The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-09-03
The Two Bank Notes.

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The manner in which she surveyed the hand
Iiwork was proof that she was very far from
being an angel-her mortality was apparent
she was merely very poor CIR, struggling no
bly, in large city, with myriads and myrlads
of others, as destitute as she, to gain llvell-
hood for her little sister and herself
For a moment she sat surveying the dress
How it cleaned out in the light Of the setting
sun! What pearIy glow and richness was
there.
That dress murmured Annie Hail. will
grace the form of beautiful girl. She will
be observed and admired, surrounded by flat
terers--and why? She is no better than L
am-she is not as good, for could never be
superciIious and overbearing to those whom
Providence has placed I'M lower station than
myself And yet" .....
| At this moment shriIl cries were heard, and
coming footsteps She ran frightened and
trembling to the door; her countenance ag-
itated, and her dress in confusion it was
thrown open and ppeared-frst, her little
sister, benired and bedraggled and next a
boy, with clamorous description ofhow it hap
pened, and lastly young gentleman, elegant
as Partisan costume could make him, bis
hands faultlessly kidded, his hat perfection
itself.
Il beg pardon for intruding, said the stran-
ger bowling, smiling, and looking exceeding
ly handsome ''but this little girl here--I
presume your-your-"
'Sister," said Annie promptly.
''Was knocked down by my horse, and tho
| think she is not injured, still felt it my
duty to accompany her and state the circum-
stances The child commenced running
across the street after my team was in mo-
ton, and | regretvery much-but it was i'm
possible to stop"
Annie listened; MiIly buried her face in
her sisters gown, sobbing softly,
'lf you will allow me to pay you for this
i can scarcely call it carelessness, but troub-
lie to met surely is, /"
Anuies face flushed; her brown eyes spark
| led.
ooh! no! there is no harm done''-just
then her eye fell upon the torn robes of the
little child; she hesitated, and blushed again.
Il shall not accept any money sir! she said,
in a spirited way drawing up herlittle figure
to it's full hight.
The stranger smiled-bowed low with in
imitabIe grace-did not press the matter
wished her good evening, and left her.
90! Nlily, darling! Thank God you were
not killed - exclaimed Annie, drawing her
pretty sister to the light, and covering her
face with kisses ''Why will you be reckless,
my sweet one? don't you know that you are
all that sister has to love p
The child only answered by throwing her
arms around her sisters neck, and cIinging
there closely; so that Annie, as she felt the
pressure Of the little figure could not scold
very hard
s:And what shall do with this poor dress
this new, neat dress that | took so much
pains with?" she continued, holding up the
soiled and fragmentary garment. q cannot
get another Why what is this p
The little girl ceased sobbing, and glanced
! down. Enclosed in fold Of the dress, and
securely fastened were two ten dollar bills
Annie looked at them in dismay, yet with a
secret thrill of pleasure. 'Would it be right
in her to appropriate them" Her pride re-
volted! but as they lay in her hand so new
and tempting, she thought Of the winter com
ing, and they two so poorly prepared to meet
its storm and its cold.
Perhaps shall never see him again; he
looked like a foreign gentleman" she said,
WistfulIy regarding the notes, then glancing
about the poorly furnished room. ''With
what [ have laid up for the rent, and what is
coming, shall actually have fifty dollars in.
Yes, if [ find him when | am better otf-as |
mean to be sometime-I will repay him and
thank him for his generosity and his delica
cy. lie must have managed to fasten it there
when he spoke to Milly as he was going
Come little sister, cheer up. We will have
supper by-and-by, and some nice cakes to eat
with your milk Then ! shall put you in
Mrs Mills room, and carry home my work
AIilly sat in neighbours room, very curl
ously surveying a book of common Dutch
prints. while Annie Hall plodded her weary
way to fashionable house. The piano was
making merry music as she wentup the long
narrow steps. A servant ushered her into a
little sewing room that led from one of the
chambers and she sat there until it was the
good pleasure Of the young lady Of the house
to wait upon her
'sOh! You've done my ball dress =" was
the first exclamation, Of the panpered child
of luxury as she entered. 'I'm sorry though for
one thing forgot to be particular about
the trimmings, [ wished it put on" and
she explained some intricate process of needle
work. fortunately, the party has been
postponed till tomorrow night" she added,
$50 therell be plenty Of time. You'll do it
for me without extra price, there's a good
creature? You see bought a bracelet yes
terday, that took-Oh nearly everything
and indeed, | dare NJ, ask papa for another
cent.
Annie Halls cheek flushed crimson.
II have already worked much cheaper for
YOU than should, she said quietly. 81 do
not see how can take more pains and more
time for nothing" -.
'.Oh, very well I can get plenty to do it
for me-" said RosaIie Winter, taking the dress
up and moving aside.
Can you settle with me- Miss Winter p
asked Annie, checking the angry impulse
that came up prompting words Of whitening
scorn-- for Annie was hasty tempered.
mo, Of course not; you know what told
you Just now; returned the other haughti-
ly. How can you expect when | must en-
ploy a stranger on account Of your obstinacy.
You know give you all my work., and have
recommended, besides, two of my friends-no
three-to take pity upon you, because you
have been in better circumstances. | might
have saved myself the trouble. for all the
gratitude you show"
Miss Winter, said Annie choking.
For pity S sake, don't go to being tragic
l haven't time to attend YOU" sneered the
naughty heartIess girl,
''Nor time to attend to you, replied Annie,
quite calmly, her face growing very white
But some day when | stand where you do,
and you are i'll my employ | shall have time
to attend to you-remember that -
There must have been something in the
girls face that impressed theimperious daugh-
ter of millionaire; for she also, grew pale
as she stood there speaking but one word
..Insolence ="
Il make you present of my time and la
bor," resumed Annie, still quite collected;
But as sure as you live, and l live, you will
{ yet be the obliged, and the benefactor"
Il wonder what could make me feel and
talk so? she unused few moments after, as
she walked YEARLY down the street. ut was
certainly strange impression that came over