The Princeton union., 1880-08-12

returns ct 5 o'clock
"It is quite out of the question: Dolly
said, istlessly.
"Dolly!''
"Weu2''
"You promised nae, years ago
aNonsense |" said Dolly, hinging the
azaleas and pinks about in frag1ant con-
fusion. ~ was only little child then,
john
"But you have no right to break your
word. Dolly, child or no child"
/. II never promised, John.'
{ "But you made me believe that one day
you would be my wife. And I've lived
on the thought Of it, Dolly, ever since.
And if this city situation Of yours should
break up my LIES hope
. "Dont hope anything about it,
brusquely interrupted the girl. 'sHere
comes q customer. Please, John, don't
stand there any longer, looking like q
ghost!"
And honest, heart broken John turned,
and went with heavy steps out to where
the wagon stood, and cid Roam was wait
ing, with housekeeping head and half
closed eyes.
/ ut does seem to me-" he muttered be-
tween his teeth, "that there is nothing
left to live for any longer"
Dolly looded half remorsefully after
him.
GIVE almost mine to call him back"
said she to herself, as she picked out q
bunch Of white violets for the newcomer.
I do like John Deadwood; but think
he has no business to consider himself
engaged to me, just because of that boy
and girl nonsense. Ones ideas change
as one gets on fn Gfe."
And Dolly's cheek was like the refec-
ton Of the pink azaleas, as she thought
of Mr.. Fizalan and the turquoise ring
that he had given her as q trothplight.
And Mr.. Frixham came in presently.
give note from Sedgewicks on Fifth
avenue said he, hurriedly. "They all
ways order their flowers from Servoss's
but Servoss has disappointed them. Teey
want the house decorated for party to-
night-there's not minute to lose. I've
telegraphed to Bolton's tor one hundred
yards of sm,lax and running fern, and
one hundred scarlet poinsettas; and I
think we can manage the rest ourselves.
You had better 60 at once, Miss PEN
field, and plan the decoration q
pretty taste Of your own-and FIJI send
up the flowers with Hodges to help you."'
And Dolly went, her mind still on the
turquoise ring, with its band of virgin
gold and its radiant blue stone.
The sedgewick mansion was brown
stone palace, with plate-glass easements,
and a vestibule paved with black-and-
orange marble.
Mrs. Sedgewick, stately NATION, in
Watteau wrapper, and blonde cap, re-
ceived Dolly in the great drawing
room.
"Oh!' said she, lifting her glasses; !;
"youte from the florists, are yous We'll,
I know nothing about these things-I
only want the rooms to look elegant.
Tell your husband to spare no expense
"Mr. Frixham 1t not my husband" said
Dolly.
.sYour father, them
"But he isn't my father,' insisted Dol
~, halt laughing. 'sHe's no relation at
all. l will tell him, however"
Exactly said Mrs. Sedgewick. 'sI
particularly desire plenty Of white roses,
as 7 am told they are customary at this
sort Of affair. 1t is an engagement
party"
"Indeed!" said Dolly, trying to look
interested.
"Between my daughter Glare and Mr..
Alfred Fitzalan,'' said Mrs. Sedgewick,
with conscious complac ency.
Dolly SAID nothing; but the room,with
it's futed cornices and lofty ceilings,
seemed to swim around her like the
waves of the sea. And as she went out,
with Mrs. Cedgewick still chatting about
white rose buds and begonia leaves, she
passed the halfopen door of a room, all
hung with blue velvet, where yellow
tressed beauty sat smiling on q low di-
van, with Fitzalan bending tenderly
above her.
"He has only been amusing himself
with me-" ssid Dolly to herself.
There was sharp ache at her heart;
brit after all, it was only the sting Of
wounded pride. Thank heaven-oh,
thank heaven it was nothing worse than
that!
Honest John Deadwood was driving
cid Roam steadily and soberly along past
the patch of woods, where the velvet
MosSou Oo01u0IS 10y AAo uOIAuSut peaStS
of prey N the spring twilight, when q
gray shadow glided out Of the other
shadows, and stood at his side.
"John!" she whispered.
Dolly, it's never yous"
''Yes, John,'' said the girl, gently but
steadily. "I'm going back home with
you.'
"God bless you, Dolly!'' said the
young man tervently.
"For good and all, John, if you will
take me- said Dolly, shyly. "I've had
quite enough of city life; and I'll help
you with the greenhouses, and I'll try
to be good little house keeper at home.
Shall /, John?"
JohE put his arm around her, and
hugged her to his side.
darling" sal d he huskily, s.it's most
too good news to be true; but if my word
is worth anything, you shall never regret
your decision of this day.
So the pretty flower girl vanished ont
of the bower OF smilax and rosebuds.
The Sedgewick mansion wasn't decora-
ted at all, and Mr.. Frixham had lost his
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