Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-03-22

haVe laughed il OF, but ] trembled Wit
dismay, and now how long I might hay
sat there without the power to NOV,
had il not been for those around m,
Some laughed. / glanced at Nav.
smile of contempt curled her lip for
momentsand then gave place TO what ar
peared to me an expression of gratifica
tion at my mishap.
Meanwhile kind voice whispered /
my ear, do not mind it" and in loude
tone TO the servant waiting, "Anoshe
plate for Miss Leer Dear kind Mrs
Graham. have loved you ever since 70
your Kindness then. dared not loot a
Mr., Dent; and he did not speak un
OF coffee placed securely upon the table
Then he s.id: II suppose, Miss Lee, yo
| think no one WAS evt.r so unfortunate a
you. But let me tell you what happeDe.
| full" :. - - :
Mr., Dent, bashful, Here, heret ex
claimed Lizzie Stanley. IL, lly and u v Il
and therefore form bic rival To Mis-
Ihyingstonc; and between the belligerent
for Miss Stanley and Mr.. Dent, thougl
the best of friends, never as.eed-ther r,
followed n skirmish of repsrte, much &
the sEansement of all within hearing OF
:, only Interrupted by calls for "thf
'"ry II war told. L1dicrous in itself
was rendered more so by the inimitable
. pam or IN which II was related; and amid
chorus OF laughter and comments. we
rose from the table.
Sianx Athanks, Mr.. Dent. for your
kindness in turning attention from nv
awkwardness," l said, as we returned to
the parlor.
ui
long" he replied. "A few months. Al
the most, and you will look back with
surprise at your want OF self-possession
tonight, and then" he continued bitterly
'yoi, like the rest of the world. wi'
ind the attraction, il any at all. of m
society In my gay spirits lie pause.
Inoment then added, la ~ sad,,tr tom.
would be valued nj suln,iiiine be,,.-~
than because am good company
! must have looked the surpr Sc I f,l
.or the old smile returned 10 his face. n,
he said, DO not think me quite bra.
Miss Lee. but there is well of bite, nes
IN my heart that viii bubble up, s,.n.
times. Will you join the dancessn = .
oh. no! could not think of dancing
here, exclaimed, all alarmed again Al
the idea OF standing up in the middle of
the room me- -'-'1 --~
I'VE shall see, by-and- by" he replied
Il will not urge 1t now" And when we
reached mamma, he left US. A few mo-
ments after l saw him standing beside
May in cotillon. How handsome she
was, and how gracefully she moved
through the dance. For the first time a
bitter feeling of envy of her attractions
rose in my heart. Whys Perhaps II was
because lthen. for the first time. fet nv
sell her equal, claiming the same atten-
tion that she did; and felt, too, how
much less attractive was Mrs. Gra-
nam now Joined US, and in thanking her
ior her kindness at the table, and listen
ing 10 her conversation, The time flew by
unneedeo, until Mr. Dent came hIrriedly
to ME. ~ e-I - 1-
Come. Miss Lee, claim your promise
Tor the contra dance. quick. or we shall
lose our places" 11n'f 1s1-T
Before | had chance 10 saw .sNo y
was standing in the dance. How I
trembled when my turn came. But the
pleasure OF dancing and the inspiring
strains OF the violin overcame my fears.
and had almost reached the foot of the
set without accident, when the words.
she dances well, startled me. Invoiun.
tariiy paused; fortunately the next move
was to Turn TO my pardner; he heard it
loo fnr he xlisperad- ..Wait till you hear
the answer before YOU become embar-
raised" just then ! heard Mary saw.
Yes, quite well. for one who has had
no advantages but as can be met with
here" Now ! was indignant, for we
had been taught by the same masters.
and the only advantage she possessed
the confidence acquired by conscious
admlration-and 10 the dance ended. 4
Before We reached our seats, mamma
met as saying: Conc, Elsie, father
10 anxious 10 be at home The usual
entreaties from our hostess and others 70
prolong our stay then followed; but my
mother quietly made her adieu, only say
ing. In answer TO. Mr.. Dent. my hus.
band does not enjoy these entertain
ments, and only came tonight that Elsie
might not lack attention. I" ...'s a -.
heard only part of his reply. ssShe
will be at no loss for that at any time.
Der sweet face"-1he rest was lost In the
hum of voices around us--and we de-
parted to prepare for . long, cold ride.
AS We passed through the hall, equip
ped ia cloak and furs. though without
my head -gear-for q hood, at all times
sn unsightly object. could not think Of
wearing on this occasion until we had left
the house--Mr. Dent, met us In tie hall
to say goodnight" f ete
Mrs. Lee,p said be, II hope you will
permit me TO pay my respects 10 yourself
and daughter, before ! leave town.
The permission xas given. s'0ne more
boon, Miss Lee" he added, turning TO
me. Il have coveted that rosebud in
your hair all the evening; will you give il
TO me nows am devoted admirer Of
rosebuds OF every kiud."
Why did the truant blbod rush TO my
face as l tired, though Intellectually, TO
remove II from my hairf Il
Allow me 10 assist you, and he grace
fully removed II aud placed il in his coat,
saying, as be did so: II wear your col
ois for the remainder of the evening
h'pe some Vnr will give me an opp0r-
- TO exhibit my prowess as your
champ On"
"a will hardly be permitted to re-
tam quiet possession of il !" She replied.
Misc stani., ask. 4 me for it early in the
evening; and see, she IL coming 10 claim
il now"
"A contest for il will make It seem
more valuable, said he;" and just then
Iiyzie ~sme into the hal. .L-------
Are you going, Elsies You will give
aae your rosebud. now. But where is its"
she exclaimed. as she missed 1t from its
place. z,
TOO lsie, TOO iste.- said Mr. Dent nj
her side
Nov Elsie. that Is to bad {" she said,
Mr.. Dent is always IA my way" she add
ed peevishly. -
Never mind. Llzzie.s said my mother,
there is another on the bush that vii
be as pretty as that in two days invr.i
come for that and you. shall have il.
Mine will be faded by that time;
shall come for it, said Mr. Dent. Papa
called, impstiently, and we left them tc
settle 1t for themselves.
As the sleigh drove off, looked back
upon the brilliantly lighted mansion; and
gayly upon the night wind came to ms
the sound of laughter, mingled with
strains OF music. 1t seemed fairy scene
and with all my awkwardness, and M,
dread of Miss Livingstone's ridicule. !
was to me yely pleasant party. gaf q
AFastidIous Tramp. -
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