The Van Buren press., 1871-04-25
MISCELLANY.
In the Meaa.ains.

Il am sorry, Mir. Norton, IL word oil
deed OF i,,ne has ever led you to make
this declaration assure YOU never
hal the ,east suspicion that your affec
ton for Inc was other than that Of u
friend | an 50 accustomed to think OF
you as such that / never expected thu;
you cared for me. T"
the speaker was a young lady OF sew
enteen summers, the daughter Of
wealthy merchant OF the city. But the
scene of this dialogue was charming
villa at Kensington. Very lovely she
was as she sloOd leaning against the
window. locking up half frightened into
the face OF the gentleman whom she was
addressing. Her dress of delicate blue,
with fail OF sspwy lace at neck and
wrists, set OFF ner delicate beauty. pure
rs the opening rosebud, ami her golden
rngiet, surr,un ,ed with IA kind OF halo
the lace upturned to lns.
You are yet young, Katie. he said
Il wouiu not ask you to give up your
freedom; only give me hope, and will
wait for you AS long AS you desire. May
| walt anu ut pc oiI, Aaue
Il know ain young, Mr. Norton, but
not too Young t. decide. owe you the
Truth. she .ai,i, the rich blood crimson
Ing ncr white forehead, land rs u tried
friend, can trust you to keep my secret
Il am already engaged.
Then am too late. And the frame
Of the handsome young man tremtled US
he buried his face iu his hands
Looking up some moments after, his
face white and haggard, AS II from long
illness, he said, gently caressing the gold
Ell head bowed 20 penitentiy. May
you be very happy, my Katie, l once
hoped to call you my own; now, all that
is past l cannot say | give you up
willingly. for it takes Tue sunshine from
my lile; but it he is worthy Of you will
give you up, aud may the coed Father
bring you vii the happiness covst for
you, little triend;' ana turning quickly
he lett the room.
Just my luck exactly y sobbed Katie,
after lie had left her alone "To think
that he loved me, and when would give
almost any thing in the world to please
him since he has been SO KIND, the very
thing he wants must refuse him!'
Aud Katie sobbed rs il her heart would
break.
Crying! Why, Katie. what ails you 7
This IS "A new freak Vi yours! What 10
the matter. Katie -
And the gentleman seated himself be
side her. ANA tarned To find the reason OF
her tears bat size Wouiu not answer him.
IL met Norton on the stairs, he con.
liuued. and he looked Us ii he had lost
his last aud only irlent Has lie any con
nectiJu win those swollen eyelids,
Katie ~
"On, Henry, that is just t:' And
Katie tolu ham All her trouble, adding,
{" am SO sorry. for he has been 50 good
to papa.
"And so you refused him, ehH You
need not trouble yourself the least; he II
live through it. lnever did like the fell
low, ;" he continued, his brow growing
dark rs some unpleasant memory crossed
his mind land amsy lad some one upon
whom have some Claim can make him
feel us an ordinary IN 'rtal. "
You shan talk SO Of MIR Norton,
Henry Grey" and the blue eyes flashed
threateningly. lie has been one OF our
best fienus during dear papa's illness,
and shant listen 10 SUCH Language.
"fhew! VINO are We nOwT And
the young stockbroHer for such he was
opened his el es IN astuaished wonder NJ
this unexpected outbarst from The usual.
~ good- paturcd katic.
~ am friend Of Mr. Norton; and az
ter alI his proofs oi friendship to me and
mine. l am not gong to near Vt an, Que s
taiking Of him il that style. much less
you Of all others. Mr.. Grey. "
Ha, hu. ha! laugned the stockbro
ker. seemingly much amused. Really,
Katie, you are actually growing hund
some. What treasure was lost to the
stage when you promised to be Mrs.
Grey! But we won't quarrel about him.
| have no doubt he is fine fellow only
every one doesn't know 1t, and he"
Henry Grey threatened Katie.
beg pardon. but had forgotten.
By the way, Kit, the Wandering M,nstrels
sing ut Lidy Chatterton's this evening,
and | want to hear them"
Thank you, Henry, but do not care
to 60. p"
~ care to hear the Wandering Min
strels of course you do will call for
you at sever. he said, rising to 60.
Thank you, no; l do not wish to 60
out at all this evening"
And Katie leaned her check against her
hand. and looked down steadily upon the
carpet, seeming to forget his presence.
"But | have act my heartupon going"
he answered impatiently. land can not
go alone. just for whim. Come. Kit.
don't 30 into mourning over that luckless
wight OF yours, and deprive me and your
sell OF an evening fine entertainment
"You forget tha' It 10 . forbidden sub.
ject. she said "and as am not well. ]
must decline dpally to accompany you.