, 1899-01-16

ola, ana Is ~OnSlQe by ner lrfenuS as
worthy Of publication as a child's pro-
duction:
A ROMANCE.
The sun had just sank behind the
hills and twilight was falling fast DER
the distant fields and meadows, and
all the beauty of this scene Is cco
panied by the sweet notes of the night
ingale.
Presently, far to the west we discern
a dark figure on horseback and, as
the galloping steed draws nearer, we
discover the figure OF a handsome and
striking appearing young man, on a
most beautiful black horse. The rider
seems perfectly at home in the saddle,
and he draws near and carer to us.
He is dressed in a suit made of light
brown leather, fringed down the sides
of the sleeves, on the collar and down
the sides of the trousers. On his head
is a large white cowboy hat, and with
his black hair, which curls back off
from his face. and his flashing black
eyes, he makes a most striking picture,
and n of which any artist would be
proud to portray. He appears to be
about 10 years old, mis- face is perfect
ly smooth, and, as his hat Is set far
back on his head, 1t reveals a most
beautiful and noble countenance.
Were you acquainted in this neigh
borhood you would learn that this
handsome fellow is counting the daugh-
ter of a very wealthy gentleman who
has come to this part OF the country
for his health. He is an invalid and
has been 70 for many years. His
beautiful and accomplished daughter
has been with him e since her moth
er died, which was seven years ago
and that was when she was ten years
old.
She is a charming singer and you
will sometimes hear her singing to her
father, who will sit by the window,
while she at the piano will sing song
after song.
If you will take a peep this e
ing into this most elegantly furnished
drawing Dom you will observe Helen
at the piano and her father sitting ear
her. She is arrayed this evening In a
gown OF light blue velvet which hangs
in graceful folds around her beautiful
form. The dress is cut low in the neck
which reveals to us a handsome and
white throat. At the sleeves 1t
is caught up, after the fashion Of a Gre
Dian gown and revealing a lovely and
arm. On the third finger Of the
left hand glitters a diamond ring which
as she runs her fingers lightly over the
keys, sparkles most brilliantly in the
light of the chandelier.
She has a beautiful face. so innocent
and timid. Her beautiful golden curls
are taken loosely back and fastened
back with a diamond star. Her eyes
are very large and of a deep brown,
that laugh and sparkle IS she plays and
sings.
Presently this a~ffectionate scene is
interrupted by the entering Of a ser
want, who hands Helen a card with the
name of Harold Gordon upon it. Helen
bushes and the look in her beautiful
eyes told that Harold Gordon was the
one whom she loved. "TeH him to
come in here" said Helen. Yes nam,
but he told me he preferred to see you
alone in the library"
Go and tell Harold I will ONE in
just a moment" said Helen and turn
ed as If ~recollecting something and
away a tear. Going oven to her
father's large arm chair, she knelt
down on the ottoman at his feet and
in a soft, musical tone, she said:
Papa dear, Harold has come, will
he back presently"
The expression on the old mans face
pidliieE uidu WOtho thal hc ooJSSN
ed to having this young man win from
him the affection of his only child.
But in tones that were sad and kind
and in a trembling voice. he said:
60, my darling"
Harold and Helen had been lovers
since childhood, and now that he had
fallen heir to an immence fortune, he
to claim her as his bride.
We will now leave Mr.. Montaign to
lis melancholy meditations, and fellow
Helen to the library where We recog
lize her clasped in fond embrace in the
OF the same gentleman we saw
N horseback. But me is dressed DIFF
now. He has on a suit OF
White duck, which we cannot but think
looks handsome in, and envy Helen.
These two sweethearts look hand
ONE together. The contrast between
he one and the other being 80 great, he
With his grand. noble, dark, boyish
ace, and she with her angelic and
Imid features.
Helen says Harold, Il expect you
ow have your answer for me l was
!, have your answer tonight, which
GALS my fate"
Harold" said Helen, her syss hill-
with tears, you know what papa