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Not botanlZ!nS, Saio Mrs. Alarston,
only gathering a few wild flowers. for
Willie. who is not we'll to-day. and he
does so dearly love flowers
But the Cannings.' continued Mrs.
Bentley, do tell me about them. have
heard Mrs. Canning was perfectly beauti
full
She is very handso me--do you know
her. Mrs. Marston?'
'No-yes-that is, am not acquainted
with her. but have frequently met her.
am very anxious to know more OF her,
for hear she is lovely, warm hearted
woman, and such a character | should
value moro than all the beauty in the
world. Combined as they ore in her.
they must make her very attractive
You will soon have an opportunity Of
judging for yourself; she is great favor
ite of Mrs Haydon. Mrs. Bentley
'Yes, know that. Isn't Nelly Hayden
lovely creature?'
'Well--yes. | like her very WELL was
Mrs. Noodles disjointed answer. She
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but her husband engaged the rooms last
year. and Mr. Parker would not let them
off. She was in great way VIXEN | saw
her last, because she could not get them
off from her hands, for she was determin-
ed not to spend another summer in the
same house with Mrs. Wilton and her
unruly boy.
Mrs. Bentley looked amazed. Mrs
Haydon's apparently disinterested mo-
tives dawned upon her in a new light.
Did you ever see that black lace break
fast cap. and faded green silk wrapper of
hers? 1 declare they nearly killed me-
but what shame for me to make fun of
so dear friend of yours. If she only
had little more taste in dress, she would
be quite endurab'e. OF course you would
never think OF repeating wha, l have
said
You are right. Mrs. Noodle. never
should think of repeating it, for | would
not have Nelly's feelings so hurt for the
world
Mrs. Bentley left Mrs Noodle and Mrs
Marsion, and retraced her steps to the
house. After that mornings conversa-
ton. she did no, fraternize quite as well
as formerly with MIS-. Noodle. Feeling
little distrust both of her and of Mrs.
Nolen, she did not avail herself of the
opportunities for enjoying their society;
but her acquaintance with the two sisters,
Mrs. Percival and Mrs. Stanley, and their
friend. Mrs. Marston, increased rapidly.
Mrs. Grimshaw also attached herself TO
this party. and Mrs. Bentley felt con
science stricken that she could not bring
herself to like better one whose good
principles were SO frequently brought for
ward as her guide and rule of action
The summer days, despite the heat,
passed pleasantly away. Beneath the
shade of some wide. spreading elm or
chestnut. the ladies gathered, and while
one read aloud some poem Of rare beau.
ty-now Mrs. Browning's, and again our
own grand Ida May's-the others bent
busily over some dainty bits. Of embroi-
derry, or pieces of worsted work. whose
brilliant .colors contrasled finely with
their white morning dresses, and the
greenswerd beneath the green brinches
above them.
The evenings, then, what merry times!
In lively sallies, ia mirlhful games. and in
bewildering music the hours lost them
selves. The Cannings were great favor
ties. and contributed vastly to the enjoy
ment of the party. Only poor Mrs.
Marston kept aloof. Some unfortunate
misunderstanding between herself and
Mrs. Canning had effectually alienat ted
them, Notwithstanding Mrs. Marston' S
earnest desire to make her acquaintance.
Now ard then. through Mrs. Percival's
persuations. she would make her appear
ance in the drawing room for an evening.
but her own sensitive, rather suspicious
nature, caused her not unfrequently 10
fancy Sights when mono were intended.
and consequently these evenings were
anything but pleasant 10 her. Finally,
she withdrew herself entirely to her own
apartment, and as her room was large and
pleasantly furnished, some of the ladies
were almost always to be found there
during the evening.
Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Percival. Mrs.
Grmshaw and Mrs. Bentley met there on
one occasion Some of the bosrders
were in the parlor. and others watching
the gentlemen in their games in the ten
pin alley.
How sweetly Mrs. Hurter dresses
said Mrs. Stanley.
UNI said Mrs. Grimshaw. III is plain
enough to see what she makes so much
display for. | advise you to look after
your husband, Mrs. Percival.'
'Oh. no danger laughed Mrs. Percival.
'Mrs. Hunter is an old friend of mine,
and of my husbands, too. ! could not
trust him in safer keeping
We'll. am opposed TO such extrava-
gance in dress, and principled against it,
too. Besides. you can't make me believe
that she does not flirt. She may be an
old friend Of the Percivals. but am sure
she knew Mr.. Marston before this sum.
mer-eh. Mrs. Marston?'
Mrs. Marston colored slightly. 1t
never entered my head 10 ask my hus-
5and,' she answered, seemingly embar-
rassed.
'It is my advice to you to interest your
self little in the matter. Mrs. Hunter
is dangerous woman continued Mrs.
Grimshaw.
Il do not see any occasion for inter
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