The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-22
of your own kin, and not poor wander,

Lulu offered her hand in farewell TO both
Capt. Carl, as his tribe called him, and the
boy, and the digni6ed manner and striking
appearance Of the wandering chief could
not but impress her.
The second day after the departure Of
the gypsies from Sanford Hill, as the rich
old ex-army officers place was called, there
was an arrival in the person of the COVER
ness engaged to "6nsh off" Lulus educa-
tiOn
At the first glance of Viola Hale, Lulu
did not like her; but few moments after
she changed her mind, and seemed almost
fascinated by the beautiful goyerness, for
she was strangely, weirdly beautiful, with
great black eyes in which slept worlds Of
passion, ripe red lips, teeth like milk and
without blemish, and hair that touched
the floor when she was slanding-half blue
black and with an inclination to curl.
Her complexion was dark, almost bronze
in hue, but there was rich blood in the
cheeks, and her form was the very perfec-
ton of grace and beauty.
Her age was hard to tell-at times she
seemed like girl, and then again one
might not be far wrong il he said she was
nearly thirty.
From her eRtrec into the mansion she
ruled, aud yet no one seemed to know that
she held the rcins, but Col. Sanford soon
became her slave Lulu seemed wholly
under her influence, and no one seemed
conscious that she made her power felt
She was an accomplished musician, and
sang with depth of feeling that would
capture any listener
When at length Capt. Fred. Dc Lacy
came again to Sanford Hill on visit, and
met Viola Hale, he seemed, to Lulu's sur
prise, not TO take fancy to her.
THAT woman has history, Lulu, and
dark one, mark my words for it, be said.
"Sho is very beautiful, Fred, and ac-
complished, sweet-tempercd, and, and"
"And what, Lulu? ?"
"And l do not like to have you find
fault with my sweet governess.
"Theu will not She's an aDgel--only
she has history, aud the persistent man
could not be changed in his opinion.
The next day Fred proposed horseback
ride, and when the horses were brought
round Viola Hale appeared 10 habit that
set of her wondrous beauty strangely.
Refusing the offer of Fred to aid her,
she laid her hand on the pommel and
leaped lightly into the saddle from the
ground.
"She's been in circus, I'll wager" said
Fred in low tone, as he lifted Lulu to
her saddle, and he was more convinced Of
this when he saw the perfect manner in
which the goyerness managed the wild
horse that she rode.
Whether Viola Hale roalized that the
young Captain did not exactly like her, it
was hard to tell; but suddenly she began to
turn her battery Of fascination upon him
la o manner that treatened to change his
mind regarding her. But fortunately his
furlough was soon ended, and he departed
for his command on the frontier, happy
man, because Lulu Sanford had promised
TO become his wife when she was n year
and half older, and Col. Sanford approv-
ed the match, for the young officer came
Of good family, aud was bravo and
dashing young officer, possessed no evil
habits, and was the richest man 10 the
army.
A year passed by, and again Captain
Fred De Lacy was visitor at Sanford
Hill, and delighted at the wonderful pro-
gress Lulu had made under her beautiful
gorerness.
"Have you picked up any links, Lulu,
that connect her with the past y asked
Fred.
"For shame, Fred She is lovely, and
believe that papa is really in love with
her; and assure you would not object
to her for stepmother."
"And does she caro- for your father,
Lulu ?"
81 thought so once but | believe she
only admires and respects him."
"IIc has lost heavily Of late, he wrote
me"
"Yes. You'll not got the rich hoiress
you expected to, as papa Is now barely we'll
of"
III have been more fortunate, for my
wealth has increased, and after I marry
you, Lulu, shall resign from the army
and settle down to take care of my vast
estates" @
81 am glad to hoar you say so, for |
have no desire to see your brown ourls
taken of by an Indians scalping knife
But here comes Miss Hale"
As Lulu spoke the governess swept into
the room, and more than ever gracious was
she to Captain De Lacy, and during his
entire visit did she devote herself to him
in such kindly way that when he again
returned to the army he admitted that hc
had misjudgod her, and believed her to be
thoroughly true woman.
"I would like to see Miss Sanford--my
boy has sent her some little trinkets he
has made for her." said Captain Carl, the
gypsy chief, appearing at Sanford Hill one
day, Two years nearly after his departure.
In his hand he held basket, 10 which
were some shell and wooden ornaments
skillfully carved.
"Miss Lulu has not been very well Of
late, and its pity, as the Captains COM
ing home to marry her; but rlltell her you
are here, said the butler, and he soon re-
turned with word that he was to come into
the library
In an easy chair, book lying closed
upon her lap, sat Lulu Sanford looking
palo and with haggard expression 10 her
beautiful eyes.
at was very kind of your son to remem-
Der me, aud these are very beautiful, in-
deed. suppose he is quite man now2"
But the gypsy mado no reply and his
eyes were riyeted on Lulu. AZ
Again she spoke to him, surprised at
this strange look, aud then from his lips
burst the question; ~
'sWhere did you get that charm, lady 2"
Supported by a gold chain of rare work
manship that encircled her neck, hung a
massive gold heart, with single ruby Of
rare size 10 the centre, aud upon this the
eyes Of the gypsy were fixed with star
tied look. 50s
"This beautiful charm, aud Lulu raised
il in her fngers--''it was given to me by
my governoss a month ago."
"Lady would know that single gold
heart with its single red eye among mil
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