The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-07-20

"Have you got the gloves you
bought" asked Louisa.
Mary Ann looked. She had forgot
ten them on the counter or lost them.
1--WE must return, then,'' said
Louisa.
"Never," said Mary Ann. Il never
dare look at him. | am sure he de-
spises me. Oh, if he only knew what
| feel-what pangs pass through this
heart am sure he would mott
"Come, come" said Louisa; "we
must return and get the gloves"
Never
ooh! the jaconet or a husband, most
assuredly. You remember your reso-
luton when we set out?n
Mary Ann smiled, while her eye
glistened with tear. They returned
home, however, and sent Cato, the
colored servant, for the articles they
had forgotten.
After this adventure it was observed
that a visible change came over the
manners and spirits of Mary Ann. Her
gay, brilliant sallies of wit and ridicule
were moderated amazingly. She be-
came quite pensive; singularly thought
full for a girl of her usual flow of spr-
its. When Louisa rallied her On the
shopping excursion she replied: "In-
deed, Louisa, do not think | could
marry Mr.. Collingwood; besides, he
has forgotten every feeling he may
have entertained toward me. In a
few days after this event a party was
given one evening at a neighbOring
house. The family inwhich Mary Ann
resided were all invited. The moment
of reunion approached, and Mary Ann,
dressed with great elegance but far less
splendor than usual, found herself at
the head of a cotilliOn, surrounded by
several young gentlemen, students of
William and Mary, professors, plant
ers and merchants. They were pressing
forward in every direction, talking and
catching a word or a look from so cele-
brated a belle Mary Ann, however,
did not appear to enjoy the group that
surrounded her.
She was shooting her dark blue eyes
easily and negligently toward the en-
trance, as every new face came for
ward, to see all the party. The music
struck up, and, rallying her attention,
she Immediately stepped off on doS-a-
dos with that elegance and grace for
which she was so particularly remarka-
bic. At the close. as she stood up be-
side her partner, throwing a beauti-
full auburn ringlet back upon her
white round neck, her eye caught with
sudden emotion quiet genteel-looking
person at the other end of the room.
1t was Mr. Collingwo0d. She immedi-
ately dropped her eyes to the floor and
looked very narrowly at her left foot as
she moved it on the toe backward and
forward, as it were, for want of thought
or to divert her thoughts. In a few
seconds she looked up in the same di-
rection. Mr.. Collingwood still stood in
the same position, watching every mo-
ton she made and every look she cast
around her. She blushed, felt embar-
raised and went altogether wrong in
the cotillion.
"What in world are you thinking
OFF" asked Louisa.
Il scarcely know myself said Mary
Ann.
In few seconds the cotillion was
brought to close and Mary Ann
partner escorted her to a seat. Mr..
Collingwood approached through the
crowd and stood before her.
FLOW is Miss -?'' asked Mr.. Col
lingwood, with suppressed emotion.
Mary Ann muttered out a few words
in reply. She dropped her glove. Mr..
Collingwood picked it up.
This is not the first time you have
lost glove said he with smile.
She received it and cast a look upon
him of inconceivable sweetness.
"Doyo dance again, Miss -
4 believe not; | am going home"
"Going homer said he; "why the
amusements are scarcely begun"
''for the night. | wish my servant
would fetch my cloak and bonnet
"Oh, you can't be going home al
ready.
"Indeed l am,' said she.
"Well," said he, with smile, 81
know your positive temper of old. Al.
low me to get your cloak for you?"
Certainly
Mr. Collingwood left the room. Lou
lisa and several other female friends
gathered around her, persuading hel
on all sides not to leave the party ereit
was begun. She would not remain.
Mr.. Collingwood appeared at the door
In the hall, for it was the fashion then
and there to do so, Mr.. Collingwood
took her bonnet and put it on.
"Allow me-" said he, ito tie the
strings?" She nodded assent, and
while he was tying the ribbons under
her chin he could not help touching
her soft cheek. He was in ecstacy-
she was quiet and resigned. He took
the cloak-he unfolded the stood
in front of her-their eyes met-both
blushed-he pulled the cloak around
her shoulders folded it around
and around her bosom. He trembled
like leaf; she trembled also. He
pressed her warmly to his heart, wills.
pering in her ear, "'Oh, Mary Ann, il
/ may hope-yet indulge hope?''
For a moment they were left alone, hel
head sunk upon his breast. She could
not speak, but her heart was like tc
burst.
"Will I-dare l expect to be vel
happy?' Their warm cheeks met
their lips realized it in one long, long
long respiration. They tore away from
each other without another word
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