The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-12-20

warm up a little in the excitcmen. o
her presence
Goodness seems a prerogative you
do not mean to part with, Cranshaw, al
any rate said Vane, dryly. His cheek,
were flushed now, either with the
warmth of the bland May morning int,
which they emerged or at his compan
ions words.
''of course not, 1t helps a fellow on
through the world amazingly. It's you
fellows who fire up, then freeze off SC
constantly, who meet the rubhcrs. ]
never allow myself to hurry, to work,
or TO worry-and hat keeps me in good
looks, you pcrccivc.' and he stroked
his magnificent hirSute appendagc com
placently,
Fifteen minutes later the twain stood
in the presence of their hostess. Tho
rooms Were comfortably thronged. cool
and pcrfumcd, and alive with the low
hum OF subducd voices. Miss Ruther-
ford moved among her guests, beautiful.
elegant, lady-likc, and with an air Of
high-bred ease mingled with youthful
grace and happiness. She was especially
kind to Nane; all her former haughti-
ness seemed to have died ont. She led
him to her rarest pictures and engrav-
ings; She had never converscd so affably
or seemed 50 charming.
But the artist was in his bittcrest
mood. He stood in the presence of
wealth, beauty and luxury, and recalled
his own tOiling studio and his lean
purse. He saw fashionable tops filling
those superbly-furnishcd drawing-rooms
on terms of equality with their hostess;
while hc-mOro han her peer in true
refinement OF soul and intellcct-waS of
the class whom lady amateurs of wealth
may ~patrOni2e. He believed such to be
the secret Of her kindness to him: hence
he put on a high, lofty air, and answered
her h~aughtily, almost coldly.
And here is your little gem. Mr..
Nanc,' said Miss Rutherford. leading
him into a small recess off the great
drawing-room. shielded by flowing vel
vet curtains. II hung it here. where it
might have a soft western light. lust
such as yon have infused into the pict-
ure, And i only ask my intimate
friends in to see it-so thank me. please,
for the favor ! show YOU" She said, gay
ly.
II do thank YOU. Miss Rutherford"
replied NanP, a little won from his hit
tern"SS. You honor me-to put nv
pictur" here. in your private room,
amid music. and books. and fowrrS:"
and he gazrd round the little apartment,
a harp stood in a corner, and
vases crowded with superb ~exotics, and
volumes in velvet and gold were OF. the
But it is only an humble pict-
urc to contrast with all this elegance"
he said, presently,
THAT is why | like it-borause it is
quiet, and simple. and true" said the
earnestly. 'Bcrausc it takes me
often from all this ponp, AID teaches
mo that wealth is not essential to hap
shall con many a lesson from
humble cottaTo-door. and She half
as She ceased.
Eth"ridg" Nanc's heart gave a bound, |
but h" dared not speak yet.
Il am glad you lik3 the picture; but
hop" to paint hrit"r things in Italy"
Miss Rutherford gave a quick start,
and her jewclrd fingers wcro c.asped
In Italy? You are going abroad?
And Soon. Mr.. Nane?" She asked, un-
'asIty.
In June. Miss Rutherford. Three
weeks hence.
IN" IadF'+ dark crclashcs fell unac.
'""htahIy. Her "ann"r was strangely
l'F' Gus TOT 4 wealthy b'acOn-Strret |
1"lrrSS m tn" presence Of a poor artist,
she grew pal" and pai"r: then, by a
mighty effort, StrOVc TO rally her self |
possession,
1T is sudden. But You will take with
my best wishes. Mr.. NanC," and She
him her hand.
y wild hope was born in EthNridgc
an" hrart, I'M" contact OF that soft
white hand-hCr agltatl0n-Tave him
strength to utter words he would have
IN hour before.