Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

Certainly
Il hear She is very handsome.
'Ies. Do you know her2'
mo. ! have merely heard Of her but |
expect to meet her in Washington this win
ter She istbe oldest daughter. is she not? ~
Yes"
And IS Senator Baauclare a man Of
wealth. 2"
Yes That Is he hasa very fine estate. -
Miss Sally IS tue daughter Of the first
marriage, is She not?
Yes, and NOBLE girl Why she is
worth half million in herself alone, ex-
claimed the North Carolinian enthusiast
eaIly.
dis COMPANION started a little at the
words but changed the conversation to
/ other subjects, and before long the two gen
t.emea parted for the night, stin in igno-
4a1es of eseh others names. They did not
meet again, but 10 the morning exchanged
merely distant bow as they left the boat 10
/ opposite directions.
The weeks passed on, and Sally Beau
clere We ablished with her parents at
Willard Hotel in Washington. As Mid
I dlelon had predicted her beauty and talents
drew around her a circle Of admirers, and
before long she was established as one of the
reieuing bsIIes Of Washington.
I The admiration and adalation that she re-
cei7ed Sally found more Intoxicating and
delightful than she had imagined. Il was
very pleasant to be the beauty Of every ban
room and constantly surrounded by a circle
of admirers The idea of returning to the
humirum life of home was not always pleas
ant TO her, aud she sometimes felt half in
cLned to think seriously of accepting some
of the brilliant offers that were made to her.
She had been a good deal put out too with
Tom for not speaking before she came away.
Sometimes she was half inclined to doubt
his love for her. and although his earnest
eyes haunted her with their wistful look Of
affection, she had more than one serious
thought IF trying tobanish his remembrance
and marry, as many others around her did,
for money rather than love.
Most prominent among her sworn admir-
ers was Mr. Charlton Murray Of New
York. Handsome, distinguished looking
and raputsd to be of great wealth, be seem
ed to be a match not to Be dcspised. Since
the moment Of his first introduction to Sally
he had devoted himself to her most persist.
enily. Every day boquet of fresh flowers
came to her room With his compliments
every morning be hung over her chair
every evening he vas ready to attend her
at the receptions
Sally, to tell the trulh, was very well
pleased with his admiration-he understood
50 well how to play the agreeable, he paid
such pretty compliments. he was so hand
some and thorough bred 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 parlor
Pray Miss Sally think favorably of my
suit Ms hopes Of happiness, my future
life depend upon your reply.
The words were earnest, the tone impas-
stoned sally cheek burned as she hesi-
tated fora nply Il have known you for
so short a tine she altared
What Is that? You have known me for
five weeks, and during that time have seen
me more frequently than you would in a
whole year under different circumstances.
I have known yoa long enough TO love you
-madly, dEuactedly love you! And you
have knowa me long enough to bid me at
least hope.
She did BOT reply, and be bent toward
her, taking her hand in his eageness.
"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 a
gentleman who was talking with her father.
There Is an Old friend Of mine. must go
aud speak to him. Aad she sprang up
without any reply to herimpassioued suitor.
Murray looked after her with a smile of
triumph. lie lad little doubt Of his ulti-
mate success.
Sir. Trumbull, how do you do cried
Sally as she came forward
'Ah. Miss Sally, I am glad to see you
again, exclaimed the gentleman The
dissipation Of Washington has not spoiled
you. 1 see You are more blooming than
ever.
sally laughed and blushed
Come, now, pa don't you bore Mr.
Trumbull with politics bat let me have him
for awhile to tell me how every one is at
home.
Senator Belucere. af5era few more words,
turned away, and Sally and her old friend
aat down side by side AIr Trumbull had
married one of her sehooI-mates, and she
regarded him almost as a brother.
Wen, Miss Sally, tell me about your
beaux. Whose heart bave you broken
iast?"
Inyolautarily Sally glanced towards
MurTa3, who stood in the window regarding
her with jealous eyes.
Nobody Is, she replied lightly; but dr.
Trumbul's look followed hers
Why, who Is that fellow that Is watch
ing you 50 earneHly2' he exclaimed with a
start
Ms Marray. Of New York, if you
mean the young gentleman in the window.
1t is the very man I saw last fall, and
spoke to Of you, said Mr. Trumbull. Has
he been making love to you2
What did he say about me2' asked
Sally, ignoring his last words
"He did not say much: he asked great
many questions about you. Bat, say, has
he proposed to your
Never mind whsther he has or not,
but teil ue what be said, urged Sally