New-York tribune., 1883-06-17

Miss G-rhe point that when he offered him,
self to Bessie 10 the Park this morning she would
not give him any answer; but cried torrents OF
Mis-, P.-What could he expect when he offers
Miss 3-She's no paby, but q noble little crea;
ture! Wait till you hear. He comes TO me TO ma
ont what's the matter. Pm the 60 between, as you
with foresight declared think of the absurdity OF
II! For mouths all the house has been on tlp-tOe
over my lover, the very servants looked conscious
when thew announced him aud perhaps that one
reason although he IS too proud TO admit IT. why
papa made short work OF Mr.. Gray.
Miss P.-Banche. VI Mr Gray is brought on the
carpet | never shall hear yOur story.
Miss G.-l'm to tnd ont, as said smother my
feelings promise cordial cooperation, sh9kc hands;
he goes out of the front door go upstairs 20 seet
voice answers; then insist OIL being let IN. Ihere
she is her hat and cluak thrown on the floor, ana
her face swollen with crying She stands Win I hgl
Interested In the view from The windoW. bessie,
cXcaim rather Sc, erey, what Is the reason OF
your extraordinary behavior TO Mr. klug Z 'uh
she shreks bursts out crying ugau, and falls down
on her knees by tho bed, hiding her face In the pli-
tow Bessie repeat. this Is too absurd Mr.
King meets yOu this morning. will not say by APP
poiutment-that | know nothing abOut-and asks
you to marry HIM. He must have prepared you Dy
series of ove-making and attentions yet you in II
mediately turn into q Niobs, and run away She
turns round, and displays the most extraordinary
looking face, so dsigured by crying the tears stIl
rolling down her cheeks, and hor eyes starting ont
of her head with horror. 20 Cousin Blanche! this
is too cruel! Meet me by appointment, ana pre-
pared me bv previous lOve-makIng! when never
thought of sUeh thing and imasIned ne came mere
acted $3.50 queer and she brpke down again, ana
hid her face IN the pillow. don't know exactly
what you mean, Bessie reply coldly. did know
perfectly well. 1t Is clear enough now whom he
comes 10 see, and I've promised to give him an
answer this evening what shau sayr ,nat ron can
uch astonlshed and panied, and that l cannot
think Of such thing But you m1st think Of
with al,ttle temper. say no! .You won't marry
him No ] won't marry him! dUggediy. ny
not 7 Dear Blanche rising, coming to my SIDE
necessary to give any reason say no, no. no a
thousand times; nothing will tempt me 10 marry
him BESSIE reply. disengaglng her arms, aug
placing her IA chair by my side I'm going % get
10 the bottom of this mystery. hate mysteries
and in this case they may lead to irreparaDle mis-
chief You are young ana my near reia.lon , nr
King has eniTeaicd me TO nelp him. Entreated you
to help hmv with glance OF horror: she clasps
her hands aud is evidently about TO hide her fi,ce
again in the pillow; but ! won't let her. m de-
tcrmined TO piobc this case to the bottom con
tinue, like q surgeon about TO use tHe kuile.
Dou't YOU like him. BeSsIef she ialters; DIhshes
violently, and looks down. pursue my auVah aye
'lOu know you like him. Then what ie ~ all
aboutH Bessie tell me. | say IN coaxing Nhisper.
She looks irresolute; then IN low tone nt aoI
he was IN love with me- YES. did, with an air
of relief. Il believed confidently that he was IN
love with you; and when I2ana Snt tha' - Vas Vas
poor. little. insignificant me, felt IKE Jnnas;
You have all been so kind TO me: nd.-auht-O
Blanche | know aunt will hate me- She mas never
sad ANYTHING about you and Mr.. King, but she has
looked 20 pleased wheu she Knew he was here; ana
the Eoybrness thinks, and the children, they al
thought It was you. So natural-y0u superb
beauty an accomplished woman OF the world,
while Ia poor little Cinderella.
Blanchen and she broke away, aud tins
time succeu,icd in , reaching her pillow.
Bessie .xcIaim stop crying, and listen to me.
No matter what mamma. Miss Allen. or the chill
drcn think. the tact remains the same Nr. hlng IS
nm love with yon not me. and fortunately I'm not
tn least IN love with Mr. King q, aren't your
aud. a look Of great relief comes over her race.
Not in the least repeat composedly. almlr9
him very much; bat | don't love him. Even II /
dId what could yon have donef ask, anxious 70
see tne workings of her little brain. % should
hayr gone home immediately, and never nave come
hafk again; and after bad gone, ] thought u
would all come right clasp her IN my arms.
You are dear generous little thing say out
n vonkln't have been all right, but all wrong.
Such things are only done in novels. Your duty
!, clear: be loves you and yOu probably are quite
IA much I'm love with him rs yOu know now 20 ne
AZ your tender wears and In. prepared 10 give you
both my blessing. She cllngs TO me- and still looks
Iucrrdulou,y i'm my face. 'Bcasle. VIII nothing
coEvlncr you ? / whisper. like somebody else
The blissful glance which received told plainly
the story. -. o.,
Mi.sP rising b. take lsavc-l confc's TO feel
.ing of disappointment. | am not InioTesteI in
blushinc dimpllng Bessie: but you have not dlsap-
puiutel m, Blanche; you have acted llkc-what
shall | say like a brick.