Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-10
Don't you agree with me, Mr.. Day

The waltz came to an end at laSJ,
and the two found their way to where
our friends were seated.
"Won't you introduce me to the fair
dancer Dayton asked at the earliest
opportunity.
"Was Miss Terrell engaged for the
next danceY A glance at a dainty
programme proved the contrary.
"Might he have the pleasureP"
"Yes."
"What a delightful turn that was!
Dayton had never enjoyed anything so
much. He had some thought of tell
ing Miss Terrell that lock of that
mass of wavy hair was at that moment
lodged in his pocket. A propitious
fate permitted him to dance again
with her during the evening, and even
to accompany their party to supper.
The next day Trevelyn and Dayton
called to pay their respects at the
Terrell mansion. This was not the
last time. And then Perry fell into
the habit of going without Trevelyn.
The weeks slipped away quietly. and
at length Perry discovered that he was
madly, wildly, hopelessly in love with
the fair owner of the fateful net.
One day there was to be picnic.
Nature extended herself to the utmost
on this particular occasion. No one
had ever experienced more delight
fully pure atmosphere. How fresh
everything lookedl-- sweetly the
birds sangl A winding road through
the trees led them at length to just the
place they were looking for. Then
came the hustle Of alighting and col
lecting the baskets, and all sat down
for general chat before going off in
exploring parties.
The delights of pfcnics were being
warmly discussed, when gray-clad
gentleman on horseback was seen
approaching through the trees at one
side.
He seemed in no wise disconnected
by numerous pairs of eyes bent upon
him.
"NVhy, Rcggy, where did you come
from ?" cried Miss Ella, prettily, while
the pater ct mater shook him warmly
by the hand.
81 found myself able to be with you
earlier than expected. They told me
you were all booked for the day, SO 1
determined to follow suit"
'1t is SO nice that you happened to
come on this particular dayl We are
going to have such a nice day. said
Mrs. Terrell.
"I'm not so sure of that" solilo-
quized Dayton, gloomily, remarhng
how pleased Ella seemed at the advent
of this stranger.
"Mr. Dayton--Mr. Croydon, "came at
last, and our friend found the keen
gray eyes giving him a searching look
during the process of a graceful bow
81 think Princess would thank me
for drink Of water
And, Croydon proceeded to lead the
handsome animal to the stream few
steps off.
Ella, excusing herself, gracefully
accompanied Mr.. Croydon. Already
daggers of jealousy seemed piercing
Dayton's heart.
"When is the wedding to come off ?''
he heard some one ask Mrs. Terrell
"It is not quite decided yet; moi
before August.
"Then they are engaged Why
didn't some one tell me before 1 mad
such an utter fool of myself?" Day
ton groaned.
Everyone thought this precis
moment suitable time for exploring
tours, and separated into groups.
, The poor fellow wandered off b.
himself. he did not care whittier. Hi
E brain seemed on fire. He was desper
. ately in love. Why had she alway
seemed SO pleased to see him? H
had thought so differently of hel
!, What an idiot he was to go on lovin
the grill One who could act SO falsel
o was not worthy of his affection
These were some of his excite
r, thoughts.
He would go back. He would shoV
her that the strangers presence mad
not the slightest difference to him.
> He turned hastily, and discovere
that he had wandered some distanc
d Arrived at the spot, he found Mis-
q Ella, evidently much fatigued, alone.
y He approached, and made a remar
It about the weather. o, commonplace
young mani h
n II was just wishing for some one t
IS come, and had vague idea that th
'. nymph of the strea might ventuI
g. to show herself if no one else al
q peared," she said, languidly, fannin
is her flaming cheeks.
ID I will retire in favor Of tt