Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-08-25

difference IN people.
yes, know what Betty used 10 say.
with such long iace--thereS as mach
odds in folks as there is in anybody said
alice, IauguingIy; but don't yoo worry
ABOUT that, mother, all will 20 right, I'm
sure; keep up cheerful heart till my re-
turn, for must 90 now: it is past time al
ready. will send Iiue Lucy up TO
spend the day with you;' and with kiss
and another caution, she departed.
Although Alice was not as b"oyant
and cheerful as she prolessed to be- and
although she had her fears that d dlsap-
poinlment of some kind awaited lhem.yet
she verv much desired to keep all such
fears from her mother, who was but slow
Iy recovering from long sickness, bro
on bv incessant toll and priyation.
As she hurredLy pursues her way TO
the splendid mansion OF the Emerson :
we will glance ahead Of her into the room
where she had passed so many weary
hours, without one kind encouraging word
to cheer her on. lis early, vet still the
room is occupied, and the occupants seem
briefly engaged on some all-imporIanI
subject.
Yes, Helen, Harry has returned, and
will call for me tonight, so you must
look your very best, for YOU know he has
seen the beauties of the old country. and
is extremely laslidious in his taste; I'm
determined you shall conquer him
These words were addressed by fairy
looking creature, to her friend, Helen En-
erson, as they stood looking ovel some
choice fabrics and commenting on the
same.
well, Mary, well see what can De
done with this brother of yours, who
seems to be determined on bacheIorshIP;
but dislike to lose you so soon; DO stay
few days longer.
Il cannot Helen, just now; have been
here a week already; but YOU must return
the visit, and brother Harry and myself
will ride over often. But come, lei us
go into the garden
Not yet, Mary /; must wait for the
tiresome dressmaker she is already five
minutes behind the time and I'll warrant
she will manage to disappoint me about
my dress
well, YOU have dresses enough; never
mind if she does
But | must have that blue dress to
wear this very night blue is my favorite
color, and she shall not disappoint me-
said Helen, in an angry tone.
Mary looked at her in surprise. She
had never seen Helen angry before, for
she had her own views respecting Harry
Bently, and had always veiled her true
character from his gentle sister Mary.
Helen caught the look and smolhcrcd
her rising wrath; and as Alice entered al
lat moment, managed to speak TO her in
pleasant tone. This somewhat encOur-
aged Alice, and she commenced her days
work with much spirit, for this was her
last dress, and she wished to get through
before dark.
Busy were her thoughts, as she indus
triousIy piled stitch after stitch, with ra-
pidty that astonished even herself. She
was alone most Of the dav, and, as the al-
ternoon drew to close, she began to al
most count the moments that interviewed
before she could ind herself once more al
home.
At last The dress is fnished--is tried
on, and Helen Emerson tries in vain 10
find some fault with it, but lis fit was per-
fact, and she gave it up. At length she
spies small spot; what can it be lis
hidden in The folds of the dress, and one
must take great pains to discover It.
NV dress is ruined Ny dress is ru-
med = she exclaimed, turning an angry
look at Alice, who stood mOiioness with
surprise.
How came YOU 10 get that spot upon
my dress, Miss p
Il did not get il on said Alice; 4 saw
it before cul the silk but as it was so
very small, and could be concealed in the
folds OF the dress. | thought best not to
say anything about it,
You intend to make ne believe that,
do YOU OUCH, TO MAKE YOU pay for.
the dress; but as the others have been
done very well, am willing 10 make
some allowance, your week comes to
twenty four dollars; | will pay YOU twelve
and you may think yourself well off at
that. Here is the money--yon may 90.
AT the FIRST impulse Alice would have
taken her departure without word; bul,
herself she turned TO Miss
Emerson, and with tears III her eyes be-
sought her TO pay the money >he had so
hardly earned telling her, a! the same
time, of her mothers sickness, and their
wish to leave he nest morning lor the
country, and the disappointment It would .
be not 10 90.
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