Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-27

sash somew here she had never worn;
aud pair of white kid gloves nj |
home that Rose could 60 for when |
she went to buy her suisse. So,
while her busy, def fingers sewed
through the summer days on Roses
airy dress, little Bell decided she
would 60, after all, and wear her
fresh white dress, and tea.rOses in
her golden tresses, and the sea
green sash knotted on her skirt
n simple exquisite toilet, that made
very Undine of her, that made
people turn their heads for more
than second or third look when
she and Rose entered the magnifi.
cent ballroom.
1t was perfectly delightful every
way. Mr.. Granville possessed none
but high bred, intelligent friends,
and the Misses Meltons were treat.
ed accordingly.
The music was heavenly, and
from her seat where she sat like a
queen in state, Rose watched the
handsome host, who had bowed low
over her hand when he was intro.
duced-watched him as, in his quiet,
self possessed manner, he went
among his guests.
Her heart was beating; would he;
oh! would he ask her for the first
dance, or would he go among the
groups of stylish ladies from the
city, any OF whom would be 30 hon.
ored by his attention.
And then Rose saw Mr.. Grun.
vile go straight across the room,
right by her, and bow slowly to
Bell as he said few words and
offered her his arm.
Bell! Bell to lead the grand qnad.
rifle! Bell on Lionel Granville's
arm, the observed of all observers
AS fair as II sea nymph, and so
graceful, so sweetly unconscious OF
her radiant beauty!
Rose sat gloomily through the
first Guadrille. and watched LiOnel's
pale, handsome face as he bent il
over Bells golden curls, his ardent,
admirimg eyes, that looked so eager.
" into the sweet, girlish face, that
others beside Rose noted his atten.
ton.
Then the dance over, Lionel gave
Bell his arm.
THAT has been delightful quad
|, rifle, Miss Melton. BY the way, did
YOU know | have something that
, belongs TO your
They had reached Roses chair by
= this time, and Bell turned laughing
ly to him.
7 "SOmetbing of mine! | do no,
a see how that can be, Mr.. Granville
Do you. Rosei7
Rose favored him with her mosI
, fascinating smiles.
"Indeed, | do not, seeing thai
!, Mr.. Granville
He smiled in Bells eyes.
q 81 leave you to fathon the mys
; terry. Don't forget the first walt;
;. for me, Bell.'
:, He went away. so handsome, 81
e courtly, and Bells foolish littl'
heart was throbbing with new
O vague delight, while Rose was al
most snffWating with envy at tn
Il signal triumph of her sister. MI
Il Granville came promptly for hi
e waltz.
u He drew her hand through his al
Il most authOritatively.
"Miss Bell, it seems | have a
5 ways known you, yet you say yo
n never saw me before. Suppose W
If take a walk through the conserva
tory instead of having this waltz!
0. Into the fragrant semi dusk the
II went. where fountains tinkled an
lr rare flowers bloOmed, and the musi
W came in yelled sweetness and ricl
,r ness.
ii III want you to he sure am righ
d Miss Bell, when ! say have sOm'
rs thing of yours. Look at me Close
,e ~. Have you never seen me b'
fOIe'"
n. He bent his face near hers.
ar was gravely smiling, and 40 tendt
II and good, aud Bell looked linidl
" at the smiling, yet stern eyes.
81 am sure ! never saw you b'
fore, Mr.. Granville.'
/ He drew from his vest pocket
nr sovereign-tbe very one, with
of tiny bit Clipped of ir, that Be
d, had given the tramp.
rs "Dou't you understand, de-
y! childi | had taken freak in
my head that / would walk fro
~ town here, and it was grand wal
IL although it took three days. al
OF ruined my clothes. l stopped
Your little cottage to beg a glass
st water. YOu know the rest"