Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-04-25
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MY LITTLE WHITE APRON.
BY GABRIELLE LEE.

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were born with that woman's heritage beauty;
their share of it, at all events. was born COM
paratively, plain.
was the youngest daughter But do not think
was abused and persecuted. My sisters told me
of their admirers, and I listened with the most
earnest attention. They consulted me, too said
"No ones taste was better than mine;" and, in
fact, as they could not afford dy'smaid out Of
their somewhat slender purses, why converted
myself into one-"crimped' hair, got them ready
for parties, and held councils with them over the
color ola ribbon. l was Ito live with them
when they were married, each one would tell me
in turn. It was gay prospect certainly-I knew
what that meant it would be nice to have some
body to look after the house, you see: don't
mean to be sarcastic; hate a sarcastic woman,
and my sisters were nice girls; did love them !;
but then its not fair that loayes and fishes should
be given to some, and bare crumbs to another
However, kept the thought down; wouldn't give
it space in my heart moment listened to the
praise of my sisters was glad to have them cour-
ted and admired and if fortune had given pfumes
to the rest, and none to me- it was no use to make
sour faces over the matter-it wouldn't remedy 1t
one bit. ;, :a -,
II suppose we must begin to get your sisters ready
for the winter campaign. / hope this yea, shaa
be able to buy you nice silk and new bonnet.
III see how much money is left when they are fit
ted out. am tired of seeing you in their cast-ot
things .,
nv mothers cheek had been bright with roses
once, they were pale now; this lifting out busl-
ness worried her annually. 1t was so hard to get
everything as it should be, and yet make both
ends meet
'sNever mind, DEAR" said l, kissing the cheek
that had been very fair and fresh once, but which
was somewhat worn nova cheek dearer to me
than all the world beside. She understood me
better than ANYBODY, and would call me little
violet" sometimes, adding, You are not always
to be in the corner, Annie Some, one will hnd
out your sweetness, and stoOp to pluck you tor It,
when more snowy flowers will be suffered to fade
unnoticed.
"Never mind, DEAR" said I, s'dont think ofme
As for new silk, I don't lift my eyes to that; a
nice merino will do Just as well, you know, don't
90 into society. Wait, mother, mine, till my SIS
ters make their choice, and you and are lett to
keep house together, then I'll have fine dress,
and wear it to please you
Mother smiled, and, dressing her herself, took
the girls out shopping. Would they bring me e
home that merino dress, and what color would 1t
be? This passed through my mind as went a.
bout putting the house in order.
1t was sweeping day, and after that l had prom,
ised to do up Jeannette's Mechlin lace set, and
flute Matilda's ruf1es, besides odd jobs tor the
other two, Laura and Rose.
Toward night the party drew up with formida-
bic array of bundles I waited until they had tln-
ished tea How hungry they all were .,
"How well my Annie makes everything" said
mamma 'This tea tastes delicious"
And the toast-isn't that good?' said jean
nette, helping herself to fresh slice .,
"And what good luck Annie always has with
her cake" added Laura, drawing the cake basket
nearer, for she was dear lover Of confections
Matilda and Rose had something pleasant to say,
too; and felt repaid for my days labor, though
my frame ached with fatigue. Never mind, those
square, brown packages lying on the table there,
held merino for me, at all eyents-perhapsa silk !
lit should be- silk Tdbe as happy as queen !!
Tea being done, L cleared the table, and @ then
my sisters began to unite their packages Pres
emily chair, table, and sofa were bright with RIB
bons, aces, and shining new silk for each OF the
four. uo,
said, at length, in voice tried to make steady
Nv mother looked distressed. Annie, dear,
there was nothing left to buy it with. The girls
each thought they must have new sllk-and silks
do cost so nowadays. did hope =,
"Oh! you know, mamma, we could not 90 Wltn-
out new dresses" chorused the four:
T did feel rieved; but no matter, I had battled
down disappointment before, l could do it again.
First, I ran up to my room, however, and had
quiet cry After which came down, and discuss;
ed with the rest, trimmings, new styles, etc., until
bedtime. -
The next day, Rose, next older than myself,
brought me a certain merlno, she had bought new
the winter before. =.
There, Annie" said she, you may have this.
1t is almost as good as new, and you know my
dresses fit you exactly"
1t was almost as good as new" but then the
color-it was brown, and just hate brown with oil
my heart! Besides, it was not becoming. Rose
was fairer than I, and looked well in it; no matter,
I would make it do
thanked my sister, and took it. Would it be
so always, thought? What if should start of,
like the youngest daughter in the fairy tale, and
seek my fortune Never mind, would be patient
that was best and right so soothed myself, put
on nv bonnet and shawl, and went out.
L had some shopping to do on my own account.
It took I me but a little while, and comprised one
parcel, very small, and another SO small that it
went into my pocket The first held a remnant Of
white cambrfic to be made into an apron, designed
to cover over that brown merino; the other bit
of rosecolored ribbon, meant to brighten the same
I made the apron with care, tucked 1t hneiy,
rufled the bib waist daintily When put on the
brown merino the little apron, and the bit OF rose
colored ribbon that fastened a rim of white collar
at the throat, 1 knew I looked as 'neat as pin;
and farther than that expected not.