The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-01-12

And pray, why must you have it, Miss?' res
ponded the father, sensbly irritated.
Because there's to be q splendid ball next week
and neither of us has got anything fit to wear
Then you'll both have to stay at home, Tn
thinking
But, Pa urged Gertrude, I'VE must go;I woaldn'
stay away for the world.'
We'll, go. Nobody wants to prevent you.'
Yes, but we must have something to go in!
responded Gertrude .Nei;lier of us has a ball
dress fit to be seen in at such place. All the
dresses to be new and splendid; and I, for one
have notion of being thrown into the shade.'
Then you'll both have 10 stay at home, let me
| inform you,' said the father in quick, excited
voice, for not one dollar shall you have to waste
on such ton-fooeries! Pm going to put stop tl
these things! No later than yesterday had your
extravagance thrown into my teeth, when I asked
for little time of your outrageous dry
goods biIIs.
Gertrude and Genevra raised their hands and
eyes in astonishment; and in a few minutes pump
ed up plentiful effusion of tears.
/ But Hardaneer was mailed in triple armor against
all such assaults. ...s ..
you needn't set up any biubbering and crying
here, my young lsdes!' he said in a irmer and
more determined voice. 'Hereafter.and you might
as well know it at once, you must not consider
yourselves as rich mans daughters, with money
10 waste. I've got my hands full and my heart
full too, to get you something 10 eat and decent
clothes to wear and, with these, you will have to
be content. So, you may just well come down
from your high notions. You have no business at
this BALL 1t place for poor mans daaghtcr
! So saying, the father turned abruptly from the
room. @
'Humphl' said Gertrude, drying her tears in a
i moment-'A poor mans daughters! Amt that too
bad! That's the first time / ever heard myself
called poor mans daughter, and I'J just like to
hear any body else say go to me! A poor mans
daughter indeed!'
But what shall we do, Gertrude? Pa won't
give US the money s ~ s--s
I'VE must have the ball dresses, that's certain
said Gertrude emphaiieajy. Why / wouldn't
miss going for the world especially since Miss Steb
bins was cut up at the last ball, because my
dress was more elegant than hers, and said she'd
eclipse me next time if it cost her her life Who's
she but tavern-keeper's daughter! And to talk
of eelipsug mel And the accomplished Miss Ger
trude Hardamer cured her lip dsdainfuy. re-
sBut if Pa won't let US have the money, how
are we to get the dresses!' asked Genevra.
why go and buy them at Martin and Morrison's
and not say anything about it. The bill won't be
sent.in for three OR four MONTHS 4 sa-..s s.s-=
4 shouldn't exactly, like TO do that,' said Genev-
ra.s
Nonsense! hayu't we been in the habit of MAX
ing bills there7 But what will you do!' .-a.l
THAT'S what can't say replied Genevra, Il
must go this ball, and havn't anything fit 10 be
seen in. want to make dash at Mr.. Appleton,
i the merchaht and if don't get new ball dress 1
will stand no chance.' =t ...-
"A new and splendid dress, something a little
ahead of any thing there urged Gertrude-'wiIl
attract host of admirers, and be will come in at
once, in fear of rival. You will then be off of
Pas hands, and can pay the bill yourself before
he comes to know anything about il. And even if
that should not be convenient after. you are mar
ried, he won't of course, anything about it,
especially as the new Gress will have secured so
fine fellow as Mr.. Appleton for husband'
'Ihal's new view of the case altoge,her,' said
Genevra, Frightening up. sAnd don't see how
we can get along any other way. Pas de.ermin-
ed, that's certain
Evil counsel prevailed, and Genevra Joined her
sister in the proposed plans of operations On the
next day they called at Martin & Morrson,s. and
there discovered piece of rich, figured, blossom
col5red satin, and some beautiful figured blonde
wells.
'These ii be grand!' whispered Gertrude to her
sister. This blonde over the blossom-co,ored SAT-
i n will alyof fl,ar, !
imagined
Shall we get them both alike?' said Genevra.
'Of course; we'll attract the more attention. re-
sponded Gertrude.
'Shall cut this piece of satin for you, ladies!'
said the polite salesman Its the most beautiful
thing in town. No other store in the city has the
same pattern. MIR. Martin could only get one piece
IN New York; all the rest of the case having been
sold TO the retail trade OF that city, At the same
time holding the piece Of satin SO as to let the light
fall upon it to bring out clearly the rich figure.
st is beautiful!' exclaimed Gertrude. lost in ad.
mifation.
'Beautifui!' responded Genevfa
sHow much will you have, ladies!' urged the
salesman.
'Shall we take it, Genevra?' whispered Ger
trude.
OF course replied the sister.
Then we'll take thirty yards, sir, replied Ger
trude not once thinking, indeed, caring for the
price, which was five dollars yard.
'Will you take some of this bIonde?' continued
the salesman, after he had measured off the thirty
yards of satn
How many do you think it will take!' said Ger
trule. turning to her sister.
L ne for the body-two for the sleeves, and four
Tor the sklrt-seven for each. How many of this
pattern have yoa!' she said, addressing the clerk
About toarteeh,' replied that accommodating
gentleman, who had overheard her enumeration,
Then We'll take them,' said Gertrude.
Nothing else this morning, lalies!' 80. aa
Nothing more to-day. We shall want some
thing eise' and will call in during the week. Pease
send the satin and blonde wells to Mrs. Sartain sin
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