The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-04-13
Pop in unexpectedly and notice the in.

Pop in unexpectedly and notice the in.
tcrnal economy
'How can 1? A card at the door will put
any lady on her guard, or even the notice OF
q gentleman visitor
'Go there in disguise. As a washcrwoman,
for instance
Good! Iwilln
go there as washerwomanT cried
Clayton.
Not exactly, but will obtain admittance
to mornings privacy
We'll, let me know the result
Laury and Jenny Solners were the only
children of widower; who, although in
moderate circumstances, moved in very lash
ionable society. At the period Of my short
sketch, he was about to supply hSlamented
Mrs. Somers' place, after nearly ten years
mourning, and, although o kind indulgeni
parent, had no objection to his daughters
marriage, and indeed, had told them So
Laura, whose high spirit resented the proba-
bic supremacy of stcpmother. had already
selected Godfrey Horton as her future hus-
band; and Jenny, who was younger and
Centler in spirit, tried to conquer q carefully
concealed preference for the same purpose.
All his attentions were ascribed by her, to q
brotherly regard, though every act of kind.
ness or courtesy touched her very heart.
II was the morning after large ball, and
the sisters werc in the breakfast room to.
gether. Laura, her glossy black hair pushed
negligently off her face, with the rough tum-
blcd briads of last evening" elaborate couture
gathered loosely into q comb; wearing solied
wrapper, torn stockings,and presenting rather
an alarming contrast to tho brilliant ball.
room belle, was lounging on sofa. Jenny,
in neat morning dress, with large ging,
ham apron, little white collar, and hair
smoothly brushed into neat knot, was wash.
ing the breakfast dishes.
'Thcrc is an old man at the door with
some artificial flowers said the servant,
opening the dining-room door, will you see
him?'
NO. said Jenny.
YES cried Laura, 'send him up
The servant departed to obey the last or
der
In q few moments tho old man came in.
lie was poorly clad, with n coarse blue cloak,
which was much too large for him. His
hair was white, and he wore a beard and
moustachc of the same snowy hue. Making
a low bow, he placed the large basket he
carried on u table, and opened it.
Il have bunch of blue flowers, here, he
said, taking them from the basket, shat will
just suit your golden hair, Miss and he
held them before Jenny.
1T was my sister who wished to look at
,,on, Nn,yoro , q, ia Tnnpy nuintly
Yes, bring them hcrc,' was Laura's inn
perious command.
The old mans eyes followed Jenny, rs she
washed, wiped, and put away tho dishes,
swept 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, you can't afford
it Just now
Yes can. Father gayo me some money
yesterday.
To pay the last dry goods BILL
well I 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 II will stand till INN married,
and then can easily save it out ofmy house
keeping money.
Il should not wish to marry in debit said
Jenny.
The old pedlar looked earnestly at the
sisters.
L. L,tSn. ~, hn,.h
Miss, he said to Jenny. 'Ifit amt con.
vcnient to pay now, will call again.
NO shall not take them.
They are very becoming, Miss. Look in
this glass
Il wish my hair was light said Laura.
Il should like to wear blue. Godfrey Horton
said last. night, that forget-me-nots were his
fayorite flowers
Jenny colored, and, placing the bunch
again in the basket, said,
Come, Laura, decide. You are keeping
one waiting whose time probably is valua.
ble,' and then passing chair, she added,
b. seated, sir, you look tired
Il am tired, indeed, was the reply.
Il will take the scarlet bunch, and these
red camclias, and this white cluster said
Laura.
But, sister, you cannot afford it,
Yes, can. Godfrey Horton is rich
The old man bit his lip.
Think rlid Jenny, in low tone, If you
love him. how much il will gricvc him il he
should discover this deceit
Nonsense! Well, I'll tell you how to
remedy it. Lend me some money out of the
housekeeping funds
so, thought the old man, 'she is house.
keeper Miss Laura always gave me to un-
dcrstand that that was her post
laura Steal from my father!
.'fhere don't preach.
Miss Jenny said a servant, entering at
that moment, 'the dinner has come.'
Jenny left the room, and Laura still turn.
ed over the gay flowers, while the old man
pointed out their various beauties, his eye,
in the meantime. running over the disordered
hair, shabby dress, and lazy position, whilst
hc mentally contrastcd them with Jenny's
neat attire.
Not decided yct?' said Jenny, returning
after short absence.
No. Come here
Il can't. Father has sent homo calrs
head, and am afraid to trust it entirely to
Margaret. Imust supcrintcnd the dinner,
make a pudding, and the parlors must be
dusto'i, and there is my white MULE to be
finished
Before would bc the drudge you arc,
cried Laura.
Drudge! nonsense? ! have plenty Of
time for enjoyment, and father cannot have
comfortable house, if some one docs not
superintcnd these things. When l marry
you may tlo it, and she laughed merrily.
.As ifI should not marry first y said Laura.
There, have chosen all / want
shall l call again for tho change? said
the pcdler. Il shall be happy to put the
Misses Somep on my list OF customen.'
Yes, call again.