Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-04-03
My Little White Apran..
BY G4BRIEELE LEE.

My Little White Apron.
: BY GABRIELLE LEE.
i am the youngest of i've daughters. The
rest wers born with that womah's heritage:
beauty; their share of it, att al events was
born, mparatyely, plain.
! was the youngest daughter. But, do not
hiak was abused and prosecuted. My Sis.
teis told me CT their admirers, and listened
with the most earnest attention. They con-
snltcd me, too I; said "No ones taste was
better than mine;" aud, in fact, as they could
mol afford lady's-maid out of their some
what slender purses, why converted myself
into one" crimped" hair, got them ready
tor parties. and held councils with them over
The color cf ribbon. was "to 1--we" with
them when they were married, each one would
tell me in turn. 1t was a gay prospect, GER
ta;nly-I knew what that meant: it would
be uice to have somebody to look after the
horse, you see. I don't ;=ean TO be sarcas
ric'; I nate sarcastic woman, and my sisters
were nice girls; | did love them but then
rs not fair that loaves 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 praises OF my pretty sisters; was glad
TO have them courted and admired; and if
fortune had given pulnes to the rest, and
zone to me, it Was no use to make sour faces
over the nattcr-it wouldn't remedy it
GWell, Annic,n said my mother, with a
sipt, 81 suppose we must begin to get your
sisters ready for the winter campaign. /
hope this year l shall be able to buy You
nice silk, and new bonnet. LII see how
much money is lett when they are fitted out.
[ am tired Of seeing you in their cast-off
things"
Ny mothers cheek had been bright with
roses once, they were pale now this fitting
out" business worried her annually. 1t was
50 hard to get everything as it should be, aud
vet make "bolh ends meet"
"Neycr mind, dear" said /, kissing the
cheek that had been very fair and fresh once,
but which was somewhlt worn nova cheek
,dea.er to me than all the world beside. She
understood me better than anybody, aud
would call ne ' llite violet sometimes, ad-
ding, ".You are no; always to be in the corner,
Annie. Some one will iind out your sweet
ness, and stoop topluck you for'it, when more
snowy flowers will +. suffered to fade unno-
ticed."
,.sNcver mind, DEAR" said I, don't think
Of me. As fora new silk, don't lift myeyes
o that; nics merino will do just as well,
you know. / don't 60 into society. Wait,
mother, mine, I'll! my sisters make their choice,
and you and I are left to keep house together,
then Ill have a 6nt dress, and wear it to
please you"
Mother smiled, add, dressing herself, iook
the girls out shopping. Would they bring me
home that merno dress, and what color would
It be? This passed through my mind as |
went about putting the house in order.
1t was sweeping day, and after chat l had
promised to d. up Jcannctte's Nfechlin lace
set, and flute Matilda's riiffiss, besides odd
Jobs for tic other two, Laura and Rose.
Toward night The party drew up with for
mdable array Of bundles. l waited until
they had finished tia. How hungry.they all
we're!
=" How we'll my Annie makes everything"
said mamma. This tea tastes delicious"
: g And the toast-isn't that good?" said
Jeanette, helping herself to fresh slice.
"And what gaod luck Annie always has
with her cake, . added Laura, drawing the
basket nearer, far she was dear lover
Of oonfcctions.
Matilda and Rose had something pleasant
TO say, too; and '!.lt repaid for my days
LABOR, though my frame .achcd with fatigue.
Never mind, tbose square, brown packages
lying on the tab!o there held a:merino for me,
at all events perhaps silk! If it should
be silk |! Iii be as happy as a.qneen!
Tea, being done,,I cleared the table, and
then lnE sisters began to untietbeir packages.
. Presently chai, table, and sofa were bright
With ribbons, laces, and a shining pew silk
or each CT the four.
$50 you didn't Set the merino for me, after
all?n I.said, q. length, in a voice i tried to
make steady.
dear, there was nothing left 10 buy it with.
>Fbe girls each thought they must have new
+ -silk-aud silks do cost so nowadays: did
hope"
"Oh! you know, mamma, Ie could not do
without new dresses /" ciorused the four.
l did feel grieved but no matter, had
attled down disappointment before, could
do It again. First, fran upto my room, how.
ever, and had q,det cry. After which
came down, and discussed with the rest, trim
nings, new styles, etc., until be.i:ime:
The next day, Rose, next older than my
SELF, brought me certain merino, she had
bought new the winter before.
There Annie,' said she, you may have
this. u is almost as good as new, and You
know my dresses fit you exactly, :.
It was "almost as good as new;" but then
The colorLlt- was brown, and just hate
brown with all my heart Besides, it was
not becoming. Rose vas fairer than /, and
looked well in it; no matter, would max
it do.
/ thanked nv sister, and took it. Woui
il be so always, thought2. Whatif l shotd
start off, like the youngest daughter in'he
,fairytale, and seek my fortune. Never Tnd,
/ would be patient-that was best and riht
so soothed myself, put on my bonne ana
shawl and went out.
had somo shopping to do on my ON ac
count. 1t took me but little whe, and
CON prised one :arcel, very small, ananother
SO small i went into my pocket. he first
held gemnaut Of whito cambric to 70 made