Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-06-11

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simple bracelet of gold, tae gift of a
college friend, hung loosely upon
one arm. The gem of her engage
ment ring glittered as the illuminat-
ing light fell upon it.
Arnold appeared quite charming
in his evening toilette. He smiled
as he thought of the waltzes he
would enjoy with Her, but this
pleasure was not in store for him
She was popular and every man de-
sired to waltz with her, and previous
to finishing one set she was engaged
for the next.
Thus it continued for almost the
entire evening, and Arnold was una
ble to obtain waltz with her. He
being host could not show his prefer
ence for her company, so he was
compelled to either select another
partner or refuse to dance. He be-
came quite jealous of his guests and
was unable to enjoy the company of
the young ladies, chosen as his COM
panions. He endeavored to listen
to their merry chatter and pretended
to have pleasant time, as he wore
as broad a smile as possible and
answered their questions solemnly,
attempting to be as happy as the
others around him.
At length time for the last set
arrived, and Arnold rushed wildly
toward Her, who was at this period
minus of partner. This was to be
german.
90, Arnold !" she cried, as he
joined her, to partake of the next
dance, M thought you were not
going to choose me as your partner
for single set, but was determined
to dance with you, even though
should be compelled to ask you for
it," she continued, as gentle laugh
escaped her, "and l suppose I've
refused at least half dozen offers,
using, as my excuse, that l had
promised the dance to another. AS
for you, naughty boy, apparently
you do not appreciate it in the least"
"Do you really care to dance with
me ?" he replied.
"Why certainly" she continued.
Too soon approached the time for
the guests to depart and there was
great hustle in the hall, for the
crowd was dispensing and bidding
the kind host and hostess adieu, de-
claring they had spent a most enjoy
able evening, the memory of which
would long dwell in the hearts of all
present.
When the guests had departed
Her entered the drawing room, and
there, beside the window, gazing
earnestly at the moonlight, which
fell in soft rays upon the dark waters
of the lake +; with his head resting
upon his hands, sat Arnold Edrones,
lost in revery. AT first she thought
she would not disturb him, but her
heart was touched when she observed
him thus, and upon farther medita-
tion she decided to find the cause of
this, for, in the moonlight, his face
showed signs of secret grief, or a
great conflict raging within him.
"Arnold, my dear brother, why
are you depressed in spirits? In
form me of your troubles and allow
me to offer my sympathy"
Her voice trembled as these words
fell from her lips.
"Only a severe headache, which
trust will soon pass away. You ad-
dress me as Brother Arnold ; may
have brothers privilege, if only
for onceP You have never allowed
me that pleasure ?'
Not waiting for reply, he gently
folded her within his embrace and
kissed her repeatedly. She remained
quite still astounded for moment,
and presented the appearance of a
statue of marble as she was sta
toned near him, not a muscle NOV
ing, neither she herself showing signs
of having observed the events tran
spired. He called her several times,
but received no reply. She was lost
in meditation.
"He had no right to thus offend
her, and she would not suffer this
to continue. She was no longer her
own, but betrothed to another and
would not accept Arnold's advances" :"
Such was the revery of Her Stephens,
and suddenly she faced Arnold ard
said in quite an angry tone:
"Pm surprised that you should in
dulge in an act SO rude, and if this
is what | must receive for calling
you brother, | assure you that l shall
never address you in that manner
again, and you are well aware of the
| fact that I am ooop- to xuoJ ,,o,bo,,