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


AS they rose from the table Mrs.
Trevor said 10 her most fascinating
manner: ... .s.s.
IL trust, young ladies', you will not
suffer from eunui; We will do all in eur
power to prevent it, and 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 a society Of young ladies
and gentlemen here; arun to the springs
at any time-my husband, son, nephew
aud myself always at your disposal"
"Dear Mrs, Trever," they both an
swered, i've would indeed be uLgrate.
full if such an enumeration of pleasures
did not cause our hearts to bound with
delight |, we only fear we may 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. LISA treat
| 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 KEEP
time with two voices that could vie il
sweetness and cultivation with any pri
ma donna's, The gentlemen would oc
casionally join in giving strength an,
richness to the chorus. The nightin
gale was sienced in his song, aud evel
the melancholy whip poor.will ceased
his mournful refrain to listen to tn
gushing melody which moved him fror
his sadness. The music and song cor
tinued until Mrs. Trevor's thoughtft
kindness suggested that the young Il
dies must needs be tired with their jou
oey, and must now retire.
"Not until We have one more som
aunt" begged DR.. Cade, al know 70
will all agree that the witching swee
ness of 'Juniata' will give bright,
lustre to the moonlight 1t only wan
that to complete our tableau."
1t was indeed picture for an arti
beautiful girls with guitar in han
( gracefully seated on the steps Of the 7
azza; the gentlemen in studied attitud
of course, at their feet, the host aud h
family completing the group; over I
u fell the soft light Of the moon. II
P duet was sung, receiving the warme
a plaudits from all; then, with cord
Is good nights, they separated.
re The Summer days and months gid
"a on, freighted with pleasure aud hap
&c ness to the inmates of Grafton, each d
10 eudearing Rosine and Lola more to .
u Mrs. Trevor and DR.. Cade were the {
!" ly ones whose faces were sometin
g Swallowed by cloud, soon to be chas
'' away, however, in the laughing suushi
" Of Rosine's happy presence. As wee
.. rolled on in constant companionsl
~ with her, Robert felt that he loved
~ only too well for his own peace of mil
y and knowing the views Of his aunt a
10 uncle, he did not think of hoping
:, himself, It was impossible to aud ,
" whom she did love; at one time 6
:, would be all tenderness aud attent
- to the doctor as il she cared or thou,
: OF no one else; the next moment
. would dance away, declaring she ,
," miserable, for Lucien had not been u
her for al hour.
Tothe" ueighboring gentry" no no
90 was SO pleasant as Mrs. Trevor's; I
Rosine aud Lola made it only more
y. and numerous were the hearts aud
:" tunes laid at their feet; but they "
IS not so easily suited, rs their unexc
70 tionable offers could prove.
" Autumn--that soft, sweet twilight
" the year-was gently heralded 10 by
" orimsoued leaves and cooling bres
's that always precede her. and Ju
\ y Trevor spoke of returning to the
,hs aud to his legal duties.
on, Ono evening Rosine and DR.. c
the were in the parlor alone, the rest Of
.sa family being without, neither p
an aware Of the others proximity she
at tormentiug and bewitcbiog; he, hau
len ty aud proud, but loving still. {
be venetian blinds we're half closed,
ns soon Rosiue's voice was heard out
8 the piazza.
ion do pray don't look SO awfully
Az cited, most grave and learned doc
h.y when tell you wish we had '
mer ding here. do, most truly. tie
ting very hum drum, and its time
mar. spirits we're excited. / did hope, v
q a l saw Miss Betty Green look SO ten
Ia, Iy at you as you were holding her b
ers. (don'. blush), you we're going to
!, /, us a wedding but TIN disappointe'