Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-28
rs. Courtney, allow me TO present Mr.

Hut h'tPtp w HiSSe N'iS' N
| believe it is quite the fashion to know
her Just now,n he said, with smile, that
displayed handsome set of teeth.
Yes. brides are always the fashion,
said Tily with pretty, affected poot
When they are pretty ,aud charming,
he said. giving Ada another sharp, wl-
miring glance.
Ada was natural dirt, so she dexter
ously tossed the ball 10 him. and IoI seV.
eral minutes it went back aud lorth.
Then 10 give the ladies their drive, he
ordered Pele on, and : de along beside
them. until il was time to return.
"By the by. Mrs. Courtney, do You
shine tonight, at Ms. Adams p ne
asked
II would not miss it 70, worlds" she
answered
II shall claim YOU for the first waltz, y
he said,
Il will remember.
.ind the two ladies drove home. Tiily
slili laughing and chattering, and Ada,
( with a bright flush on either cheek, and u
strange subdued feeling at her heart.
! THIS raS he beginning
i Mrs Adams rooms were all aglow that
night, and called forth ords of admiri.
/ linn from evcn.the most bldSe OF ball
/ @ocrs.
john Courtney came late, aud all the
world was there to behold, and mark the
contrast. rs they entered, between him
and his radiant young bride.
She was respieudent. in her pale sluc
satin. with its shimmering folds. halt hid
dcu Meath "a wreath OF frosty. h,llowy
lace, caught up here and there, in snowy
drifts. Ly shining white camcius, and
with her splendid red gold hair, ciown
iug her head in massive brails. and
dropping one or two tresSes far below
/ her waist
There was murmur all about them.
Us they entered; murmur which brought
Il deeper tinge To Ada's cheeks, but John
walked on. ;ls stoid. and unconcerned. .as
il he was on change" and after paying
+ compliments TO the hostess, marchcd her
over among crowd OF dowagerS, and
/ lclt her
For FIVE minutes she pouted and made
short answers TO peighbor Then there
was was step near her, and voice
( said,
II feared you would not come" and
she looked up to meet Hal Archers dan
gcrous eyes fastened upon her face.
She held out her hand. and he clasped
i, in his warm strong fingers, with pres
suIc which sent thrill To her heart.
"rhe next dance is a waltz DO YOU
remcmber-?"
"Oh yes never forget"
John had sail il was Il sin 10 waltz
with other men, and she remembered
that ~ well. but-thc band struck up -
Wild. enchanting strain, and he looked
down into her eyes. and led her out.
What followed was ike some sensuous
Injurious dream. His strong arm around
ncr waist his eyes, great. heavy, ,lathom'
less depths, were looking into hers, hi;
warm breath tanned her cheek, and his
yoioe low and ncodious, was sounding
IN her ear ike sweet accompaniment
To the dreamy music.
Then with ~ effort she turned hel
head away and The long perfumed ,reeS-
e, of her golden hair, swept across his
Iip>.and on they whistled, with ilying fee
na i! intoxicated with The glorious mo-
mcnts.
When the music ceased, he swung hcI
round. in the shadow oi curtain, ant
bending his head. whispered,
Il coald have kept on forever, yet
should have lost my soul"
She looked innocenlly up.
Why"
II dare not tell you. 1t would be 1
tn."
She turned her head away, with Grim
son bushes dyeing her check. brow AM
neck, and a fire burning in her blue eyes
and saw John, with his face 4 triflc grave
and iosbidding, standing u little way OIL
regarding her with his cold, strange
eyes. and looking verify like Il cross
rritatcd father.
Hush You mustn't speak SO There
is my husband yonder. He is looking a
me
Archer shot quick, sharp glance q
The stout, business looking figure of tht
man she indicated, As her husband.
ale is jealous, is he? He we'll may
DC. I'll take you to him, but though
|. lose sight OF you, III never forget tha
waltz"
A camelia, from the knot upon he
bosom, dropped apart from the others
and seing it. she lifted it in her slove'
fingers. AS she did SO, he caught ii ant
tore it away,
Pardon me. I'll keep this as a me
mento OF as beautiful dream as eve
had and he hid the snowy flower within
his vest.
Then he led her back 10 her husband
politely bowed, and vanished.
WHO was that fellow?" asked John
as he gave her his arm.
"A friend Of Mrs. Adams"
You waltZed with him ?"
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