South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-20

yes, III go. And III teach YOU one
lesson, Mr.. LENSoX RAY; see if l don't
1t was LENNoX RAYS intention to Join
his sisters party 10 July, but his law bust
ness prevented him. When MARY receiv-
ed his letter expressing his regrets, she
only smiled aud said to herself:
'All the better. l shall have time to
learn my lesson more thoroughly before
! September, Mr.. LgNNox RAY
1t was nearly the middle Of September
before Mr.. RAY, heated, dusty and weary,
entered bis room a. Scarborough Hotel,
! where bis sisters party was stopping. Dear
little NARY, be said as be made careful
toilet before going down stairs Il am diving
to'see her, aud l know she'll be glad to see
me. a moment Of her sweet naturaluess
will be quite refreshing after all these arti.
ficisl women. They don't know I've como.
aud Il just go down aud surprise them
As he entered the apartment amid the
fash OF jewels and rustic of silks and laces.
he met his sister LAURA.
HENNoX you here? she said giving
him Two white hands.
yes. Where's MARY?
'She was on The terrace taking to
French Count moment ago. All there
she is at the door
-'Ah said LENNON, dropping LAUnA's
hand and making his way towards the door.
But 1t was difficult even when he drew
near her to see in the stylish, stately lady,
whose hair was put up over monsirous
chlgnon, and whose lustTous robes swept
over The floor for yard, his own little Ma
RY of the months ago
LENNON strobe up with scarcely glance
at the bewhiskered dandy to whom she was
chatting, and held out his hand with an
eager exclamation, MARY
She made sweeping courtesy, and lam
guiiIy extended the tips Of her fngers, but
not nlusclc moved beyond what accorded
with well-brtd Indifference.
'Ah good evening Mr.. RAY
oh, MARY, are you not glad to acc noe p
SAID LENNoX, feeling his heart chilling
within him.
oh, to be sure, Mr. RAY, quite glad
| Allow me to present Count de BEAURE-
PATRE Mr.. RAY, MONSIEUR
LENNoX hardly deigned to bow TO the
Frenchman, and offered his arm to her.
Thanks, but the music is beginning. and
| promised to dance with Mr.. BLAIR
but afterwards 2 said LENNox, the
chill rowing colder.
/ Thanks again, but 1 am engaged to
Captain THORNTON
When, then 2 demanded LEYNox with
a Jealous Parg.
'Ab, really, my card is 50 full that I
hardly know. will try to spare YOU
waltz somewhere with an Indifferent glance.
LENNON bent down and spoke with Bit
ter roproach in bis tone: Good Heavens.
MARY. What afTecta'ion is this :?
Sac favr-a3 Iiu, r.; IA a I'LL $500
Pardon. DO not understand you
And taking the arm of her escort, she
walked away with the air Of an empress.
LENNoX sought his sister
LAURA, how have you changed MARY p
be demanded.
Yes. she is changed greatly improved.
Isn't she pcrfectY
Perfect! Rather too perfect 10 suit me
TO morrow shall see more Of Mary, he tho't.
But Tomorrow and tomorrow it was always
The same, and that elegant Miss Irving, as they
styled her, was always in demand She played
the role Of an accomplished lady aud gay-heart-
cd coquete to perfection; and poor Lennox,
from the distance 10 which she kept him. look
ed on almost broken hearted, verging between
wrath pride and despair.
Mary, said he, one morning, when ne found
her alone how loug is this to last p
How long is what TO last :? asked Mary, in
nocenuy.
How long are you going to remain the con.
veniion0l creature you are p
j believe you wished me to come here to inn
prove my manners, Mr.. Ray to acquire the ele-
sance Of society, she said coldly
Bat, Mary
y our sister thinks ! have been an apt pupil
Yes, too apt; too apt entirely, cried Lennox
well, IL you are not pleased with the result
Of your own advice, ] am not to blame You
must excuse roe, Nr. Ray { am going 20 ride
with Count De Beaurepairc
And with her sweetest, hyllowest smile. She
made graceful gesture Of adieu, and leet him
sick at heart, puzzled and Disguised
That afternoon, as Laura and Mary were A.
bout dressing for the evening, Lenno1 walked.
unannounccd into Laura's little parlor. here
they SAT alone
d thought d drop ia and say good bye be- .
fore you went down stairs said he u leave
for London Tonight
Laura elcvated her eyebrows little.
Sudden, isn'tit2 But since you are going
viii give you some commissions
'You needn't shall only stay IN town for
O day
Indeed Where are you going
'oh. dont know, was The savage reply.
Laura gave him a look Of cool surprise
'At least you will take a note TO Geo for me-
Yes ifyou get itready, said he ungraciously.
Very well, ! viii write It now
Laura went TO her room, Lennox stood mood