Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-10-01

Sally, to. tell the truth, was very we'll
pleased with his admiration-he understood
SO well how to play the agreeable j: he paid
her such pretty compliments; he was SO
handsome and thoroughbred 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 of
the deep windows of the hotel parlor.
"Pray. Miss Sally, think fayorably of my
suit. My hopes of happiness, my future
life, depend upon your reply"
The words were earnest, the tone impas-
stoned. Sally's cheeks burned, as she hest
tated for reply II have known you for 80
short timc,' she faltered.
"What is that? You have known me for
five weeks, and during that time have seen
me more frequently than you would under
different circumstances in whole year. l
have known you long enough to love you
madly, distractedly love you And you have
known me long enough to 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 may forget where you are, Mr.
Murray"
At that moment she caught sight Of gen.
tleman talking with her father "There is
an old friend of mine; [ must 60 and speak
to him." and she sprang up without any re-
ply to her impassioned sutton. ! t
Murray looked after her with smile of
triumph. He had little doubt of his ultimate
success.
"Mr. TrumbulI, how do you 2" cried
Sally, as she came forward.
''Ah. Miss Sally, am glad to see you
again." exclaimed the gentleman. "The
dissipation Of Washington has not spoiled
you. I see you are more blooming than
ever"
"Come now, pa, don't you bore Mr..
Trumbull with politics, but leave him to me
for awhile, to tell me how every one is at
home"
Senator Beauclere, after few more
words, turned away, and Sally and her old
friend sat down side by side. Mr.. Trum-
bull had married one of her schoolmates,
and she regarded him almost as a brother.
sWell, Miss Sally, tell mo about your
beaux Whose is the last heart you have
broken %
Involuntarily Sally glanced towards MUIR
ray, who stood in the window regarding her
with jealous eyes.
"Nobody's," she replied lightly but Mr..
Trumbulps look followed hers.
"Why, who is that fellow that is watch
ing you so earnestly p he exclaimed, with
start.
"Mr. Murray, of New York, if you mean
the young gentleman in the window"
"It is the very man I saw last fall and
spoke to of you,' said Mr.. Trumbull. "Has
he been making love to you"
"What did he say about me 2" asked Sal
ly, ignoring his last words
..He did not say much he asked great
many questions about you. But, say, has
he proposed to you p
"Never mind whether he has or not, but
tell me what he said" urged Sally, eagerly.
''He asked if your father was rich, for
one thing"
''And what did you ""
II said yes"
"And what else? Tell me about it," she
cried, imperiously.
Mr. Trumbull laughed. II told him you
were worth half million of dollars" he
said.
Sally's brow contracted and her eyes fash
ed "You did Why, Mr.. Trumbull, did
you say that p
II meant you are such fine girl you are
worth it, and really. Miss Sally, I think it
too low an estimate. I ought to have said
two millions"
Sally laughed. "Oh, that is funny And
do you suppose he believed it"
Certainly and SO he has been counting
you," Mr. Trumbull said, shrewdly. nv
perhaps so but are you sure he is the
same man :" &T 4lH
II think he is but question will soon
set that at rest" s
Sally started in her impulsive manner:
Come, I will introduce you, and then I
story"
Mr.. Trumball would have demonstrated.
but she was half across the room before he
could interfere. Murray started forward
with pleasure as he saw her approaching
him.
''He is an old friend Of mine, who thinks
be has seen you BEFORE" she said ''Mr.
Trumbull, Mr.. Murray"
The gentlemen shook hands, and then Mr..
Trumbull said
81 think we met on board boat on Lake
Erie, last fall"
YES" replied Murray, II remember it
perfectly"
A few words were exchanged and then
Murray walked away.
care you going to marry him, Miss Sal
ly ?" asked Mr.. Trumbull.
"No, indeed"
s'Is he rich p I'll
:" He is said to be wealthy"
"Then, you suppose fortune will be a
matter of indifference to him 2"
"But what if his is as mythical ss mine "a
.'fou must find that out"
''No, I do not care to know now" said
Sally. Let us talk of something else"
Eyes, thought you were going to ask
after your old friends. Have you forgot all
shpnt them in these gaieties p
"oh, na!" and Sally put query after