The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-09-27

uStWecH TIC INK lStucI lnu hiibSSli, L
determined not to interrupt him again,
and begged that he would continue his
story, which he. did as follows:
III had made up my mind to find out
| who she was, and as soon as I saw her
enter the Rugby, I knew was certain
of making her acquaintance. Mrs.
Noel, who, as you know, is the leader
of fashion in that house, is one of my
most intimate friends, and / immedi-
ately importuned her to obtain for me
an introduction to this lovely creature.
forgot to mention as Miss Gwin, as
cended the steps, she dropped from
her hand small parcel, which 1 was
only too glad to return to her, as it en-
bled me to have full view of her face.
1t answered all my expectations. Mrs.
Noel informed me Miss Gwin had been
left at the Rugby by her uncle, and
was, to remain several weeks. Being
prepossessed by her appearance, and
seeing she had no friends, Mrs. Noel,
with her usual kindness, had interest
| ed herself in her behalf, and she was
now in her set. Of course all this was
most gratifying to me, particularly as
Mrs. Noel added that, judging from
Miss OWNS wardrobe, she must be ex-
tremely wealthy, for her dresses were
magnificent, and her jewels superb
What was still more important to me,
/ was promised an introduction to the
fair lady herself that evening. Ikepi
my appointment punctually, and in
less than half an hour after l had first
spoken to her, l felt that it was all
over with me, and that had at, last
met my fate"
/ 'sIs that all you have to tell me 2
said I.
eyes, except that have been will
her every day since then, and Ifint
she's all my fancy pictured her. Iwisl
you would go there with me this eve
ming. Ishould like to have the benefi
of your opinion before l finish off mat
tiers. If it is a good one, you might b'
able to reconcile my governor"
"Why, Tom," said l in astonish
ment, "you are not in earnest, ar
you?"
eyes, 1 am. have made up m.
mind to ask Isabel Gwin to be my wife
and I am only waiting for fitting op
!, portnnity to carry out my Intention
Don't look SO serious, after you see he
) you will be as anxious for the matc
as am"
81 don't know about that; but vii
go with you this evening on one con
dition, and that is, you must promis
me you will not address that lad
within the next two weeks"
40, yes! I'll promise that; it vii
not seem very long to wait, if ! can b
near her all the time. am willing t
: sacrifice something to have your con
: sent. l will call for you this evenin
} at seven. Au revoir.n
My reflections after Tom left me wer
not of the most agreeagble nature.
saw from his manner that he was niue
more in earnest that l had ever know
him to be before, and an uDdetinabl
? dread came over me whenever though
of Isabel Gwin. Il felt sure that sh
was to be the cause of sorrow to m
! friend. So it was, that, even befol
we met, thought of her with feelin
: of dislike. could not help blamin
u myself somewhat for having above
> Tom to make such a questionable al
- quaintance.
However, it was too late to grie,
a over that now, The only thing lie
- for me to do, was to try and get To
: out of the scrape. l therefore dete
mined to let matters rest for the pre-
! ent and wait until had seen the your
lady before l decided what was be
!" to be done.
; Principally at seven Tom made h
> appearance. l donned my best attir
- and tried to make myself look
= much like lady's man as possibl
. The idea had flashed through n
!, mind, that, if all other plans failed.
= would make love to Miss Isabel m.
:, self, and thus sacrifice my own fee
"a ings on the altar of friendship. / fe
sure she was an adventures, al
therefore had no computations of co
science. But, let me describe our fiji
interview.
AS we entered the parlor at t
N Rugby I saw Mrs. Noel, strange to sa
" sitting alone on the other side of t
room. 4 turned to Tom, and said
d "You so on, I'll ask Mrs. Noel
~ introduce me. Don't mention to Mi
e. Gwin that am your friend" -
e. 30, Mr.. OVENS" said Mrs. Noel
soon as she saw me, "you have col
of to look. after your young friend, ha
III you7 / fear it is too late"
Oh II am sorry to hear that, MADAM
u said /. 81 wish you would tell ]
ou something of this Miss Gwin."
er "This Miss Gwin. You are not p
l,,arsasSod In ha,. Earor.. I COO I q