The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-24

way down town, and presently Ben
drew Aric towards a fine brown stone
mansion.
Here we are, Strath," he said
Alric followed up the steps without q
question. lie was SO used to being
- dragged" around by his merry com.
panion that he never asked why or
where.
"My friend, Mr.. Strahtmore, Miss
Buell. aud Miss Yaux."
Alric bowed, and once again the per-
fume of the lilies seemed to float in the
air as he found those beautiful violet
eyes gazing earnestly into his.
The quartet Of acquaintance was
soon engaged in rapid conversation As
the evening wore on Alric found him.
self alone with Miss Buell., for Ben had
wandered off into the music.soom and
was now coaxing Annie Vaux to favor
him with some Of her exquisite little
songs. Ada Buell. was a fine converse.
tionalist; aud Alric was charmed with
her intelligence and wit. The briliancy
of her conversation was enhanced, Alric
thought, by the flashes of sarcasm that
tinged it. lie did not have such dread
of sarcastic women as most gentlemen
profess to have; he rather admired the
sharp, quick strokes that call forth nc.
clamations even while they sting. To
be sure had he been the subject of Miss
Buell. S witty remarks he might not have
seen much to admire us it was he
left the Yaux mansion with feeling
that Ada Buell. had very nearly an
preached to his standard of vomon's
perfection.
Evening after evening was spcnt BY
Alric in Ada BuelIs company. and
every moment the fascination of her
manners bound him more surely to her.
Ben Tracy, being wealthy, could linger
as long as he wished in G.. but now
Aries conscience began to reproye him
sharply for his wasted time. So bid.
ding his new friends and college chun
a reluctant farewell. he left c. for
distant city, where he intended studying
law under his uncle who was educating
him. During his long Journey and the
hard labors that followed the last words
spoken by Ada Buell. were as sounding
music to his heart
Remember, Mr. Strathmore. where.
ever you are there is one true friend, at
least who is watched apxiously to see
YOU rise in YOUR profession. | shall
never forget the pleasant evenings we
have spent here. aud | hone we shall
see YOUR here acair next summer Do
not forget r'
Forget She herself was convinced
that he could not do that. when she
raised her violet ewes to his.
Alric was an earnest man. and strur.
eled hard that first wear. His nrooress
was surprisingly rapid, and when sum.
mer came aSain he felt that he trulv
needed relaxation. With n honnv
hopeful heart he started for c.
Almost the first person he met was Ben
Tracy.
WHY, nv dear fellowl Glad to see
YOU" cried Ben. heartily. ada BneIl
is here arain Strath and what do Won
think ?-my Young lady has n new ring
on her third finger ?"
Alric's heart almost stopped bcatipp
"What do YOU mean. Ben Yp he asS.
ed very calmly "Is Miss Buell on.
gagged p
= Miss Buel-Ada ,. don't l,ow
indeed was talking ,bont Anr;a
Vaux, She is wearing q ring of m;no
/ mean" And miscbieyous Ron look
ed ycrv well nlc,scd
Alrie breotbed freely AGAIN and with
merry talk the two friends went on to
the hotel. That evening found them
in the well known norlor and oncem
Alric Stratbmore looked into Ado
Buell's violet ewes and listened ,o Tho
siren music of her voice. The conver.
sation turning on music, Alric said
Miss Buell., | have n great Longing
to hear YOU sing again"
GCome then vonr desire n boor ma
shall be rratifed ot once y Ana in =
few moments her rich yoice was f;Ilin@
the room.
When she had finished her song she
turned hastily on tbc mus;c stool anS
looking earnestly at him said
Al like to sing for you Mr. str,tb
more. WHY is Il? Becanse vour ear
nest attention tlatters me or becanse
please YOU | wonder ?"
Your great talents deserve al mv
admiration Miss Buell. and rnr,ber vn1
do please me because love 10 boor
YOU sing. for Love Won"