Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-01-27

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stood before her mirror. and wafcba
Lady Nugent's maid give the finishin,
touches to her dress.
At the foot of the stairs she. foun,
walter awaiting her, with peace of
lerlng In the shape OF bouquet o.
| flowers.
Il say, Miss Bellairs. you didn,
mini last night, did you?n he asked
enigmatically. 81 hope you'll wea
these tonight" he added, rendering
the flowers.
Thank you, Walter; you are yer,
KIND. | was wishing for some flowers
those had in the morning looked S,
dropping
That's all right, them he SAID, hi!
lace clearing. ''Coms along-they are
Just going to begin dancing; and you'll
dance this set with me, won't you?n
II claim that honor, Master Walter. ,
SAID voice at his elbow, and Mr.. Eve
iyn, who had been her partner in thu
morning, offered his services.
Il Will dance the next with you, if
can, Walter" said NInette, moving
away.
The next was Captain Nugent's
dance. Alas for Walterl He got nc
dance with her that evening, and Min.
cite was too happy to think of him.
What lovely little creature Miss
Beilairs is, mother!" said Archer, as
he stood by Lady Nugent's chair watch.
ing the dancers. ''She is by far the
prettiest gill here"
Yes" returned her ladyship. smll.
Ing, $50 your father says.''
"lf | were not obliged TO return to.
morrow, L should ask you to keep her
for little while.
You will stand a much better chance
of seeing her in town." said his mother
with an arch glance. "She Is going to
visit her aunt, Lady Sumner"
Il have treated Sir March very shah.
billy of late; will repair my neglect
Immediately laughed Archer. "Aud
no~ / will leave YOU, for see Evelyn's
dance is concluded and the next is
mine"
II say, Arch, isn't BERTHE Evelyn
spoonS?" whispered Walter, waylaying
his brother as he crossed the room.
You are jealous of Evelyn's nous.
tache, Walter" SAID his brother lightly.
'On whom is he spoons as you call
it?'
why, Miss Bellairsl He's awfully
struck, any one can see; and, Arch
he added, as his brother was moving
away. 81 believe she's frightene1!"
"Frightenedp"
"1eS, she is such a shy little being,
you know. Kate always called her
little Simplicity"
Another moment brought Archer to
side.
at is my turn now, Evelyn" he
said. Miss Bellalrs, will you allow
me TO take you away?"
She rose quickly and placed her hand
Dn his arm. ''If you would not mind
if might be excused this dancer"
''Just what was gong to propose,
Miss Beliairs," answered Archer, look
ng at the flushed face and timid eyes
Taise6 TO his There are several people
= diSfeIly S.Siis. 8 hSs q : IA yo6 &
<onl,i take cold II yvsi let me wrap this
;loak round you. Would you like
hat?r
'Oh yes, if you please" she agreed,
eagerly.
''You looked just Iow as if some-
hing had annoyed you," he said. as
hey sauntered up and down in the
''Did I? Oh no, it was only-I mean
please don't ask met really was
lOthIng,.' she returned, with EN- )ar-
raSSment.
II am SO sorry must leave Abbot'S
Home Tomorrow" he said, changing
he conversation. 81 should like TO have
;ome rides with you."
AZ cannot ride"
'sThen should have petitioned for
he double pleasure of teaching you.
You would not be afra.d''
"Oh no-at least do not think L
she replied, with a blush and
mile. ''But are you obliged to return
o town to- morrow? How disappointed
Lady Nugent will be!'
81 should have been more so, but
hat my mother tells me you are COM
ng to London to stay with Lady Sum-
ler; so ] hope often to have the plea
sure of seeing you."
Another bright blush came for an
iwer.
ou are not tiredr"
''Oh no."
"How lovely that cedar looks in this
ioft light! l watched you for a long
ime last night from under its shadow"
Yes, 1 saw you"
'sAnd heard you, also;" then, after
. silence. "Do you think it IS part OF
owes duty to obey Miss Bellairs?"
YES" answered Ninette, softly.
You must trust where you love; and
eel sure should never be asked to
,bsy if it were not for my happiness.
II think you ought to be loved very
learly," said Archer, gazing admiring-
Y into the pretty earnest face.
ssWhy?" she asked, childllke.
But he spoiled all by his answer.
because you are 50 lovelyP'
Timid. startled Ninette! She feared
repetition of Bsrtle Eveiyn's foolish
lonsense. please take me in, p" she said
eagerly. II am afraid shall be want
ID to dance again" -,
Captain Archer saw his mistake. II
,eg your pardon" he said, leading her
Jack to the drawing-room. "Will you
lance. or shall find you seat near
ny mother?'
'Oh yes, if you will. 1 would rather
est
With a grave bow he left her-and 1t
vas long before they met again.
Ninette seated herself by her aunt's
ide. her thoughts far away from the
,ay scene, and refused all offers to
iance while she watched the door
81 have a presentiment that
ne will come" she said to herself, "and
hen | shall hear why he never came 10
ee us. wish we were out OF TINS
.rowded London; we always seem TO
Mss the people we want to meet ana
meet those we wish to avoid" she ad-
led. seeing Lord Singleton approaching
Nlnette excused herself from dancing
md be turned away to seek anoIner
partner. .,s ,, o,r
"You are making yourself very con-
,picuous, Ninette," whispered ner
INIT. 81 insist on your dancing the
iene - - l,oln forit Ninpttp was