The Princeton union., 1879-08-20

IIdseeS MelLOu, ana bearing inside the in
vitatlons to the reception at Fernley
Court for fortnight from that night.
Rose watched the girls sweet face glow
under the surprise, then saw, to her
amazement, the flush of delight fade.
swell, Bell, Of course we'll 20. I'll
take some money can spare and get
some suisse, and wear natural flowers
with 1t, and I know you have sovereign
laid aside for an emergency. You can
get q good many things with it-gloyes
and sashes, you know--and who knows
but what Lionel Granville NAV be capti-
vated?'
Bell laid the envelope softly down.
~ can't go, dear, unless wear my old
white muslin, which will look wretchcd
beside your new suisse. I've spent my
| money! ..s .4s....
Rose frowned. r .... .. II
"Spent your money! Why, saw it
yesterday morning in your drawer. no.
ticed that the edge Of the SOVEREIGN was
little Clipped, and remember won
dering if it was good or not. Spent YOUR
money! Bell, what do you mean?"
Bell met the vexed eye as calmly as
| she could. She was just little in awe of
| this magnificent sister of hers. ~L-
II gave it to that poor man last night.
Rose. I was so sorry. I am sure he
wasn't the sort OF man, to talk as you did.
know he deserved the money. ..
Rose sat down and folded her hands in
icy wrath. !. .... -.
''Give a sovereign to a tramp-a beg
gar! Well, if it don't pass my compre-
hension!"
Rose swept out Of the room-she was
like duchess in her movements-and
poor Bell went on with her sewing, Won
dering if her old white muslin wouldn't
look pretty well if it was nicely got up,
thinking there was sea-green silk sash
somewhere that she had never worn; and
pair OF white kids at home that Rose
could 60 tor when she went to buy her
suisse. So, while her busy, deft fingers
sewed through the summer days on Roses
airy dress, little Bell decided she would
go, after all, and wear her fresh, white
dress, and tea roses in her golden tresses,
and the sea-green sash knotted on her
skirt-a simple, exquisite toilet, that
made very Undine of her, that made
people turn their heads for more than a
second or third look when she and Rose
entered the magnificent ballroom.
Itwas perfectly delightful every way.
MIR. Granville possessed none but high
bred. intelligent friends, and the Misses
Melton were treated accordingly.
The music was heavenly, and from her
seat where she sat like queen in state,
Rose watched the handsome host, who
had bowed low over her hand when he
was Observation-Disclosures him as, in his
quiet, self-possessed manner, he went
among his guests.
Her heart was beating; would he,
oh! would he ask her the first dance, or
would he go among the groups of the
stylish ladies from the city, any Of whom
would be honored by his attention?
+. And then Rose saw Mr.. Granville 90
straight across the room, right by her,
and bow slowly to Bell as he said a few
words and offered his arm.
Bell! Bell to lead the grand quadrille! {!
Bell on Lionel Granville's arm, the OBJ
served Of all observers-as fair as sea
nymph, and so graceful, so sweetly un-
conscious Of her radient beauty!
Rose sat gloomily through the first
quadrille, and watched Lionel's pale,
handsome face as he bent it very near
Bells golden curls, his ardent admiring
eyes, that looked 80 eagerly into the
sweet girllsh fsce, that others beside Rose
noted his attention.
Then, the dance over, Lionel gave Bell
his arm.
''That has been delightful quadrilel,
Miss Melton. By the way, did you know
l have something that belongs to you?"
They had reached Roses chair by this
time, and Bell turned laughingly to him.
''Somethlng of mine! I do not see
how that can be, Mr.. Granville. Do you,
Rose?"
Rose favored him with her most fas-
cinating smile.
Indeed do not, seeing that this is
the first time we ever saw Mr.. Granville
He smiled in Bells eyes.
''l'u leave you to fathom- the mystry.
Don't forget the first waltz for me, Miss
Bell.'' D...
He went away, so handsome, so courtly,
and Bells foolish little heart was throb-
bing with new vague delight, while Rose
was almost sufocating with envy at the
signal triumph of her sister. MI. Gran
vile came promptly for his waltz.
He drew her hand through his arm
almost authoritatively
"Miss Bell, it seems I have always
known you, yet you say you never saw
me before. Suppose we take a walk
through the conservatory instead Of hay
ing this waltz2'
Into the fragrant semi-dusk they went,
where fountains tinkled and rare flowers
bloomed, and the music came in vailed
sweetness and richness
II want you to be sure l am right,
Miss Bell, when say I have something
OF yours. Look ut me closely. Have you
never seen me beforc?"
He bent his face near hers. 1t was
gravely smiling, and so tender and good,
and Bell looked timidly at the smiling
yet stern eyes.
II am sure never saw you before, Mr..
Granville"
He drew from his pocket sovereign
the very one, with a tiny bit chippcd Off
1t, that Bell had given the tramp.
'Dont you understand, dear child9 I
had taken freak into my heart that I
wOul1 walk from TOWN haro ap1 - MO,