Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-06-25
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Her slowly nodded her head and
smiled sweetly as she answered: "I
will endeavor to follow your plans
according to your desires concerning
Galloway, aud feel confident that
will be successful in my attempts, for
apparently he is man that I NAV
mould as wish. Won't it be fine ?''
and she clapped her hands with glee
as she thought of it. "But we
mustn't let them get too desperate" !"
she continued, as a little laugh es.
capped her.
BY this time Johnstone's dwelling
appeared in fill view. 1t was en-
closed by an iron fence and a
lengthy walk extended from the
gateway and through the lawn to the
veranda. Large beds of flowers
were observed all around them, and
here and there grew an immense
oak, on the limbs of which hung
many Japanese lanterns which illu-
minated everything near them. The
hostess appeared to greet them, her
face radiant and happy, all aglow
with pleasure.
"Just walk into the parlor and
there you will find my cousins.
Mama will make you acquainted with
them. You will be quite an addi-
ton to the crowd assembled and I
am sure they will be delighted to
have you join them. i know YOU
will be charmed with Irene, for she
is the sweetest girl on earth, except
Her." said Eleanor, and she gave a
low laugh.
"Now, Mr.. Edrones, just walk
right in and make yourself at home.
| wish you a merry evening"
"With this she danced away with
Her to the dressing room, where her
wraps were removed and few stray
curls that lay loosely upon her brow,
rearranged. Eleanor, though quite
an attractive girl, was very homely
and she envied Her of her rare
beauty and grace as we'll as her
affable disposition.
elf were only half as lovely and
attractive would be contented," !"
thought poor Eleanor.
When Her entered the parlor
Arnold and Irene occupied tete-a-
tete, in one corner, and were appar-
emily quite happily engaged in con.
versation. Arnold's boyish face was
aglow with pleasure and upon OBJ
serving the expression of his com.
panion, it was found no less so. APP
parently the glances he bestowed
upon her showed affection.
"No, he does not care for her; it
is only feigned. shall endeavor TO
win Mr.. Galloway's good graces and
fulfil my portion of the plot"
Such was Hers revery when, upon
glanoing up, she met the admiring
eyes of George Galloway.
"Do excuse me. o, how stupid of
me ! How long have l been thus ?''
she cried, both excited and startled.
"Only a short while. You ap-
peared so deeply engrossed in medi-
tations that regretted to disturb
you. May I have the pleasure of
your company in stroll across the
lawn? 1t will be delightful to enter
conversation and enjoy the lovely
evening, with its gentle breeze, pro-
vided this is agreeable with you"
Ere long they reached settee
beneath a large, spreading oak, by
the side of fountain, that emitted
its sprays, which sparkled as the
illuminating rays from the lanterns
gently fell upon it. Her put forth
her hand and grasped the crystal
drops, as they were pushed upward
and before they reached the ground.
Her and George enjoyed pleasant
tete-a-tete. He was delighted to be
in her company once again, and she
no less 80, when she realized that
she was accomplishing her desires
He had already formed an attach
ment for her, which her quick eye at
once detected. Finally their con-
versation was interrupted by the
voice of Arnold. She listened-yes,
he was in search OF her.
"Iler, Her {! where are you?
"Ilere am /, Arnold" she cried,
and turning toward Galloway, she
said
"What time is it ?"
George drew from his pocket a
watch.
1.-TWO O'clock"
"Time passes swiftly. Little did