Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-10-12

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Then" he SAID, earnestly, Twill
you let the engagement stand as it
is for one yearp shall then re-
turn, and, trust me, if you still feel
as you do now, no word of mine
shall again urge you to alter your
decision. We are, as you say,
young, and two weeks is but short
time to make a decision which eff
fects whole life time. Let me
write to you, as a friend only if you
desire it, and perhaps in year"
He raised his eyes again with a
pleading, almost child-like look,
which moved her deeply. His love
conquered his shy manner, and the
hope of his whole heart was mirror-
ed in his large, dark eyes.
"Be it So" she said, gently. II
will answer your letters, and in
year we shall meet again. Only"
she said, earnestly, IF my heart re-
mains untouched, you must acquit
me of any charge of coquetry."
He raised her hand to his lips.
believe me-" he said, mo thought
that is not born of love and respect
can ever cross my mind regarding
YOU" and rising, he left her alone.
And pray, uncle William, who
is this irresistible Adonis? quite
long to meet him."
Your desire will be granted then,
for | have invited him to pass some
weeks at Milton, and he has ac-
cepted my invitation. He will be
here to-day or tomorrow. Take
care of your heart, or poor Lionel
will soon have cause to be jealous"
mr.. Carleton has no right to be
Jealous said Louisa Hazelton,
quickly; NOR is my heart as sus-
ceptible as you insinuato. Blythe
way, it is now eighteen months
since Lionel went abroad, and it is
several weeks since he has written.
Can he be coming home?"
mot at all unlikely. He writes
well, Luly!"
"Well! He writes the most
charming letters ] ever read. No
published account of a European
trip that ! ever read compares with
his letters for interest, wit or grace.
His familiarity with the modern
languages gives him an insight into
the manners of each country;
while his ready pen, his keen OBJ
servation, and alterations of grav-
ity and wit, makes his letters per-
feet models Of composition, inter
esting narrative and graceful ad-
dress"
"Well done, LOU cried her I'M
Gle, laughing.
She blushed a little, and then
said:
IF he was not such fright
"Well, you can't make that charge
against the guest expect to-mor-
row. He is one of the handsomest
men / have ever seen. / am not
very expert at portrait painting, Lou,
but can give you some idea of
him. He is tall, with broad should
ers, full chest, and an erect, manly
carriage. A symmetrical Hercules.
His features are regular, and he has
the most expressive dark eyes. His
hair is very dark, almost black, and
curls in thick, strong little curls all
over his head, and his mouth and
teeth are faultless. His smile is the
most winning l ever saw"
mr.. Murray, sir" said a servant,
entering the drawing-room.
"Ah! Show him in James. He
hoped to get here to-day, but was
afraid he would be detained until
tomorrow" he added, turning to
Mrs. Raymond.
ave are glad to welcome him at
any time" said that lady, smiling,
and rising at the same moment to
meet the stranger as he entered.
Louisa acknowledged that her
uncle had not overdrawn the por-
trait, as she raised her eyes to re-
turn his graceful, courteous greet
ing.
"Well might uncle William
warn me to guard my heart!' she
said to herself, as the afternoon
wore on. III never saw such fas-
cinating manners"
Nov, Luly, some music" said
her uncle, as they returned to the