The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-09-22
A LESSON IN LOVE.

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Il wonder if Mamie got my note and Il
looking for me? Halloa"
THIS last exclamation was drawn from
Rays lips by cherry, which coming from
above somewhere came into contact with his
nose. He looked up, aud there, perched
like great bird upon the limb Of a huge
old cherry tree and looking down at him
with dancing ewes and brilliant cheeks, was
young girl.
How do, Lennox Come up and have
some cherries ~ was her mischievous greet
ing.
mamie Is it possible ~ exclaimed Lem
nox, severely.
And while Ray looked on in stern disap-
proval, the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
"Now don't look 50 glum, Lennox, dear"
she said, slipping her little hand into his
with a coaxing motion Il know its tom
boyish to climb cherry tree but then it's
such fun"
Mamie, you should have been a boy"
said Lennox.
Il wish l had No don't either for then
you wouldn't have fallen in love with me.
What made you, dear?" with a fond glance
and caressing movement
| Because you're so sweet darling" an
swered Ray, melted in spite Of himself
'But do wish Mamie, you would leave
off those hoydenish ways, and be more dig
nified."
Like Miss Isham ~ asked Mamie.
| Miss Isham is a very superior woman
and it would not hurt you to copy her i'm
some respects"
Two tears sprang into Nannie'a eyes at
his tone. They went in the parlor and Ray
giving her curls a toss backward went and
| sat down.
81 wish you would put up those hyaway
curlS, and dress your hair AS other girls do
said Ray. and see here, Mamie, / want 20
| have talk with you. You know love you,
but in truth, my dear, my wife must have
something of the elegance of refined society.
Your manners need polish, my dear. l came
down to tell you that my sister Laura is
making up party to visit the noted water
ing places, and she wishes You to be one Of
| the number
care you going?' asked Mamie.
"No, my business will not allow it but
| shall see you several times Will you GO"
81 don't want to go. | had rather stay
here in the country and climb cherry trees
every day"
Mamie, L must insist upon more Self
control" he said coldly.
"But don't send me away" she pleaded.
1T is for your good, Mamie, and You
must be content to 60. Will your
The supper bell rang ut this instant and
Mamie, hastily answered, eyes let me 90,
Lennox," and ran out of the room, and up
eyes I'll go. And I'll teach you one lesson,
Lennox Ray, see if don't" she murmured.
1t was nearly the middle of September
before Lenox Ray, heated, dusty, and
weary, entered the hotel where his sisters
party were stopping.
"Why Lennox, you here (" said she.
Eyes. Where is Mamie ~
"She was OH the piazza talking with a
French count moment ago. All there
she is by the door,
"But it was difficult, even when he drew
near, to see in the stylish, stately lady,
whose hair was put up over monstrous
chignou, and whose lustrous robes swept the
floor for yard, his own little Mamie of
three months ago.
Lennox strobe up and with scarce 81
glance at the hewildered dandy to whom
she was chatting held out his hand with an
eager exclamation.
She made sweeping courtesy and lan-
guidly extended the tips of her fingers but
not a muscle moved beyond what accorded
with well-bred Indifference.
"Ah, good evening, Mr.. Ray"
90, Mamie! are you glad to see me ?'
said Lennox, feeling that his heart was
chilled within him.
40, to be sure, Mr.. Ray, quite glad. Al
low me 10 present my friend, the Count de-
Beaurepaire. Mr. Ray, Monsieur"
Lennox hardly designed to bow TO tine
"Thanks-but the music is beginning and
promised to dance with Mr.. Blair"
"But afterwards p said LennOx, the chill
growing colder.
"But am engaged to Mr.. Thornton"
"What then ?" demanded LenuOx, with a
jealous pang.
Greatly my card is so full hardly know.
will, however, try and spare you waltz
somewhere"
"Good heavens Mamie, what aIectation
is this "
She favored him with a well-bred stare
Pardon l do not understand your
And taking the arm of her escort she
walked away with the air Of an empress
Lennox sought his sister
"Laura, how have you changed Mamie
so ?" he demanded.
eyes, she is changed. Isn't she perfect %
Perfect? Rather too perfect to suit me-"
growled Lennox. Tomorrow / shall sec
more of Mamie" he thought.
But tO-morgow, and tomorrow, and to-
elegant Miss Irving AS they styled her, was
always in demand, and poor Lennox at the
distance from which she kept him looked on
almost heartbroken, varying between wrath,
jealousy, pride and despair.
"Nannie," said he one morning when he
found her tor a moment alone, chow long is
this TO last %
l. DellcF6 you WlSheu me 70 Couic mere 10
improve my manners, Mr.. Ray To acquire
the elegance of society" she said, coidly.
"But Nannie"--.
"Well if YOU are not pleased with the
result of your own advice am not TO blame.
You must excuse me now, Mr.. Ray; ] am
going 10 ride with Count de Beaurepaire."
And with a graceful gesture Of adieu, she
left him sick at heart.
That afternoon LennOx walked unan
nounced into Iaura'g room.
81 thought I'd drop in and gay good bye
before you went down stairs" said he. 81
leave tonight"
"Indeed? Where are you going % asked
Laura.
ooh, don't know" was the savage re-
''You can take note to George for me2'
eyes, if you get it ready" said he.
every well. / Will write it now
Laura left the room, and Lennox stood
modify at the window. Presently Mamie
came in and stood near him.
care you really going away ~ she asked.
eyes I am" was the short answer
"And won't you tell us where %
81 don't know myself-neither know nor
care" he growled.
She slipped her hand in his arm, with the
old earessing movement he remembered so
well, and spoke gently, using his name for
the first time since he came
"But, Lennox, dear, if you 60 away of
somewhere, what shall dog
He turned suddenly aRd caught her to
his heart.
go, Mamie % he cried passionately, lf
you would only come back to me--H
could recover my lost treasure would not
go anywhere. o, my lost love, is u too
late"
She laid her face down against his should
er, and asked:
'Tennox, dear tell me which you love
best, the Mamie you used to know or the
fashionable young lady you found here
30, Mamie, darling" he cried, clasPing
her closer. 81 wouldn't give one toss Of