The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1882-04-13

um size, but with magnificent figure.
which the tight fitting Hungarian costume
set off to great advantage. His face dio
not belle his origin. His hair was black
aud curly, and under broad forehead
shone pair of deep-set. lust-ous black
eyes. A Roman nose. strong chin. and
long beara completed his artistic appear
-ance, and although not 50 STRIKING as bis
friend Bella. he posed greater claims to
o,anly be.uty.
When Andrassy joined the dancers with
llka Aponyi, Bella fastened to the Countess
Scaparv. who sat alone. smiling as her ewes
followed her daughter who was waltxing.
We'll, how are yon enjoying yourself,
Countess1" asked he.
Very we'll, dear cousin. You see Etelka
is dancing, and I. as wall flower, am Gu
joying my child's conquest"
At that moment Etalka returned.
where is Ilka?" she asked, giving he,
hand to her cousin.
she is dancing with Carl Andrassy."
"Ah! with Count Andrassy'" said the
beautiful girl, her eyes glauoing around the
ball rom in search Of them. Arc you not
jealous?"
"No. indeed" replied Bella smiling, mot
Of Carl Andrassy."
His tone Of voice and his smile did not
please her. She thought they expressed
contempt for Carl, and little wrinkle
formed between her two eyebrows as she
ooked inquiringly at Bella.
He is my best friend, and-in love-"
Ete!ka Scapary blushed, and, turning
way quickly, said: Then, certainly, you
nave nothing to fear"
The music ceased. and supper was an.
~ j.
"a lid like some fresh flowers in my
hair" said Etelka to her mother. The
neat has withered my roses, and they are al
most ready to fall to pieces.
well, let's 60, then. Wen meet again,
cousin.
The mother was proud, queenly woman.
| Many persons said that she WAS verv ayari-
cious, but this fact you would never have
| suspected from her In magnificent costumes
! and trains of cloth of gold; but still it
was an open secret that she had dismissed
the young Esterhazy, and also Gyula
Z1chy, when they PROPOSED for E:elka's
hand, in consequence Of their extravag. N.
habits.
Etelka was slender and graceful. She
resemb|ed Greuzes pictare Of spring in her
| simple white dress Of light silver embroid-
| cred silk, Gu il the fashion OF the day,
with very short waist. She wore pale blue
blush roses in her hair aud at her girdle.
Her complexion was fair and delicate. her
dark eyebrows were archod, her long, black
lashes Swallowed large, liquid, earnest eyes,
| and smile of happy youth played around
her lips
Bella looked after her, and said as An
Grassy approached. She is truly charm
| ing"
| Farewell, friend replied Andrassy,
| giving Bella bis hand II Lowe in an
! hour.
You are fool if you don't Try your
luck before you co.
ncmical enough. and that is what the Scapa.
~ exacts from her son.in. law Just think
OK what happened last year, when I, with a
special purpose, paid the countess visit.
7 We were strolling in the garden, and l,
thoughtlessly, pulled a plum and threw il
! away. When the countess saw this she
was highly incensed, made me a long speech
on economy and prodigalitg. and said Who
| ever pulls plum to eat may be economi-
| cal, but he who pulls one to throw away is a
spendthrft. and to spendtS rift she would
never give her daughter"
| That's ridiculous
! i belieye her, however: anu since Ester.
ha2y and even Gyul: Z?chy have roc5ivea
tho mitten, shall not risk refusal.
| ion are too proud"
| Etelku, however cha,ming she may be,
still has G gteat fault.
! Her mother" asked Hcla, laughing.
| NO"
| What can it be them"
! She is the richest heiress in Hungry"
| What great misfortune!" exclaimed
Bella. sarcasticelly.
! Rlch girls are constantly told that men
want to marry them for their money only,
and finally they believe it,
! Well, perhaps you are right. "
| Goodbye. Your ,auaccf is waiting 70,
Pesth." 90
! The friends shook hands. aud while Bella
returned to I!ka, Carl Arlrassy, making
| his adieux here aud there, left the karl-
room, and ordered his carriage. He then
went TO his room, which was On the frs:
floor. 10 prepare for lis journey. While
his valet packed his fleets, the count filed
the little short stemmed pipe which he was
in the habit of smoking, and stretched
himself, signing, on tho Tongue which stood
in front OF the immense fire. place. While
quilting thick clouds of smoke, his mind
WAS occupied with Etelka. Dared he risk
following the advise OF his friend? He
would, if he were only sure of Etelka's If
lection. But. as it was-no. he could not,
His pride won tho victory. Suddenly he
started up ont Of his reyerie.
Odd you say anythirg?" he asked O. the
servant, WHO was busy at the other end of
the large room
no, my lord.'
Andrassy iovked perplexed, for he had
distinctly heard some one speaking. There
| it was again. fresh, melodlOus, Qirls
voice asked:
Are the roses in the right placer"
yes, my child. Wait, and will fasten
hem again."
Aa.drassy understood every word. He
rec 'g1ized the two voices Immediately, but
Where did they come from2 That rid ale
Was soon solved. The fire place of his
room connected with the room above in
such manner as to allow him to hear dis
,lnct]v every word that was said. Eagerly
listening, he bent his head down to the
'e!l-tale chimney.
Are you enjoying yourself this EVENING"
| Tolerably." answered Etelka.
(which Of the gentlemen do you like
| best?"
Hero was a. pause. The count heart
beat violently. He thought that Etelka' >
answer, which vas of so much importance
to him, WAS spoken too Goftly to be heard.
He leaned farther over into tbs fire. place.
| "Still---Count Andrassy, she said, at
last
He felt like shouting with joy, but CO., a.
tinued listening without moving.
| L do, too" said the mother; 'an1 if he
| should propose to you?"
Andrassy held his breath.
| "Oh, mammal" she answered reproach-
| fully. Then, after little while, she add
ed, sadly: Il don't think OF that ANYMORE.
I don't think that win ever happen"
But if it d;a?"
"Oh, then I should be very happy" said
E:elka, SO softly. that Carl Anaras:y could
scarcely hear it,
he did not wait a moment lon7er.
Springing up, he threw away the extin-
guished pipe. His checks we're burning.
| and his eyes glistened, as be stood in front
Of the mirror to rearrange his toilet. Sud-
denly he stopped, aud struck his forehead
Was he not dreaming? Was it not q delu-
sion?
Did You hear any ono speaking just
now" he asked, turning round to his sar-
want.
NO. nv lord onawovod tho vo1o+ GO