The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-05-31
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+ Laura and Jenny Somers were the
only children of a widower: who, al
though in moderate circumstance, NOV.
ed IN very fashionable society, AT the
lperiod Of nay short sketch, he was about
4 to supply the lamented Mrs. Somers'
place, after nearly ten years mourning,
and, although kind indulgent parent,
had no objection 10 his daughters mar
4 ryipg, and, indeed, had told them SO.
Laura, whose high. spirit resented the
probable supremacy of stepmother,
had already selected Godfrey Horton as
her husband I; and Jenny, who was
younger and gentler in spirit, tried to
conquer carefully concealed preference
for the same person. All his attentions
were sscribed, by her, to brotheriy re.
| gard, though every act of kindness or
lcourtesy. touched her very heart.
ct was the morning after a large ball,
and lie sisters were in the breakfast
room together. Laura, her glossy hair
pushed negIigently off her face, with
the rough 6,n:bled braids of last even
ing's elaborate couture gathered loosely
into a comb, wearing q soiled wrapper,
torn stockings, and presenting rather an
alarming contrast to the brilliant ball
room belle, was lounging on sofa.
Jenny, in neat morning dress, with
large gingbam apron ON, little white
collar and hair smoothly brushed into
neat knot, was washing the breakfast
dishes. 5s'+1=yt s'~.-. &,
"Tbere is; an old man at the door
with some artificial flowers" said the
servant, opening the dining. room door,
"will you see him r.
,"No," said Jenny. ".'
Yes" cried Laura, "send him ur.n
The se.san! departed to obey the last
order. ,'-s #t-
In a few moments the old man came
in. He was poorly clad, with coarse.
blue cloak, which WAS much too large
for him. His hairy was white, and he
wore a beard and moustache of the
same snowy hue. Making low bow,
Inc placed the large basket he carried on
a a'table, and opened IL. '.....
IL have a bunch of blue flowers
here" be said, taking them from the
basket, that will just suit your golden
hair, Miss" and he held them before
Jenny. 49,"
1t was my sister who wished. 10
look at your flowers" said Jenny, quiz
etly. t"
Yes, bring them here" was Laura's
imperious command.
The old mans eye followed Jenny, as
she washed, wiped, and put away the
dishes, swepr the room, and busted it,
and then sat down beside Laura, who
was still looking over the basket.
See, Jenny, this scarlet bunch
Will it not be lovely, with few dark
leaves to wear with my new silk?"
But. Whispered Jenny, F" you can't
afford it just now"
Yes, l can. Father gave me some
money yesterday
TO pay the last dry goods bif.p :
well can have that carried TO my
private account"
"Oh! Laura, hate to, hear you talk
OF that private account. 1t seems so
much like cheating father"
Nonsense !. It will stand till I am
married, and then can easily save it
ont Of my housekeeping money"
/" / should not wish to marry in
debt" said Jenny.
The old .peddler looked earnestly ct
the sisters.
I You had better take this bunch,
Miss" he said to Jenny. c'"If it amt
convenient 10 pay for it now, l will
| "No, | shall not take them" :
They are very becoming, Miss
Look in this glass"
They were becoming, mixing with
the glossy golden hair, and setting off
Jennys dazzling complexion. {.
~ wish my hair was light said
Laura, II should like to wear blue.
Godfrey, Horton said last night, that
forget-me-nots were his favorite flowers.n
Jenny eolored, and placing the bunch
again in the basket, said:
| Come, Laura, decide. You are
keeping enc waiting whose time -proba-
Ibly is valuable then passing a chair,
she added, Be seated, sir, you look
tired.p = Z -
y /" / arp tired, indeed" was the replv
81 will take the scarlet bunch, and
these red eamelias, and this white clus.
ter y said Laura.
= Bnt, sister, you cannot afford it.s
/ eyes, / can. Godfrey Horton is
rich.n 80 :.
Tho old man bit his lip.
I = Think" said Jenny, Ia low tone,
Elf you love him, how much 1t would
grieve him if be, should discover this
deceit. ., e.st
: Nonsenset Well, I'lltell you how
TO remedy i. Lend me some money
out OF the usekeepipg fnnds.n
4 = So" bought ,6s. Old man, ashe is
housekeeper. Miss Laura always gave
ma to understand. that was her posI.o .