Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-11-08

/ why, 70 me, even his ioug, Willie haiIe
weeping over his shoulders seemed sacred
for / felt they were soon to wear crown Of
eternal glory
"Nonsense p replied the girls and they
maintained moody silence the rest Of the
way.
''Are you going to the party tomorrow
night?' inquired two fashionably dressed
young ladies of the Misses Fairton and
Temple, as they sat together in an elegant
parlor.
Certainly, replied Madge, with bright
smile. sWe received an invitation three
days ago and do you know the ball ia Civ
en- in honor of member Of Congress. who
has just arrived in town."
"ls it possible!"
"He is very handsome, wealthy, and tai
ented and more, they say he is an unmar-
ried man."
"Indeed !" laughed Ella Dawson. ''Then,
poor fellow, he bad better take care of his
heart, as this city is famed for its fascina-
ting girls"
"Some one will be the fortune winner,
10 doubt" said Helen, tossing her pretty
head archly. "Pa has spared no pains in
procuring us handsome dresses. They cost
an Immense sum-"
"And what will May wear p
white Swiss muslin and natural flowers.
If Il co. spoke up May, gently "but~I be-
lieve do not care about it. -
''No, of course dear May does not wish
to make such presentation; and it does
cost so much for US ALL" said Madge.
II would not wish anything better than
I have, said May, with slightly quiverin 6
lips, as she arose and passed out of the
room.
II believe she does want to CO." said
Ella Dawson.
ooh, it would never do at ALL laughed
Helen Il could not bear for the Hon.
Mr.. - to know that she was our cou sin
Besides, it would be of no use for her to go.
Everybody knows she has not penny in the
world"
but she is beautiful, with her pink and
white complexion, bright eyes and golden
brown curls."
eyes, pretty enough. But looks 60 but
little way in this age
\ 4 X \ II x
Such party had never before been in
A. Gorgeous lights flashed and glim-
mered down upon scores of beautifully robed
figures, and among the fairest were Mad &c
and Helen Fairton.
"Who are those brilliant-looking girls
over there y inquired the M. G., as he
moved around upon the hosts arm.
'Those ladies standing in the alcove p
They belong to the very first circles. Their
father is as rich as Jew You must have
an introduction"
with all my heart"
"Net. with al their wealth and magnid.
cence, never thought they possessed go
many CHAINS as little May Temple, their
COUSIN
''That name again, please"
"Msy Temple, Mrs Fairton's niece she
is not here to night; / suppose she could not
make presentible enough appearance. do
not think it would seriously effect Mr.. Fairton
to place the poor orphan more on an equality
with his own daughters"
Madge and Helen Fairton were delighted
as they were each invited to take the Mem
ber's arm, and as they walked up and down
the soft, velvety floor, they were subjects of
envy to half ): the : young ladies e present e <
20 May Such lovely young gentle
man !" said Madge, as her cousin stood be-
side her, taking down the long curls which
had been placed up in papers over night
eyes, he would have just suited you,"
said Helen. Ellis talk was so grand and
magnificent that could not understand the
half of it,"
''For shame, Helen, when you have had
SO much money spent on your education"
said Madge.
ooh, did very we'll, assure you. Juet
think, May. he paid us more marked atten
ton than any other two ladies present. y
Il am very glad" said May, with a
pleasant smile.
"Please do take extra pains with my hair,
as be said be should surely call this morn.
Ming" said Helen.
"There, does that give satisfaction p in
quired May, regarding them with look
Of pride.
"Beautifalw You dear little cousin !"
exclaimed Madge, snatohing kiss as she
started down stairs, followed by Helen,
leaving a sweet smell Of pelfumery far in
the trail.
He has come,' said Madge, halt an hour
later, as she returned to May, who was care.
fully adjusting her cousins dressing-rooms,
"and what do you think p? He has asked
for you"
''For me p said May, flushing, as she
smoothed the little white ruffled apron down
over her brown Bingham.
eyes, right away. You will not have
time to make any alteration in your toilet. ("
With look of wondering surprise May
followed her cousin, and bowed very low at
the introduction which followed.
But Mr. H seemed perfectly at ease,
conversing upon numerous topics until
Mays shiness was all gone, then said
II came to return your umbrella, Miss
Temple
"My umbrella 2" said May, opening her
eyes very wide.
eyes, I believe so. Here is May Tenn.
Plies name written on the plate. You loan
ed it to my father one very stormy day a
menth ago."
"K0w father !'' exclaimed Madge and
Helen in one breath.
eyes, my own dear father he was on