The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
A STORY OF INDIA.
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CHAPTER II.
THE BALL.

Cuchuahlgar, VINO permitted a part OF
his place to be thrown open for the con-
venience of those who wished to get up
dances in the station, was alive with life
and light as Mrs. Campbell and her party
entered. She swept into the ballroom
on her husbands arm, who led Cissy,
pure and white as a stately snowy lily,
on the other. "
A large room stretching across the end
OF the building, and surrounded on three
sides by veranda, was the chief apart
ment used on such occasions as the pres
ent Bright candelabra blazing with
Light We're suspended from a gorgeous
arched roof, and mirrors and doors al
ternated all round the room. In the
center stood two large pillars, dividing
the area into equal parts; the nearer half
was softly carpeted, and furnished .luxur-
iously with low couches and chairs; but
beyond the pillars, the floor was waxed
and shining, unencumbered by couch or
other articles of furniture which might
impede the progress of the dancers. The
verandah, to which doors led on all sides,
was curtained in to the right and beyond,
and used partly as supper room, partly
for the musicians; but in front of the
building it was free and open, and here
the tetes-a-tete and fiirtations was carried
on, and heated dancers retired for a
breath Of tine cool night air.
The first dance was almost over as
Cissy arrived; but her partner soon ap-
peared to claim her for what remained of
1t. Round the room she glided grace
fully and calmly, but ever and anon the
golden-brown lashes were lifted, and the
violet eyes gazed quietly over her part
ner's shoulder, seeking for a face that
would not be banished from her mind.
At last a sweet smile of recognition
parted her lips, and as faint tinge of
color mounted to the snowy brow, Ora
ham Burton's heart beat gladly, and the
blood flowed swifter through his veins.
= Mrs. Campbell and her sister were
sitting side by side; Alice was busy dane
ing.
There is that young fellow Burton,
Emily said Mrs Ricart. DO you know
! think you should be careful about dear
Cissy, she has a decided liking for the
young fellow. l did not say much on
the course this evening, for you know
open opposition only makes a girl more
obstinate; but l am vexed to see that he
should have followed her from Calcutta.
j was quite anxious, l can assure you,
on board
what nonsense, Ami Cissy would
never be such fool
Hem you think so; but you will see
your mistake yet. You see she refused
Captain Lambert the fourth waltz be-
cause of him.
Yes. was so angry, I felt inclined
to forbid her dancing with Mr.. Burton
at ALL
That would be amistake, dear; believe
me she will think the more of him, if you
oppose her.
But what can one do?' asked Mrs.
Campbell peevishly.
'Ah, great many things can be man
aged quite quietly, Emily; for instance,
you who so often have fainting-fits might
fancy yourself i'll at the time she wanted
to dance with him, and call her away
well, but she would only dance with
him again.
'Ah, but then supposing 1 took the
trouble to make him believe that she
avoided him purposely, and were to get
Alice to flirt with him, and make Cissy
jealous. Then if we could keep up the
misunderstanding, the thing would soon
be knocked ON the head. Indeed, I
would seem to encourage him to the
house, and be kind to him; and the more
Alice and he are together, the more Cissy
is likely to encourage Captain Lambert
But would Alice take the troubleY
asked Mrs. Campbell obviously. And
you yourself? am such poor hand at
anything diplomatic; and Alice is fond
OF her own way
'Ah, Emily, you misjudge poor Alice
answered Mrs. Ricart deprecatingy.
She is devoted to dear Cissy, and l am
sure it would be very little return on our
part for all your kindness to u.s.
%, pray do not speak of that replied
Mrs. Campbell languidly. L will leave
uic HldCVCl qulIC III yOul uduuS Cllen
don't forget to remind me at the right
time
That / will not responded Mrs Ri
cart emphatically. 'Ah, here comes
Captain Lambert
Captain Lambert sauntered up to Mrs.
Campbell's side.
Miss Cissy has been busy dancing, l
see,' he remarked; but here she comes.'
Yes, the next set is the Lancers. Are
you going to dance?
No, am not engaged for it,
And you Cissy dearp she asked, as the
girl sat down by her side.
4 was; but Mr.. Stevenson has not
come his wife says he was lazy replied
Cissy.
Z Then do sit down and rest, and don't
fag yourself at the very beginning of the
evening. There is room for you too,
Captain Lambert; pray sit down.
Mrs. Ricart had moved away to meet
her daughter. Graham Burton came up.
'Mr. Stevenson deputed me to ask this
dance of you, Miss Campbell. May l !
have the pleasureT he asked.
k 'Cissy is not going To dance this TINA