Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
LOVE IS BLIND.

They were standing upon the pi- aga of one of the old mansions near D.. Flushed twilight was wing ing her noiseless way from the Heav- ems to wrap up the temples of the living and the dead in her soft, transparent drapery the soft, sil- very gleams of pale luna was stream ing thro' the trees casting shadows over the lawn beautiful and unique. There was an eloquent hush save for the sweet, plaintivc tones of the mocking bird that had not yet taken it's departure. The clear, warm at mosphere was redolent with the aro- ma of perfumed flowers, and gave q delightful breeze that was refreshing Iy acceptable. The stars were be ginning to peep from the dark cano- pV overhead and to shine with luS- ter peculiar to summer planets.
 They were standing side by side admiring their beautiful surround ings. Presently the handsome bru- nettc breaks the eloquent silence with merry musical laugh
 You say there is no such thing as love. You who have been in love with every girl you have seen for the last six years. Whatever you did before that I'd like to know"
 II hirted then as l have ilirtcd with every girl l have met since, v he answered.
 Except me, ,'' swcctly and softly, intcrposcd Lillian. Hillary, think when it comes it will make up in force what it has lost in time. 'Iou have known me for six sum mcrs now - he said looking down ln- to her sweet, intelligent face. "l have known many lovable glrls and some beautiful ones, too, but l have never lost my heart to one, and l don't believe ever shall. ."
 She laughed gently Call her wayS were soft and rclincdD, while q suf' fused glow of vcrmiion faintly tinted the beautiful checks. To Hill, her old friend, she appeared as refresh ing spring morning.
 Their mothers had been great friends in their girlhood, and though living in different towns after mar riage had kept up a correspondence and exchange of gifts, which had strengthcd the long friendship. Some years before my story they agreed to meet; then the old in- limacy was renewed and Lillian and ! Hillary became good friends. Since then every summer produced an cx- change of visit. and it is in this man. ncr we find them this summer s night.
 "It will come some day" con tinucd Lillian. II suppose she will be surprisingly beautiful, and
 "What's that you're talking about" broke in Adele Wihsomc. "Is IL Miss French She is coming down tomorrow to spend some days with us"
 Lillian only looked at Hill and smiled knowingly. The presence o' woman So wondrously beautiful as Miss French was especially distaste- ful to the women, who had hoped to have the young man to themselves
 But Miss French was utterly in different to women $ opinion so long as the men were present, and Tn this instance masculine attention was rivetcd upon her.
 Lillian immediately took her into confidence. She disclosed her plans her private conspiracy to deprive Hillary of his heart. Miss frencl entered heartily into the scheme She was decidedly handsome ant rich, and wthaI most charming companion. Then he was grca favoritc with the women, and re portcd not to be the least bit sus ceptiblc. This always piqucs, ye fascInatcs women. If she can vii heart that had withstood 50 man. and persistent efforts to capture ne vanity is nattered and she feels proud Conqueror.
 Miss Nettie French played he cards very skilfully and was re wardcd by Hillary's constant atten
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