Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
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and pocketing it, and she stood and watch
ed her slim figure fitting away like the
spirit In 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 this! Now what do you sayP'
She laid square. monogrammed enve-
lope in the girls lap, addressed to the
Misses Melton, and bearing inside invita-
tions to the reception at Fernley Court for
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 we'll 90, I'll take
some money | can spare and get some
suisse, and wear natural flowers with 1t /;
and know you have sovereign laid aside
for an emergency. You can get good
many things with it-gloves and q sash,
you know-and who knows but what Lilo
mel Granville may be captivated !"
| Bell laid the envelope softly down.
Il can't go, dear, unless | wear my old
white muslin, and | will look wrctched be-
side your new suisse, 1--we spent my
money!"
Rose frowned.
spent your money! Why, l saw 1t
yesterday morning in your drawer. l no
ticed that the edge of the sovereign was a
little Clipped, and remembering whether it
was good one or not. Spent your money!
Bell, what do you meant"
Bell met the vexed eyes as calmly as she
could. She was just little in awe Of this
magnificent sister of hers.
81 gave it to that poor man last night,
Rose. was so sorry. am sure he WASH I
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 a sovereign to tramp-a beggarl
| Well 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
if her white muslin wouldn't look pretty
well if it was nicely got up, thinking that
there was q sea-green sash somewhere she
had never worn, and pair of white kids
at home that Rose could go for when she
went to buy her suisse. So, while her
busy, deft fingers sewed through the sum-
mer days on Roses airy dress, little Bell
decided she would 60, after all, and wear
her fresh white dress, and tea roses in her
golden tTesses, and the sea-green sash knot
ted to her skirt--a simple, exquisite toilet,
that made very Undi1e of her, that made
people turn their heads for more than a
second or third look when she and Rose en-
tered the magnificent ballroom.
1t was perfectly delightful everyWay.
Mr.. 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 In 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-posscssed manner, he went among his
guests.
Her heart was beating-would he, oh,
would he ask her for the first dance, Oh
would he 60 among the groups of stylish
ladies from the city, any OF whom would
be so honored by his attention3
And then Rose saw Mr. Granville 20
straight across the room, right by her, and
bow slowly to Bell as he said few words,
and offered his arm.
Bell Bell TO lead the grand quadrille !
Bell on Lionel Granville's arm. the observ-
ed OF all observers-as fair as sea-nymph,
and so graceful, 30 sweetly unconscious OF
her radiant beauty.
Rose sat gloomlly through the first quad
rifle, and watched Lionel's pale, handsome
face as he bent it very near Bells golden
curls, his ardent, admiring eyes, that look
ed SO 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 q delightful quadrille,
Miss Melton. BY the way, did you know
have something that belongs to your"
They had reached Roses chair by this
time, and Bell turned laughingly to him.
Something of InineI do not see how
that can be, MIR. Granville. 10 you, Rosel'
Rose favored hlm with her most fasci-
mating smile.
'Indeed l do not, seeing that this is the
first time we ever saw MIR. Granville"
| DE smiled In Bells eyes.
'.I'll leave you % fathom the mystery.
Don't forget, the first waltz for me, Miss
Bell"
| He went away, 80 handsome, 80 courtly
and Bells foolish little heart was throbbing
with new, vague delight, while Rose was
almost sufocating with envy at the signal
triumph OF her sister. MIR. Granville came
promptly for his waltz.
He drew her hand through his arm al
most authoritatively.
'tMiss Bell, it seems | 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,
where fountains tinkled and rare flowers
bloomed, and the music came in yelled
sweetness and richness.
II want you to be sure am right, Miss
Bell, when say have something of yours
Look at me closely, Have you never seen
me beforeR"
He bent his face near hers. 1t was grave.
ly smiliDg-and 80 tender and good-and
Bell looked tirnidly in the smiling yet stern
eyes.
NM 4 am sure I never saw you before, Mr..
Granville.
Then have you ever seen this 2"
He drew from his pocket sovereign
the very one, with q tiny bit Clipped of
1t, that Bell had given the tramp.
'tDon't you understand, dear child2 ]
had taken freak into my head thLt j