The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1870-09-28

" oNssu-
", who sat in an arm chair oppo-
site the mirror. maguiiceut!y at.
tired in gold-colored, silk, began
the task Of arranging the lustrous,
raven hair. '
"And now" {" asked Janet, when
her tssk was done, and every
braid was perfect, what orna
ments shall you wear Z" "
Emsralds, Of course. Green
and gold are his fsvorite eolors,
you know, mother" replied Az.
nes, smiling and blushing. q There
ID the jswol.case Miss Arbuth.
not" ~ =.
Janet opened it, and clasped the
glittering gems on neck and wrist,
and hing the cleaning pendants
from the beanty's ears. -.~.
And what for your hair Z" she
asked. ... .. ' -
Who knows Z" replied the
beauty, dfseontentedly. "Flow.
ere, ! surpose. If only I had en-.
eraids to match my necklace
Pshaw !" she continued, as Janet
held a wreath Of rose. buds against
her jetty braids, " take them away.
They spoil everything eisc. No.
thing bat emeralds viii do"
Won't your pearls answer r.
suggested her mother.
Pearls mixed with emeralds
You would make o fright of me,
mamma. Oh, DEAR I shall have
to take off the dress and wear
something olse." III.
Janet hesitated a moment. and
then drew the little casket from
her basket.
beg your pardon, Miss Ora
per-" she said, timidly, flashing
open the case, but If these would
suit, l should be so pleased"
Why, Janes," cried the heir.
ess, lifting the glittering bright
string from the case, @are You
another Cinderellai But where, !"
she added in surprise, I. did you
get these costly gems ~
"They were the gift Of . dear
friend" replied Janet, quietly
" 1 meant TO sell them this even.
ing, but my heart failed me-"
Why, III buy them II they
are for SALE" said the heiress,
kindl y. "Oh, mothes, do look
here! Was there ever anything
so magnificent" she cried, excit.
edly twining the gorgeous string
round her raven braids. MAY |
wear them to night, Janet
In welcome" said Janet.
Well, well," continued Agnes,
with a sigh Of satisfaction, " there
never was such a godsond-n,y
dress 10 perfect now. I shall not
forget your Kindness, Miss Arbuth.
not"
And she swept down to the par.
lors, the emerald encircling her
brow like an aureola of light
Janet looked after her with an old
sensation Of mingled pain and
pleasure, and half regretted tho
hnpulsive generosity that had
prompted her to prefer her pre-.
cious emeralds, even for SO short a
time.
The tableaux were over. and the
waltzing had begun. Mr.. Will
longhby, the lion Of the season,
who had just come from Calcutta,
9 millionaire, approached to seek
Miss Draper for bis first partner.
" You have surpassed yourself
tonight, Miss Agnes" he said, his
eyes tull of admiration, as they
rested upon her queenly face.
49, Agncs flashed with pleasure.-
Tie music struck up, and he turn.
ed to lead her of. but suddenly
stopped, staring like one pertri
fed.
Great heavens !" he exclaimed,
at last, " they arc the same. Miss
Draper excuse me! But / cannot
be mistaken; where did you get
uiose emeralds 2" Q
Agnes grew scarlet to her finger.
tips, and drew back hanghtiIy,
:" A strange question, Ne. vii.
loughby," she said. a.5.a.'
~ know, Miss Draper; and I
beg pardon tor my rudeness--bak
those gems were my gin t. the
dearest friend I ever had. Yon
can understand. any sOlisitude TO
know how they, ever came into
your possession ..--
"They are not mine, Mr.. vii
loughby," was the surprised an.
swer. "They belong to my moth.
er's governess." .. .
"And her namer' he said breath.
lessly.
"Janet Arbutlmot." ..
"Mr. WillongLbys travel.
bronzed face grew radiant.
"One other favor, Hiss Apnes,S =
he said. "Can 1 see your mothers
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