The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-24

the subject Of this narrative, and with
whom he fell in love at first sight
After he reached his abode and his room
he sat down TO think. He determined to
get an introduction to her. but how, that
was the questi on that puzzled his mind, but
he was to have his hopes realized before he
expected.
There was ball to be given by one of
the elite of the village, and all Iod6eanmonde
were invited, Minnie and Fred Warner
among the rest.
Early in the evening the ball room was
beginning to be crowded with guests,
while sweet music rose and fell on the still
night air, and while couples could be seen,
strolling back and forth, out on the veranda
and through the gardens enjoying them
selves before the dancing commenced.
Fred Warner determined to obtain an in
PRODUCTION to the "belle of the OCCASION"
Miss Minnie Baxter.
So walking up to Frank Lester, he de-
sired him TO introduce him, which request
was readily granted.
not lose your heart; if you do your case
will be pitiable."
"Why SOP" asked Fred
"She is a coquette and can play her role
to perfection. After alluring you on to the
"popping point" she will reject you as
she has others, myself not excepted" !" re-
piled Frank sadly. "You may be encour-
aged by her winning smiles," continued
he "until you propose to her, and then she
will cast you off to brood over you mis-
fortune at leisure. Again, tell you, be-
ware p'
81 will mind that part" said Fred
smiling.
After an introduction, Fred led her to a
seat and commenced conversing with her
in lively manner AS another set formed
for the dance, Fred said: twill you not
grant me d favor by becoming my partner
in the dance
Certainly" replied Minnie, "but you
may find me apretty dull partner"
But he did not find her TO be dull COM
panion, but altogether agreeable. i|
Fred was by this time "over head and
ears in love-" but the words of Frank
Leister still rang in his ears, and he de-
termined to see more of her, and learn if
she was the heartless coquette she was
represented to be. If so he would try and
smother his love.
While conyersing with her after the
dance. Fred overheard some one whisper
one who had got the "cut' himself:
"That Fred Warner, the London chap,
will be caught in the foils of that woman,
she will fix him as she fixed me and all the
rest of the fellows she will draw him into
the snare which she has prepared for him,
ard then when he asks her for her hand,
she will Indignantly refuse him."
All this Fred heard, but he did not de.
spair. r. 4.
He accompanied her to her home and
had long talk with her at the gate. He
bid her good night and then returned to
his own lodgings, went to bed, but not tt
close his eyes, SO busy was he thinking Of
| Minnie, and what he had heard of her in
the ball room.
When Fred parted from Minnie in the
evening, she invited him to call again
: which invitation he re adily accepted.
Accordingly, on the following afternoon
he made his promised good-by calling OF
her, while she welcomed him with smile
Fred could not help remem bering hi
friend, Frank Leister's words concerning
her, /" You may be encouraged by he
winning smiles until you propose to her,
and then shewill cast you off to broo,
over your misfortune at leisure" but h,
!, banished these thoughts, and then walked
, into the parlor.
She seemed more lovely in her beautiful
|, snow white dress and purple ribbon, tie,
tastefully in a bow, than she did the pre-
ceeding evening.
Z After having a stroll through the garden
> looking at the beautiful flowers With whicl
> it was adorned, they returned to the hous
: and re-entered the parlor where the
4 passed the time, and passed it pleasant
4 too, until a servant announced that to
was ready. r
i "dndeed, is it so late 2'' asked Fred
"you see how swiftly tim passes when W
q have so good company. We'll, l must II
A turn or aunt will think something has hap
i pened me-" "Oh, no; you win have t
! stay and take tea with us. Now won
4 you l know you will to please me"
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