The Newtown bee., 1879-07-09

1 knowledge that she was beloved.
 Such proposals seldom or never take expecting it, and had already decided on her answer So, after a short, hap py reflection, she opened her desk and wrote MT. Smith few lines which she believed would make him supremely happy.
 Then she went to Alice's room, and woke her up out of her first sleep. "Oh, you lazy girl; why did you not crimp your hairP Get up again, Alice dear; --to-m -marry-Mr- r-Smith."
 "I knew some catastrophe was im- pending, Eleanor; l have felt it all day. Poor Eleanor!"
 Now, Alice, be reasonable What do you think of him - honestly, you | knowp' "s
 "The man has excellent qualities; for instance, perfect taste in crayats, and an irreproachable propriety. Nobody ever saw him in any position out of the proper center of gravity. Now there is Carol, always sitting round on tables or l easels, or if on a chair, on the back or 1 arms, or any way but as other Christians sit. Then MT. Smith is handsome; very much so."
 "Oh! you do admit that?'' 1 "Y Yes; but don't myself like men oi the hairdresser style of beauty"
 Alice, what makes you dislike him so much?"
 "Indeed, don't, Eleanor. I think he Every one will say, What 8 suitable matchn and I dare say you will be very happy. He will do everything you tell him to do, Eleanor; and-oh, dear mel how 1 should hate a husband of that 1 kindl"
 You little hypocrite with youl. talk of we mans rights and woman's 'su- i premacy'" ".t. ..
 "No, Eleanor love, don't call it hypoc- risy, please; say many y-sidedness-it is a more womanly definition. But if it is really to be so, then l wish you joy, cou- sin. And what are you going to WearP" This subject proved sufficiently attrac- tive to keep Alice awake a couple of l hours. She even crimped her hair in l honor of the bridal shopping; and before matters had been satisfactorily arranged she was so full of anticipated pleasures that she felt really grateful to the author of them, and permitted herself to speak with enthusiasm of the bridegroom. He'll be a sight to see, Eleanor, on his marriage day, There won't be a America. and his clothes will all come from Paris. I dare say" r-f
 "I think we will go to Paris first" Then Eleanor went into a graphic de- scription of the glories and pleasures of Paris, as she had experienced them dur ing her first bridal tour. "Ij is the most fascinating city in the world. Alice"
 "I dare say, but it is a ridiculous shame having it in such an out-of-the- way place. What is the use of having 8 Paris, when one has to sail three thou mi las fI af I faa1 that I shall have to go."
 'So you shall, dear; l won't go with out you" .5s. v-
 ''Oh, no, darling; not with MT. Smith. l really could not. shall have to try and manage matters with MT. Carrol. We shall quarrel all the way across, of course, but then" 0.s....
 Why don't you adopt his opinions, Ahcepn
 q intend to-for little while; but it is impossible to go on with the same set of opinions forever. Just think how dull conversation would become!"
 "Well, dear, you may go to sleep now, for mind, I shall want you down to breakfast before eleven. I have given somebody permission to call at five 0 o'clock to-n1orrow-or rather today and we shall have tete-G-tete tea"
 Alice determined that it should be strictly tetc-d-tete She went to spend the afternoon with Carols sisters, and stayed until she thought the lovers had had ample time to make their vows and arrange their wedding.
 There was little pout on her lips as she left Carol outside the door, and slowly bent her steps to Eleanor's private parlor. She was trying to make up her mind to be civil to her cousins ,,o,u b11c11opI a1cnt and tho io,, to be anything else was very strong.
 II shall be daeadfully in the way-his way, mean-and he will want to send me out of the room, and l shall not go no, not if fall asleep on q chair looking at him." -@a ..t...s.. .as- ..
 With this decision, the most amiable she could reach, Alice entered the parlor. Eleanor was alone, and there was pale, angry look on her face Alice could not understand. gr
 ''Shut the door, dear"
 "Alonep"
 II have been so all evening"
 "Have you quarreled with MT. Smith?n
 Mr. Smith did not call"
 Not comep" 5s
 ".Nor sent any apology"
 The two women sat looking into each others faces q few moments, both white and silent.
 What will you do, Eleanor?' #
 Nothing" #
 "But he may be sick, or he may not have got your letter. Such queer mis- takes do happen.
 Parker took it to his hotel: the clerk said he was still in his room; it was sent to him in Parker's sight and hearing. There is not any doubt but that he re- ceived it.''
 "Well. suppose he did not Still, if he really cares for you, he is hardly likely to take your supposed silence for an abso- lute refusal. have said No to Carol dozen times, and he won't stay noed.' MT. Smith will be sure to ask for a per- sonal interview"
 Eleanor answered drearily: ss sup pose he will pay me that respect;n but through this little effort at assertion it was easy to detect the white feather of 1 .aistrust. She half suspected the touchy