National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-06-28


me, and L left her.
1t was getting late, and | pro
ceeded at once to Cinderella's abid
ing place. Outside the door | founC
doctors carriage, and my anxiety
was at once awakened. rang the
bell, and a servant who answered il
told me that Miss Ayrton's foot was
badly sprained, and that her papa
DIR. Ayrton had been sent for, and
was now with her but she expect
ed Miss Kate would wish 10 see me,
for she had inquired more than
once If the gentleman had brought
any news OF the poor cabman. Al.
ter few minutes the girl came
again and requested me to follow
her to the dining room.
Miss Ayerton was still lying
where | had left her, and the ole
gentleman and lady were at hel
side.
1t is very kind in YOU to come
again tonight. have given YOU a
great deal of trouble. This is my
papa
The doctor gave his hand cordial
ly. Il am very thankful to you, sill,
for saving my poor little girl from
what | am sure would have hap
pened to her but for youf presence
OF mind
| fear / made an incohere, eply.
'And now said Mrs. Ayrt "a, with
more animation, sit down, Mr.. Ha.
ley, and tell me all about that poor
cabman.'
/ did so. and when | had told her
all, she said, Poor woman. l wish
| could go and comfort her but
You will see to her for me from time
TO time. won't you Mr.. HaleyY She
took her papa's purse, and handing
me a magnificent sum of money,
SAID, Don't let them want for any
thing, please. Mr.. Haley
| readily | romised, and was about
to leave. when the supper was hro't
III, and DR.. Ayrton invited me tC
take a few mouthtuls with him, and
then he would drive me home.
i expect it will be out of your
way ! said, blushing a little as |
felt the secret of my following hel
might now be guessed by Miss Ayr
ton. i lodge-at-at Burnwood
Place
How strange" said the old lady
why. that was the very place kati,
went to this afternoon to inquire
about a slipper she thought she ha'
left there. We lodged there. sir, ;
little while till we found house t
suit us. How very stlange ! Ant
| supl ose You are In our old rounis'
Il have one parl II and bedroom
on the first floor | said quietly, but
coloiing to the very roots OF my
hair.
'Ah, yes those were two of my
rooms and we had ii parlor down
stairs as well. lou don't happen tC
have seen snch a thing as IA lttl,
bronze colored slipper, with blu,
rosette, anywhere, about the siz,
for Kate q
90, grandmama, please. said he
granddaughter, entreatingly 80
course Mr.. Haley can't nave seen il
What a funny question to ask a gen
tleman 2
looked confused, | suppose, an,
the doctor noticed il.
Come, come, ilr. Haley, there i
a story hehind this; let Us hear it,
| was in for 1t now, and protest
ed but bit hy bit it was draw
from me 10y the amused llrtle groul
around the supper table. Mass Ayl
ton listened and laughed heartily
though her face was covered witt
bushes too. and as | told of my
aunt's friend in the omnibus, DR.
ANrton shook his sides with laugh
ter. thought had certainly mad,
myself foolish at last.
When we Withdrew, Miss Ayrtoi
said, with rougish twinkle OF he
eye, .You will bring me that LET
slipper when you come again.
But lmade no promise, and lhe\
er did return the little bronzed-co
ored slipper, with blue roSctte.'
have it still, locked away with m
treasures in a private drawer. trol
which even Cinderella herself woul
not venture to subtract her httl
slipper.
The cabman is quite recovered
and is the owner OF three cabs II
stead OF one. My aunt's wrath ne>
er showed itself, if the story cain
to her, and if $4,000 should be e'
tracted from my legacy, 1t will,
am confident, only be doue to col
fer it upon my son and heir, no
lying asleep in Cinderelrs arms.