The Press., 1892-03-24

uine headache, and was wicked enough to be glad, not to have her suffer, but tc have her shut up in her room out of the way. knew she disliked me, and wher with her was not myself felt bitter l and oh! so jealous and horrid. Fortune or fate at last was smiling upon me Ernest and drove to Winchester, as wished to do some shopping for my ball It was such beautiful day. ''I wish" said he, "you knew my sis ter Mary,.I think you would like her very much. She is peculiar, and does not fancy many persons, but in many ways you resemble each other"
 "People fancy their opposites. said Maybe she would not like me-"
 "Do come to Philadelphia, he con tinued, without noticing my remark Didn't you say you had relatives thereT
 :"Oh. yes; several cousins"
 "Then do come, and will take such pleasure in showing you the lions.
 could not resist saying, Sweet little grill but she has seen nothing of the worldw
 What" he exclaimed, "did you hear that, and also what led to it?'
 II heard Miss Ogden, because she has peculiarly clear voice, did not heal what led to it. ':
 He looked very grave and said, "You do not like herr
 >S "I did not say so, replied; 'and why should you think such thing?: l have only known her few days. and think her very beautifulr'
 "Yes," he answered, "she is the most beautiful woman have ever met"
 "And fascinating too,'I said.
 That depends on your definition of fascinating. In some ways it could be applied to her, but"
 ''I never knew there was more than one meaning to the word," carelessly answered.
 'sBut you have seen so little of the world" he said, with suppressed mirth.
 I drew myself up with much dignity and answered, "I do not care to see much of it. l prefer to remain in my little Virginia corner"
 "We will see" he gayly added
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 When we returned it was past five o'clock, and the girls were upstairs mildly excited over Miss Ogden's dress which had just come from New York "In time for our ball." they said 1 heard afterWard it had been ordered ex- pressly for the, occasion. Spread out upon the bed was magnificent maize colored '> satin, with real black lace aounces.
 : "Look at this carbuncle set," said Jane. Wont it glow like live coals in the laces? Kate prefers carbuncles to rubies sometimes Queer taste, think, :. but this set is very beautiful, and SC full" 5
 1 was in despair about my toilet. l had nothing to wear but my white cash mere, and. in my secret heart, l felt much depended on my looking my best the last night. glanced at Miss Ogden How very beautiful she. was The rest had refreshed her and the excitement brought a lovely color.
 Suddenly an idea occurred to me, and hastened to find my mother. Not feel ing we'll, she was in her room as usual
 "Mother, didn't you tell me once there were some old gowns and other things in some trunks in the garrett"
 "Yes, there are two or three trunks full, : Whyr =::- :> -., Are any of the gowns like great grandmother Annie's?"
 ''I think all are of that style." ..
 "Ohr' said 1, Il wish had one exactly like it. It would make me so happyr
 Well" said my mother, ''be happy. for the very dress is in one of the trunks"
 ''And all the other things" said l, sur prised and delighted.
 "Firss. tell me why you askY said she. .-.
 Will you grant me great favor. mother? Promisel' ',S
 ''Not until hear what it is" said
 ''Let me dress like great-gralad1noth- CTS portrait tomorrow night. Don't re- fuse, dear mother. My white cashmere is old fashioned, and want to look my best the last night"
 My child" said she, 'sWould it be ap-