politics, but leave him to me for
awhile, and tell me how every one is at
home"
Senator Beauclcre, after few more words,
turned away, and Sally and her old friend sat
down side by side. Mr.. Trumbull had mar
ried one of her schoolmates. and she regarded
him almost as a brother.
"Well, Miss Sally, tell me about your
beauX. Whose heart have you broken last o.
Involuntarily, Sally glanced toward
Murray, who stood in the window regarding
her with jealous eyes.
'Nobodys," she replied, lightly; but Mr..
Trumbulls look followed hers.
''Why, who is that fellow who is watching
you so earnestly 2" he exclaimed with start.
Mr. Murray of New York, if you mean
the young gentleman in the window"
Its the very young man l saw last fall,
and spoke to of YOU" said Mr.. Trumbull.
Has he been making love to your
What did he say about me ~ asked Sally,
ignoring his last words
He did not say much; he asked a great
many questions about you. But say, has he
proposed to you p
Never mind whether hc has or not, but
tell me what he said" urged Sally, eagerly.
:He asked if your father was rich. for one
thing"
Did he And what did you say'7
Il said yes
And what else Tell me all about it, she
~ -1nl rrun1uurt gnf1a 1auEnct. to1dk him Won
are worth half a nlflioD os dollars he said.
Sally 5 brow contr;.tted and her eyes flashed,
You did: Why Mr. Trumbull, why did you
say that ~
Il r1eant yon are such fine girl Won are
wortl. t: .,nd really, Miss Sally, think it
was % lo,y an estimate, I ought to have
sait. .wo millions"
s,.liy laughed. ''Oh that is so funny. And
do you suppose he believed it ~
Certainly. And SO he has been courting
you ?" Mr. Trumbull said shrewdly.
Perhaps so; but are you certain he is tho
same man ?"
Il think he is; but question will soon set
that at rest
Sally started up in her impulsiye manner:
Come, will introduce you, and then shall
know the truth Of this extraordinary story
Mr.. Trumbull would have demonstrated,
but she was half way across the room before
he could interfere. Murray started forward
with pleasure as he saw her approaching.
"Here Is an old friend Of mine who thinks
he has seen you before" she said, "Mr. Trum-
bull, Mr.. Murray"
The gentlemen shook hands, and Mr.. Trum-
bull said: II think we met on board boat
on Lake Erie last fall"
"Yes,' replied Murray, with faint flush,
Il remember it perfectly"
A few more words were exchanged and then
Murray walked away.
"Are you going to marry him Miss Sally p
asked Mr.. Trumbull.
NO indeed"
"Is he rich s'
"Hois said to be very wealthy"
''Then you suppose fortune will be a mat
ter of Indifference to him %.
''But what if his is as mythical as mine 7"
''You must find that out" .
sNo, do not care to know now," said
Sally. ''Let us talk of something elsen
"Yes; thought you were going to ask after
your old friends. Have you forgotten all
about them in these gaieties ~
''Oh, nov' And Sally put query after query
about her home friends, until at last Mr..
Trumbull said:
''But you do not ask after Tom Middleton,
and yet you might for he cares more for you
than all the rest of them put together"
"Oh, that's nonsense But how is he 7"
HE will tell you himself" 81
Tom here" exclaimed Sally, her face light
ing up with delight
Eyes indeed. We came together
s.And why hasn't he come to speak to me :"
and the pretty face clouded again.
lie sag ne did not dale before ali these
people; l but s II you viii go to. your parlor l
Sally started up at once, and Mr.. Trumbsl1'
looked after her Nith smile. h had been
hoping for this match for = losr tine, and
now, as he went out to find Tom, he whis-
psEss sp.sl ss WI &. tonight, LIN .le1..- ....
Tom scarcely knew. whether he. was razi>1
ing OIL his head or his heels, IS he mado Ais
way to the private parl0r. He never could
remember Afterwards exactly what happened
when he rsaclacdsit. He only knew that 6ally
came to meet him with bright hlushlnx fAce,
and that the next thing he WAS certain of,
was that she was clasped in his arms.s. er
AT a tolerably carly hour tie next anorninQ
a note was handed to Sally. It was f6m Mr.
Murray. renewing lis offer, aud begging for
speedy Interview. -
Ask the gentleman to come up Sally said
to the servant, and Tom, who was with her,
went out. without one particle Of Jealous OBJ
jection.s
The young man came mp, aud would have
seized Sally's hand, but she drew it hack
haughtily. stop > moment, Mr.. Npuay;
should like to ask you question"
He paused, abashed by her resolute face.
"What is il Miss Beauclere ~
DO You know how much money / am