The bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-1877, 1877-07-12

stand before mo; only that tho ssd. worn
look did not rss upon that luce. and
amid her surroundings Miss Wsldron
seemed an enchanted Venus She mus
have noticed my long glanccs at her face
for her cheek was crimson, and merely
pronouncing my name, she turned away
Was provoked at myself for.allowing
mere resemblance 10 have carried me
away so; and then, drawn irresisiibly,
turned 10 lok Mt her ngain. aud met her
eyes full upon me.
She WIS very pale now, and a strange
thrill ran through me as l once more
watched the striking resemblance to my
friend, William Waldron.
"Pshawl" said to myself, "she must
have brother by that name. That Is
the reason of 1t. l shall certainly ask
her II such Is the case.
During the evening I found an oppor.
tuniiy Of presenting this question, and |
was assured that she had no brother.
"Thst is my sister at the piano. Mr..
Lomas," she said.
! felt rather foolish; and, to relieve
myself. | told the story OF my deep inter-
est for William Waldron. She listened
politely thought interesteily-to the
end; and then, after few merry cou-
NETS, she requested me To return to the
room which we had left l glanced at
the burning cheeks and sparkling eyes,
and then did AS she requested.
! returned home that night strangely
happy. with the permission of Miss
Wa dron to call adam still ringing in my
ears. ! did visit her and many times
at first because she reminded me so
much of the lost William Waldron; and
finally, because my heart had been stolen
by her.
In this pleasant manner year flew by
without noticing it; and then, asked
Rose Waldron to be my wife. She sat
very quiet while l was speaking. l
could not help noticing how tightly her
hands were clasped, and how excitedly
she drew her breath. AT times it seem.
ed that the atmosphere was too close, or
that she was about to swoon away.
Finally, she looked full in my eyes,
and said:
Before I answer you. Mr.. Tomas, i
shall tell you something that may change
your mind"
Here she stopped suddenly, and after
a great effort, she continued:
in small country village, four years
ago, gentleman died, leaving two
daughters to the care of an uncle, who
had one son. This uncle, misery as he
was, allowed his nieces, and indeed his
own son, only the barest necessities of
life. The younger of the sisters was an
invalid, and needed more than these.
This the others soon discovered, as she
saw her sister, day after day, approach
ing the grave. One day she applied to
her uncle for assistance, but was roughly
told that If she would consent to marry
his son, more would be done for them
than had been hitherto. The PROPOSE
ton was, of course, firmly and instantly
refused. But seeing that the persecu-
ton Of father and son would soon be un-
endurable, the sisters one day left their
uncle's roof and betook themselves to
place where they were utterly unknown.
For long time the elder sister sought
in vain for employment; and, at last, 10
avoid those prosecutions which are usu-
ally offered a helpless woman, the high
spirited girl was driven to a novel expe-
dient-that of DOMINIC male apparel"
Here the thrilling voice again wayered
and a light gradually crept over my
mind. But ! kept my eyes resolutely
fixed on the floor until she recovered her
and proceeded.
1.-THE young girl now engaged room
for an artists studio, and to htr joy,
found that her talents and productions
were appreciated. After short time
she was enabled to place her sister at
good school, where her health would be
sure to receive proper attention. For a
long time the young artist labored inces-
sanity, scarcely leaving her canvas, and
giving herself but few hours recreation.
Part of summer was spent at little
place called Crayness, from which she
was recalled by the dangerous illness of
her sister. When relieved of anxiety on
her account, she returned again to her
Summer resort. hut only tn suffar many