Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-06

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could declare your intentions of let
ting her go because of this stranger
I declare if I was. Gora's brother /
would follow you here and thrash
you.. Such a contemplate, nnfaith-
full, mercenary fellow never saw in
my life ~
Grail on, old fellow" responded
Phil, coolly 81 shan't quarrel with
sentiments SO long as they don't IN
teriere with my plans. l intend to
go in and win and I'll apprse you
from time to time of my success
81 hope to be apprlsed of your de-
feat" said Ned warmly; Nothing ;
would please me more,n and they
parted at the corner of a street. -
The next day Philip Martin called
at the residence OF Miss Gordon, and
after short conversation was intro
duced to her friend, Sybil Greysop.
That young lady entered the room
attired in rich blue silk dress, while
an elegant diamond ting cleaned on
her finger, and a tiny jewelel watch
hung from her waist, and hand.
some gold bracelet cleaned on either
wrist. All this Ppilip took in at a
glance, and from it he drew the con.
clusion that Miss Greyson was very
wealthy, and he therefore began his
conquest then and there.
Hour after hour passed by, and
still Philip Martin fingered, pouring
honeyed words into Miss Greyson's
ear, to which she replied with her
sweetest smiles and most fascinating
glances. At last he rose to go, and,
pressing her hand, asked if she would
do him the honor of allowing him to
take her to ride the next day. With
her sweetest smile, she replied in
the affirmative, and Philip departed,
vastly elated at his success.
81 shall soon have her," he ex.
claimed, exultingly, as he sauntered
toward his lodgings, "she is inter
ested in me already; that / can easily
see. l shall soon have the pleasure
of sending Ned my wedding cards."
At the appointed time the next
day Mr.. Martin drove up in an ele-
giant carriage and soon had the fas.
cinating Miss Greyson seated by
his side and was driving along.
When they returned he learned
that ball was to be given
that evening, and requested
the honor of escorting Miss Greyson
thither, which was graciously grant
ed, thereby setting Philip in per-
feet frenzy Of delight at the apparent
easiness of his conquest.
81 knew she couldn't resist me,n
he exclaimed while preparing for the
ball. II must get her handsome
bouquet for tonight, and after few
more trinkets l shall have to disclose
my devotion, etc., for Pm getting
confoundedly in debt and in want
of some CASH.
The ball was pronounced a decided
success by all, and Philip went
home highly satisfied and delighted,
as Miss. Greyson had behaved in the
sweetest possible manner toward
him all the evening.
A few weeks passed in this way,
and at last the hour arrived when
Philip determined to know his fate.
Accordingly he dressed himself in
his best suit, put on his new kid
gloves, and after curling his mustache
to the highest degree of fascination,
started forth with a hopeful heart.
He soon arrived at the house, was
ushered into the parlor, and in few
moments found himself alone with
Miss Greyson. After some CON-
mon-place remarks, our hero plucked
up courage and began:
"Miss Greyson," he said, casting
a most languishing look toward her.
and drawing his chair a little nearer
to the sofa upon which she sat, 81
have great favor to crave of you.
Dare | make it known %
"The brave dare do anything, Mr..
Martini" was the encouraging reply.
"Miss Greyson, you have stirred
within me a feryeni passion" be-
gan our hero IN true theatrical style,
sinking gracefully on one knee.
"May my hope Of calling you my
own be realizedi Say, sweet one,
will you be mine ~
" Are you sincere in your senti-
ments, MIR. Martin Z" asked Miss
Greyson, calmly,
!" Sincere Put me to some
test to prove my deep devotion %
was the rapturous reply.
would You love me as well if /
were poor and dependent ~
| care not for money! replied
our hero. at is only your sweet
self that loye.u
" | am glad to hear that you are
so disinterested," was the rather sar-
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