Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-03-02

That was the way II began and montf
later, when New York society was stirred
to its soul by the deferred advent of Lorl
Cuthbert Grosvenor, Miss Nelliston won
dered why 1t was that Adde'S enthusiasm
had 50 completely died out.
You're mystery to me, Addie," sh,
said, as they drove home from the crush a
Mrs Van Rensellaer's, on the occasion o
Lord Grosvenoi' s complimentary reception
And, for the first time, Adde'S reply
was a little sharp:
Il don't see where the mystery is, Tn
sure. Whatever there is about little, fat
bald headed old man to admire, can't see.
''But he's lord all the same, Addie.'
''No. it's not all the same at all, Ellie
How insufferably hot the rooms were to
night, have the most wretched head
ache"
The next afternoon, a magnificent coach
and pair, with the armorisl bearings Of the
house of Silverland-Lord Grosvenor's IL
lustrious family-with coachman and foot
man, III his lordship's livery of silver and
maroon, drew up al Miss Nelliston's door
and the little, fat, pufly old gentleman de.
scended, to pay his compliments to the
prettiest girl nj the night before-the only
girl who had at all interested him-Addie
Arlington.
After that-well, Ellie hardly knew Ad.
die, so variable and caprcious she grew
now in the widest spirits, again detected
and petulant: until one day there came, by
one Of the liveried servants, a written pro-
posal OF marriage, on q satiny sheet of
haorinr a =,
silver and maroon, and signed in little
Grabbed, spidery hand 'Grosvenor''-a let
ter that offered her, in very gentlemsnly,
unenthusiastic 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
read the passionate prayer for herself TO be
given TO the man who loved her-PhilIp
Melton, with his handsome face, and his
salary as an engineer.
For several hours, Ellie wondered what
Addie was doing, so long alone In her room;
and then, by-and-by, she came softly down
stairs, sweet flush on her face, teEder
pride IN her eyes, thrill of perfect content
in her voice.
Ellie, dear, want to tell you. / have
refused Lord Grosvenor's offer of marriage,
and-accepted Philip"
And without question, Ellie put her
arms about the slight form, and kissed her.
You have done right, , she said, simply,
gravely.
Iii you will permit me, might l ask
why you decline my oder 3" Lord Grosve-
nor said, an hour later, when. her gentle
refusal having reached him by messenger,
he post hasted TO the house.
And Adde'S lips trembled with actua |
happiness and pride as she answered, with
a sweetness that was charming:
Because. sir, IL loved Mr. Melton
best. You won't be angry"
''Mr. 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 wish In the
world thai shall remain q moment un-
grssided, that money can procure, If you
will hcnor me-"
Il shall want only what Philip can give
me, SIR"
Lis kindly eyes twinkled good-naturedly.
"Then, Miss Arlington, am to consider
your answer absolutef You positively de-
cline TO become Lady Grosvenor, to live at
Silverland Park, to be leader of London
societyi"
She smiled sweetly. proudly.
Il am sure have decided. thank you
for the great honor you have paid me-l
shall be proud of it all my life, but / css-
not, because love Philip Melton more than
all the world and what is in it,
"Addie, my true little darling! Addie,
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 Grosvenor.
az told you so, sir! She loves me, and
is true and sweet in her loyalty TO the man
she lovesl Addie, perhaps you will not
mind so very much that, after al, you
will be Lady Grosvenor some dayf For
Lord Grosvenor here is my father, and |
am Philip Melton oilverlsnd, next in sue
cession. Addie, you will not be angry with
us tor our little ruse? We had heard you
were so desperately determined to marry
money, and the moment l saw you knew
there was a heart that would conquer am
bItion-a heart wanted TO conquer on my
own merits
Addie listened, bewildered, and Lord
Grosvenor laughed.
"Bless your bright eyes, child! You
nearly tempted me to be treacherous tt
Silverland there. But you'll not refuse me
for a father-in-law, hopef"
And, in her almost royal home, Addit
is happy as the summer days are long anc
shining.