Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

"NO.r
SIS it pique or jealousy, I wonderi'
thought Gertrude, still watching her
then aloud: ~ really believe,
Ethel, you are jealous. Well,.I will
put you out Of your misery at once,
to prevent your being wholly devour-
cd by the green-eyed monster, by
telling you that those flowers were
sent to you--to Miss Grey"
The color surged up to Ethel's face,
and her heart throbbed wildly, rs she
buried her face in the roses, to pre-
vent Gertrude from seeing; the sud-
den Joy she felt would surely betray
itself through her eyes.
Nothing, however, was lost on Ger
trudc, and she almost hated herself
for being obliged to confess that Ethel
loved him.
"Will you wear any Of them to-
night ~ asked Gertrude, trying to
make her query appear indifferent.
"Oh, would you, ify you were me I
Which would you wear, the crimson
or guld-or how would both look to
gethcr3"
A smile fitted across Gertrude's
face, at the thought Of what would be
the result if she should wear both.
"Well, let me sec,' said Gertrude,
slowly, as though critically examin-
ing, and deciding the effect upon
Ethels dress which was entirely
wllite-."I think you will look with
out any color, don't You"
"Oh, but these deep crimson buds
are so lovely" exclaimed Ethel, II lit
tie disappointedly. "Don't you real
" think they would look well 7" and
Ethel held them up to her hair to note
the effect, as she stood before the
mirror
Gertrude fairly shivered, as she
contemplated Ethel with her crimson
roses, and the result.
"Oh, no." she said, quickly. "Most
decidedly not; do not, pray you,
spoil your dress with IN additional
color"
.Very well,' said Ethel, who was
apt to be guided in such matters by
Gertrude and SO when Ethel de-
sccn1ed to the drawing-room, she
wore two lovely Marshal Nett rosebuds
in her hair, while the rest Of the flow.
ers, udOn each one of which she had
fondly pressed her lips, remained upon
her dressing case, unconscious OF the
part they were playing in the livesW
two human beings who loved one
another.
How often it happens that some lit
tie tritle may change the whole cur
rent of our lives.
A year and q half has passed since
the event occurred which is recorded
in the first chapter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lancaster, Gertrude and her husband,
Mr.. Lame, (she has now been married
four montlls) and Ethel, are travelling
in Europe.
The party now, for the month of
August, will remain in Switzerland,
doing the magnificent scenery, etc.
One day, upon returning from n long
ramble, feeling desperately tired,
they all separated and retired to their
own apartments to rest-Mr. and Mrs.
Lancaster, Gertrude and Mr.. Lame
and thus Ethel was left alone.
GIancing idly over London news
paper y week old, her eyes chanced
to fall upon the following paragraph:
"We are glad to learn that Mr.. Ed
win Grallamc has at last availed him
self of the opportunity afforded for
rest and recreation from the arduous
labors lin hescientiic causefor which
he came to this country,) and is now
travelling in Switzerland, where he
expects to remain about a month"
She read it again and again. and
her thoughts few with lightning-like
rapidity back to that new Years night,
eighteen months ago, when she last
saw Edwin Grahame; and the thought
that he still possessed her heart, he
who had never asked her for her love,
sent the color to her face; and al
though year and a half had passed
away, the knowledge that they were
no near each other, that they might
possibly meet, made her heart throb
wildly for joy. From musing over
the past, she fell into dreaming Of the
future-if she should meet him; the
door opened, her uncle entered the
room, and with him Edwin Grahame!
Ethel quickly arose, extended her
hand, and they exchanged the usual
greetings of friends long separated.
Meanwhile Mr.. Lancaster left the room
to impart the news of Edwin .Gra-
hame's arrival to the rest of the family.
After that day he was Consistently
the recipient Of invitations to join
them wherever they went, and they
were lively, pleasant party.
During his long abtence he had
tried to overcome every trace Of his
love for Ethel, and he thought he had
succeeded but no, fight it as he
would, the old glamor would come
| over him when with Ethel, aud at
times he almost persuaded himself he
could win Ethel now, if he would but
ask her the second time; but no, he
would not risk being rejected twice
besides, while everything was pleas
ant now. why do aught to interfere9
They had been together now a
month, and the time was drawing
near when Edwin was to separate
from his friends. No one from his de-
meanor, would have guessed what
goodbye meant for hin, to inter.
1t was late in the afternoon, and the
party We're leisarely strolllng home-
| ward nr v-haf yao THAR hOu,a ot nrn