The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-04
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in town is wild about him."
please leave Inc out" said her
friend, 81 have only seen him once,
and he did not impress me favor
ably"
"Sour grapes" laughed Clara, and |
then the conversation drifted into
another channel and they grew en-
thusiastic over the costumes they
had arranged to wear to a coming
party on the approaching Tuesday
night.
After shopping for several hours
the young ladies slipped into a res
taurant to get some lunch and sat
down by themselves in a little al
cove that was secluded from the
other tables.
What was their surprise to hear
voice which they both recognized as
belonging to Mr.. Bates, talking to
his friend, Charley Eversowl, and in
such tones that he could be heard
distinctly by them.
$50 you don't think I would
stand any chance with Miss Reeves?
asked the millionaire 81 could
yet her and not half try.
at you could win her by fair
means you would get Il noble girl"
said his friend, quietly, "but l GER
tainly shall not bet on your chance"
"Well, Charley, if you won't bet, l
will make this offer to you, that l
will give you this diamond ring, if,
after four weeks from the time l am
introduced TO her, there is no en-
gagement ring on her finger. Now,
remember "
The young ladies thought that
they had heard enough, so they
quietly slipped out, and just as they
reached the sidewalk, Minnie said:
"Wcll, Clara, why don't you say:
81 told you sor'
"Because, my dear, 1 think the
lesson Will be profitable without
that old saying"
Tuesday night arrived, and Clara
and Minnie looked very lovely, ar
rayed in white illusion, trimmed
with rare old lace Minnie with dia-
monds in her hair and on her neck
and arms, and Clara with pearls.
There was a murmur of admiration
passed from lip to lip as they went
through the rooms and took seats.
They had scarcely seated them
selves before Mr.. Bates, at his own
request, came up for an introduc-
ton, and he scarcely left Minnie's
side for the rest Of the evening.
He excelled himself in politeness
and conversation.
And when the party dispersed Mr..
Bates was putting Minnie and Clara
into their carriage. He asked Min
MES permission 10 cali on her at her
home.
She gave her conset with a plea
SAINT smile.
And for the next three weeks
Frank Bates devoted his time and
attention to winning the daughter
of the wealthiest merchant in the
city, and to all appearance, he SEEM
ed likely to succeed.
Charley Eversowl, in the mean
time, watched and waited, loving
her better than his own life, but not
daring to tell her of his love because
he was poor He knew he could
not support wife on so small IL
salary.
One evening seated in cosy little
sitting-room, were Frank Bates and
Minnie, engaged in warm convcr-
sation.
"Miss Reeves-Minnie-do you
know how much 1 love you? Obi
speak-tell me, can you not love me
little in return2 / have loved you
from the first moment We met"
Minnie, with naughty look, rusc
from her chair.
"No, Frank Bates, | do not love
you, and ! will tell you why. When
IL young man so far forgets himself
as to boast in public eating room
that, before four weeks have passed
around, he will have and engage
ment ring on a young lady's finger,
I then, also, forget the young man
has any feelings, and this has been
nothing but Irritation"
A low meledietion on Charley
Eversowl escaped his lips for having
, told.
"No, you need not blame Mr.
Eversowl, for he did not betray you;
but my friend, Miss Rosa, and !
sat at the next table and heard the
whole of your conversation. Now,
t Mr.. Bates, ] believe we arc even
r. so will bid you verry good
evening.