The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-03
taken, only wanted "a"
Bell thrust the money in his hand.

ed ner slim ngure hitting away like the
spirit III the dust
The next day Rose came into Bells room
radiant as she only permitted herself to be
under rare circumstances, her gray eyes
flashing and her red lips parted in smile
Of triumphant delight.
"Bell, see thisl Now what do you say9'
She laid square, monogrammed enve-
lope in the girls lap, addressed to the
Misses Melton, and bearing inside invita-.
tions to the reception at Fcrnley Court for
q fortnight from that night.
Rose watched the girls sweet face glow
under the surprise, then saw, to her amaze,
ment, that flush Of delight fade
"Well, Bell, of course wc'll 90, III take
some money l can spare and get some
suisse, and wear natural flowers with it :
and know you have sovereign laid aside
for an emergency. You can get q good
many things with it--glovcs and a sash,
you know--and who knows but what Lilo.
mel Granville may be captivatcdl"
Bell laid the envelope softly down.
u cant go, dear, unless wear my old
white muslin, and will look wrctched be-
side your new suisse, 1--we spent my
money!"
Rose frowncd.
Spent your moneya Why, l saw it
yesterday morning in your drawer. 1 no.
ticed that the edge of the sovereign was
little Clipped. and remembering whether it
was good one or not. Spent your monoy!
Bell, what do you mean2"
Bell met the vexed eyes as calmly as she
could. She was just little in awe of this
magnificent sister of hers.
IL gave it to that poor man last night,
Rose w Gn 7
the sort of man TO talk to as you did [
know he deserved the money }"
Rose sat down, and folded her hands in
icy wrath.
''Give sovereign to tramp-a beggarl
We'll If it doesn't pass my comprehension
Rose swept out Of the room-she was
like duchess in her movements, and poor
Bell went on with her sewing, wondering
IL her White muslin wouldn't look pretty
we'll il it was nicely got up, thinking that
there was sea-grctn sash somewhere she
mad never worn, and a pair of white kids
at home that Rose could 60 for when she
went to buy her suisse. So, while her
busy. deft fingers sewed through the sum-
mer days Oh Roses airy dress, little Bell
decided she would 60, after all, and wear
her fresh white dress, and tea roses in her
golden tresscs, and the sea- green sash knot
ted to her skirt-a simple, exquisite toilet,
that made very Unqiae Of her, that made
people turn their heads for more than n
second or third look when she and Rose on
tered the magnificent ballroom.
I..-4t was perfectly delightful eyervwav
Nr. Granville possessed none but high bred
intelligent friends, and the Misses Melton
were treated accordingly.
The music was heavenly, and from her
seat, where she sat like a queen III state,
Rose watched her handsome host, VINO had
bowed low over her hand when he was in
troduced-watched him, as, in his quiet,
self-possessed manner, he went among his
guests.
Her heart was beating-would he, oh,
would he ask her for the first dance, or
would ho 60 among the groups of stylish
ladies from the city, any Of whom would
be so honored by his sattention2
And then Rose saw Dir. Granville 90
straight across the room. right by her, and
bow slowly to Bell ae ne said few words,
and offered his arm.
Bell Bell to lead the grand quadrille |!
Bell on Lionel Granville's arm, the obscrv-
ed OF all observers-as far ns q sea-nymph.
and so graceful, so sweetly unconscious of
her radiant beauty.
Rose sat gloomlly through the first quad
rifle, and watched Lionel's pale, handsome
face as he bent 1t very near Bells golden
curls, his ardent, admiring eyes, that look
eel 80 eagerly into the sweet. girlish face
that others beside Rose noted his attention.
Then, the dance over, Lionel gave Bell
his arm.
'That has been delightful quadrille,
Miss Melton. BY the way, did you know
l have something that belongs to you?"
They had reached Roses chair oy this
time, and Bell turned laughingly to him.
Something Of minel do not sec how
that can be, MIR. Granville. 10 you, Rosc3'
Rose favored hlm with her most fasci-
mating smile.
'Indeed do not, seeing that this is the
first time we ever saw Mr. Granville"
He smiled in Bells eyes.
''I'll leave you to falhom tho mystery.
Don't forget, the first waltz for me, Miss
Bell"
He went away, so handsome, 80 courtly
and Bells foolish little heart was tnrobbng
with new, vague delight, while Rose was
almost suiFocating with envy at the signal
triumph OF her sister. Mr.. Granville came
promptly for his waltz.
lie drew her hand through his arm al.
most nuthoritatively.
"Nliss Bell, it seems l have always
known you, yet you say you never saw me
before. Suppose we take walk through
the conservatory instead of having this
waltz2"
Into the fragrant semi. dusk they went,
| whero fountains tinkled and rare flowers
bloomcd, and tho music came in vclled
sweetness and richness.
IL want you to be sure am right Miss
Bell, when l say have something of yours
Look at me closely, Have you never seen
me before7'
Hc bent his face near hers. 1t was grave.
ly smiling-nnd so tender and good-and
Bell looked tiInidly in the smiling J ct stern
eyes.
al am sure never saw you before, Mr..
Granville.
''Thcn have you ever seen this 2"
lie drew from his pocket q sovereign
the very one, with tiny bit Clipped of
1t, that Bell had given the tramp.
'Don't you understand, dear child2 i
had taken freak into my head th"' a
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