The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1879-08-22

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town not far from New York; they pre-
| ferred this to the more ahionable sum-
mer resorts, because it was quiet. Still
they were not, by any means, en-
tirely without amusement; there were
many balls and picnics, to which they
were both invited; but Frank had only
attended one or two, as he cared very
little for society.
Charley was entirely different in char
acter; he was. indeed, very attentive to
the ladies, devoted by turns to every new
face. He, being handsome, had captured
many hearts, and was cruel in his firta-
tions. of which he boasted to his friend.
One day the two friends sat together,
talking OF party which had attended the
night before.
"Frank, did you notice Jenny Will
liams was quite eclipsed, last night?"
"By whom !" asked Frank.
"Did you see that lady in salmon
colored silk ?"
"You know that never take notice of
ladies' dresses"
aWell, that girl with the large blue eyes
and beautiful light brown hair?"
"Blue eyes, did you say?"
"Now, Frank, you know whom ] mean,
for she was the most beautiful lady in the
room. She attracted the attention of
"Well, to tell the truth, fell in love
with her myself"
"Nonsense, old fellow! Don't deprive
| me of a small Irritation"
"No danger of that I wish I had any
other rival than you. Did you learn her
name?"
"No. But she is visiting at Judge
Campbelps we might call there this even
ing; will you go with me?"
"With pleasure"
"Well, it must be as you say-you are in
love with this little blonde, for you never
contest with you. will call for you,
though, at eight, SO be ready"
Gall right"
So at half-past eight the two friends
rang Judge Campbell's door-bell. They
were shown into beautifully furnished
room, where they found the ladies of the
house engaged in conversation with two
gentlemen; but Charley soon found a
seat near Miss Ida Melville, the beautiful
! almost neglecting her other admirers.
Charley has, as usual, made con-
quest" thought Frank.
J Presently, at Charles request, Ida con-
sented to sing. He attended her to the
piano, and sang with her in the
chorus of her song. He had a fine
voice, which he knew, and very often as
|. sisted in singing. Ida sang pretty soprano,
so their voices harmonized together.
, All during the evening Ida showed her
. preference for Charlie, leaving the other
, gentlemen to be entertained by Cora
Campbell. Frank felt discouraged while
> going home, but Charlie was much de-
lighted by the preference shown him.
; "Frank," said he, 81 am afraid this is
no Irritation, for am quite serious about
Miss Ida; isn't she lovely? 2"
TO- III l. oh Sc hot 70
l enough, without wishing to know what ]
think about her." Frank answered, rather
shortly.
, "Oho /" cried Charley perhaps may
| as well say goodnight"
4 Goodnight"
) "After this, the friends called separately
on Ida, Charley visited her much oftener
daily. He was received very cordially,
and soon found that he loved Ida as
deeply as he could ever love any ne,and
, he thought his love was returned.
When Ida told him she was going away
in day or two, he determined, at his
next visit to avow his love for her.
The night before her departure, there
was a large party given in her honor
r arrivals, but the house was soon filed
Z with guests. Ida had not made her apt
pearance. Charley was becoming quite
impatient, when at last she entered the
) room. She was dressed in lavender silk,
} trimmed heavily with Valencinnes lace
necklace of pearls adorned her beauti-
full neck and her hair shone like gold.
Never had she looked so lovely.
Charley instantly started toward her,
, but he found it rather difficult to get
, through the crowd by which she was al
ready surrounded; but at last, having
reached her side, claimed her for the first
dance.
"Will you 60 out on the balcony with
me? It is very warm in here" he said
when their waltz was finished.
"With pleasure" Ida said. 81 have been
wishing to go out in the air."
J When they reached the balcony, the
, young man impetuously confessed his love.
"Live without you l never can," he
said, earnestly pressing her hand to his
| lips. "Will you be mine, my darling ?" :
Ida answered Eyes" SO softly that none
but Charley could have heard her; and
he bent down and kissed her sweet
lips.
"My own Ida!" he murmured, as he
pressed her to his heart.
Charley, I have one request to make
of you: that you say nothing of this for
three months"
"It seems a strange request to make,
yet as you wish it, shall consent to obey
| you"
"We must appear as strangers; you
cannot write to me nor to you. Only
neletter will send toilet you know when
} to come to see me. This no doubt seems
strange to you, but it is necessary that
you should regard my wishes"
"Well, Ida, although it is cruel for you
J to make such request, will comply
with it. But these months-how dread
them! 20
"Now, Charley, we had better go back,
or We shall be missed" said Ida.
"Must we go in soon. This is the last
time we shall be together, remember, for
three months" answered Charley.
1 know that, but nevertheless we must
return for fear Mrs. Cambell will not like
our ABSENCE" said Ida.
And with one last kiss, they left the
| balcony
! Three months passed away. In one oi
r the most elegant houses of New York, a
brilliant company were assembled to
/ witness the wedding of Ida Melville and
Frank Myers. just as Ida was making
her responses, a loud murmur was heard
! at the door. Ida looked up and saw
! Charley Beckman.
"My God how could you serve me so
Ida 2" he cried, starting toward her.
Charles Beckman il has haau NV do,