Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-10-14

when he discovered that THevelyn was
dancing with very pretty young lady.
She had dark eyes, a small oval face,
and was dressed in some airy, floating
material. But her hair attracted his at
tention particu larly. 1t reminded him
of curly lock which he had carried
about for several months. And then she
wore an invisible net. that was proba-
bly, what causedhim to remember that
other lock.
''DOn't you agree with me, Mr..
Dayton?"
"Ob, yes, indeedl" he said, having
not the slightest idea of what Mrs.
Langdon was talking about.
The waltz came to an end at last, and
The two found their way to where our
friends were seated.
Wont you introduce me to the fair
dancer?" Dayton asked at the earliest
opportunity.
'Was Miss Terrell engaged for the
next dancer" A glance at dainty pro
gramme proved the contrary. might
he Lave the pleasure"
''Yes."
What a delightful turn that wasl
Dayton had never enjoyed anything SO
much. He had some thought Of telling
Miss Terrell that lock of that mass of
wavy hair was at that moment lodged
in his pocket. A propitious fate per-
mitted him to dance again with her
during the evening, and even to accom-
pany their party to supper.
The next day Trevelyn and Dayton
called to pay their respects at the Ter
rell mansion. This was not the last
time. And then Perry fell into the
habit of going without Trevelyn. The
weeks slipped away quietly, and az
length Perry discovered that he was
msdly, wildly, hopelessly in love with
the fair owner of the fateful net.
One day there was to be q picnic
They would go in wagonettes to the
thickly wooded hills lying to the north
of Oakhaven. Nature exerted herself
to the utmost on this particular occa-
sion. No one had ever experienced
more delightfully."- pure atmosphere.
How fresh everything looked! How
sweetly the birds sangi A winding road
through the trees led them al length to
spring on the hillside. Here they
would camp. Then came the hustle of
alighting and collecting the baskets,
and all sat down for general chat be-
fore going off in exploring parties.
The delights Of picnics were being
warmly discussed, when a gray-clad
gentleman on horse back was seen ap-
preaching through the trees at the side.
He seemed in no wise discounted by
numerous pairs of eyes bent upon him.
"Why, Reggy, where did you come
fromT cried Miss Ella, prettilv, while
the pater ct mater shook him warmly
by the hand.
"I found myself able to be with you
earlier than I expected. They told me
at the hotel that you were all booked
for the day, so I determined to follow
suit"
SIT is SO nice that you happened to
come on this particular dayl We are
going to have such a mich time" said
Mrs. Terrell.
I'm not so sure of that" soliloquized
Dayton. gloomily, remarking how
pleased Ella seemed at the advent of
this stranger.
''Mr. Dayton, Mr.. Greydon," came at
last, and our friend found the keen gray
eyes giving him searching look dur
ing the process OF graceful bow.
II think Princess would thank me
for drink of that water che hears"
and Croydon proceeded to lead the
handsome animal to the spring a few
steps of.
Ella, excusing herself gracefully, ac-
companied Mr.. Croydon. Already dag
gers of jealousy seemed piercing Day
tons heart.
when is the wedding to come Off"
he heard some one ask airs. Terrell.
"It is not quite decided yet; not be-
fore August"
Then they are engaged Why didn't
some one tell me before l made such an
utter fool of myself" he grosned.
Everyone thought this precise mo-
ment q suitable time for exploring tours,
and separated into groups. The poor
fellow wandered of by himself, he did
not care whittier. His brain seemed on
fire. He was desperately in love. Why
had she always seemed so pleased to
see him2 Hehad thought so differently
Of herl What an idiot he was to 60 on
loving the grill One who could act so
falsely was not worthy Of his affection.
These were some of his excited thoughts.
He would go back. He would show
her that this strangers presence made
not the slightest difference to him. He
turned hastily, and discovered that he
had wandered some distance from camp
Arrived at the spring, he found Miss
Ella, evidently much fatigued, alone.
BE approached and made q remark