Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-02-23
seven dollars on the oia aecounsl ,hss she


fear" said Laura. gailys as she disappear
FL. Willie to poor Ellen it seemed as If the
sunshine had died out with the presence OF
her beautiful lriend.EE Fx0I =
1t was nearly dusk when Miss Avery
sun mo ling up al her resolution. ascend,
I'd the brown stone steps of the Richley
mansion aud rang the bell.
''Is Mrs. Richley at homes'y =
What's your business with Mrs. Rich
lcy?" asked the servant. suspiciously scru-
the little basket she carried
Laura bit her lips-this manner for SER
wants was entirely a new experience to
her. vet how often must poor Ellen have
endured 1T.
Il have called to bring home a dress
that was finished for her. she said, IN .
tone of qniet dignity. 1.
Oh-sh--yes; well. l s'poss you'd
best walk in.'' gBt E-tgE1i0 =
+ The servant cond ncted her up stairs 10 a
sort of sitting room, or boudoir. where
Mrs. Richley, porsly dame Of about fif-
ty, gprgeously dressed in crimson silk.
was sitting in her easy chair in front OF a
glowing coal fire. Laura was inwardly
grateful that the gas had not been lighted.
particularly when she observed that Mr..
Florian Richley WAS lounging on velvet
sofa in one of the window recesses. Mrs.
Richley looked up as the servant ushered
in the new conner. fe-Ase .ssA-H ~ -
We'll, young woman, what do you
want?' +
Lsurs's cheek tingled at .he tons Of
coarse insnlence in which she was address.
ell, but She commanded herself to reply
meekiy: ..-- .-v
81 have brought home your dress. Mrs.
Richley." iE
Where is Miss Waynall?"
"She is i'll. !"
Very we'll. lay down the dress. it 10
all right" .s
Bot Laur. stool her ground valiantly.
Miss Waynall W )uld like the money
tonight. msdam-scven dollars on the
old account and three for this dress"
1T is not convenientto-n night"
But. Mrs Richley. Miss Waynail is
i'll anil needs the money persisted Laura.
There. Florian.'' said Mrs. Richlsv.
peiulan,y, undressing the Young man in
the Turkish dressing gown and elaborate
arranged hail, Il told you just how it
would be- go s-fs ~ -
"What the duce is the matter now?"
snappishly asked Florian. for the first
time condeecendng to evince any interest
in Whist was going on.
"Why. these impertinent dress making
people are always clsmoring for, money,
Just when you have drained me of my last
cent"
LET EN- clamor. then, that's my al
vice" said Mr.. Florisn. without taking
the trouble to move his head.
Just give ME back that ten dollar bill.
Florian.' urgsl his mother; ''you can't
want it tonight"
But l DO want it. it happens" said
Flursn coolly. ar Arg
"You are Just going to frittcr it away
in some of those gambling places. or drink
yourself stupid again." freited Mrs. Rich
ley. "I,'s too bad, getting my monay
away from me inst to indulge in those
horrid habitsl Why don't you earn mon,
ey for youiseli?"
Easy, mamma, easy" said the dutifnl
son. dragging himself to sitting posture.
Don't loose your temper. for it isn't
worth while This ten dollar bill Is 60
ing to help me make my fortune. it shall
take the lovely Laura to the opera to-
night. "'-~g-e-
Nonsense; The fine scheme will fash
in the pan Just like all the rest Of your
castles in the cir. She won't have you"
ooh, yes she will. my incredulOus IMAM
ma, wait and see. shall bring her to the
point pretty soon. Then I'll pay you
back the money. with interest. out OF my
lsly's bag of sinners"
'And will you leave of your gambling
habits? Oh. Florisn. they will be the
ruin of you yet"
perhaps. perhaps no,," returned the
Young man. insolenily. That will b
very much as please" rrl 49,
Both the mother and her hopeful sor
had. apparently. entirely Forgotten ih'
presence ofthe Young girl who was stand
ing in the dusky shadows near the door
until tlis moment. when Mrs. Richley
turning sharply round. saw her.
What are you waiting for?" she ask
ed. irritably. II have already told yot
that it was not convenient to pay you thu
money to night. Why don't you go a
bout your business?" ---s-i
! Her cheeks were flushed, even beneath
their artificial bloom of rogue. and he
chill gr.y eyes sparklel with rising anger
as laura Avery composediy advances
forward. She took one of the wax taper,
from its china shell. and lighted the ga
with steady hand. whose flash OF ricl
rings struck Mrs. Richley with astonish
4" am sorry that you cannot pay your
inst debts. madam" sail Laura. quieil!
looking the amaz ii mother aud son in Tn
face; "but | am not sorry for any occur
renee that has hal the effect Of opening m,
eyes to the true character Of Mr.. Florial
Richley. / will take the ten dollars. sir
TO my sick friend. as you will find it en-
tirely unnecessary to 90 to the expense oil
taking Miss Laura Avery to the opera to
night"
Flurian's handsome cheek had grove
very pale-his knees qnivered beneath hin
rs lie mechanically took ihe bill from hi
pocket book and placed ii in the hand o
the imperative beauty, while Mrs. Richie,
l. l.. Il Il, "a 49, ,ho oc.l;o,~l a. q,