The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-12-16
3 dancesat y 3 llFiiIstmiaalls. I just
hey sparkle up and down, p
niees commend, as in all the
hce Of restored appiness, clasp

lightly from. step 70 step, - with Miss
Alice they descended AUm the vesti-
bule, the last Of the bright band that
had gathered. with such gay expec-
fancy about the beautiful festive tree.
slssNeser q dohbt O. that sRed Riding
Hood & and, Index, they do sparkle
tonight their. brilliancy rs literally
her5-se0rcht,sg,' ri and his glance tlweit
with saucy admiration upon the Shin
ing sbrowfls orbs that were lifted at
Minnie's remark to the myriad spar
kIefs In the softly luminous heavens
above them. IJss 1 g5s1.ss ssysss5
q HHave YOU ever read those exquisite
lines of Il quite forget whom -com-
menc1ng sS 80 3 siSe 30
ssYe visible spirits; bright US erst
Young Eden 6 birth might saw ye shine .''
He went on in ignoring Innocence,
as the white lids dfooped and D burn
ing blush rose to her cheek. 81 have
never enjoyed that pleasure, Mr.. In
lgoldsby but cannot be so ungrateful
As TO deplore the loss, since I was SO
diyinely favored last night, was the
quiet reply.
stI am somewhat inclined to adopt
the opinion that viciousness is not
confined to my quarter alone" was his
return, after moments silent study of
beneath the moons pale rays.
"And tit-for-tat is very fair play, is
the opinion 4 am inclined to adopt.
But, here we are at your sisters, and
Minnie half wrapped In the SAUNDERS
of midnight, still on her feet. Good
night, Red Riding Hood, and get to
bed Instantly. I've counsel TOT hold
with you Tomorrow"
stWhen we three shall meet again.
quoth uncle Ross, STOPPING to follow
suit by kissing her goodnight. stNay,
we cannot take the hint, though 1t be
broad as the face day, Mr.. Ingolds-
by; Wesgive audience to us twain,
only, !" laughed Miss Alice as uncle
Ross again drewsher hand through his
arm, preparatory to ,escorting her
home.
uThere is another hint equally per-
ceptible, methinks, Miss Alice, that
you have long been far more pfovok-
ingly blind to" and uncle Roses tones
were Mifie less steady than the mo-
ment previous.
"Upon vicious thoughts intent, 1t |
may be, Mr.. Ingoldsby," giving him a
glance of arch inquiry from beneath |
her silken lashes but the brown eyes
dropped and the saucy lips trembled I
under the answering glance of her
elbow did YOU like YOUR Christmas
gift, Mr.. Ingoldsby ?" asked Miss Alice T
in soft tones, as if fearing to break the
)minous silence that had fallen between
hem. ESQ little that was just en- the
point of begging you to bestow another
N its stead" sAnd that ?''t was thef
1esitating, half whispered query, as he
riff Of this Drtscious hand ), cIosninU
Will, tender yehemence the fair iiftle
member that trembletl on his arm
She opened her Inns for renIv- lint only
faint SIGH uuiyered over them and ~
!, flush half shame. half anger that abe
houId prove, 40 veritahle q coward In
his not unexpected ,ze,,o,se,ae,h rose to
Ter brow. she again lifted her elnnnent
ives to his eager. WAITING face e W.,
ms shall make the resnonse, fur xo,,
Alice. ,, as reading his answer there nj
TONED and softly kissed ber inst ma
he midnight bells rang ont their sill
,ery chimes upon tho sweet bush ofl
he star-Iit Christmas airi
Is there any need to add how tbet
blowing DECEMBER there was another
rand Christmas gathering. this time in
Ashtop Hall. and how uncle Rose wasI
he most f;,yore,tl indiv;,lu.l tbot yrocsr1
he. occasion receiving Mt the l;heraI
,ands az. her aDprovinr father M laas
precious a gift than the fair presi,ler
{ the previous Christmas festival
yhom her adn,iring puests and ,ilevotcI
sabbath classes voted thrice ne lovely
possible. when crowned with tho he.
vitchinp halo of blush;no, hide hoo1l
nd how now, grown with rocket.IiLa ]
elocity. as happy handsome nncle
,oss would have r. thro,,,,h tho ;nta-S
eninr twelve months two loyeIv o;ri.