The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-01-20
W00DsFIELD MONROE COUNTY. OHIO JANUARY 20 1864

them.f Besides, Miss, you forgot that ]
had tolfnd the pink sewing silk, and the
paper muslin"
"1 ou make very well considerins-bui
1t takes Partisan to give it a finish; in
fact, they have a style about them thai
our dressmakers never can get"
81 do not think so, Miss"
You mentioned some trifes-sewino
silk and muslin; do you charge extra for
them 2"
mo, Miss, they are included
Fanny. open the drawer and give Miss
Nation the money"
"Cold as it was, Gertrude felt relieved
to escape so soon from the naughty Miss
Graves. She had worked hard for that
paltry sum, and 1t was given with so bad
a grace that it panied her to receive it.
Even the credit (Which was her due) was
not given. Anna Graves squandered
hundreds, yet grudged her her hard earn
led five dollars, for which she had worked
two days and nights. However, there
was cheerful face at home, one that wei:
coined her always; one that cluug closer
as misfortune came near, that soothed her
in pain, that cheered her in sorrow-her
mother.
! There is none
In all this cold and hollow world, no fount
OF deep, strong, deathless love, save that
within
A mothers heart. HEMASs
1t was just seven o clock, the snow had
ceased falling, and the silver stars gilt
tered like diamonds in the beautiful sky.
Charles Wilton was punctual, and in a
few minutes Gertrude and her mother
were seated beside him in the comforta-
bic, dashy little sleigh. 1t was some
thing to be beside him, even loving him
and in ignorance, If the precious, price
less gift was returned. 1t was not long,
however, before they reached the state
ly mansion, occupied by the Wilton's S. |
Kind hands raised the old lady and as
sisted her into the house; merry Young
voices greeted them and wished them
merry Christmas" Gertrude was sent
to Luuras room: she was deep in the
of the toilet. and Knowing
Gertrudes good taste, begged her as
slstance.
do, Miss Nation tell me if the white
or pink roses look the best. ! wish |
was like you: somehow you look we'll
IN anything. Come. ! must have nv
way tonight; wear this japonca for me;
come close, ii fix it. It's wonder
you'd wear r-urls; If had such hand
some' hair, I'd never tuck it up. Oh.
dear, here comes ma; I must hurry
How do l look ~
''Very well, Miss Wilton"
''Pleasc don't -HiSs me; like you and
lass sounds sa formal"
/ know not how long the warmhearted !
girl would have ratified on, had not Mrs. /
Wilton entered the room.
My dear Laura, you ought to have
been down before; the company are
"1cs, ma, one moment more" and
with another glance back at her mirror,
Laura twined her arm around Gertrude
aud decended to the parlor.
The last arrival was Miss Anna Graves.
and something like parg shot through
iiertrndc on seeing her enter the par
lor. leaning on Charlie Wilton's arm.
She glanced around the room and, as |
her eye fell on Gertru lie, look Of scorn
curled her naughty lips.
My drcssmaker, declare -
a smile of contempt passed over
Charles Wiltou's handsome face, and, /
bowling coldly to Miss Graves, he crossed /
over-to Gertrude.
''Gertie, can see you few minutes ?
Do not refuse me; have short tale to !
tell, and it is for your ear alone"
She took his arm, and left the parlor.
1t was some tilEe before the two returned;
and, Judging from Gertrude altered
face, the tale must have been pleas
ant one. A brighter light shone in her
dark blue eyes, her whole face was trans
figured, and reflected the happiness with
in. The lone, sad heart would be lone I
ly 20 more. The last guest departed.
Gertrude and her mother stayed at vii
tons that night, as it was feared it would
fatigue Mrs. Nation too much to return
Laura thew herself on the sofa, and Ger
trude sat beside her
MAY | come in ?'
1t was Charles Wilton's voice, and it
sent flush over Geltrude's face
'Yes, come in"
Mother we Will have no secrets from
Laura. You we'll know how long | have
loved Gertic. L have not kept it secret
from you; to her never said word until
tonight, and she withholds her consent
until yours and her mothers is grant
ed. Tell her; dear mother, yourself, that
you will welcome her as your daugh-
ter"
"Yes, Gcrtie, and proud to do So
Charlie has been good son, and | feel
assured you will never regret being his
WIFE,
"Mrs. Nation / have a great boon to
ask; but be assured its worth is known,
and will be priced. Your daughters
heart is mine. We await your consent for
the hand @
Take her, and may God smile on the
Union. We have been Eery, very lonely,
Charlie, and l will not long be with her.
1t affords me great happiness to think
that she will have some one to care for
her when am gone"
1t was late when they separated, and
happy dreams came at least to two pill
lows that night Var Press.
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