The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-01-15
MONSIEUR.

/, raised my eyes from my book to
those of NJ. De Mott-was it magnetism
that controlled them?--and, as L en-
countered his searching look, L verify
believe that I blushed, though I ac-
counted myself too hackneyed to give
evidence of such freshness. However,
my glance happened to fall, next, upon
the mirror, and | smiled with little
feeling of self-contenpt; a glance in
that direction usually sufficed to excite
that emotion, for albeit l had an ideal
brain, and would gladly have found
therein beautiful face, per contrary [
was accustomed TO seeing a sometimes
sallow visage reflected from its surface.
Whatever my capabilities, was used to
meditating, they were not those of
bending mankind at my feet in homage
of Hly beauty; and whatever gifts a
woman may have, to her mind nothing
quite compensates this lack. And in
contrast there was always near me that
face of Loraine's chiseled and tinted so
beautifully
1t was for this reason that took III.
De Motifs scrutiny 50 i'll. Lora was at
my side, and l knew he had been COM
pairing us: so | made some miserable
Jest chat no doubt caused him to place
amiaoility amorg my other needs.
1t is strange, 0lie,n said my cousin,
"that there are times when | can not
make you out" ..-f
--Dear,- lovely Bora,rf hardly think she
ever made. me out. She might have un-
derstoOd certain qualities which were
but accidents Of my natnre, ,bnt the read
individual, whether in gracious mood
or otherwise, she did not understand.
al am scarcely worth the trouble, my
Loraine,S; 4 replied. pinehing my arm
in punishnient Tor Whist Ihad said that
annoyed her, 'Sbut look in the glass and
YOU will see. People, are like what they
look to be; their faces can not utter
falsehoods. Yog, Lora, are like flow
er. What pleasant sensation a glance
at, YOU must bring an obseryeri,' dora
blushed.now Under NJ. De Motifs snil-
ing eyes1, '-while look at the square
laws NJ. De Mott smiled at me, and
| grew angry, and was led to say, q But
| viii gain the respect of the worthy and
live as well as though l were beautiful, y"
and glanced deliantly his way.
Now dOes'Niiss Olive say the most
sensible words she has yet spoken. 1t is
Balzac who has said that plain woman
is only in danger of beingloved too well.
But Lam onlvtaking Miss Olive at her
own Valuation; it would scarcely be po-
lite to call lady plain
'tYour politeness is very suggestive
l replied. 81 ON plain, and no one viii
ever love me" A popularity of Miss
Olives to utter words which afterward
caused the forehead to Jingle with shame.
De Mott turned his eyes away with an
amused look % 1t will do for Miss
Olive to make such statement only be-
fore me, but in presence of some other
gentleman it might meet with practical
denial - l},i Hf u.
&" He must mean Lawrence Wharton, ;"
L thought, who was only drawn TO me
by the law of 0pposites, l always ex-
planned TO Lora when | thought she no.
ticed his preference. Earrey, as wet called
him, was ward.qf my-unele's, lora's
father, and lived in his family; NJ. De
Mott sIasS my uncle's partner; Ialso
was in my uncle scharge.
Before leaving, NJ. DE Mott invited
me to a concert that night; he had al
ready secured Loraine's attendance.
he had asked me at the eleventh hour,
hoping might have some other oppor-
tunity; but then there were always lions
in the way if I wished especially to 90
anywhere, so | accepted his escort.
Al the cpneertGwe had not long been
seated when Larrey joined US, looking
tired and nervous. 4
He should, have come AROUND for
me III tinie,s he said - bat old Mortonss
wife was sick and he had taken Misplace
atIthe books" darcy was unoccupied;
he had but just made his exit from col
lege, and hadlnot yet decided upon his
lifeework.( /" The governor says that.
the books must be kept up, so shall
have to work until Mrs Morton mends.''
And the salary2''I asked, in concern
for the old couple, for | Knew it was
their Only dependence.
Obi that goes on of course. What
eouttI DO With it? 1fyqnarterly allow
ance has to 60 a-begging now, ] can
not find ways for it'' E4EtF
The blessed Larry I well knew
that, from thesexpensive keepsakes that
/ had so often thrust back upon him.
81 If 1oinor HiS hiddincr constitutes one