Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-11-05

"You did that lovely" whispered
Lily. little later. Then Lily sauntercd
near INN, Just as the musicians began a
Lively waltz.
"Will You take few turns with me q
said Linn, who had a great reputation
as partner in dance.
81 don't like to appear on the floor
With so old partner why, my papa
would not be caught dancing. Ask
Miss Snethen to waltz with you. She
is sitting sad alul lonely, and would be
delighted to, perhaps, though even she,
ences, answered Lily, just then whirled
away, smile al over her lovely face, by
youth as handsome as herself.
Poor Linn! What did this sort of
treatment mean: He rubbed his head
in perplexity. He at last made busi-
ness of finding ont. Although the older
iadles-young when no was-were Po-
litely willing to receive slight atten-
tions from him and exchange the
usual am cunt of small talk. not one of
the young ones would trouble her giiIy
head about him. They let him severely
alone; they would neither dance nor
sing with him, nor play any of his sclec-
/ tions. J.yen Miss Snethen refused to
accept him as a partner-with this ex-
cuse, however:
II think we are too old to make such
an exhibition of Ourselves. Dancin8
belongs only to youth and beauty. III
my opinion. Mrs. Bangs insisted upon
nv presence. I'll rather he sitting in
my coy little rarior, with my books
and knitting-work
Path + believe ] had mean
the book part of it, of course" h. i'm
puysivelv added. impressed by the solid
god sense as Shown IN her remark, and
(which also bcamed from her honest, re-
liable countcnance.
~s Snothen. you are the best-look-
Conan here" he added, wondering
he never Thought Of her as an at
1(factive woman before.
She laughed low and sweetly, and as
if his compliment were comical indeed.
81 know just how much | deserve
that. Don't think l care because none
of these young beaux think of inviting
me to dance. They ought to prefer these
lovely girls"
Linn seated himself beside her, and
soon was embarked on a most agreeable
conversation.
"Lily, did you essay to make mattel
when you resigned our ancient flirt t.
the tonder mercies of Miss Snetaen
Miss Sn.ther isn't so foolish, Lora.
We would accept him matrimonlaiiy
quite as readily rs she. She Ii one ol
those rare, good women, who remains
single from choice. | apprehend.
"You needn't do anything of the kind
She, instead. SD immersed herself in thu
cares and interests of her parents. mar
, ricd brothers and sisters, that she ha'
not sufficient time or thought for pro
. per settling down for herself"
o "Andnobody thanking her halfenongl
a for her self-immolation," put in Mrs
q Bangs, who had listened amusedly.
). But We have left Linn quite too lon
$ sitting by the side of his bed the mornin
o succeeding Mrs. Bangs musicale.
He had not slept moment since hi
It return.
II 81 am growing old fast" he sOliiC
n auized, giving another look at his refiet
" ton in the glass. An old bachelor, balo
r. headed and long-neeked, is not yer
10 attractive object to gaze at. Rising
| with sigh, he finished dressing, an
in then hurried below, where inpatient
Of awaited him his landlady, who, becaus
ID of her dependent family, boarded hi
cheap. She liked him passing wei
"a poor woman. She would have like
70 any other man quite as we'll who SCENE
70 present a chance for relief, SO heavi
n. did her burden Of care and labor pre-
in upon her.
I'M IBID you enjoy the party?" 81
-e. asked, passing cup of coffee, ankle
depicted in her care-wOrn face.
he 80 So" ne rather condescendine
mi answered. He was rather inclined
no repel her conversational advances, dee
ar ing her his inferior, socially, and qu
nd realizing her interest in him.
ct "Once l used to enjoy parties" S
m said. with sigh. "Then l was you
he and happy"
m. al want to ask a question: put
,ok Bobby Wright, the widows eldest ho
as and the youth placed an inquirins a
&c much-betrcacled face within range
inc the boarder's eyes.
her "Ask away, Bobby . indulgently.
us WALL" said Bobby, honestly q
the souarely, as became an embryo vo
in. 81 o'ny want ter ask yei If yer went
ter the ark with Noah an all his I
eff. miles?"
INN "Mrs. Wright. what does this mea
we'd aagrily demanded Linn. rising; rec