The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-06
A STORY OF INDIA.
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CHAPTER H-(CONTINUED.) ii

Il am little better now,' answered
her mother, but she kept her by her side
to fan her gently, and sprinkle eau-de-
cologne on her face; and the girls heart
misgave her as the music began again,
and Graham Burton did not appear to
claim her or see if he could be of any
use.
Meanwhile Mrs. Ricart Joined Alice,
and looking round the room they saw
him, apparently looking for Cissy. They
approached him.
DO you know where Captain Lambert
isp asked Mrs. Ricart, as if in passing.
Il saw him but minute ago; can l call
him for your
%, no, it does not matter; but Miss
Campbell wanted him.
Miss Campbell-where is she, thenT
Out in the verandah,,' answered Mrs.
Ricart composedly. She is unfortun-
ately engaged to some one she does not
wish to dance with, and asked me to send
him, if he was not engaged, as consola-
ton. Every one knows they are great
friends, you know she added, simpering,
as she tapped her fingers lightly with her
Gan. 4 daresay shall find him.
Il was engaged to Captain Lambert for
this dance, though, said Alice sweetly;
but tell him not to mind me, mamma
dear; l know he would prefer her.
'Ah, but that is awkward replied
Mrs. Ricart, with an amazed look; the
Captain is so polite he will not think of
deserting you, though | know you would
not mind it. Mr.. Burton, are you en-
gagged for this waltz%
4? No; at least my partner has not ap-
peared.'
Then would it be a great stretch of
etiquette to ask you to take Alice for q
round-just one turn, you know-that |
may tell Captain Lambert not to mind
about herT
4 shall be most happy Burton an.
swered, with chilly SMILE Miss Ricart
may | have the pleasure?
TOO bad to force me on you like this
Alice said, with deprecating smile. q
am sure mamma did not think of what
she was doing; / am really ashamed Of
her GOODNESS. 1t was so kind cf you tc
take 1T so meeKly.
Graham only answered with another
quiet smile, and offering her his arm, lee
her into the ballroom, where they were
SOON whirling round among the rest
Alice looking up into his face sweetly
and telling MIN what a nice waltzer ht
was, whispering insipid nothings, as sht
smiled at the success of her mother
strategy, and wondered coolly how mucl
money he had; passionlessly reviewing
the advantages Of being able to dres
as one liked, and 60 to all the gazette
one had a mind for She did not car,
that she was hurting her cousin; all sh
thought of was that she was determined
to win; and if the truth were told, tn,
difficulties in her way rather lent zest tt
the undertaking. And in the heart 81
near her own cold, stern anger hat
sunk he needed not the bright face tina
strove to attract him; Alice's merr,
words were scarcely understood, h
hardly realized the weight of his disar
pointment yet, but looking up afte
awhile he saw Cissy and Captain Lam
bert joining the walters, and the las
spark of his faith in her died, leavin
nothing but angry and disappointe
love-for the love he could not quench-
in his heart toward her.
With quiet exultation Mrs. Ricart ha
seen her daughter and her partner NOV
away, and then spying Captain Lambel
had approached him.
Captain Lambert, may I ask fave
Of your she asked.
Certainly was the reply.
Miss Campbell is in the verandah wit
Aer mother, who is ill. Would you be s
very kind as to bring a little chan
pagne?
with pleasure; but l am engaged
Miss Ricart for this dance, and can NJ
find her. Would you be so kind as
explainp
%, certainly; I told her l was going
ask you to get me something, and thu
she was to dance with someone else. Sc
she is dancing already
'Ah, that is right; I will be with 70
Immediately and the Captain moved
the refreshment room as Mrs, Ricart wei
out to the veranda.
4 saw Burton she said lightly
Cissy, and told him you had to CON
out; but he did not seem to mind, bl
said it would be easy dancing with yo
again, and asked Alice to dance. VIII
you can see in him to admire, can t tel
Cissy; but if young man presumed
speak 80 lightly and confidently of me,
should not be too we'll pleased. CAPITA
Lambert, on the contrary, was most p
lite and anxious, and has gone for char
pagne for your mamma. All, here
comes. Emily dear, hope you are be
ter and Mrs. Ricart took the fan fro
Cissy's hand. and leant afectionate
over her sister.
Much better, thank you. All, CAPITA
Lambert, how good Of you! This char
pagne will quite revive me. Now kno
you want Cissy for this dance, and n
sister will stay with me; SO please, Cis
dear, do not think of waiting
Captain Lambert and l are not e
gagged for this dance; but perhaps he h
a partner elsewhere, and will take Il
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