The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11
MISCELLANY.
Pauline's Pride.
BY WALTER GARDINER.

| SiaHSS. ot@hulHk ~ tie puteuu III nc
elegant boudoir, her proud head throw,
hack, aud one hand partially upraise'
she presented picture to charm an ar
list soul. Her full. yet symmetrical H.
nre. the unconscious grace Of her Att
tude, the dellcacy Of he. complexion. tn
composure OF her regal, lovely face, al
comblned to thrill the behuIder with awe
And TO wonder again at the layishness q
nature. one had hut to gIance at her lux
urant hair Of raven hl.ekness her deer
liquii eyes, rubescents'iips and pearl
teeth Heaven had ndsed sliow 1t
choicest blessings upon Pauline S.aton
A faint knock nov sounded upon TIL
door The beauty then turned, com
man.led the applicant to enter, and thel
glanced ut once into the mirror A ser
want appeare t. say that Mr. Aldricl
MAS be.ow Pa line n.etd d. and dlslnis
Ell the attendant with a wave of her hand
| A moment later she started for the draw
ing-room, As she glIded III with queen
y grace, Il gentleman came forward tron
IL remote corner of the room, claspet
| iolh her hands very tenderly, and said il
deep. fervent voice:
Pauline! My love! My peerles,
one!
You have returned. Herman | die
not expect to see you 81 soon, she AN
swered in sweet tones.
There was beauty. pride. fascination il
her manner, but Herman Allrlch yearn
Z for aevotion--a warm, 0ut-springins
St,Il l,x. l. l.. n,
to expect this from her. it was, forsooth
Inconsistent with her dignity, Leading
her to sofa, he seated himself by hel
side. still holding her left hand in his.
You don't say if you are glad to SET
me, Pauline
He must say that at all events: his
heart craved tenderness She turned hel
magnificent eyes upon him with some
thug like admiration, and slight smile
parted her lips.
"Would increase my qualification or
yours, Herman -
Mine. yes! O, Pauline, must see
hear and feel love to make me happy
Your pride is grand. | cannot but ad
mire it, and yet would give all | pos
stss 10 near your voice III euurarmenJ.
She laughed unsteady
The fact is, Herman, YOU want to b,
babied. You should have chosen rura
mad, MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS arc NOT o
| that order ~
A fruwn clouded his brow, and ha pull
ell nervously at the end Of his COLDER
moustache. At l.ngth he replied
That IS nkind, Pauline. The less o.
such words between us the better for oul
peace ="
II have new llz' she said, rising
with charming nnconcern, +" 1t is sllen
did. Will you turn the music r
with pleasure" he answered. repres
sing the feelings Of pain and annoyanc,
that struggled for ulterance.
She play ed tile piece half through, and
SAID, very pleasantly
Is N, lover augry?'
A bright smile shot into his ewes; he
yearned TO press her to his breast, but h,
dared not .T
"Nn. my darling, no.
IL IN thankful for that Still,' she
continued, rs she struck one or two mi
nor notes, and looked cnquettishly over
her shoulder, :" Il rather see YOU angry
than hear you lecture. Your homilie.
are a~f ful slup,d, Herman
His face flushed, and he dropped his
eyes. He could not imagine why il pleas
ell her to torment hi.h Surely il was
not bright omen Tor the future He was
about to speak, hut she began pavin!
vigorously, watching her fingers as the,
dew over the keys but taking no notice
Of him. He boie it all in silence, anc
praised her performance when at last il
was conclu led.
Aiter brief conversation he arose to
20. Her udincr, nee had chilled hin
through. and he wished to be alone te
have time for rcnectioJ. 8 te from tn,
fas ipation ot her beau,y'
~ sat ,on 10 g tn the opera with
me To morrow night he said, a. h,
DIR, near ln,' d"or.
Thanks. but I'm engaged. she Nm
swe d will that coit composure ot hers
Engaged" he repeated. his eyes d
laiing, ,lu not uniers and this Who
fores;als me in Your society 2
IL promised MI. Nevlllr that l woulC
go with him, and intend to keep my
word" she responded with a calm def
ance.
Aldr'ch bit h s lip to restrain his in
dignatlon, tor moment he was silent
then taking her hands again he gazet
upon her tenderly, aud sai,.-
Pauline, my love, you must hear Inc
|. AS your accepted lover have rights
which you! wumauhood should compe
you 10 respect Don't let your prii,
govern your reason, dearest, but for once
open your heart To my words. To begin
with. Neviles character is none OF TIL,
best; his money is his only passport in
society. But more than this, you nrt
mine: honor hath bound MS; the law
that shall make us one. cannot give heu
love Tor new trust. As YOU are mine in
heart, ] must ask you to tell Mr.. Neville
the reason you cannot 90 with him, il
will be but just acknowledgment Of my
claims"
lie gazed upon her anxiously to note
the effect of his words. -...t. t...
Her lip, curled slightly, her dark eyei
flashed Ms she r.joined:
II will be no mans slave, Herman AL
drich."
His face paled, and his fingers curlet
towards the palms OF his hands. In ;
husky yuire he uupripl