The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06


AS they rose from the table Mrs.
Trevor said in her most fascinating
manner:
Il trust, young ladies, you will nut
suffer from eunui We will do all in eur
power to prevent it, md you must let
US know when we fail We can offer you
horses aud carriages, picuics and fish.
fries, parties as often as you choose, as
there is quite society OF young ladies'
and gentlemen here; run to the springs
at any time-my husband, son, nephew
aud myself always at your disposal"
dear Mrs. Trever," they both au-
swered, 1--WE would indeed be uLgrate-
ful if such an enumeration of pleasures
did not cause our hearts to bound with
delight I'VE only fear we mny tax your
kindness too much"
81 intend to tax yours, fair guests"
said the Judge, as they reached the
broad piazza, land have my heart to
thrill and ear to delight in listening to
some ofmy favorite operas. 1t is treat
l intend to enjoy often, having such
charming musicians near u.s."
Smiling assents were quickly given,
and under the skillful fingers of Lola,
the full rich chords Of the guitar kept
time with two voices that could vie in
sweetness and cultivation with any pri.
una donna's. The gentlemen would oc.
casionally join in giving strength aud
richness to the chorus. The nightin.
gale was silenced in his song, aud even
the melancholy whip poor.will ceased
his mournful refrain to listen to the
gushing melody which moved him from
his sadness. The music and song con
tinued until Mrs. Trevor's thoughtful
kindness suggested that the young la.
dies must needs be tired with their jour.
oey, aud must now retire.
"Not until we have one more song.
aunt" begged DR.. Cade, al know you
will all agree that the witching sweet.
ness of 'Juniata' will give brighter
lustre to the moonlight. 1t only wants
that to complete our tableau."
1t was indeed picture for an artist
beautiful girls with guitar in hand,
gracefully seated on the steps of the pi.
azza; the gentlemen in studied attitudes
of course, at their feet, the host and his
family completing the group; over all
fell the soft light Of tho moon. The
duet was sung, receiving the warmest
plaudi's from all; then, with cordial
good nights, they separated,
The Summer days and months glided
on, freighted with pleasure aud happi.
ness to the inmates of Grafton, each day
endcaring Rosine and Lola more to all.
Mrs. Trevor and DR.. Cade we're the on.
ly ones whose faces we're sometimes
shadowed by a cloud, soon to be chased
away, however, in the laughing sunshine
OF Rosine's happy presence. As weeks
rolled on in constant companionship
with her, Robert felt that he loved her
only too well for his own peace Of mind,
and knowing the views of his aunt and
uncle, he did not think of hoping for
himself. 1t was impossible to find out
whom she did love; at one time she
would be all tenderness and attention
to the doctor as if she cared or thought
OF no one else; the next moment she
would dance away, declaring she was
miserable, for Lucien had not been near
her for an hour.
Tothe" neighboring gentry" no house
was SO pleasant as Mrs. Trevor's; aud
Rosine and Lola made it only more so,
aud numerous were the hearts aud for.
tunes laid at their feet; but they were
not so easily suited, as their unexcep.
tionable offers could prove.
Autumn-that soft, sweet twilight Of
the year-was gently heralded in by the
crimsoned leaves and cooling breezcs
that always precede her, and Judge
Trevor spoke of returning to tho city
and to his legal dutios.
One evening Rosine aud DR.. Cade
we're in the parlor alone, the rest of the
family being without, neither party
aware of the others proximity she was
tormenting aud bewitching he, haugh-
" aud proud, but loving still. The
venetian blinds we're half closed, but
soon Rosiue's voice was heard out on
the piazza. n
do pray don't look so awfully dig
cited, most grave aud learned doctor,
when tell you wish We had a wed.
ding here. | do, most truly. lie get,
ting very hum. drum, and it's time our
spirits were excited. / did hope, when
saw Miss Betty Green look so tender
ly at you as you were holding her hand
(don't blusb), you were going TO give
US a wedding but I'n disappointed, il
seems. Just for fun, and because you