The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08


DUT, unknown to Georgia, Miss Hath
I'D erton was beginning to be extremely
annoyed about the growing intimacy with
Cecil, and one evening it showed itself
plainly to Georgie's quick eyes. Every
Saturday evening was reception night at
the school, and on one of these occasions
an uncle Of Georgie's was present He
was an officer, whose name was just then
IN every ones mouth for gallant.service on
sea, and George invited him to call upon
Miss Hatherton, knowing how much pleas
ure it would afford her, not only in the
present call, but the future opportunity for
mentioning, incidentally, "My friend Ad-
miral Cleveland" Now the admiral was
a widower, and very gallant, wlthal, and in
her michievous enjoyment at Miss Hather-
toms delight with his flattery, George for
while forgot to notice that Cecil was not
in the parlor When she discovered her
absence she flew up to the schoolroom, and
there sat Cecil, surrounded by the usual
flock.
81 couldn't imagine where you were,"
said George; "pray come down and let
me present my uncle TO you"
Cecil's lip trembled a little as she an
swered:
"You are very, very kind, but indeed it
is best that should stay here. Miss Hath
erton does not like to have her under
teachers brought into notice."
"Abominable % said Georgia.
"No, only her duty to society,"" said
Cecil, archly
George stood rejecting, and then said
warmly;
=" AS tomorrow is Saturday, will you
make one of our party to the opera? My
uncle has taken n box for me-"
Cecil accepted, feeling keenly the deli
cate salvo to her wounded pride, but from
that day both girls were conscious of hav-
ing reused the bitterest spite against them
selves that Miss Hatherton was capable of
feeling. She made it felt in many petty
ways, but her tyranny was exerted chiefly
for Cecil's benefit, as she stood in whole
some awe of Georgie's cool tongue, and
Georgie's "position in society" To get
into that select and aristocratc circle-tc
be received by the Evelyns-what would
not Miss Hatherton have bartered in ex-
f. change for that privilege?
One evening, as George sat singing al
the piano in her own room, Cecil knocked
at the door.
so, do come in Pm SO glad to see your
said George. I" Is study hour over?"
"Yes, and l came to hear you sing
What was that last song ?'
" A little Italian romanza; but sit dowI
and let me sing you ballads, my dear
sweet ballads"
That was charming hour 20 Cecil, 70
Georgie's voice was wonderfully pathetic
and she sang exquisitely. Old memories
old associations crept over Cecil, until a
last she burst into tears. George spranI
up in dismay and essayed TO comfort her.
"Miss Dare-Cecil DEAR sweet Cecil
what is the matter?"
A report at the door made them bot
start.
" What is it 9' asked Georgia, openin
the door, and carefully interposing he
person between the servant and Cecil
"a gentleman for madamoselle,' sal
Fanchon. George glanced at the care
and turned to Cecil with heightened colo
81 must go down, dear, and am 8
sorry, for / want TO comfort you. VIII yo
stay here, sit by my fire and amuse you
self with my books and music until Ir'
turn? won't be long"
Cecil looked up and kissed the swe'
face; words were beyond her just thel