Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
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WORTH HER WEIGHT IN GOLD.

Thank fate I shall never be the prey of
a fortune hunter
As Sally BeaucIere uttered the words she
threw herself back upon the sofa and tossed
her handsome head with little laugh.
Your fortune is your face. rcjoined her
companion, as he gazed admiringly on her
fine features. Sally opened her large eyes
in astonishment
"A compliment from you Tom she ex-
claimed.
The gentleman colored. Il know | am
not much given to pretty compliments, but
you know, Sally, that admire you all the
same.
To tell the truth Tom Middleton had for
q long time loved Miss Sally with al the
strength Of an earnest and constant nature !.
but he was very difident he bad shrank
from making known his attachment, fearing
Sally Ti3icule, though had he been more
confident Of himself be might have read
long ago q secret that Sally 5 eyes took little
pains TO conceal. But Tom never imagined
how desirable a fellow he was in himself,
and knowing he had 10 great fortune to
bestow, he did not venture to offer his hand
to the duughter Of Senator Bcauclere, and
the rsiguing belle of the city. Sally was
one Of large family, 1t Is true, and portion
less, but her father position and her own
beauty made Tom imagine her to be far re
moved from him. Now, be only looked
hurt when she thus pIayfully sueered at his
small compliment and turning away to the
window did not catch the tender look that
stole over Sally S handsome features.
Wei, what Is the weather." she asked,
after moment, as he stil stood gazing cut
into the night
1T is a beautiful moonlight, and [ think
/ had better go.
Co Ob, Tom Why this is The last
time [ shah see you for ever 50 long.
"Aad viii you care he asked, as lie
came to her side.
Sally blushed "Ofcourse [ shall care,
Tom.
NO, Sally, tomorrow you arc going to
Washington You will be belle there, as
as you are everywhere, and you will soon
forget me.
''No, indeed, Tom r. she replied earnest
II. Among all those strange faces ant
people [ don't care anything about, 1 shall
long for NY old friends
But not me. lou won't care much
whether I am among the number or not.
Yes I shalt.
Tom was a fool where women were con
cerned. or he would have known what those
words in that soft tone meant. As it was
a Wild hope did spring up in his heart,
but when he looked again at that beautiful
woman it died away. 4 am net brilliant
enough for her, be thought, but be p!uck-
ei up sufficient courage to put cut his hand
and take one Of hers.
You are very kind. Sally be said. 81
shall come on TO Washington by and by,
and then l shall know how sincere your
words are.
Sally's checks burnt but at that moment
the door opened. Tom dropped her hand,
as one q The numerous young sisters came
in, and the golden opportunity passed away,
for they we're not together again for that
evening.
0n that very same night, nearly thous-
aud miles miles away, two young gentlemen
were speaking Of this same young lsdy.
They were travellers, who had accidentally
met on board a steamer on Lake Erie
Thev were total strangers. and were iguo-
rant of even each Others name, bat had fall
len into a chat as they strolled Oh tie deck,
udder the rays Of the fun moon.
Il never was 50 far from land before in
my life, said the elder Of the two, fine
looking man perhaps thirty FIVE.
Indeed a. exclaimed his companion,
handsome city bred looking gentleman.
May I ask where you are from, that your
experience has been so limited2
From he interior of North Carolina
aAh T. cried the stranger, and his call
features Ii mp into sudden interest Then
perhaps vou know the Beauelere's ~