The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-05


day there came along city chap, who en-
gagged board for the summer at a farm
house in the neighborhood.
"This Clarence Devarges, as he was
called, was handsome, well dressed, and
had that polished, indescribable air that is
so fascinating to most silly girls. Jack was
kind and well-mannered, but he didn't
have bit of style about him, and style
was what dotted on in those days; SO l
snubbed Jack, and smiled on Mr.. Devar-
ges when he offered his attentions.
1irted most dreadtully with him, till even
generous Jack was dispeased.
Zone morning, looking somewhat grave
and sad, he came into the ticket-ofice.
The last passenger had gone, and the train
was moving out Jack 5 train had stopped
to take freight.
"'Well, how long is this thing going to
last p said Jack.
"What thing p l snapped out.
"Why, this affair with Devarges. /
see it is going beyond mere flirtatiVn.'
"'Pray, what Of it?
"Only that d. not wish my future
wfe's name Joined with that of A.
Jack paused, then added earnestly: well,
| warn you against this fellow. Who
knows what he is?
"'Mr. Devarges is perfect gentleman,
and that is more than one can say of some
Others said, hotly; and then some de-
mon prompted me to add, And, Mr..
Holly, in regard to your future ~lle, l be-
lieve do not aspire to that honor-and-
and here is your ring l drew off the lit
tie golden band and handed it to him.
"Nell, do you mean this ? inquired
Jack, with white lips.
"Yes, l do. I'm tired of your earping
and criticjsing. The affair may be ended
now and forever, pettishly.
$3.50 be it, then. Good-by,' said Jack,
and without another word he left the
room.
"To tell the truth, l hadn't meant half
that said, and every minute expected
that Jack would kiss me and we'd make
up But now he had gone forever" A
mist came over my eyes as watched his
fast disappearing train, and l would have
INDUCED in good cry, but just then the
special came putting up, and the president
of the road came in. He was kind old
gentleman, whom l had known since was
wee girl.
"Good day, Miss Nellie, Everything
prosperous, hope. Will you do favor
for me?
"Certainly, sir, if cam
"'Well, you see. when we were coming
down I met gentleman who owed pe
some money. Paid me six hundred dol
lars, and now don't know what to do
with it, as we are going up into the woods
to see about laying out new railroad. We
shall be gone two days. Don't want tc
take the money with me-will you take
charge of it while Pm gomez
"Tf you'll trust me-
"'Bess my soul yes, of course. Here's
the money. Must hurry away. Good
morning.
Scarcely had portly Mr.. Sayre trottec
away before Mr.. Devarges came saunter
ing in
"Got quite little sum there, haven
you, Miss Nellie?' eyeing the bills in m,
hand.
eyes I replied, laughing. 'Mr
Sayre has made me his banker. Look
Six hundred dollars How rich | shoult
feel if it were mine.
"You deserve to have much more
and doubtless that pretty face II win it,
"Somehow his bold compliment failed t.
please, and 50 it was with coldness that
said, Take chair, Mr.. Devarges.'
"'No, I thank you, Miss Nellie. I hav'
an appointment. But, will you allow M
to call on you this evening?
"Well, | scarcely think shall be a
home. You know mother and sister Lul'
are away, and little while ago | go
word from grandma, saying that perhap
| had better come and stay all night wit
her.
at was true that had received sucl
word from Grandma hut had no though
of accepting it. l had hoped that Jacl
would come and make up, and of course
didn't care to have Mr.. Deyarges call a
the same time.
"'What will you do with your money
Miss Nell? carelessly inquired Mr. Deyar
gss.
"Oh, 7 shall put it right here in thi!
drawer. No one knows about it, and il
will be perfectly secure
"Dare say, Good-morning,' and, witt
a courtly bow, my admirsr left.
"All during the day l busted mysel
about my duties, and when night came,
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