The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13
A BUNCH OF ROSES.
IIaasall'a Marazina |

A BUNCH OF ROSES.
ICsssell's Magazlne.l
Maggie Denne was standing on the terrace
III the rectory garden at Wittlesleigh, gazing
over the lovely bay, when a young man came
close and gently placed bis hands over her
blue eyes.
aFrank, how dare you IT, she exclaimed; "let
me go this Instant"
The hands were Immediately withdrawn,
and the fair girl turned around, half angriy,
10 encounter The fair disturber Of her reve-
rie.
.sWhy, Algy, ID 1t your How did you get
here2 thought you were at Motcombe. This
is q surprised" she added. papa will be so
\ glad, and Frank. too"
sand you, Magaie2" said Algy, as he shook
hands with her warmly, venturing upon a
gentle pressure Of the hand
ssOf course, am delighted, particularly as
Jessie Hamblyn Is coming to-day. You recol-
\ lect her2''
"Ohl perfectly; she used to be my ideal Of
e beauty until" He stopped.
"Until that terrible attack cost her her eye
stKht you meanff Yes. indeed. she was d
III did not exactly mean that" no replied;
@ II meant"
"Never mind just now; but tell me- like a
good fellow, is that the smoke of the steamer
over there? If 50, must 20 and tell Robert
TO get the pony chaise ready"
Algy shaded his eyes from the glare, and
bent all his powers Of vision upon the tiny
cloud on the horizon,
it was indeed q fair scene upon which his
eyes rested. The blue waters Of the bay were
necked with foam as the brisk breeze met the
restless sea on the hood-tide. Till now Mag
n gle had III vain sought for token Of the
vessel, and with shaded eyes had watched
the wide expanse, at times almost despairing
y But now all doubt was removed. The black
streak grew more and more defined; long
train of smoke extended far across the blue
distance.
.Come along" said Maggie. 1--WE must tell
4 papa and Frank. They, will be astonished to
\ nee you. BY the way, do you generally greet
your lady friends at Motcombe as you did me
iust now?'
Algy blushed as he replied, "Of course not
besides, have no particular friends there"
"Oh Not Miss Luttrel2 and Miss Alice
Is 1t Alice-Oarrington2 File, Algy, fle! what
would they say to hear you disown them
thus? But here Is Frank"
Al she spoke her cousin, Frank Carson, ap-
peared. He walked slowly and with a pecu.
liar watchful gait, but he turned his head
& neither to the right nor left, as he approached
\ the merry pair.
swell, Frank, old fellow, how are your" ex.
claimed Algy heartily, as he extended his
hand.
"Why, Algy Vernon, back already! We
thought you were studying medicine, or cut
Il ting peoples legs off to keep your hand in for
surgery. Oh, you truantT
The young men shook hands warmly.
Have you been here long this timer
+ asked Algernon.
/ aAbout fortnight" was the reply; Mag.
n gie's school-chum IL coming i am very anX-
I fous indeed to make her acquaintance |
understand she's lovely-not that her good
hooks matter to me"
&& Algye was ahout to make a reply when
u Maggie made him sign not to speak.
VIII you come and meet her. Frank We
'sOf course; shall be delighted to welcome
her. I'll GO and get some flowers for her-a
g bunch Of roses will do" AS he spoke he
walked quietly away.
me In that mysterious manner" asked Yer
non.
"Frank doesn't know that Jesse is blind
\ now, 90 don't tell him. She may recover her
eyesight, the doctors say. Perhaps your
ekilllmay prove of use.
Not much, I am afraid" said Algernon,
etghing. but I've made the eyes my study
too. Now, your eyes
But whatever compliment he intended to
convey was cut short by Maggie's sudden
W departure.
Ii half an hour the party were all ready to
proceed to the wharf. The pony-chaise led
the way at q brisk pace, while cart for the
visitor's luggage followed more soberly.
The steamer soon came alongside, and
Maggie's quick glance at once deserted her
friend.
"There she IS. Algy, and Barton is with
her, as usual What a kind creature she is ~
Barton recognized the party at the same
moment, and told her young Mistress who
mTned round and waved her hand.
Jessie Hamblyn must have possessed no
ordinary share OF beauty before the fell raw
m ages OF smallpox had deprived her of sight.
SE Even now her almost classic features were
very striking, and her open lids at distance
hsa not h betray the terrible trial to which she
49, had peen subjected. Fortunately the disease
rag not marked her to any perceptible ex-
ten.. and had her eyes been spared, her
neasuIy would have remained almost unim-
hra aren. Her tall, well-formed figure was
En awl ~, ap as u 10 defiance Of the pity she
lev was leit for her, and of many kind eX-
p.esslons which her quick sense of hearing
hes9ss ~ ana resented. At first she had re-
l,e fsr fesrey against the viii that had
bowed her head to the degrees of Prov id
AnG almost without a murmur.
.tr Tow Tow glad am TO see z" she exclaimed
mean, 10 know am with Won nnna $50
GEAR Maggie! How kind You ara p % again
dearest Jessie" whispered her fr;o,a
boxing - C g. we esgh ae He&s have ane
entiemen waiting to be introduead.o young
s ssn1l you nave met Algy Vernon before u y
d., NJ, yes recolleet Mr. Vernon omit
@ th; n 4 nag famous picnic to the Glen ny
ulte right, Miss Hamblyn. What mem