The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-06-17

They were as different as black
and white. Adolphus Tremaine
was remarkably handsome in form
and feature, but it would have been
a blessing had he been totally igno
rant OF the fact Indeed Adolphus
thought himself bv far the most
progressing person just then in
existence, ard it was his secret
opinion that such eyes as his
such dark and flashing eyes-had |
never been given to other mortals.
He could not think that any one
could be 50 foolish as to dislike
him. unless jealousy was the cause
He fancied himself the reigning
favorite of the gentler sex, and he
would often modestly inform him
self, and sometimes others, that
things had come to pretty pass
when lady could not look into his
eyes without falling in love with
him =
John Jones, the homely name Of
the homely individual who sat on
the grass st the feet of the other,
was wholly unlike his compalion
Although it could not be said that
he was ugly, he was far from being
handsome; and yet there was that
in his frank, open countenance
that won your esteem at first sight
Always calm. pleasant, honest and
generous, and as free from vanity.
affectedness and obtrrsinn as Ire
maine was of the opposite, he wa
Just the fellow one likes to NEE:
with. He and Tremaine were no
firm friends; in fact they had bee
acquainted only since their arrival
at the country farm house, two or
three days ago.
Cant you say something, Jones
besides 'ah = indeed just So
and such meaningless expressions?-
asked Adolphus, impatien,ly. as he
selected fresh Havana from his
cigar-case.
Without replying to this query.
Jones asked:
Where did you see this charm,
ing lady, if may ask ?-this-ah! !!
what is her name
Brandon is her name--Miss
Grace Brandon
t Exactly; a very pretty name
e Imet her at Long Branch las
season. said Adolphus, 'and have.
not seen her since. 1t is fact,
: Jones, that l almost fell in love
at first sight of her matchless beau
ty, and you will not blame me-
when you have seen her, if she is
the same regal creature that stole
so many hearts last summer
She was the belle Of the season,
eh?'
Need I tell you so, after wha;
l have told your
She must be remarkably hand
somc?'
What term She is surpass
,; ingly beautiful exclaimed the en-
! thusiastic Adolphus She's :
Hebe--a Gree! She fascinate.
o. young and old
: John Jones carelessly knocked
IL the ashes from his cigar and smiled
You say this Miss Bandon is t,
ID honor US with her presence here
Do you know exactly when she i:
coming?'
\ This very day. In truth, sh'
must be at tho house this very mo
o. ment.'
Contrary to the expectation o
to the exquisite Adonis, the homely
gentleman did not appear in th'
ul least surprised or pleased at thi!
information.
RS Are you not glad, Jones 2
OF what p
= That she is coming?'
Glad Why should I be? 70,
: certainly don't think there is an,
= hope for me ?
) 1 suppose not-I suppose not
: muttered the other, half-musingiy y
Ie and there was something of pity i
his look as he noted the differenc
between his own face and that O
Jones. But l didn't mean thai
exactly, for it really wouldn't d
for one who is not good looking t
v entertain hope Of winning her.
however, have already decided t
make an impression upon her, an
rs have the presumption to predie
le 8 betrOthal before we leave til
cauntry, and grand wedding i'm
mediately after!
Jones averted his face to hid
the smile he could not repress.
4 tell you she is worth posses
ing,' Tremaine continued and
l do marry her, nobody can say
of is not q prudential choice Mr.
Everett, our lnndlady, told me Mi;
Brandon would arrive here to-da,
accompanied by her parents. an
as the train from the city has a
II rived, suppose they are alread
he here. Come, let US walk up to II
h. house and see. Take anoth.
nd cigar?
,el Agreed. I'll smoke no more
thank YOU
to And, rising, they began to SLOW
er ly retrace their steps, Adolph,
rit absolutely refusing to converse 6
&c any other subject than Miss Graz
ire Brandon--s whom he intende
We to WOO and win.
lily BY the way he observed, Il {
wonder where she has been sine
hn last summer
Ike On a bridal tour, probably su
ng gested his friend, carelessly
re- What an idea ! exclaimed Ado
phus, in astonishment. Miss Bra
.ho don ion't m orpio1