Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11

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leaning against the gate-post, and still
looking with that same strange express
sion ON his pale face at the towers oil
Fernley Court.
AHere, please. II isn't much, but it's
all have TO spare. Take it, please"
He looked supposedly at her, and
then at the money.
"You are very kind, but you are mis-
taken. only wanted a"
Belle thrust the money in his hand.
"Never mind, please. i think l can
see you are proud but please take 1t.
There"
He seemed amused at her eagerness,
but made no more ado about accepting
the gift and pocketing it, as he stood and
watched her slim figure fitting away
like a spirit in the dust.
The next day Rose came into Bellies
room, radiant Us she onlypermitted her
self to be under rare circumstances, her
gray ewes flashing, and her red lips
parted in smile of triumphant de-
light.
H'Belle, see this | Now what do you
say ?"
She laid square, mOnOgramed enve-
lope i'm the girls lap, addresse Ito Misses
MELLON. aR,t,besuing inside invitations
to- the reception at Fernly Court for a
furtnight from that night. ~
l,Ose watched the girls sweet face
glow under the surprise, then saw, 10
her ainazenient the flush OF delight
fade.
"well, Belle, OF. course well 90. I'll
take some money / can spare and get
some s,IiSse, and wear natural flowers
with it and know you have sover-
eign laid aside for an emergency. You
can get good many things with it
gloves and sash you knOw-and who
knows but what Lionel Granville may
be Captiyated?'
Belle laid the envelope softly down.
81 can't 90, dear, unless | wear my
old white muslin, which Will look
wretched besides your new sui&e. IL
have spent my money '...|. '|H.
| Rese frowned.
"Spent your money? Why, | saw 1t
| Yesterday morning in your drawer.
noticed that the edge OF the sovereign
was a little chipped, and remember
/ wondering ii il was a good one or not.
Spent your money! Belle, what do you
/ mean p
Belle met the vexed eyes rs calmly as
/ size could. She was just a little in awe
/ OF this magnificent sister of hers.
81 gave it to that poor man last night,
Rose; was so sorry. | am sure he
wasn't the sort OF man TO talk To rs you
did. know he deserved the money.
Rose sat down and folded her hands
in icy wrath. ......
'diiye sovereign 10 tramp-a beg
gar Well, ii this doesn't pass my
comprehension"
Rose swept out of the roOm-she was
/ like duchess i'm her mOvements-and
poor Bell went ON with her sewing, won
| dering ii her old white muslin wouldn't
I look pretty well ii it was nicely got up,
thinking that there was asea-green sash
somewhere she had never worn and Il
/ pair of white kids at home that Rose
\ could 20 Tor when she went to buy her
suisse. So, while her busy, delft fingers
sewed through all the summer days on
Roses airy dress, little, Belle decided she
would 90, after all, and wear her fresh
/ white dress, and .ea-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
male people turn their heads for more
/ than a second or third look when she
and Rose entered the magnificent ball
room.
IL was perfectly delightful every way.
| Mr.. Granville possessed none but high
bred, intelligent friends, and the Misses
| Melton were treated accordnly.
/ The music was heavenly, and from her
seat where she sat like a queen in state,
/ Rose watched her handsome host, who
had bowed low over her hand when he
was intro luced-watched him as, in his
quiet, seli-pOssessed manner, he went
among his guests.
Her heart was beating-wOuld he, oh
would ne ask her for the first dance, or
would he 20 among the groups oil stylish
ladies from the city, any OF whom would
\ be SD honored by his attention ?
And then Rose saw Mr.. Granville 20
| straight across the room, right by her,
| and bow slowly to Bell aS lac said few
/ words, and offered his arm.
Bell. Bell to lead the grand quadrlll!
/ Belle on Lionel Granyilles arm, the.Ob-
l served of all observers-as tair as Il sea-
/ nvmph, and SO graceful, so sweetly UNI
/ c0ncious of her radiant beauty.
Rose sat gloomily through the first
\ uuadrille. and watched liOneIs pale,
/ handsome face as lac bent it very near
/ Bellies golden curls, his ardent, admiring
ewes. that looked so eagerly into the
/ sweet, girlish face that others besides
/ Rose Motel his attention.
| Then, the dance over, Lionel gave
/ Belle his arm.
THAT has been delightful quadrille,
| Miss Melton. By the way, did you
| know have something that belongs 10
You ?' -.
They had reached Rose schair by this
time, and Belle turned lauShingly to
| him.
Something Of mine! do not see
how that can be, Mr.. Granville. DO
YOU, Rose D.
Rose favored him with her most ias-
/ cinating smile.
"Indeed do not, seeing that this is
/ the first time We ever saw Mr.. Gran
/ Vile"
lie smiled i'm Relies eyes.
"TIllpaye YOU 10 iathOm the mystery.
| Don't forget the first waltz for me, Miss
/ Belle"
He went away, 50 handsome. SO
/ courtly, and Bellies foolish little heart
/ WAS thrnbbing with new, vague delight,
/ while Rose was almost sullocating with
/ envy nj the signal triumph of her sister.
/ Mr.. Granville came Tor his waltz.
lie drew her hand through his arm
almost authoritivcly.
Miss Belle, il seems ! have always
/ known YOU, vet you say you never saw
/ me before. suppose We take walk
through the conservatory instead OF
/ having this waltz z
Into the fragrant Scmi-,luSk they went,
where fountains tinkled and rare flowers
| boomed, and the music came IN vailed
| sweetness and richness.
| want you to be sure I'm right, Miss
/ Belle, when I say | have something OF
yours. Look at me closely, Have you
never seen me before "'
lie bent his face near hers. 1t was
/ gravelv smiling and 80 tender and good
and Bell looked tmidly ut the smiling
| vet stern eyes.
IL am sure never saw you before
/ Mr.. Granville.
Then have Won ever seen tins 2
| lie drew from his vest pocket a SOW
| erei.n-thr very one. with a tiny bit
/ Clipped oil it, that Belle had given the
/ tramp.
Don't YOU understand, dear child? |
| had taken a freak into my head that !
| would walk from town here, and it was
a grand walk, although 1t took three
DAYS. rnd ruined my clothes. ! stopped
/ nj your little cottage to beg 4 glass OF
| water. luu know the rest"
/ Bells face was 4 marvel nj that mo-
/ ment.
an vuur Kindness and goodness You
/ gave it To- me, Miss Belle, AMI the little
/ act gave me an insight into your heart
/ chat year ot ordinary intercourse
/ III 49,. L. Mill LDnn N nntil