The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-23

"Wny, no, mOtneF, ana InaI HSnt-I
hearted young lady seated herself at
Ofenbach; ''the truth is, Mr.. Towner
was suffering for little filtration, and
thought it would be pity to deprive
him Of pleasure he would enjoy so /
much. Don't scold, for l promise you L
will not trifle with gentleman who Is In
earnest and not trlfling himselfp
"But, my dear, Mr.. Towner might be
serious, and then you would be sorry for
doing So"
"Ha! hap laughed that advocate of
Irritation. "You dear, old, innocent |
motherl if you only knew the shallow de- |
ceit Of these young men, but you don't, |
all in love with them, and some OF US are |
silly enough tor that; but when one can |
see at glance that they, these men, are
not in love with us, but only with them |
selves, it is q pleasant amusement TO |
humble their selt-conceit a llttle."
"But, my dear"
"Yes, know, mother, you will never
approve of my depravity, but can not
give it up until meet the man l am to
marry"
Miss Jeannie Ellison was not an un-
usual type of young womanhood. Gay,
sprlghtly, pretty and petted, she mad
sufficient good sense to maintain her
own correct perceptions OF the true and
the false in society, and especially IN
the characters of those young gentle
men tlatterers and hangers-on who are
always lowering, vuiture-llke, around
every beautiful young lady.
Mr.. Towner went on his way to Chica-
20. There he was presently Joined by
mis- friend, Mr.. Foster, and they visited
several other western CLUES in company.
When their business was completed,
aud they were about to return east
again, Mr.. Foster was suddenly ordered
further west, leaving Towner to retrace
his trip eastward alone.
"You musJgo to Auntie Ellison's when
you get to Toledo, Harry, and tell them
/ shall give myself the pleasure OF a
visit when come that way next. And
1 would send tender message TO little
cousin JEANNE, but i know you will for
get TO deliver it. So good-by and good
luck, old fellow, till we meet again."
This was in Des Molnes. When
Towner reached Chicago again he was
himself ordered back to ST., Louis, VIM
cennes and indianapolis. He hau been
corresponding with Mary Gore at first
frequently; but latterly at greater in
| terVals. He had asked for the same fa-
yor from jeanne Ellison, but that young
| lady told him their acquaintance did not
warrant any such thing. He was sur
prlsed and Disappointed for, like others
Of his class and age, he would nave cor
responded with as many lmprudent girls
| .s he could have persuaded INTO such a
Jolly. Tne refusal OF Miss Ellison only
| increased his admiration until IL became
nearly intatuation.
ga gentleman wishes TO see Miss ELI.
son," was the announcement OF The
| servant as she handed that young lady
a card having the name OF henry
! rowner upon IL. She glanced at 1t ana
| ans Wered:
"Say to the gentleman, will be down
presently;" and when the servant had
zone she said to her companion, ut Is
your friend, Mr.. ToWner, Mary. vii.
YOU go down TO the parlor and see him,
or shall first tell him That you are heI e
| visiting mew
"Suppose you receive him, and do not
tell nlm anything about me ior the pres
ent."
"But, remember, he is your beau, not
| mine; If he is 10 be punished lor ms
conduct IL is your place 10 lntlct the
punishment, While l am to represeEl
the audience and applaud sat the rign'
| time"
Saying which, Jeannic Ellison trippe
| down 70 the parlor, leaving her cou in.
and our early acquaintance, Mary Gore,
| to herself aud a lew girllsh tears. Oth
er tears have been shed tor no greater
cause: SO Mary Gore was neither weak
er nor more sensitive Of wrong than Aei
sisters i'll general.
81 have been impatient to get bach
again." lie said to her after the.greetin.
mad been made, sever slueeI was here
Your cousin would have sent me ssag
but ne declared thai l would forget u
deliver it, becau e l would nave 50 mucl
to say for myself"
Miss Ellison listened and laughed.
'It could only have heard from yoi
now and then, Miss Ellison, but 20,
know how cruel you were to me in re
fusinX to let me correspond with you
Now, when l 60 back East you VIII no
refuse me that pleasure, hopeW
Still sue sat smiling anu silent.
"You can not know what poor, sol
tary, miserable life we bachelors lead
Wnen, by some happy chance, there is
ray OF sunlight coming before us, IL is II
wonder that we are 80 willing TO foilOS
our sunlight wherever it may lead US
"But you would not fatter me by tb
belief that l am the ray OF sunlight i
your lite, Mr.. TOwnerW
"rhat is only the poor attempt of
clumsy business man tD convey in wbru
his inner and better Ieeling," he said.
'tPhen 1 ought TO feel myself fla
tered, truly; but then, Mr.. Towner, W
are most OF us so gIddy that we al
never able TO tell wAetner you are
. real earnest or in jest. That make
trouble for US, because we are LOO read
to accept the compliment or the jest /,
the sober truth"
"But you will notthlnk meva flattere
nor in jest, l hop4."
SO, we.l, must think all eentleme
only complimentary until they hav
, shown t" the contrary. That much, yo
will admit, is the duyy. OF every Lady I
herself"
He was not willing to admit it; on th
contrary, he insisted upon his slncerit
, ia all things, and especially his admir-;
7 ton TOR her.
) She seemed pleased, but whether at h
pointed admiration or at her oW
. thoughts, was not clear at the moment.
: 1t was just at this point tnat she e.
I, rcused herselftor moment.
~ have u dear little cousin here visi
7 | ing me, and am quite certain 20
: would be pleased to know her. l wi
T. bring her down in moment when r.
8 turn"
so, certainly, If you wish it, but 1 a
= quite certain tnat L should enjoy yoL