Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-15

points. u D. Only lol n llltit Muil's Nh'h +
/ am well enough TO take that dress home,
aud receive the money for it, | shall be able
to purchase whatever ! may require"
Laura Avery knet down at her iricnd's
bedside with soft pleading eyes
Dear Ellen, YOU will not refuse to accept
a temporary loan from me2
Ellen shook her head with a grave smile.
can wait, Laura
Laura looked from the dress to Ellen with
O face painted with pcrploXity. Suddenly
bright inspiration seemed 10 strike her.
bet me take the dress home, Ellen - she
asked The walk will be just what need,
and can stop at Dubour's on the way back
and order the wine for YOU You will never
DE strong unless You cosset yourself little.
You will let me- Nelly2"
Ellen hesitatcd a moment
Where Is it to go?"
TO Mrs Richlcy'. in River street Why
Laura. what is the matter2"
Nothing, only ! am folding this dress
wrong" returned Laura. in low voice It.
was well that Ellen did not see the scarlet
blush that rose 10 her friends lovely check as
she stood with her back to the bed, smoothing
the m.trous broadths of purple silk. Mrs.
Richcy'sl Laura was almost sorry that she
had volunteered 70 GO but IL was too late 10
retract her offer now
What selfish little creature | am, She
mused Poor Nelly needs the money so
very much, and cannot 20 for il herself and
it isn't at all likely that ! shall sec Florian.
| will go-thcrc is an end Of it,
Thank YOU, dear Laura, it is so Kind of
YOU, said Ellen feryently as Mis- Avery
came to the bedside with the basket on her
arm, and black veil drawn closely over the
brown velvet bonnet She owes me three
dollars for the dress, and there are seven doll
lars on the old account thai She has never
paid me-"
Ten dollars! IN collect, it never fear
said Laura gaily, as She disappeared while
to poor Ellen it seemed as if the sunshine had
all died out with the presence Of her beaut-
iul friend
1t was nearly dusk when Miss Avery, SUM
ming up all Ter resolution, assembled the
brown stone steps of the Richley mansion
and rang the bell.
Is NIfs Richley at home
Whats your business with Mrs. Rich
ley?" asked the servant. suspiciously scrui-
tnizng the basket that she carried. Laura
pl her ups ihls n'anher from servants was
an eh'Hely new experience TO ner' y1V no"
oi,en must h''en nave endured It, nav
called to bring home a dress that was finished
Tor her she sand IN tone Of quiet dignity.
4 "O-ah--yes we'll ! suppose you'll best
walk m
The servant conducted her up stairs to a
sort of sitting room or boudoir, where Mrs.
hiehle{' P9ruy dame oil ABOUT u''l, sorg.-
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;,yalence Il, which s6e was addressed. b,,t She
nommonded herself 10 reply meekly.
81 have brought home YOUR dress. Mrs
Richly"
Where is Miss wanall?r
). She il nj"
. Vnrv wel l,v down the dress if is al
,,,bt
Rnt I.,,ro .,oo1 her oroond yaliantlv.
=. Mis- Warnall would like the money IA
niphl madame-seyen dollars on the old DC
count and three for this dress"
1t is not convenient tonight"
But, Mrs Richley, Miss Waynall is Il
+ and needs the money" persisted laura
There, Florian, said Mrs Richley, pctu
lantly, addressing the young man in the Turk
ish dressing gown and elaboratcly arrange
hair 81" told you just how it would be-
What the deuce is the matter now ?" snap
:. pishlv asked Florian. for the first time coi,
= descending to eyinee any interest in what wa
!. going ON.
, Wby. those impertment dressing-makin
people are always clamorinr for money. ia,
% when vou have drained me of nv last cent.
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