Daily Republican., 1879-05-09

Qineer-Hark that's our waltz" j,
And of they glided, faint flush on
Adde'S cheeks, as Mr.. Melton's hand
some blue eyes caught hers and ksld
her glance a second, despite herself &.
That was the way 1t began and
month later, when New York society
was stirred to its soul by the deferred
advent of Lord Cuthbert Grosvenor,
Miss Nelliston wondered why it was
that Adde'S enthusiasm had 80 com
pletely died out. 80. :,
you're mystery to me, Addie,"
she said, as they drove home from the
crush at Mrs. Van Renseller's, on the
occasion of Lord Grosvsnor's compll-
mentary reception.
And, for the first time, Adde'S reply
was little sharp.
81 don't see where the mystery is,
Pm sure. Whatever there is about
little, tat, bald old man to ad-
mire, l can't see.'
"But he's lord, all the same, ad-
die"
"No it's not all the same at all,
Ellie How insufferably hot the rooms
were to night! have the most wretch
ed head achr!" D.
That next afternoon, a magnificent
coach and pair, with the armor'al bear,
ings of the house Of Silverland-Lord
Grosvenor's illustrious family-with
coachman and footman, in his lordshlp s
livery of silver and maroon, drew up at
Miss Neiliston's door, and the little,
fat, puffy old gentleman descended, to
pay his compliments to the prettlest
girl of the night before--the only girl
who had at all interested him-Addie
Arlington.
After that-well, Ellie hardly knew
Addie, $50 variable and capriclous she
grew ; now in the widest spirits, again
detected and petulant; until one day
there came, by one Of the liverled ser
wants, written proposal of marriage,
on satiny sheet Of paper, bearing a
crest and monogram in silver aud
maroon, and signed in little grabbed,
spidery hand, "Grosvenor'-a letter
that offered her, in a very gentlemanly,
unenthusiastic way, all the grand, good
things that had been her sole aim in
life to possess and enjoy.
While by mail, not ten minutes later,
had come another letter, that made the
girls heart thrill, and all her pulses
stir, as she read the passionate prayer
for herself to be given to the man who
loved her-Philip Melton: with his
handsome face, and his salary as an en-
gineer!
For several hours, Ellie wondered
what Addie was doing, SO long alone,
in her room; and then, by-and-by, she
came softly down stairs, sweet flush
on her face, a tender pride in her
eyes, thrill of perfect content in her
voice.
"Ellie, dear, want to tell yol.
have refused Lord Grosvsnor's offer OF
marriage, and-accepted Philip
And without question, Ellie put
her arm about the slight form, and kiss
ed her.
"You have done right" she said
simply gr:ve'y' y \
"If you will permit me, might ask
why you decline my offer" Lord
Grosvsnor said, an hour later, when,
her gentle refusal having reached
him by messenger, he post hasted tc
the home.
And Adde'S lips trembled with ac
. tual happiness and pride as she answer
, ed, with a sweetness, that was charm
ing:
:" Because, sir, IL loved Mr.. Melton
best. You won't be angry"
"Mr. Melton! A fellow on salary"
J "Pardon me, my lord-a gentleman
, rich in nobility, in goodness, and II
| love for me-"
"Oh, that's it But about the money
, Miss Arlington, there is not a wish IL
, the world that shall remain a momen
unqualified, that money can procure, i
you will honor me-"
~ shall want only what Philip cal
give me SIR
His kindly eyes twinkled good-natur
edly.
l "Then, Miss Arlington, am to con
4 slider my answer absolute? ? You posi-
lively decline to become Lady Grosve
, nor, to live at Silverlahd Park, to be I
leader of London society ?"
l She smiled sweetly, proudly
= 81 am sure have decided. thanl
3 you for the great honor you have pait
] me-I shall be proud Of it all my life
; but | cannot, because love Philip Mel
: ton more than all the world and wha
4 is in it, ..
/ "Addie, my true little darling! Ad
: die, little love-"
And Philip Melton stepped out fror
t behind the curtains of the bay-window
t and took her in his arms, his handson,
: face all smiling and proud as he turne'
to Lord Grosvenor.
n 81 told you so, sir! She loves me, am
q is true and sweet in her loyalty to tn
man she loves! Addie perhaps you viii
g not mind so very much that, after all
|; you will b. Lady Grosvenor some day
& For Lord Grosvenor here is my father
a and am Philip Melton Silverland
d next in succession Addie, you will n
q be angry with us for our little ruse
: We had heard you were so dcsperatel
determined to marry money, and tn
Y moment saw yon knew there was
IS heart that would onquer,nambition-
$ heart l wanted to conquer on my ow
II merits.'
: AdGe listened, bewildered, an
:, Lord Grosveuor laughed.
d "Blrss your bright eyes, child! yo
$, nearly tempted me to he treacheF"us t
ie SilyerIand there. But you Il not retlls
e me for a father-in-law, hope?'