Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-01-24
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when he discovered that Trevelyn was
dancing with pretty young lady. She
had dark eyes, a small oval face, and
was dressed in some airy, floating ma
terial. But her hair attracted his at
tentiun particularly. 1t reminded him
of a curly lock which he had carried a
bout for several months. And then
she wore an invisible net, which was
probable what caused him to remember
that other lock.
"Don It you agree with me, Mr.. Day
ton ?"
"Oh, yes, indeed :" 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 dance ?" \ glance at dainty
programme proved the contrary.
"Might he have the pleasure ?"
"Yes."
What q delightful turn that was
Dayton had never enjoyed anything so
much. Ho had some thought of tell
ing Miss Terrell that a lock of that
mass of wavy hair was at that moment
lodged in his pocket. A propituous
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 Ter
rell mansion. This was not the last
time. And then Perry fell into the
habit of going without Trevelyn. The
weeks slipped 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 a picnic.
Nature exerted herself to the utmost
on this particular occasion. No one
had eyer experienced more delightful
ly pure atmosphere. How fresh every
thing looked how sweetly the birds
sang A winding road through the
trees led them at length to just the sort
of place they were looking for. Then
came the hustle of alightinG and col
lecting the baskets, and all sat down
for a general chat before going off in
exploring parties.
The delights of picnics were being
warmly discussed, when a gray-clad
gentleman on horseback was seen ap-
preaching through the trees at one
side.
He seemed in nowise discounted by
numerous pairs of eyes bent upon him.
"WhY, Reggy, where did you come
from ?" cried Miss Ella, prettily
while the pater ct mater shook him
warmly ty the hand.
II 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"
"It is so nice that you happened to
come On this particular day We are
going to lave such nice day ~ said
Mrs. Terrell.
"I'm not so sure of that" soliIo-
quized Dayton, gloomlly, 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
during the process of a graceful bow.
81 think Princess would thank me
for drink of wateI.'
And Croydon proceeded to lead the
handsome animal to the stream a few
steps off.
Ella, excusing herself gracefully, ac-
companied Mr., Croydon. Already
daggers of jealously seemed piercing
Dayton's heart.
"When is the wedding to come off?'
he heard someone ask Mrs. Terrell.
"Then they are engaged Why
didn't someone tell me before 1 made
such an utter fool Of myself ?" he
81 oaned.
Everyone thought this precise mo-
ment suitable time for exploring tours
and separated into groups.
The poor fellow wandered off by him
self, he did not care whittier. His brain
seemed on fire. He was desperately in
love. Why had she always seemed SO
pleased to see him He had thought
so differently of her What an idiot
he was to go on loving the girl 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 strangr's presence made
not the slightest difference to him.
He turned hastily and dscoyered
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