Ellsworth American., 1871-03-30

the blessed old associations connected
with it! Let me see you used to say
that in the depths Of that stone you
could always see Herbert's face. Is it
50 now9'
oh. Herbert! when will you learn
TO be less demonstrative? Why will
you not remember that we are no lon
ger lovers, and that any recurrance to
former love chapters is simply pre-
sumption! Mr.. Maltravers, l would
like to be your friend, if you would
only allow me-that is all. Do you
understand?
Il think do, Miss Genore,' coldly
replied the gentleman, with his hand
upon the carriage-door and one would
hardly have imagined it possible that
a tone could have changed so percep-
ubly. "iou have succeeded in this
conversation to make me understand
the true state OF the case. Love is all
on one side should have known this
long before this had not my infatuation
so completely blinded me The symbol
OF our engagement you NAV wear now
transfixed on another finger, not for
any lingering fondncss you may have
for the giver, but for the intrinsic value
Of the article. Every scale is removed
from my eyes. | do not want the ring
at present; YOU may wear it until
have crushed out every particle Of
fondness for Marie Genore, and have
found in some truer woman the balm
of my sufferings then, and only then.
shall | send for my ring
but Herbert-"
NO butts about it," he replied,
Ike the poor moth, have buzzed
about your brilliant light and scorched
myself in the blaze by making myself
laughing stock for society, and have
almost destroyed my soul in the fool
ish desire To relnstate myself in the
position formerly occupied. Good
night and good bye, Marie Genore."
VINO would have thought it," mused
Marie, as she leaned back in her ia
thers aristocratic carriage. but l
shall bring INN Ia terms again. 1t is
so strange that Major Hunter don't
propose have taken particular pains
10 have him informed of the dssolu-
hon of my marriage contract, and vet
Ne doesn't propose. Very attentive
and Ioser-like tonight, but not u word
Of the future. His establishment is
princely, but if | cannot be mistress of
that, why, then | should prefer Her
bert-'very ambitious young man. as
father said this morning, If YOU
haven't destroyed it with YOUR cold
ness. Oh. pshaw ,aen are not so
easily killed. Let me see-l am not
nineteen, and, according to their own
statements, l have consigned At least
. dozen lives to wretchedncss, aud 4
half dozen Of them are happily mar
RED, and the remainder engaged.
am sorry that have offended Herbert.
He may not be so easy TO renew -
and the Iieartless beauty continued to
discuss the situation until sleep closed
her eyes.
.'Ah, Marie said the young ladv's
father, one evening at dinner. some
tew months afler the above incidents,
your discarded lover has had very
neat little present made him. You
have heard him speak about that eccen-
trio uncle Of his in Lincoln; we'll. the
old fellow has come down handsomely
"a cool two hundred thousand-that's
all Marie. Better coax him back, il
you can"
IN try it," laughed Marie, hysteri-
cally. But are YOU quite sure of this,
father 2"
Perhaps SO. He has been recciv.
ing the congratulations for the last two
days. Hartman says he don't appear
very much elated. Though know the
reason. Money without Marie don't
appear much to love-sick man ! and
Mr.. Genore shook his fat sides, and
chuckled with satisfaction at the idea
OF his daughters brilliant future
The next morning, Mr.. Maltravers
received daintily -perf,mcd little
note, running thus -
DEAR HERBERT Father has Just in
formed me of your good fortune. DO
come and receive the congratulations Of
your MARIE
But Herbert was in no hurry.
Once more in crowded drawing
room. with its elegantly dressed ladies
and gentlemen, music, flowers, and the
gorgcously decked dancing hall, while
the rayishing waltzes and fascinating
rcdowas chased each other in quick
succession.
"Who is that beautiful fary-like
creature with Mr.. Maltravers, Mis-.
Genore! inquired gentleman, with
whom Marie was promenading.
She turned little to see Herbert,
his face lit up with a smile VI enjoy
ment and appreciation, conversing in
low, earnest tones with his companion
AS sweet and beautiful as Marie's part
ner had described her.
A pleasant bow, with cool Good
evening, Miss Genore," was all the
recognition Marie received.
"Will you allow me the pleasure of
a promenade. Mss Genore politely
inquired Herbert.
Win little hush OF gratihed pride,
Marie accepted his arm, and once
more the sweet little hand came in
loving contract with his coat sleeve,
white on the taper finger his diamond
scintiiiated and sparkled.
Il received note from you, Marie,
a few days SINCE" said Herbert, very
softly.
But why did you not comply with
its request. Herbert!"
ibid YOU have anything particular
to say to me! or was it simply as your
note stated, an Invitation for COLI
gratulatory visiti"
"Ah, Herbert, woen will you ever do
your poor Marie justice!''
Il think l have always done YOU
more than Justice, Marie; but see
You still wear our engagement ring.
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