The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-17

"neio 40 aUout niu 50 remarkably nand-
some."
He glarcd at the unconscious target of
his and Adde'S eyes with scowl that de-
lighted her.
"You're not to be supposed to see any
masculine attraction beyond. your own,
Freddie. But if he's only an engineer
bark that's our waltz"
And of they gllded, faint flush on
Adde'S checks, as Blr. Mclton's handsome
blue eyes caught hers and held her glance
second, despite herself.
That was the way it began and month
later, when New York society was stirred
to lis soul by the deferred advent of Lord
Cuthbert Grosvenor, Miss Nelllston won
dercd why 1t was that Adde'S enthusiasm
had 80 completely died out.
YOU'RE mystery to me, Addic," she
said, as they drove home from the crush at
Mrs. Van Rensellaer's, On the occasion of
Lord Grosveno, g complimentary reception.
And, for the first time, Adde'S reply
was little sharp:
II don't see where the. mystery is, I'm
sure. Whatever there is about little, fat,
bald headed old man to admire, can't Sec "
''But he's lord all the same, Addie."
mo, it's not all the same at all, Ellie
How insutferaby hot the rooms were to-
night l have the most wretched head
ache"
The next afternoon, a magnificent coach
and pair, with the armorial bearings of the
house of Silverland-Lord Grosvenor's H.
lustrious family-With coachman and foot
man, ln his lordship's livery of silver and
maroon, drew up at Miss Nclistons door,
and the little, fat, puffy old gentleman de-
scended, to pay his compliments to the
prettiest girl of the night beforc-thc only
girl who had ut all interested him-Adde
Arlington.
After that-well, Ellie hardly knew Ad-
die, 80 variable and caprlcious she grew :;
now in the widest spirits, again detected
and petulant: until one day there came, by
one OF the livericd servants, a written pro
posal OF marriage, On a satiny sheet of
paper, bearing crest and a monogram in
silver and maroon, and signed in little
Grabbed, spidery hand "Grosvenoy'' let,
ter that offered her. in very gehtlemanly,
unenthusiasLic way, all the grand, good
things that it had been her sole aim in life
to possess and enjoy"
While by mail, not ten minutes later,
had come another letter, that made the girls
heart thrill, and all her pulses stir, as she
reao the passionate prayer for herself to be
given TO the man who loved her-Phillp
Melton, with his handsome face, and his
salary as an engineer.
FOR several hours, Ellie wondered what
Addie was doing, 30 long alone IN her room;
anu then, bY-and-5y, she came softly down
STAIRS, a sweet flush on her face, tender
prlae IN her eyes, thrill of perfect content
in her voice.
Ellie, dear, want to tell you. I have
refused Lord Grosvenor's offer of marriage,
and-accepted PhlIln. o-~'>'- ~
And without question, Ellie put her
arms about the slight form, and kissed her
You have done right, she said, simply,
gravely.
"lf You will permit nc, might I ask
why you decline my offer 2" Lord Grosyc-
nor said, an hour later, when, her gentle
refusal having reached him by messenger,
he post-hasted to the house.
And Adde'S lips tremblcd with actua
happiness and pride rs she answered, with
sweetness that was charming:
because. sir, IL loved Alr. Melton
best. You won't be angry 2"
MIR. Melton A fellow on a salary !"
"Pardon ME, my lord--a gentleman,
rich IN nobility, IN goodness, and IN love
for me-"
"Oh, that's it But about the money :?
Miss Arlington, there is not q wish IN the
world that shall remain moment uu-
gratitied, that money can procure, if you
will honor mc."
Il shall want only what Philip can give
me, sir"
Ills kindly eyes twinklcd d-naturedly.
''rhen, Miss Arlington, am to consider
your answer absolute2 You positively de-
cline to become Lady Grosvenor, to live at
Sllverland Park to be leader of London
society2"
She smiled swectly, proudly.
II am sure have decided. | thank you
Tor the great honor you have paid ME-
shall be proud of it all my life, but can
not, because love Philip Melton more than
all the world and what is in it,"
"Addie, my true little darling! Addic,
little love"
And Philip Melton stepped out from
behind the curtains of the bay window,
and took her in his arms, his handsome
face all smiling and proud, as he turned to
Lord Grosvcnor.
'H told you so, sirl She loves me, and
is true tn, 'cet in her loyalty to the man
sne ed to Pofa}e, perhaps you will not
mihgle r{ 3ac", lch that, after al, you
wi. no Id~. Wut vcnor some day9 For
Lord u.os,c...." mere is my father, and
am Philip Melton bilverland, next in sue
cession. Addie, you will not be angry with
us tor our little ruse2 We had heard you
were 80 desperately determined to marry
money, and the moment l saw you knew
there was heart that would conquer am
Dition-a heart wanted to conquer on my
own merits"
Addie listened, bewildercd, and Lord
Grosvenor laughed.
"Bless your bright eyes, child! You
nearly tempted nc to be trcachcrous tc
Silverland there. But you'll not refuse nc
for father-in-law, hopc2"
And, in her almost royal home, Addle
Is happy as the summer days arc long and
shining.
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