Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER 1.
mi LILLE AkOS was the only
II child of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Aros. They were not wealthy on
the contrary, it took difficult labor of
both mother and father to supply
their daily needs and to give to their
little daughter such an education as
was proper. But, alas ! sad blow
came to Millie. When a girl of
fifteen years she was left poor and
lonely orphan, with just few pen
nies with which to procure the neces-
sites of life, to work her way in the
cold and selfish world as best she
could. She was lonely, but had not
long to mediate upon the subject of
what she should do to obtain for her.
self a decent living; therefore she
accepted her fate with her best grace.
She decided to lead the life of an
actress, and entered upon the stage.
Thus she soon won for herself a
sufficiency to supply all of her daily
needs aud obtained fame in her pro-
fession. She was known the world
over for her beauty and grace and
perfect success as an actress. People
came for miles to hear and see her
plays; her photos graced the win
dows of stores and dwellings
throughout the country, and they
were in such demand that large
prices were paid for their possession.
Frank Stephens saw one of her
plays advertised, and he determined
TO find out something of the beauti-
full and graceful Millie, whose fame
had spread abroad. He travelled
many miles to see her next play.
Franks father possessed abundant
wealth and nothing was withheld
from him that his boyish heart could
desire. He was handsome young
man of twenty-five and great fa-
vorite in the society of Bennets-
burgh.
When Frank reached the theater
it was crowded, for the play had be-
gun. Suddenly loud shout arose
in the audience, and upon looking to
find the cause, he beheld the most
beautiful girl it had ever been his
privilege to see. 1t was no other
than the now lovely and accomplished
Millie, who appeared in robe of
pure white, with crown of orange
blossoms upon her brow, and enter
ing the stage with slow steps. A
smile illumed her countenance. She
was tall, with expressive brown eyes,
over which dropped long, black
lashes. Her hair was coal black,
waving gently, and hanging in dainty,
clustering curls about her faces 1t
was arranged in a stylish and becom-
ing manner, by one of Bennetsburgh's 8
most famous hair dressers. Her ruby
lips were parted, displaying two rows
of pearly teeth, and her cheeks were
tinted with roses. Her neck and
arms were bare, draped with lace and
ribbons, and as she entered upon the
stage, she cast her smiles abroad, at
the same time bowing with that air
of natural grace so becoming to her,
as she was greeted with loud ap-
plause.
She saw Frank and wondered
what name the handsome young
stranger bore, who seemed to be 80
interested in her, and cast constant
gaze upon her. She was pleased
with the appearance of this strange
man. AS for Frank, he was imme-
diately captiyated by her beauty and
grace. 1t is needless to tell how he
enjoyed the evening--not the play,
however, but the beauty his eyes be-
held-watching for the occasional
glances which she bestowed upon
him. A great longing seized his
heart, and something much like love