The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-09-08


With these words Grey Madison rose to
take his leave his face clearly betraying the
perplexity and disappointment of his mind.
But it was no part of Aimee's plan to al
low him to go just yet. She detained him
by few artful inquiries relating to his re.
sent trip; and then, bringing oil her fasci-
nations to her aid she soon had him deeply
absorbed in sparkling conversation, which
made him wonder afterward why he had
never before noticed how wondrously hand.
some and agreeable Sylvie's dark-eyed
cousin was.
Moods J" Tantrums - Temperi"
These words kept revolving in his brain,
n connection with the thought of the fair
girl he loved, as he walked down the crowd
I'd street.
There reposed in his vest pocket, at thai
very moment, magnificent diamond ring
which he had called purposely to ask Sylyie
to accept.
But now he would wait little. He had
great horror of viragoes, however beauti.
'ul they might be. Perhaps, after all, it
vas lucky thing for him that he had seen
Sylvie's candid cousin instead of herself
The party proved brilliant success, after
all. Sylyie had made the best of trying
situation, and appeared ina toilet which she
had worn more than once, but in which she
was always charming.
1t was fine white null, richly trimmed
with exquisite lace, and tonight her only
ornaments were Parma violets. Every one,
while wondering at her simplicity of dress,
declared that she had never looked lovelier
in her life
Grey Mallisons heart said the same
thing, though tonight, for the first time, he
watched those lovely blue eyes and that
sweet, bewitching smile with suspicion
that some deadly danger lurlsed beneath.
Sylvie welcomed him with shy, sweet
warmth that would once have thrilled his
heart with happiness. But, remembering
what he had heard, he greeted her almos
coldly.
Sylvie, noticing the change, at once be-
came proud and reserved; while Aimee,
closely watching them both, saw how mat
tiers stood, and very skillfully managed to
draw the pair still further apart.
She herself looked very handsome, and
Grey was exceedingly attentive; partly be-
cause ofthe charm he was beginning to find
in her society, but more to guard his heart
against the dangers of Sylvie's blue-eyed
loneliness
~ am winning his heart already"
thought Aimee, triumphantly. The task
will be an easier one than thought"
And so it might have been, but for little
chance which altered things materially.
II was after midnight, and Grey, some
What tired of dancing, had thrown himself
Town 20 rest near window opening upor
side balcony.
group of servant girls stood outside,
looking on at the brilliant scene within;
loud chatter until Sylvie's name CHANGED to
catch his ear.
Yes; Miss Sylvie does look lovely, but
that's nothing new" said one, evidently
Sylvie's maid, and Grey at once became
deeply interested. "Shes always lovely,
foung lady 1 ever lived with"
Then followed some lively gossip con-
corning the ruination VI Sylvie's intended
costume and how sweetly that young lady
had borne it, all things considered
why, if such thing had happened to
that French mademoiselle-M Sylvie's
cousin -there'd have been no living with
her. Her maid wouldn't have dared to
speak for week, at least, without getting
her head bitten of ; and as for the poor
dressmaker well, Heaven pity her, that's
all I've got to say!"
Only a servants gossip, but 1t decided
the happiness of two lives.
Grey Madison walked straight over to
Sylvie, and proposed to her without delay.
And she accepted without bit of hesitation
or coquetry.
When he saw his diamond ginning in it,
new place ON her small white hand Grey
told her Of his experience, as recorded here.
+" 1t was partly true, and partly not, " said
Sylyic, with happy laugh; 81 was vexed
and cross; for, Grey dear, do not pre-
tend to be an angel. And did tell Aimee
20 say not at home to all callers. But |
had no idea that you had returned until
this evening. What could have become of
your note 2"
Grey began to suspect what had become
of it, but he kept his own counsel. They
were happy now. That was enough.
Aimee believed however, that all her
treaohery had teen discovered, and in a
few days returned to her Canadian home, a
81 adder but wiser" girl.-C2Hde Ran
us0nd.