Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-18
VOL. 74.-3792. NO. 80.

the sort of a man TO talk to as you did. /
know he deserved the money"
Rose sat down, and folded her hands in
icy wrath.
"Give a sovereign TO a tramp-a beggar
Well, if it doesn't pass my comprehension "
Rose swept out Of the room-she was like
a duchess in her movements, and poor Bell
went on with her sewing, wondering if her
old white muslin wouldn't look pretty well
if it was nicely got up, thinking that there
was a sea-green sash somewhere she had
never worn, and pair of white kids at
home that Rose could go for when she went
to buy her suisse So. while her busy, deft
fingers sewed through the Summer days on
Roses airy dress, little Bell decided she
would 90, after all, and wear her fresh white
dress and tea roses in her golden tresses,
and the sea-green sash knotted TO her skirt
"a simple, exquisite toilet that made very
Undine of her, that made people turn their
heads for more than a second or third look
when she and Rose entered the magnificent
ballroom.
1t 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 her
seat, where she sat like queen in state,
Rose watched her 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 so
honored by his attention
And then Rose saw Mr.. Granville go
| 90 s.,l,4 ha icrbt hxy bar
| bow slowly to Bell as he said few words,
and offered his arm.
Bell Bell to lead the grand quadrille
Bell on Lionel Granviile's arm, the observed
of all observers-as fair as a seanymph,
and so graceful so sweetly unconscious of
her radiant beauty
Rose sat gloomily through the first quad
rifle, and watched Lionels pale, handsome
face as he bent it very near Bells golden
curls, with his ardent admiring eyes, that
looked 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 quadrille,
Miss Melton. BY the way, did you know
have something that belongs to you ?"
They had reached Roses chair by this
time, and Bell turned laughingly to him.
Something of mine do not see how
that can be, Mr.. Granville. Do you, Rose?"
Rose favored him with her most fascnat-
ing smile.
"Indeed do not, seeing that this is the
first time we ever saw Mr.. Granville"
He smiled in Bells eyes.
"Ill leave you to fathom the mystery.
Don't forget the first waltz for me- Miss
Bell"
| IIa ,raot aYay ar bandaorna oo oonrilv
| and Bells foolish little heart was throbbing
with pew, vague delight, while Rose was
almost suffocating with envy at the signal
triumph of her sister. Mr.. Granville came
promptly for his waltz
He drew her hand through his arm almost
authoritatively.
"NIiss Bell, it seems have always known
you, yet you say you never saw me befope.
| Suppose we take a walk through the con-
servatory instead of having this waltz 7"
Into the fragrant semi-dusk they went,
where fountains tinkled aud rare flowers
bloomed, and the music came in veiled
sweetness and richness.
al want you to be sure am right, Miss
Bell, when say have something of yours.
Look at me closely. Have you never seen
me before ?"
He bent his face near hers. 1t was gravely
smiing-and so tender and good-and Bell
looked timidly in the smiling yet stern eyes.
al am sure | never saw you before, Mr..
| Granville
"Then have you ever seen this Z"
lie drew from his pocket a sovereign
the very one, with tiny bit chipped off 1t,
that Bell had given the tramp.
"Don't You understand, dear childf l
had taken freak into my head that would
walk from town here, and it was a grand
walk, although it took three days and ruined
my clothes. stopped at your little cottage
to beg glass of water. You know the rest"
Bells face was a marvel at that moment.
ain your kindness and goodness you gave
it TO me- Miss Bell, and the little act gave
me an insight into your heart that year Of
ordinary intercourse would never do. | shall
keep it until you will buy it back. ] have
set 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 out among the
crowd again, strangely happy girl.
And before the Summer roses had faded,
Bell paid the price for the Clipped sovereign
her own heart--that Lionel Granville
plead for so eagerly.
She is the 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 luxuries of
Fernley Court, and Bell is happier than the
birds that sing in the trees of the big old
! park. Selected.