Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1875-09-20

went into ecStaSleS over the talented
young musician. She was rather con-
founded to find her green gawky' had
turned into a man of talent aud culture.
The next day being fine, a skating par
ty was proposed, and all started for the
ice in high glee. They had been enjoy
ing the sport for nearly an hour. and
were scattered in various directions over
the river. Gyp was further up than any
of the rest and skating vigorously, when
one of two men several rods behind her
suddenly called out, Back, back, Miss
Lantrem. The thin ice is just ahead.
But Gyp was too much engaged to hear
the warning and continued rapidly on
her way. They continued to shout in
vain. al dare not venture further"
said the one who first called to her.
"See, the ice already cracks beneath her
feet. :" Just then Ross came up and in
quired what they had been shouting for.
''We've been calling to Miss Lantrem.
She's out upon the thin ice" they an
swered.
Quicker than flash he darted from
them, never hearing the cracking ice or
their cries of warning. In the space of
few seconds he had nearly reached
Gypsle who had seen the danger too
late and was about to turn back. The
ice was breaking through when Ross
grasped her and with a mighty effort
whirled her from him on to frmer ice.
Then his foothold gave away and he
went down into the water. The men
who had beeu watching now ventured
forward, but Gypsie was ahead of them.
Quick as thought she snatched her scarf
from her neck and threw one end of it
to Ross, who was trying to cling to the
brittle edge of the ice. He grasped it
and Gypsie pulled as though for life or
death. With her help he succeeded in
raising himself partly out of the water
when the two men came up and render
ed their assistance.
When he was once more upon the ice,
Gyp said, "Oh, Mr.. Ross, | thought you
would die in that dreadful water"
"But for you, Gypsie. l undoubtedly
should, and be took her hand, while
from the changing depths of his great
gray eyes beamed look of tenderness.
but you periled your life to save
NINE" said Gypsie. "How can | ever
thank you?''
''Do not mention it, Miss Lantrem. |
only did what any human person would
have DONE"
Then Gypsie accepted the arm of one
of the men who had come to the rescue,
and the other helped Ross, who was very
much chilled by his immersion, and ia
tigued by his efforts to save Gypsie and
himself from watery grave. He went
at once to the house, where he was soor
, comfortable in a dry suit of clothes
Gypsie skated on till she reached Nell
but her pleasure in the recreation was
gone, and she soon persuaded Nell to re
turn home
Gyp saw no more of Ross that day
The next morning their greeting wa
cordial, and short conversation follow
ed. But Ross soon raised the barrier o.
reserve and avoided her as before. s.
, the days passed, various little incidents
occurring which gave Gyp an opportuni
ty to see Ross as he really was-a tru'
i and noble man and each day her es
i TEEN for him increased.
; All this time preparations had beeI
; going on for the ball, which was now a
hand. During the day Gyp had seem
) ed nervous and excited, and often irri
t table. Nell, observing this, rallied he
on losing spirits at the eve of such
great event, and told her she woul'
, make poor hand to play the ''arden
lover" unless she frightened little.
f "Lover p said Gyp. "Oh. wish tn
f whole thing was at the bottom of th
d Dead sea- -
e But it isn't, Gyp, and isn't likely t
be. So don't back out at the last min
J. ute. Remember your promise to carr
b it through"
> Soon the company began to pour IL
S 1t was a brilliant assembly, all sparb
!, ling with wit. The ladies enjoyed an
improved their liberty, and the fun wer
: round. The music struck up and tn
IS dance began. Time was wearing ava
k into the small hours, when Gypsie. wh
h had secured Ross as partner in the la
figure, asked him to walk with he
|. They left the brilliantly lighted be
d rooms, and found their way to quiz
Ie little parlor, where Gyp led Ross to
D. sofa. and seated herself on the low Ott'
lc man near him. Then there was a S
e. lence for a moment. At last Gyp sal
le "What beautiful bouquet you hav
ID Mr.. Ross. May dare beg favor
ID asking you to bestOw one of the fOwe
OF upon me %
ut Il take pleasure in offering you yOl
D. choice, Miss Lantrem." said be, and
s, held the flowers toward her. Gyps
at was trembling violently now, but s