The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-07-21
GOLDEN HAIR.

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I was just % when first met Grace Ever
sleigh. TWAS at ball of which she was
undoubtedly the belle. She was fair, tall
and graceful but her chief beauty was in
her exquisite hair, which was of the purest,
pale, golden hue, and SO luxuriant that the
fair young head appeared to bend beneath
its weight. In whatever way it was arranged.
whether in heavy braids almost as thick as
my arm, or IN silken, massive coils, or in
curls that fell below the slender waist, or
left to flow unbound, ripping down like q
golden glory, it was always tie most Won
derful hair had ever seen. raved Yof
Grace's hair by day, / dreamed of it by
night; the fair one with the golden locks"
whispered in her blushing ear.
and my sister Alice were Orphans, and
had lived together until about year before
my story opens, when Alice had married.
Alice was different in character from my
self; she was less imaginative and more
practical. She did not share my enthusi-
asm for Grace. take care! Take care!"
she said. All is not gold that glitters. y
1t was a happy moment, when, after
many jealous pang caased by rival admir-
ers, ventured to press the first kiss on
Grace's lips, and heard her low Eyes" in
response to my ardent protestations of love,
and my offer Of my hand. Alice, when I
told her, the next day, made me. for the
first time in my life, angry with her, for
she called lie blind fool, and said had
thrown myself and my fortune away on one
who was both false and artificial. But nv
anger was soothed by tbs warmth with
which the Eversleighs, one and all received
me. Old Mr.. Eversleigh after he had as
certained that popular report had not ex-
aggerated the extent of my income, shook
me enthusiastically by the hand, and de-
clared that 1 was "son-in law after his
own heart. His wife took me to her am
pie maternal bosom, bestowing me salu-
tation with which could have willingly
dispensed. l was kissed, blessed and shak-
en- hands with by all the aunts, uncles, and
cousins; and people in general falicitated
me upon being the happiest of men.
Alice, much as she disliked Miss Evers-
leigh, said she would call upon her. At
this forgave my sister all. when you
! know Grace better you will get over your
prejudices," remarked, as we drove to
Mr.. Eversleigh's.
We were kept some time waiting In the
parlor before Grace made her appearance.
| In the meantime, Nellie, her Youngest sis
ter, child of 6, came in to make sisters
acquaintance. Alice was excessively fond
Of children. So the little one was soon es-
tablished upon her knee, amusing her with
her childish prattle.
What pretty curl, you have" she cried,
adoiringly. Can you take it off,"
mo, DEAR" answered Alice, laughing
mot unless cut it off; it grows on my
| head" $50
"Grows?" the child repeated. How
strange! Why, sister Grace takes hers OF
every night, and puts it away in a drawer
Alice gave me malicious glance; but
just then Grace, with deep frown upon
her brow, entered. could not understand
why she spoke SO sharply to little Nellie
and Immediately sent her OFT Of the room
Alice did not enlighten me, merely remark
ing, when we had left the house, that Miss
Grace Eversleigh's angelic attributes ap.
peared to exist only in my imagination
"Certainly, her conduct to that innocen
child was anything but angelic" she added
when she saw how little impression she hai
made on me.
. The days Of our engagement passed swift
ly on. Alice's constant sneers only height
ened nv passion. Every hour / BEGAN.
more in love. Grace's maiden dignity in
creased the effect Of her charms. Often ]
attempted to Irvine her silken curls aroun,
my finger; to toy with those golden, MP
ping waves; but was always repulse,
with COY sweetness that left me NOR
deeply infatuated than ever.
I was excessively fond of riding on horse
; back; SO my first present to Grace was
!. beautiful no rse; and almost every day W.
took long ridestogether. She was grace
, full equestrian and never looked bette
than in the saddle. She rode fearlessly
too, and this also made me prouder of her
,, One day, as we rode together, I notice,
that her hair was arranged with even more
effect than sual. compimented her mp
on it. saying I detested anything stiff 9
artificial, especially in lady's hair.
Eyes, :" she answered, sweetly; I hav
, such quantity Of hair scarcely know no,
to hold it all. Sometimes think I shall
be obliged to cut half of it off. Many glrlG
as you perhaps know, do not scruple eve
to wear false hair; bat this appears to m
to be contrary to the purity and dignity (
! womanhood. A true woman would NJ
4 seek admiration and notice by adornir
3 herself with borrowed ornaments. MANN
has taught us to be natural above a
! things"
t I was delighted with these admiral
: sentiments. They conceded exactly wi,
!. my own. lookedat heragain. Never ha
she been SO beautiful. The close habit
. blue cloth displayed the rounded form
s its fullest perfection. Exercise had brougl
VlVlQ uuSQ 10 the 1R1r cQoeK, Df1gl
9 light to the soft blue eye. The jaunt
: black hat, with it's waving plume, ju
/. shaded the sweet face, and the sun, shin r
: full upon her hair, caused it to look ill
9 gold. I became enthusiastic. I could hare
s " find words vivid enough to express n
9 admiration.
9 Suddenly Miss Eve1sleigh grew dead
/. pale, trembled, and raised her hand to b.
8 head.
+ Il think! / think" she gasped, that.
9 that my hair Is falling!"
9 was rather glad Of the chance Of seer
9 her glorious hair, in all its splendor, doy
k ing down her back, and was about to say s.
k when her now evidently excessive ammo,
= ance checked my tongue.
II DO not be alarmed! ] will hold Sell
}, while you arrange it, suggested at laf
q @No one will pass: take your own time. "
: Pale and breathless, and more agitatt
g than ever, she endeavored to retain Il
Q flowing profusion OF her tresses. But
i vain. Her hair half unbound fell upt
= her shoulders like golden cloud. But
did not stop there. Was mad or dream
ing? The gittering braids and wavir
curls, suddenly shot downward, and &
next moment lay upon the ground, almc
beneath black Selim's hoofs.
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