Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1885-07-18

When they returned he learned
that ball was to be given that even
ing, and he requested the honor Of es
corting Miss Greyson thither, which
was graciously granted, thereby setting
Philip in perfect frenzy of delight at
the apparent easiness of his conquest.
81 knew she couldn't resist me- he
exclaimed while preparing for the
grand ball.
81 must get her a handsome boquet
for tonight, and after few more
trinkets | shall have to disclose my
devotion, ETC., for I'm getting con-
foundedly in debt and in want of some
cash
The ball was pronounced 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. Accord
ingly he dressed himself in his best
suit, put on his new kid gloves, and
after curling his mustache to the high
est degree of fascination, started forth
with hopeful heart.
He soon arrived at the house, was
ushered into the paTlor, and found him
self alone with Miss Grayson. After
some commonplace remarks, our hero
plucked up courage and began:
miss Greyson," he said, casting a
most languishing look toward her, and
drawing his chair little nearer to the
sofa, upon which she sat, II have a
great favor to crave of you dare | make
it known ?"
"Tbe brave dare do anything, Mr.
Martin" was the encouraging reply.
"Miss Greyson, you have stirred
within me a fervent passion" began
our hero, in true theatrical style sink
ing gracefully on one knee. "May
my hope of calling you my own be
realized Say, sweet one, will you be
mine :"
care you sincere in your sentiments
Mr.. Martini asked Miss Greyson,
calmly.
"Sincere Put me to some test to
prove my deep devotion y was the rap
turous reply.
"Would you love me as we'll II |
were poor and dependent 7"
IL care not for money" replied oul
hero. at is only your sweet self tina
! / love-"
81 am glad to hear that you are SC
disinterested," was the rather sarcastic
reply: "and in order not to deceive
you | must tell you that / have not
any riches, only a small yearly portion
sufficient barely for my wants, and
that is settled upon me by my cousin,
Cora Day, who is very wealthy"
For a moment Mr.. Martin was
stunned, and the first use he made of
his returning senses was to rise from
his knees and resume his chair. At
last he happened to stammer out;
Madam, | am afraid | have been
too hasty. II beg that you will"
Excuse me from any more love
passages" interrupted Miss Greyson,
with wave of her hand. REST easy
on that score, Mr.. Martin. You have
unmasked yourself thoroughly, and |
have had quite enough of you. may
as well tell you | left my Cousins,
where | was staying and came on here
on purpose to find you, and, if possible
punish your shameful conduct toward
Cora. You now realize your true sit
uation, and l beg leave to dispense
with your acquaintance for the flu
ture."
"I-Pm very sorry to have hurt
poor Cora's feelings" stammered Phil,
rising from his seat. "May ask if
she is engaged yet, Miss Greyson p
"You had better 60 and see," re-
piled Miss Grenson. "'She was foolish
enough to forgive you, and | dout
know what her sentiments may be
now
Philip never clearly remembered
how he got out of the house, but the
first thing he experienced was that the
street door closed behind him and he
was walking abstractedly along.
There's one CLEAN Of hope left" he
said at last. "Cora always was ten
der little thing, and if | can get her to
forgive me, all will go first rate.
mean to try at all events.
He accordingly made his prepare
tons and started that afternoon, arriv'
ing by evening at the pretty little house
where Miss Day resided with her aunt
As he entered the tasteful little garden
he heard slight rustic in the bushes
and the next moment stood before
Cora, who was bending over rose
bush.
Looking up, she gave start of sur
prise, but before she could utter d
word, Philip had thrown himself at her
feet and seized her hand.
Cora, darling!' he exclaimed, 81
feel deeply the wrong that | have done
you, but at that time was not myself
Will you forgive your erring but re-
pentant lover?
"Your repentance come trlfie to
late, Mr.. Martin said Cora, coolly
Withdrawing her hand. "Of course il
was not in any way influenced by the
knowledge Of my sudden riches she
added sarcastically, "hnt | must inform
you that am engaged to gentleman
1 of honor and principle; and | never
wish to number you among my friends
| again, Good evening"" and with s
naughty bow she glided off. leaving ouI
friend in an exceedingly uncomfortable
state of mind.
AS he wendell his way home agail
hand was laid on his shoulder. an,
| Ned cried out;
i "Well, old fellow, / should thinl
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