The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
How She Lost Her Lover,
BY MARY REED CHowE1A.

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A cherry, genial-looking old gentle |
man, with his keen blue eyes critically
examining Julia Garnet's photograph
and Ralph Peurhyn standing by, with
eager anxiety mingled with proud
delight, depicted ON his young, fine
face. ga..I .r.,s--, b. ....-.
Directly old MrAPeurhyn looked up
from the pretty face on the paper, and
gave it to Ralph, but not with the air
Ralph had expected He took it, disap-
pointedly. go -. ..l+ -
Pm afraid you don't admire Julia,
grandpa Every one considers her very
"She is as beautiful girl as I ever
saw her month is perfect, her eyes be-
lwitching." -.l y.4I,. -....Ilt
Ralph frightened little. = ~ 3.
'iBut then, ifthatis your candid opin-
ion, why did l have to ask your Come
grandpa, congratulate me on my lovely
friend, Won't your" .ia
Ralph looked at the old gentleman
with such wistful pleading III his eyes, !,
that Mr.. Peurhyn thought it little won
der that Julia, Garnet, or any other
girl, could Withstand their glances.
:, Are Are yss9, yo1 nOtfngaged Are you on
Mr.. Peurhyn asked twith such poin
ted earnestness, that Ralph felt almost
provoked.
"The very best of friends, and twill
be Juila's fault If we are not betrothed
Ilovers very shortly. Why should VIC
not be ? l love her; I think she cares a
prcat deal of me-"
Mr.. Peurhyn made no answer for a
moment, the while Ralph's bright, ca
ger, yet somewhat impatient eyes, were
closely regarding him.
"If you love her, and she loves you,
and you are convinced she will make a
good wife-Ralph, dear boy, ] am the
last man to sayay, yes or no. But arc
lyou convinced ?" 1
Ralph blushed eagerly
"If D years study company has not
given me an insight into her character
| | don't know what will"
| 1T ought to, truly" Mr. Peurhyn re-
turned, slowly. Then he reached out
| his hand again for the photograph.
1t was q beautiful face-beautifhl be.
yond even an enemy's dispute. A slight.
| ly oval face, with large, roguishl y ten
der eyes, dark and clear; with an arch
dimple in one cheek, and a small ,smil
ing mouth whose lips made perfect
Cupids bow; fair, open brow. with
hair brushed high and loose over Q
fPompadour roll--a particularly trying
ltcst to any face, and exquisitely be
coming to Julia Garnet--with thick
half curled mass of hair floating over
dainty turned shoulders.
eyes sho is very 'fair to see;' but -
but, Ralph there is something in hel
position that repels me-" d
"Repels your" Ralph echoed, indig
nantlyf why her position is the very
1poctry Of grace! There's not anothe
girl in New Y oTk who would look vel
in such pose."
.Just So" returned Mr.. Peurhyn
lquietly, "and perhaps that is why ] d.
not admire the coquettish way she hold
her head-so off and inclined towart
her shoulders and the style in whicl
, she has arranged her rhands-clasped 81
languishly ,and leaning slightly through
what seems q window, Ralph, it strike
me as being just alittle-fittle loud"
at is a shame, grandpa, to discus
Julia SO cruelty. She sent her card t
you, with her love, and here you criti
else her SO shamsftlly; calling it loud
| SAYS it 'repels' you, when she only en-
deayored to look differently from ever
body else who sits upright, with an el
bow on q table"
Ralph was just a little hotheaded
grandpa Peurhyn knew it-he had bee
himself in his young days, but, for ths
he intended to do his duty by his son
son. And 80, though it panied him
more than Ralph knew then-he weI
on, kindly promptly. .0.
81 - "You won't. take it amiss, my boy
lbecause think l can see further tha
tyou can. What would my sevent
. years and my experience be worth,
: not? And so feel bound to tell yo
. l am not pleased with Miss Garnet
= am forced to say fear she is bold an,
|. fond of admiration; and-I detest i
It the word loud, but it is very apropo
q But, my hand on it, Ralph. I shal
d never stand between you onl
}. my boy, be wise, be convinced Will
. opportunity offers. Afterward, no n
a violation will avail, while brightne.
y and beauty will pail"
Fl Ralph thrust the picture in his pocl
u ct, very disgustedly. ae -.
81 am sorry Julia has made such
= solemn impression. wouldn't ha,
her know 1t, for the world"
He spoke ungraciously, and went OF
of the room, with just enough vim
slam the door.
Grandpa Peurhyn sighed, then r
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