The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-20
With Golden Locks.

There she is, Frank" eagerly exclaimed
Guy Everett ''Did you ever see anything
80 lovely bcfore2"
'.Indced, no, answered his companion
"Take NE up and introduce me. I will
promise not to become rival, but to aid
you, if can"
The introduction was soon effected, and
Mr.. Maynard asked permission to dance
with Miss Graham, which permission was
gracefully accorded.
They soon became friends and when af-
ter awhile, Blanche Graham was claimed
by another partner, Frank left her with re-
gret, and betook himself to his friend, Guy
Everett.
AS the two young men walked home that
night, lcisurely smoking their cigars, and
admiring the moon, which spread its soft
light around them, Frank drew from Guy
the story of his love for Miss Graham.
''She is very beautiful, you know, Frank,
and from the first time saw her, my heart
was hers. You know I never cared much
for the ladies; but having once looked on
her face, l could think of nothing else.
Like fool, wrote and offered myself.
She returned me very civil but cold re-
ply, to the effect that she thought my ac-
quaintaince with her hardly warranted my
having proposed, but that rs had done SO,
she could but give me positive answer in
the negative. Of course thereis no chance
for me now, and might as well give up
trying to win her affection"
''Give upl Indeed would do no such
thing! Faint heart &C., you know.
Just let me try my hand for you, and bet
! will have the fair one vanquishcd ere
long"
''Try your hand9 Why you scarcely
know her; and besides, you would be GER
tain to fall In love with her yourself, if you
did know her; SO there's no use talking
about it."
''Guy, here's my hand--and promise
you that not only will l not fall in love
with Miss Graham, but will do all in my
power to promote your interest. Old
friend, you can trust me, can you nota"
The young men looked at one another
tor moment and then with Il hearty grip
Of their hands, separated.
And Frank Maynard was as true rs his
word. lie called frequently on Miss Gra-
ham, and soon became one Of her special
friends. On all occasions he spoke of his
friend In the highest terms, and took every
opportunity of praising him, until at last
Blanche thought that she had undcrvalucd
Mr.. Everett, and that perhaps she had
made u mistake III discarding him.
SO easily influenced was she by Frank
Maynard's words
The summer months Blanche usually
spent among the Welsh mountains, where
she enjoyed the pleasure of riding on horse
back to her hearts content. Il splendid
horsowoman she was; and the inhabitants
of the village would open their eyes many
a summer evening to see this vision of beau
ty dashing through their quiot streets, her
blue riding habit contrasting well with the
shower of golden hair falling far down her
shoulders, and lovingly caresscd by the set
ting sun, rs If his rays were 10th TO part
anything so bright and beautiful.
Generally she was attended by q groom;
but occasionally it happened that she pre-
ferred riding alone, when putting her
sketch book and pencil in her pocket, she
would choose quiet spot among tho hills,
whcle undisturbcd she could copy some of
the beauties so lavishly displayed around
her.
One day, after o solitary ride of this kind,
SHE was passing through the village, when
her horse suddenly took fright and plunged
violently. lie would soon have become
unmanageablc. and undoubtedly ahe would
have been thrown, but for tho strong hand
of man who at that moment appeared,
and catching the bridlc, after q short strng.
gle with tho frightened animal, succeeded
in calming him., Z. ~iS ta
AS Blanche recognized Frank Maynard,
she extended her hand, and said In low
voice. aii 81 So ~ XII - Ata8 ~
'sMr. Maynard, you may hare saved my
: life, ard heaven knows how grateful am
Accsptmy warhest hanks forytlie service
you have rendered me, and If there is any.
thing ], can do for you, ds'aiot hesitate te
call rponms.