The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-04
Who was Right.

Just ten years ago met tho only one
ever loved, and, though the years are add
ing TO each other, | still remember the first
the we looked into each others eyes and
claspcd the hand that made us friends.
and true friends, indeed, for life
In tho city of c., situated upon the
banks of one of Ohi0's beautiful blue rivers,
there lived family of wealth and culture.
Surrounded as they were by all that could
refine and educate a young and gifted
mind, Miss Alice Marvcnia, their second
daughter grew in girlhood's loyclness and
romantic sweetness, and long before the
ngc that fully Sevelopcs the womanly uual-
ltics, she had numerous lovers ready to do
her bidding.
Yes, | remember the evening we met.
1t was at the rink; upon the glstcning cir
clio OF ice; the light shonc down in chastc
ctfulgcnco and its scinllations were like
fire flies fitting i'll the silver sheen of a
summer night la the gallery the band
poured forth its sweetest music, and seemed
TO bathc all in it's soft, voluptuous swell as
round and round the skaters quickly
passed.
This particular evening had assembled
together the youth and beauty of the city.
Among the handsome and attractive. Miss
Alarvenia was the acknowledged belle, at
tired i'll vclvcteCn suit trimmed with gray
fox fur, Turkish cap nestled among her
nut-brown tresses--she looked Il queen IN
deed. At lust the moment arrived when
the long wished for introduction took place.
1t was generally known TINT we were both
anxious to become acquainted, and as |
ylidcd into tho knot of skaters which were
gathered i'll the furthcst corner, pcrchancc
to discuss new figure or quiz some of the
awkward skaters, Miss Lulu Allison, a
bright and pretty Miss who had long
known our desire for an introduction,
seized upon this opportunity to make the
coveted acquaintance.
'Miss Marvenia allow mo to introduce
to you my FRIEND Mr.. Bralcigh He is a
charming skater, and know you will have
splendid time"
"Aliss Maryenia, am very glad to make
your acquaintance, and | hope we will be
good friends. Can l express tho same
sentiments for yourself2"
"Why, certainly, Mr.. Bralcigh DO you
know that l hayo noticed you time and time
again, and really, this meeting gives me the
greatest of pleasure. Won't it be nice
now that VIC know each othcr we can have
such Il gay time together. We shall meet
here every evening, and as the band has
now commenced playing I am going to in
Vite you to bo my partner. Will you ac-
ccpt3"
or forwards2"
"Oh, no; lot us join hands and skate
slowly around DO you know that I so
dislike this hurry and rush, as though ones
life depended upon going around this circle
Just SO many times in fixed pciod? I
prefer to go slowly am not right2"
AS this question was asked our eyes met,
and it was evident that we were both
pleased with each others society, and |
car truly say that the moments passed 80
quickly and yet so quietly, that it was to
mo as pleasant dream. Her sweet, mu-
sical voice charmed mo and hcr innocent
questions awakened In my heart feelings of
the deepest respect and esteem. Her eyes,
dark as the night, sparklcd with unusual
brilliancy; and as looked into their liquid
depths, imagined hours of happplncss;
yes, and days Of comfort that could bc
passed under their charming influence.
The hour, however, was fast approach
Ing when skates were bundled up and the
weary skaters sought their warm fircsItlcs,
So bidding adieu for while to tho awak-
ened thoughts and feelings which were
arising in my mind, FASTENED to the room
where, around large stove, the ladies and
gentlemen were busy taking off their
skates. We were greeted upon our arrival
in the room by: swell, indeed and nrc
you through2 wo had almost made up our
mind that you were going to skate all
night"
''Now, Miss villiers, you know that we
Ind an engagement for this evening""
eyes, that is right, make an excuse.
You can depend upon 1t, something is
wrong"
'sMr. Bralcigh, I am not going to speak
to you again. No, you can not smooth it
over. You promised me week ago that
tho first evening the band played you would
teach Me the new figure. But to SEQ you
this evening while you were skating one
would naturally suppose you had forgotten
everything else In tho world except her,
and I am certain that If tho janitor, would
commenced turning off the gas you had not
have been skating thore yet. ("
"Cone, now, Miss Villors, do not DO so
cruel; you are cerainly aware that my
acquaintance with tMiss Marvcnia dates
\ from this evoning, and, Of course, desired
to get along as fol. as possible"
Indeed; expect you were. am pcr-'
ailaded to say that you have gotten along
so fnr That you are already in love with
: her"
Not Wishing to continue the conversation,
and fearing, perhaps, that her remarks
might be overheardS turned aside. Has.
tening to- where she was, / proceeded to
unbucklc her skates. Thanking mo very
kindly for so doing, j offered her my COM
!. pahy home, which was accepted, After
wrapping up snugly we stepped out into
tho cold air. Tho moon was shining
brightly in the heavens; and as wc walked
K rapidly towards her homo, the snow crisped
pnd cracked under our feet, 30 cold had
been the day i 4, b y " 81 e NJ
Arriving st last at her home, end With