The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

tea,roses in her golden tresses, and the
simple exquisite toilet that made peo-
pie turn their heads for more than a
second or third look when she and Rose
entered the magnificent ball room,
It was perfectly delightful every way.
Mr.. Granville possessed none but high
bred, intelligent friends. and the Misses
Melton were treated accordingly.
The music was heavenly. and from
hcr seat, where she sat like queen in
state, Rose watched her handsome
host, who had bowed low over hel
hand when he was Observation-Disclosures
him, as in his quiet, self-possessed
manner, he went among his guestss
Her heart was beating wonld he,
oh, would he ask her for the first dance,
or would he 60 among the groups OF
stylish ladies from the city, any OF
them would be so honored by his at
tention.
And then Rose saw Mr.. Granville &c
straight across the room. right by her,
and bow slowly to Bell rs he said few
words and offered his arm.
BaIll Bell to lead the grand quad
rille! B:ll on Lionel Grauville's arm,
the observed of all observers--as fair as
a sea-nymph, and so graceful, so sweetly
unconscious of her radiant beauty.
Rose sat gloomily through the first
quadrIle, and watched Lionel's pale,
handsome face, AS he bent it very neal
Bells golden curls, his ardent admir-
ing eyes, looking so eagerly into the
sweet girlish face that others beside
Rose noted his attention.
Then the dance over, Lionel gave
Bell his arm.
"That has been delightful quad
rille, Miss Melton. BY the way, did
you know I have something that be
longs to you?"
They ha9 reached Roses chair by
this time, and Bell turned Iaughingly
to him.
Something of mine! I do not see
how that can be, Mr.. Granville. Dc
You Rose?"
Rose favored him with her most fas-
cinating smile.
"Indeed l do not, seeing that this is
the first tiae we ever saw Mr.. Gran
Vile.
He smiled in Bsl!'s eyes.
"Ill leave it to you to fathom the
mystery. Don't forget the first waltz
for me, Miss Bell"
He went away 80 handsome so court-
ly. and Bells foolish little heart was
throbbing with new, vague delight
while Rose was almost suffocating with
envy at the signal triumph of her sis-
ter. Mr.. Granville came promptly fol
his waltz.
Into the fragrant semi-dusk they
went, where fountains tnklel and rare
fl pwers bloomed, and the music came in
yelled sweetness and richness.
"I want you t" be ire am right MISS
Bell, when I say I have something o!
yours. Look at me closely. Have you
ever seen me before?"
H. bent his face near hers. 1t was
gravely smiling-end 50 tender and
good-Bell looked timid!y in the fmil-
ing yet stern eyes.
II am sure I never saw you before,
Mr.. Granville"
"Then have you ever seen this?'
He drew from his pocket sovereign
the very one. with tiny bit ch,ppet
off it, that Bell had given to the
tramp.
"D,n't You understand. dear child
I had taken freak into my head thai
I would walk from town here, and i
was a grand walk, although it took
three days and ruined my best clothes.
I stopped at your little cottage to beg
a glass of water. You know the rest. ,
Bells face was marvel at that mo-
ment.
In your kindness and goodness yor
gave it to me, Miss Bell, and the little
act gave me an insight into your char.
acter that year OF ordinary intercourse
would never do, shall keep it unit
you will buy it back. 1 have set G
price on it, and if ever you are ready
to give it you can have it."
He put the money reverently away
in his breast pocket. and took her ou,
among the crowd again, strangely
happy girl.
And before the summer roses hai
faded; Bell paid the price for the chip.
ped sovereign-her own heart-that
Lionel Granville had plead for SC
eagerly. ,-
She is mistress of their grand house
now, and Rose visits her once year
not oftener, because Bells husband
does not care much for her. But the
Invalid mother has lifelong home
amid the Injuries of Fernley Court,
and Bell is happier than the birds that
sing in the trees of the big old park.
A Marked Man.
When a prisoner is received at the
State prison his description is taken