The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

wen Nancy, L nave come back ii
safety, notwithstanding your fears to th
contrary, and my mission has succeeded
satisfactorily" ..--..
Nancy, who had thrown down he
work and approached the new conner, re
Plied,-"I am sure l am right glad, miss
you have come to no harm, for hav,
worried well about you-and you not usec
to being out alone at dark"
81 will tell you my success" retune,
the other; "but first let me take off these
clothes and resume my own, for aunt ma,
| send for me soon."
Instantly removing the large old-fash
ioned bonnet, and some false hair of raver
hue from her head, and shaking down
her own brown curls, the old plaid cloak
and faded calico dress were exchanged
for garments of richer material; the
young girl began to relate the most o.
what this chapter contains, but suddenly
starting up, and flying to a basin of water
she cried, - 1,.. a.
"Oh, I had forgotten to remove my
complexion, which, after all, is the surest
part of my Disguise" and Immediately
the olive tint and black eyebrows gave
place to the fair skin and rosy cheeks OF
Carrie Langly, at which, reader, you are
probably not surprised.
Nancy who had long been favorite
servant of Mrs. Langly, and had left Car
rie but a few months before, to attend her
consumptive mother, was frequently visi-
ted and assisted by Carrie, who had ex-
planned her stratagem to Nancy, and
borrowed of her the disguise. She farther
planned for Nancy to visit Mrs. Woods
the next day, and passing herself as the
one who had called upon hcrson, procure
the work of which he had spoken. 1t was
Nancy's address that Carrie had left with
George; but she (Carrie) was to do the
work, as Nancy was fully employed at
that time. ....
A few evenings after, George Woods
called on Carrie, who received him very
graciously, though the same could not be
said Of Aunt Mary. Garry was very in
dustriously employed upon what appeared
to be shirts, and Aunt Mary had discov-
cred that they ,cere shirts but after en-
deavoring in vain to solve'the riddle, she
had come to the sage conclusion that Car
rie was making them as present for
Ned Ray, and intending to surprise him
with them upon, his next visit. The old
lady pleased herself nightly r,;lb tho iiSa
that it was a good sign to her hopes, that
Carrie choose to make them with her own
hands. .... .... . -....r....-
at strikes me. Miss Langly," observed
Woods, ''that you are unusually indus.
trious this evening. Are you, too, like
some of my lady friends, working for the
missionaries I" .... ,..'O..-....
,a Carrie blushed scarlet, whilst her aunt
snarled out, ..lf you can find out who
those shirts are for, you'll! do what / can't:
but I have my suspicious they are for my
Edward" here the dame looked trium-
plant. .-
Her niece took no notice of her remark,
but with an arch glance at Mr.. Woods,
answered, perhaps if do these nicely,
you will permit me to make some for
YOURSELF .r --.- .'- -.H.. .
with much pleasure; and had known
few days ago you were shirt-maker, j
would have applied to you, but now it is
too late | fear, however, will engage
you for the next | have made. But non
sence aside, am reminded of favor
have to request. A young girl has.lately
made application to my mother for assis-
tancc and work, who has sick parent
dependent upon her. Mother is much too
feeble to go out this weather, but has ta-
ken pains to inquire about them, and
learns that they are worthy of assistance.
AS they live quite near here, have pre-
sumed to tell you about them, thinking
you may like tc render some aid" q" :
Much relieved was Carrie that Aunt
Mary was called from the room at that
moment; but by the greatest, exertions
she put on a sober face and sympathizing
look, whilst she inquired the name and
abode of the needy persons, and readily
promised her best efforts for their relief.
1Indeed," said she, II win seek them out to
morrow" hs<
George seemed pleased, and for once
appeared perfectly at ease in Miss LanpIy's
presence; but IN the midst of an animated
discussion, the door opened to give en-
trance to De Clinton. IS - W 81.
Carrie sprang quickly to her feet, her
whole countenance flashing with indirna-
fpn: instantly recollecting herself, how
ever, her manner changed and she vel
coined him civily, but without her usual
warmth. With pale cheek, and her
frame trembling with suppressed aoita-
ton, she seated herself; but her cohyer-
sa.ion, though intended TO be lively, was
evidently constrained for some tinle.
Both the young men noticed The sudden
change in her. and both were. equally
puzzled; vet De Clinton aecosted her
with 'his own peculiar grace, but noticed
S'eorge only with slightfro and a
naughty iuclination Of the head! !air1. = ah
Finally George rose to @ithdraiy, bnt
an appealing glance from Carrie accom-
panied by quick but significant motion
Of the hand, unpereeiyed by Gustaye)
detained him. What could il mean b, ~
Z Was Carrie ,aveBe TO being sleft with
De Clinton, or did she prefer kis compa-
y. l---