The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-10-12
Rose TreVilliafl.
A ROMANCE.
[concluded trom "a ,oeek. j
written for the TEnEaRAM.

Il W We'll Tor tue sailor Wnen on tnat Jay,
BE turns from the charm OF the sea,
away
For the isirest flower Of the beautiful
hills
For the Is, love Of Roso his true heart
And the sailor forgets the charm of the
orher loves does surpass the charm Of
the sea.
The candles were lighted in
the parlor of Col. Effingham's
4 fine residence and most of the
guests were assembled, when
Capt. Dalton was seen approach
ing. Unfortunately, for Miss
Rose, her uncle was at that NOM
ent seated on the side portico.
enjoying a smoke with one of his
brother officers. and she was left
to do the honors of the occasion.
Its true Aunt Annette" was
there to assist, but Rose thought
her uncle's presence would have
made the Introduction less EN-.
barrassing.
Aunt Annette met the captain
at the parlor door and led him
forward to introduce him. She
noticed as his eyes fell on the
charming hostess, that he chang
ed color visibly, beneath all the
darkness of his sea bronzed face.
He evidently recognized her, but
went through the ceremony
creditably, perhaps with the
thought that he, himself was not
recognized. And it was only af-
ter Miss Rose, in very choice
and appropriate phrase, had
thanked him for saving her life,
and apologized for not having
done SO at the time that the
captain seemed really, discom-
fitted.
He hesitated. then said !:
please don't mention it, Miss
Trevillian; a little matter like
that, pray don't notice it"
"a little matter like that /" re-
iterated Miss Rose, who, now
that she observed the captain so
much disconnected, rapidly re.
gained confidence; and replied
smartly do you call 1t, sir, a
small matter, the saving of my |
life B, 20
''Oh, no lady. | did not mean
that ! meant oh, you know
what / meant and then they
both laughed. and the ice was
broken.
Capt. Edward Dalton proved
to be an interesting man in
society; there were present, not
only his old colonel, but three or
four army officers, who had
known him in youth. He was
favorite with them ali, and soon
became so with his new acquain-
taaces.
There was much merriment
shown at table over the account
of the rescue" of Rose as narrat-
ed by Miss Editha Silverside,
society belle, and the only eye
witness to 1.-The occurrence, save
lawyer Fuliames, who of course,
was not present at this dinner
party"
Mr.. Tom Hilton carried him
self with very iaunty air on
this festive occasion, but his
heart was not light he remark
ed to young Cameron, aside l
believe this Dalton is that very
sea-captain Rose wrote her book
about, and now he has to come
out here and rescue her ! Why,
couldn't l have been there when
old Barton's horse was about to
run over her ? Luck never did
iighton me. I'm afraid my cake
is all dough Y Thus he ratified
on TO tie amusement of several
young men, in the corner of the
room, while Miss Rose and the
gallant captain we're promenad.
ing on the portico.
Later on in the evening mum
Der of he younger ladies gather
ed around Mr.. Hilton and began
to twit him about his new rival.
Tom bore ii all in good part,
unul one of these jobs comfort
ers kindly suggested that He
might make away with Capt.
Dalton as he had done with Mr..
Fuliames .
To this Tom then, MADE reply