South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-07-25

Bell thrust the money in his hand.
Never mind, please. l think can
see you are proud; but please take it.
There -
lie seemed amused at her eagerness,
but made no more ado about accepting
the gift and pockcting it, as he stool
and watched her slim figure fitting away
like spirit in the dust.
The next day Rose came into Bells
room, radiant as she only permitted her.
self TO be under rare circumstances. her
gray eyes flashing and her rcd lips par.
Ted In smile OF triumphant delight.
Bell, see this Now what do ysu
say?"
she iaid square, monogramed eavel.
ope In the girls lap, addressed to Miss.
es Melton.and bearing inside invitations
to the reception at Fernley Court for .
fortnight from>ihat night. ~ .
Rose watched tho girls sweet face
glow under the surprise, then saw. TO
her smazement, the flush Of ielish. fade.
well, Bell, of course We'll go. III
take some money can spare and get
some suisse, and wear natural flowers
with it; and / know You have a sovc-
reign laid aside FOR an emergency. You
can get good many things with it
gloves and sash. you know-and who
knows but what Lionel Granville NAV
be- captivated?"
Bell laid the envelope softly down.
IL cant 90, dear, unloss | wear my
old white muslin. which will look
wretched beside your new suisse. L
I've spent my money -
Rose frowned.
"Spent Jour money? Why. saw it
yesterday morning in your drawer.
noticed that the odge of the sovereign
was a little Clipped, and remember won
dering if it was good one or not
Spent your money Bell, what do you
meanH
Bell met the vexcd eyes as calmly as
she could. She was jast little in awe
OF this magnificent sister of hers.
81 gave II TO that poor man last night
Rose, L was so sorry. am sure be WASH t
the sort OF man TO talk TO as you did.
know he deserved the money"
Rose sat down, and folded her hands
in icy wrath.
Give sovereign 70 a :ramp--a beg.
gar ! Well, If it doesn't pass my COM
prchension j.
Rose swept out OF the room-she was
like duchess in her muvements-and
poor Bell went on with her sewing, won
dering il her old white muslin wouldn't
look pretty we'll If 1t was nicely got up,
thinking that there MAS green silk
sash somewhere she had never worn
and q pair OF white kids at home that
Rose could go for when she went to
buy her sui.se. 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 trcsses, AMI the seaggeen sash
knotted on her skirt--a simple, exqui-
site toilet. that made veEy Undiue oil
her, thai made people turn their heads
for more than a second Or third look
when she and Rose entered the magnif
cent ball room.
1t was perfectly delightful every way,
MIR. Granville possessed none but high
bred, intelligent friends, and the Misses
Melton we're 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 introduced watched him as, in
his quiet self-possossed manner, he went
among his guests.
Her heart was beating-would he, oh
would he ask her for the first dance, OF
would he go among the groups OF s.yl-
ish ladies' from the city. any Of whom
would be 80 honocod by his attention?
And then Rose saw Mr.. Granville 90
straight across the room, right by her
and BOW slowly 20 Bell as he said fe "
words and Offered his arm.
Bell! Bell 20 lead the grand quad.
rifle Bell on Lionel Granvile's arm
tue observed OF all observers AS fair as
Il sea nymph, aud 20 graceful, so sweet
ly unconscious Of her radiant beauty.
Rose sat gloomily through the frst
qusdrillG and watched Lionels pale hand
some face, IS 10 bent IL very near Belle
golden curls, his arlont, admiriug eyes
that looked SO eagerly into ,he sweet
glrllsh face. that o'hors besides Rose
noted his attention.
Then the dance over, Lionel gave Bel
his arm
| H9J baS beeV delightful Gu9dli,'e
Miss Melton. By the way did you know
have something that belongs TO you?''
They bad reached Roses chair by
this time and Bell turned laughngly u
him.
Something Of mine! | do not sec
how That can be, Mr.. Granville. DO you
Rose?'
Rose favored Linn with her most fas-
, cinating smile.
Indeed ! DO not, seeing that this is
the first slime VIC ever saw Mr.. Granville -
lie Sun led in Bdrs eyes.
"I'll leave YOU 20 fathom the mystery.
Don forget tLo Grst waltz for me. Miss
, Bell"
TIC won't sway. so handsome, 80 court.
w, and Bells foolish little heart was
throbbipg with new. vague delight. while
Rose vas almost suTJcati1g with envy
at The signal triumph Of her sister. M.