The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-03-03

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They settled into attention. but
young Doctor Grey, who had
heard every word of the whispered
colloquy, turned his attention to
Miss Benson, who was directly in
front of him.
He had noticed her before, as
pleasant, sweet faced girl, but now
be gave her as thorough study
as be could with he- back towards
him.
His glance went first to the de-.
spised hat, and he saw dainty
little grey creation, with a droop-
ing gray plume, and cluster of
snowy lilies of the valley, and be
decided, if it was her own work,
it was far prettier than many OF
the wonderful hats and bonnets
around, which had cost much
more.
And many times during the
evening be was drawn to look at
her regardless Of Miss Morton's
silken robes and Turing smiles.
When the lecture was over and
greetings were exchanged, Miss
Alfredo turned her back on Miss
Benson, but Doctor Grey fingered
to say good evening.
And as Mabel raised her eyes,
half astonished, TO answer him, he
observed what he never had be-
fore, that her eyes were the
sweetest, clearest brown, with an
expression Of earnest womanll-
ness in their depths which went
straight to his heart.
After be left Miss Alfredo at
her own door, be went to bis own
room musing oddly on what he
had heard of Miss Benson.
Why, didn't know she was so
sweet said be to himself: De-
cidely, must cultivate Miss Ben
sons acquaintance. Thanks to
the stylish Miss Alfredo for the
introduction
So it came about tho next even
ing, that Miss Morton waited in
her elegant parlor for Doctor
Grey till she was wild with vex-
alton.
While he, forgetting that she
had invited him to call, raped at
the door OF Mabel Benson's little
cottage, and quite astonished the
little organist by asking per-
mission to spend the evening with
her.
But she was not displeased, ei-
ther, for DR.. Grey was very at
tractiveyoung man, and could win
friends when he chose very rap
idly.
He did not stay late, but asked
permission to call again.
And upon the very next Sunday
evening he did call again.
Miss Alfredo was furious at
seeing this, and determined it
should soon stop.
She took every occasion to
draw the Doctor to herself, some
times getting some attention from
him, but the very next thing he
spoiled it all by appearing with
Miss Benson.
At last there was grand ex-
cursion on the river planned, and
Miss Morton was one Of the COM
mittee Of arrangements.
She meant to make it a crown
ing stroke, rule Mabel out, and
secure the Doctor for herself.
She contrived to have it under
stood that no lady was expected
to attend who could not appear in
an entire new suit, stylish dressed.
This she knew Mabel could not
do.
Mabel would not attend, there
fore, and she would have the field
clear with the doctor, having al
ready secured his promise to be
there.
The doctor meant to 60.
He also guessed what Miss Al
freda was up to, and determined
to beat her at her own game.
She had told him that she was
sure Miss Benson did not mean to
20, and she felt quite confident that
lie would invite her instead OF
Mabel.
But DR.. Grey resolved to find
out for himself what Mabel's in
tentions we're.
A day or two before the ex-
cursion, he raped at Mabei's door
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