The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1871-02-15
river dashed and tumbied over the rocks in .

cataract OF slivery spray, strOlled Maud,
and Rose. deep in the exchange of girlisl
condolences.
"And you could think of marrying tha
old man 7" said Rose, in innocent wonder
"What a strange girl you are, Maude!" ~
"Only as dernier resort. my DEAR re
| piled Maude's cool. clear tones. ''Old Gu,
Jefords himself, would not be much of
prize, certainly. but he is q veritable Midas
whose touch transforms everything into gold
| Besides"
She stopped with sudden fright at fgur
which confronted them. An old ben
woman, whose attenuated form was bu
poorlyoprotected by her torn and scanty
raiment, held ont trembling hand. and il
whining. piteous tone, begged aims ..fo,
the love of Heaven" " ' t..'''''. q
IT wooid 90 sorry P',.tense OF pity
laughed Maude in good humorcd scorn, '.te
bestow charity on such as you. recognise
the professional whine, which proves you q
beno stranger to the calling. You have
chosen poor place for your trade good
woman. You had much better return to the
city. Come, Rose," and she drew the trem-
bling form of her cousin closer and turned
away. -.- 49,. 49,. -'.'. -
Rose. trembling aud afraid, Jet with oil
her generous soul shining in hsr eyes, broke
from Maude's detainlng clasp. and went
back to the spot where the beggar stood mo-
tionless, with outstretched hand. o.
Here" said he. hurriedy, II have not
much, but 'sdch as it is, give it freely. l
conld not sleep this night, knowing that any
one was suffering frsm wants that l could
relieve. Take it; i. will buy food and shell
ter for the night" .-I -- r
She took from her finger gold ring eet
with torquoise. and dropped into the beg
gar's outstretched palm. ... t..G-.
Among the ancient walks and trim par.
terres of the garden al. dc Peys,er. Hall,
stood Rosa. her clear. fresh voice winding
in and out among the trills and quayers Of
one of Keziah's melodies. The dew shone
like diamonds on the flowers which she was
gathering, as she sang, for fresh boquets for
the parlor vuses. ~ .'s-- ed
A shadow fell across the path, and she
looked up suddenly to meet the earnest gaze
Of Philips dark eyes. - r - vr
"Rosa," he said quietly, Il have made q
discovery. l have found that life will be
uncomfortable unless shared with yos. Will
you be my wife -
A sudden fame dyed her cheeks scarlet,
but she looked up bravely and steadily, with
that frank. innocent, expression. which was
the chief charm of her expressive counte-
nance. De: = --5.-..-4U /;
''You are high-born and fastidious. Mr..
Huntington. You'll be weanv some day. l
lm only little country r hout culture
Or riches, indebted to my AIaude for
he shelter of home. me other
bride more fitted for Sd who can
bring you better prewy
ace" ". x
She spoke in Sith
world to me. ATrV s.
nan hut you, Ac1 Sel
Idded with bins al
lream, never to be4 srsly to j
III expectations. the law ltes W.
Hume has been decided ID ithe de- |
endant. and am as poor tlf. Bot. |
thought hoped it woul( ho differ
Rose"
She turned TO him with I'll lmptant light
n her shining brown eyes. eo1f 7lr
"The lawsuit which has imposeffshed you.
las made me the. richest heiress in the coun-
ry. The old heritage Of the De Peysters |
$ mine; and TO think that did not know
III this time who was my opponent! But I
ejoice only that / can bestow it all on you,
Philip" at -. d sa'ap
, "And l." said Philip, ..can giss you only
his. You will forgive my masqucsali6g. |
Rose. since it has won you q husband and
ne fortune" And he slipped upon her
niger little torquoise ring. -e7o lot' I
Maude shone no longer as the exclusive |
tar in the world of fashion, but divided the |
'onors Of bellehood with society's new favor
fe, the naire and lfacinating Mrs. Hunting
on.
And when Rose and Philip received cards
or the ceremony which transformed her into
frs. Guy Jeffords, they never dreamed that
he little romance enacted the summer be-
ore at DePeyster Hall had destroyed the
ne love dream Of Maude's life. ee