Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-10
PARIS, MAINE, FRIDAY,

much at The economy OF those times nor
at the desire to manufacture whatever thew
could for home consumption so that III.
story ola little girl gong from house to
ho use in the city Of Boston with a basket
OF "ou'ds to manufacture buttons. becomes
n historical fact. instead Of flight Of fancy.
In one oi the most aristocrstic streets. in
those days lived a Mr. Barnard, a gentle
man OF wealth and culiur. noted tor hi,
hospitality and the splendid entertainment.
gwen hv himself and family to their large
circle oi friends. comp, ising the elite OF the
town. AT this house little Betty vas con.
sian' visitor. favorite with the whole hous.
hoid. from the servants in the kitchen as she
SAT by the hrr pursuing her trade. to the
master OF the house a. h. sat at his frs tive
board and Betty assisted the servants in car.
rying To- and fro the dishes which made the
guests merry anil the master genial Many
were the bright ~ v,r pieces which the mag
net OF little Beity's rosy check, and cheer.
iui smile. drrw from the pockets OF both
master and gu,st-many the pairs OF nice
warm mitiens and stockings Betty received
from the ladies' she met there. One of Mr..
Birnard's daue ehtcrs had taugh, her to read
and write so that With her quick perceptions
she babe lair TO become good scholar
About this time events were taking place
IN the good town OF fBos,on which so cnnros,.
ed all minds that private interests seemed
lost IN The public agitation. The landing
OF thy. Rrifish frnnp.-Th..
insfon and Bunker III The hasty fitting
oil soldiers To Join our armie. anil the con.
scquent changes IN families produced many
revolutions beside that which proclaimed
US Tree from the mother country.
Betty AMI her humble occupation passed
out OF sight anil almost OF memory. A few
years after the peace Of Great Britain. Mr..
Barnard visited the old country. One bright
morning in London. as he walk ed with some
friends on one oi thn rablc parks. admin ing
the 'Plen'iid horse, and carriages which
drove past them. an elegant carriage sud-
GenIy drew up To the place where he was
standing. and to his great surpris. beau
tiiul lLdy bowed to hun irom the carriage.
footmin politely stepped up To- him with
lady w 5 compliments. expressing her wish
to speak with bin. Surprised. yet suppos-
ing .ome mistake. he politely advanced to
the carri,ge where he ~as still more aston
ished by the lady's calling him by name, and
cordially grasPing hi. hand.
STAN ncrins out somethin. about mis-
takc,and never having met her ladyship be-
fore" the la'iy only burst into laugh so
musical and gcnial. that the gentleman coulul
hardly refrain from 'inins With her. not.
withsiand.ng hi, be~il lermsnt. There is
no mistake in the natter" she replied. still
laughing, you are Mr. Barnard OF -
street. Boston. have been at your house
many times and dned at your table. Now
wish to return our hospitality. so promise
me. pi'ase,yoDr company 10 dinner to-mor.
row. where | assure you ! shall establish
my claims upon YOU n old fri i,nd." hand.
ing bun at The same Time her card, bearing
the place OF her residence After receiving
the desired promise the carriage drove on.
With feeling OF being some way the vir-
tim OF 4 hoax, Mr. Barnard rejoined his
friends. Their surprise was no less than
his. on braring the story. and seeing the
card. as they assured him lady w. was of
high rank. distinguished by brilliant wit.
great wealth, and Of unquestioned rcputa.
ton.
Punc'usl to his appointment MIR Barnard
presented himself al the door Of an elegant
mansion Ia Russell square--hut i, must Lc
confessed With rather uncomfortable IT, Tee elings
as to ISIS right To- be there. Servants in liz.
cry were in attendance, aud being u,hercd
into The splendid drawing room. he va, met
by lady w with . manner at once 90 irauk
and cordial as to put him quite at ea.c--pre.
scnting him To ber husband anil quests a.
Mr.. barnard. OF Boston. be resolved TO ac.
crpt bis position and leave the drnoue neni
whatever it nigh, be to her lad, ship.
Entering into an animated discussion with
the company on subjects relating TO the ~
lars ol our country he soon forgot hi. nov.
81 situation. IL was only when answering
some questions Of lady w relating to init.
mate friends IN Boston that he was recalled
10 lt-lben with a look OF puzzled expires.
sion he would hx his eyes on the lsly's lace.
She however seemed to eyslc all approach
to direct inquiry and evidently enjoyed his
PerpleSity. Seated by her side by the din
ner table. she named the different members
Of hts famiiy-asking. after even the old
household servants and the almos, by biu
forgotten. oil safch dog OF wears agone
bot roguish shake Of the head sni merry
laugh we're the only answer he could get TO
b., questions. as 10 the source Of her knogI