The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-01-04

Toned anu hdCS, udFluS 10 OC uCI own
natural self, proved to De the merrles,
sweetest, most winsome glrl IN tHe
world.
~ IL .e.-
That day during dinner, heard that
my old house, Hylton Grange, was for
sale. l resolved to purchase 1t, tor
vague, sweet dreams Of wife and home
began 10 steal over me. | placed the
matter IN the hands Of my solicitor, tell
ing him to Keep my secret, and not let
lie purchasers name become pnbllc.
John stood the test So well, did not
care to tell my secret yet. The poorer
lie believed me to be, the kinder he
was to me, and Kate the same; while
my lady and her daughter looked down
upon me from the height of their grand
eur. Yet | was vain enough to think
that had Miss Ada known [ was "a mil
nonaire, she would have liked me.
Onc0 or twice, in the absence or ser
stately mamma, she tried small pass
age at arms with me Herladyshlp hay
ing accidentally entered in the midst of
one of these little affairs, I was most un-
consciously listener, some time alter
y
lane figured to great extent.
Ada" said her ladyshlp, chow can
you think of wasting your time talking
=, til It man, while Sir George Carew and
Lord Bateman are in the house,
" He Is u very nice man, mamma, was
the pert reply, "and talks to- me, which
Sir Charles never does.
"He is as poor as a church mouse!"
said her ladyship, angrily. II hope he
dues nor intend sponging upon rs much
longer. He has been unfortunate in in
ana, 0r something OF the kind"
Nice men are always either poor or
untortunate," said Miss Ada. Mamma,
how IN the world did he get hold OF that
diamond ring 2"
"NothI1g out paste !" said her lady
ship, Nothing betrays man SO much
as false jcwelry. I have no wish to talk
about Mr.. Hylton, Ada, only to warn you
that all, time spent with HIM is lost"
l did not hear the reply, having just at
hat moment an opportunity OF escape.
Lynedale Hi, was IN grand commo-
ton. Her ladyshlp decided that ne
Christmas ball should be given en- the
thlrtieth, and the whole place was III
terment Of preparation. 1s e" -A
Kate and | spent many happy hours
in helping with the decorations, and
ltwinIng the scarlet berried holly and
shining laurel with dark green tir. We
grew very friendly over it, and began
TO think that such face as hers smiling
III my home would make it like Heaven
for me. Hit 8@--
Il am SO fond of dancing" said Kate
to ne, one morning. '.sL~shall enjoy this
ball very much. .eat
So shall l, If you will dance with me,
Kate / said; not without"
She half promised. Judge OF my sur
prise when, two hours afterwards, met
her lnthe grounds, her sweet tace stained
With tears.
What is the matter, Kate - l cried.
You nave bsen crying Tell me what
It Is. ~ ~ .la,f
"a drew her arm in mine, and led her
through the shrubbery, where the snow
iay w1lte upon the tees.
q What is it g I asked again. Tell nae
Kate" --a4a l9--8oE
Il ought to be ashamed of myself for
CRYING she said !" But Lady Clara has
declded that II am not to 20 to the ball"
oa" Why not ?" / asked. ao4syk
a'''l have no Dress" said Kate; !" and
with 50 many visitors at the Hall, Lady
Clara thinks there is no time to see
about one" a.d h.a413 4a -4
"Whers does Lady Clara come from ?"
I asked, quietly. 4....r,
Dressed for my aunt and cousin were
4L,~.o 40 NO oinnn."
"Buy dress, Kate suggested
IL have no money" she said, sImply,
with a smile. my uncle buys everything