South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-08-04

ly. Ii was very early the next morning
when she awakened. But not minding the
elrliness Of the hour she arose, aud
dressed herself in light grey walking suit.
After brushing out her long golden hair,
aud braidiug it around her beautiful head
she sat down by her window, and read over
the plan, which she had carefully written
the night before.
To-day she said, 'this plan will begin
1t its work, and ere many days pass away,
it shall be fulfilled
She had sat by her window an hour when
the breakfast bell rang. A short hour it
had been to her as her brains bad been so
busy at work. She glanced in the mirror,
as she descended the stairs, aud noticed her
face was flushed with intense excitement.
At the foot of the stairs she encountered her
mother, who had been waiting for her.
They greeted each other, with a good
morning kiss, and then with their arms a.
round each other, went to the diniue-room,
where Mr.. Smith had already made his ap-
pearauce.
Good morning, papa exclaimed Bcs-
sic.
Good morning, my daughter, you arc
looking better this morning | guess you
rested we'll last night, by the appearance of
those rosy cheeks and light eyes | am
glad you look so fresh Bessie, on Dr. Howe's
account
80 dear me, am so sick and tired Of
DR. llowe's name, said Bessie. 'Bg the
way, papa, | would like some money, / am
going out shopping this morning.
4, 81
Yes, would rather 60 alone than have
company, as | can take my time, and suit
my own taste as to the articles | wish to
buy. will 90 now, so as to return by
noon
And so saying, she donued her little hat,
with It's dropping plume, and taking her
gloves, started on her journey, with her plan
well fixed in her brain, waiting to be toll
to her lover, Horace White. She walked
very fast until she was out of sight of the
house, and then she slackcncd her pace so
"a to he able to watch for him
She had not gone far before she met the
object of her search, They met each other
with bright faces and long pressure of the
hand, ard in less than ten minutes, Horace
White had heard the we'll formed plan from
Bossics sweet lips.
'Now, Horace sue said, Il will return
home, and you must change these clothes
for broad cloth. BE sure and come By four.
Good bye, and don't forget your French
phrases, which you must be sure TO use
And here they parted, he to disguise his
appearance, and she to return home
After reaching home, Bessie changed her
walking dress, for a white swiss, aud then
tying n scarlet sash around her waist, was
ready to receive her foreign caller.
One, two and three, is it only three o.
clock what long afternoon this has been,
exclaimed Bessie. q wish it were night
i guess you must be in u hurry to see
DR.. Howe, said Mrs. Smith.
so no, il is not that, mamma, but long
tor the evenings approach
Jessie was 50 nervous, that during the
time that interviewed between the hours of
three ard four she would jump at the least
little sound. At last the clock struck four.
Thanks for the time she exclaimed.
The time has arrived. Now for the exc
cu'ion Of that plan
Mamma, she said, 'have you heard of
that distinguished foreigner, who has Just
arrived from England? Report says he is
very wealthy
~, my daughter, is this true Perhaps
be will call on you.
'HUk mamma, was not that the door
beil-ycs it vas, III 60 to the door
Bessie opened the door, and 10 and be-
hold, upon the step stood Monsieur De la
Grau, The distinguished foreigner. lie made
deep bow as he entered the room, and
handed, as be did so, letter to Mrs Smith,
lwho had arisen at his cntrance) aud say.
ing as she took it shat he hoped Madame
would ace pt this letter Of introduction from
the Emperor Of his foreign home
Mrs. Smith, after reading the letter, re-
celved him very graci5usly, and turning,
introduced him to her daughter, saying
My only daughter, Bessie, Monsieur De
Ia Glau
'C7nrmcnt vous prolez vous Madammois-
solie Bessic. JESUS charmido vous yoir.
were 'bo words Of The Frcnchman.
Aui Bessie, with hor eyes sparkling with
lani made q very deep bow to Monsieur, O.
Iias Horace White.
Mrs. smith was cnrapfurod. Only 70
think, She murmured 90 herself a distin-
gu'sho foreigner, calling upon my daugh-
Ter Monsieur can tako tho place Of Dr..
Howe. Bessie shall not visit him this eve
uing nor never If ! can help IT,, and I'll
Try To hayeitso. DIR. Howe shall be light
cd by Inc and OIL Of my family. Jus' 70
ibios out Of all my daughters admirers, 7
should bavc chosen him, an old man nm.
t,1 years old But it was not him, il u 81
nis ",o"'Y. Oh, my Bessie, you have had
a Iucay ,capc.
VI Monsieur did not larry long tho frst time,
Oui win an oH rcroiy, took bis departure,
promising TO call soon, which promiso be