Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-10-02

'Of course / do not. l only say that
have never yet perceived any very strong
indications of their existence"
why, Rosem
III am in earnest, Annette. / doubt not
that he possesses both, and, l trust, in a
high degree. But he seems to be SO con-
stantly acting brilliant and effective
part that nature, unadorned and simple,
has no chance to speak out. 1t is not 80
with Mr.. Hambleton. Every word he ut
ters shows that he Is speaking what he
really feels; and often, though not so high
ly polished in speech as Mr.. Gray, have
heard him utter sentiments Of genuine
truth and humanity in tone that made
my heart bound with pleasure at recogniz-
ing the simple eloquence of his nature. His
character, Annette, 1 find in no way difficult
10 read; that Of Marcus Gray puzzles my
closest scrutiny"
II certainly can not sympathize with you
in your singular notions, Rose" her friend
replied. "Certain it is that never dis
covered either Of the peculiarities in these
young men that you seem to make of so
much importance. As for Mr.. Gray, he is a
man of whom any woman might feel proud
for he combines intelligence with courteous
manner, and fine person-while this Ham
bleton is, to me, insufferably stupid And
no one, l am sure, can call his address and
manners any thing like polished. Indeed,
should pronounce him downright boorish
and awkward. Who would want man for
a husband Of whom she would be ashamedl
Not /, certainly"
II will readily grant you, Annette" Rose
said, as her friend ceased speaking, 'that
Mr.. Hambleton's exterior attractions are
not to be compared with those of Mr.. Gray
p,rt II coiA hnfn in ,lra ~;
where it is the quality of the mind, and not
the external appearance of the man alone,
that is to give happiness, it behooves a
maiden tolook beneath the surface, as am
trying.to do now"
"But I could not love a man like Mr.
Hambleton, unless, indeed, there were no
possibility of getting any one else. In that
case would make choice Of evils between
single blessedness and such husband. But,
to have two such offers as you have, Rose.
and hesitate to make choice, strikes me as
singular indeed"
II don't hesitate, Annette" was the quiet
reply.
''Have you then, indeed, decided, Rosel"
~ have-and this conversation has caused
me to decide; for, as it has progressed, my
mind has been enabled to see truly the real
difference in the characters of my suitors.'
"You have then decided in favor Of Mr..
GrayW l5f
"Indeed I have not, Annette. Though
admire his fine talents, and his polished ex-
terror, yet have never been able TO per-
ceive in him those qualities on which my
heart can rest in confidence. He may pos
sess these in even higher degree than
Mr.. Hambleton, but l am afraid to run so
great a risk. In the latter, know there
are moral qualities that can love, and that
can repose upon"
. "But he is so dull, Rose"
81 really do not think so, Annette. There
is not so much fash about him, if may use
the word, as about Mr.. Gray. But as to his
being dull, must beg to differ with you.
To me, his conversation is always interest
ing"
at never is so to me- And besides all
that, his tastes and mine are as widely diff
ferent as the poles. Why, Rose, If you be-
come his wife you will sink into obscurity
at once. He never can make any impress
sion on society. It Is not in him."
Rather make no impression on society
at all than false or disgraceful one, say
l." was the firm reply Of Rose.
"You can not, certainly, mean to say"
returned her friend, shat the impression
made upon society by Mr.. Gray Ia either
false or disgraceful one."
81 should be sorry to make that assertion,
for do not believe such to be the case,"
Rose replied. "What mean is, that can
read Mr. Hambleton's true character, and
know 1t to be based upon fixed and high
moral principles. These can never make
the woman who truly loves him unhappy.
They give place to no moral contingencies,
by which hopes are so often wrecked and
hearts broken. Now, in regard to Mr..
Gray, there is nothing in his character, so
far as can read 1t, upon which to predicate
safe calculations Of this kind. He is intelll-
gent and highly interesting as compan-
ion. His personal appearance and his ad-
dress are attractive. But all below the ex-
terror is hidden. The moral qualities OF the
man never show themselves feel that to
give nv heart to such one would be risk
Ing too much. OF course must decline his
offer" ~ =
, "Indeed, indeed, Rose, / think you are
very foolishp' '-A'~
"Time will show, Annette"
"Yes, time will show" was the prophetic
response. ti!
And time did show that Rose made q right
choice when she accepted the offer OF James
Hambleton, and gave him warm, true
heart. Wisely and we'll did she choose, for
in her choice she was governed by ra-
tional conviction that James Hamoleton's
character was based upon high moral prin-
ciples. In resting her hopes upon these
she had nothing to fear.-T. s. Arthur, IN
Yankee Blade.