The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

When roaming through Edens Iair
 bowers,
 In Eve's little ear 1t was whispered
 While she, blushing, played with
 the flowers"
 Unfeigned surprise was written on Genie Loraine's face. Nellie Grayson,- she exclaimed, Did you intend that bow and gracious smile for the man we saw standing al the factory window?"
 T don't know how much grace there was in the smile, but such as IL was and the bow also, were meant for the gentleman we saw at the window
 The tones were musical though firm, and a serene, steadfast light shone In the expressive brown eyes
 You certainly must nave become demoralized to be on such famlllar terms with a person who seems to pc sufficiently common to say the ieast of 1t, to be connected with factory What would your high-toned, aristo- cratic father say?'
 "Begging your pardon Genie, MT. Dana Is a very uncommon person. But I intend to be quite patient with your views of people and things as they seem to you here.. because when l first came, everything appeared to me- just as 1t now does to you. You don't 
 exists in D. If you remain long enough you will. As to my father, ho Is m herently noble, and would not object to my recognizing a gentleman In any station of life.
 When I first came to D. I felt as If l had stepped into a new world, and the prejudices of caste were just as strong in my heart, as they now are in yours. I haven't yet taken the whole working class to my heart, but do feel as if l , would have a stronger, deeper sym pathy with humanity for all future time, from having been thrown in measure with these people, and known something of their labors and life. MT. Dana is not an operative, though he has been, and I respect him for having the manliness not to be ashamed of 1t. He is of good family but was left an orphan when quite boy. A combination of circumstances I cannot now detail, made 1t expedient for him to enter the factory. Young as he was, he chose a life of honorable toll, rather than dependence on others. Having devoted his nights to study. his intellect is well cultivated and having always been accustomed to good society, his manners are the per- lection of graceful courtesy. Perha IS. all things considered, he has made more of his life than you and I with all our advantages, have made of ours. At present. he has the oversight or an important department of the work and is steadily rising. I tell you Ge- nie, with Herbert Dana, honor and wealth, are only questions of time. He has mechanical genius of high order and Is now perfecting an inven- ton of his own, which, If 1t prove a success, will make him famous. Genie dear, I consider Mir. Dana worthy to be treated with courtesy by any lady in | the land"
 She added, with a bright Io-'- in her companions eyes, "I am you thought my bow and smile gracious they haven't always been as much so as they might have been."
 "Ahw exclaimed Genie in slightly satirical tone, "are we coming to sem timent? You wounded this factory knight by your sometime coldness, and his pain exciting your womanly com passion. you now seek to atope." Take care Nellie. You know the old adage Pity akin to love-" With a keen glance at her compan- ion, she added. 'He Is at least fortu- nate in his advocate. The expression of your face. take it in all Nell, Is very gentle and winning, but the steadfast light in your eyes. the firm lines about your perfect mouth, indi- cate great strength Of will. perceive your mind is made up. I shall not seek to alter 1t, but do not cast me off for this new friend"
 Tenderly Nellie's brown eyes sought those of Genie, and passing her arm around her friend waist, sne silenced her lips with a kiss.
 They had reached the gate of the house Genie was to spend the night. and the two friends paused moment ere bidding each@other goodbye.
 T shall expect you promptly at seven in the morning, Genie. l have ordered the horses to be in readiness at that hour. After our bracing gall | lop we will be just in the spirit for practicing our concert music. The concert is a kind of impromptu affair, you kuow. advertised for Monday night This is Wednesday, and the program mad not yet been arranged. MT. Dana and myself will do what we can toward 1t tonight, and tomorrow night when the performers meet for rehearsal 1t must be completed. As you are such a splendid musician, you will of course take any part assigned you"
 70, command me, Miss Grayson. from the Hungarian Rhapsody to the sim plest piece in my collection. Now. my dear, what part do you propose to | take?'
 "Well, I am to sing. Only Thee with MT. Dana. It is beautiful duet and--he asked me you know-I will take the soprano in Norma You will please take the alto. I want you to sing something bright as solo-a waltz song-La Farfalletta' for in- stance When I hear you sing, you make me feel as if I too, would like | for a little while to be a butterfly and go soaring away in the sunshine" Thank you. I could have no truer compliment La Farfalletta' be 1t then. But look, you little persuasive spirit! Don't you see the sun has setH Run quickly home, or your cousin will