The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-02-26
From Hsrper's New Monthly Magazine
SISTERS.
CHAPTER ".


ats shame!" exclaimed Fred. "Such
pittance to a man of your talent" He had
eoeen discussing with his brother-in law the
affairs of the institution.
at is all that the funds will admit" re-
turned the Professor
"Have higher prices, then; make the thing
self sustaining. A college isn't an alms-house;
education isn't dispensed in charity"
Mr.. Dexter smiled. "Your simie is not
q bad one, he SAID. THE colleges of Amer
lea have always part charity. The design
was, in their very foundation, to furnish
knowledge to whomsoever desired it at arate
below the actual cost. Hence they have al
ways been obliged to appeal from time to
time to public generosity. The older and
more important institutions are now, through
the municfence Of their a iumni. Yale can
do what she likes; her graduates are so nu-
merous and 50 liberal that she has only to
ask and receive. presume that the came
may be the case with Harvard, and perhaps
some others. Bat the younger and less infu-
entail ones like ours, are still poor and strug-
Cling. We need many things besides in
creas of salary; improved appointments, addi-
tions to the cabinet, etc. Even should some
fortunate graduate endow us with few
thousands, [ fear they would all be appropri-
ated before the Faculty we're thought Of
Fred reflected Such state of things was
entirely opposed to all his notions, and he
sought the remedy. "Sr," he presently an
nounced, "you must send for Cadmus."
"And who is he, rray?' asked Clara
"Ill tell you my dear. lie is the most
successful mendicant in the United States -
Its d perfect treat to hear him on any of his
objects if only you've left your pocket-book
at home; if not, you'll rue it. Yes, CaGmus
Il, 4
Fiftv-a hundred-thousand He'll get it
for vou. Just guarantee him 30 per cent. on
hiB collections, and he'll begin to haul in the
money, hand over hand.
The suggestion, made half in jest, COM
mended itself more and more to Fred the
longer he contemplated it, He mentioned it
in quiet way to one or two of the Trustees;
il was favorahly received-the subject was
discussed and the matter ended in the en-
gagemcnt the all compelling orator, with
instructions to raise the sum needful tothe pc
cuuiary ease of Anhalt. Mr. Cadmu. locked
into the case little, possessed himself Of
statistics sufficient to rouse his professional
enthusiasm, and departed on bis important
embassy. Clara took tea with her sister on
the day of his departure, and the project was
talked over in all its bearings.
81 confess don't like our Alma Mater in
her uew character mendicant," observed Mr.
Dexter.
do you have any hope that the attempt
will be successful" asked Clara.
''Of course it will" said Elsie "Just
think of all Fred told US. Have you any
commissions for me Clara? l am going to
Solmes tomorrow with Mary SaronI. l
haven't great deal of shopping and eau run
about for you as much as you like"
Clara was sorry to hear Of this pxcursion q
trip to Solmes generally resulted in some
pretty but extravagant purchases. However,
she was somewhat cOmforted by the announce
ment that the projected shopping was of small
amount. And SO Elsie meant it should be.
She was to buy some table-linen, greatly
needed, and few common articles for the
childrcu nothing for herself She had her
outfit already; indeed, her conscience, lethar-
gic as it was, had given her some twinges
about that last bonnet and veil. She set of,
strong in virtuous intentions
But Mary SarOni was buying linen. beauti.
fully fne and linen was always a temptation
TO Elsie Then the Nalenciennes trimmings
were so pretty and SO cheap. she really must
have n few yards. Mrs SarOni bought q
lovely set of point and Elsie was unable to
resist the charm of one small collar. She
was not good at arithmetic, and was greatly
surprised to find that these trifes had empti
ed her purse. The circumstances dSconsert-
ed her at first, but she speedily reassured her
SELF Really the table cloths and napkins
were not so bad; they could very well last a
while longer. A for the children, she must
hunt up some Old things Of her own and
make over for them when she had time. Her
shagrin was specially forgotten amidst the
glories of the silk counter at which Mrs.
Saroni was already seated. For time she
looked on without a thought of purchasing
bnt presently the proprietor, who was him
self attending to their wants, unfolding a
new attraction.
Look at this Mrs. Dexter" he said.
Just your color. The loveliest shade o
sea-green. thought of you the moment
saw it. 1t came into my mind like fash
Mrs. Dexter will take dress from tLat
piece. 1t isn't every lady, you know, that
can wear sea-green.
''Now which should you say for me?' in
quired Mrs. Saroni, in perpleXed Tone
This watered pink, OF the plain? The wa
tered is the pretiest shade, but | think it is
little thin. The plain is very nice and heavy
but then am afraid the color is too deep =
| really don't know which to choose" Ani
painful indecision was apparent in her coun
tenance.
II don't know" said Elsie, 81 believe
should prefer the plain. What could he
friend possibly do with another evening
Dress with so many as she had already? l
it had been herself now! 1t was pretty hare
that Mary Saron, homely as she was, coul'
buy every thing she set her eyes upon, whli'
she, who would do credit to dress, was oblig
ed to economist so cruelty She looked long
ingly it the green silk, thinking how well j
would show, even with no richer accompani
ment than her old Honiton BERTHE. But thel
it was useless to long.
'It is very pretty" she said, "but can
take it to-day, Mr. Kinney. really haven
money enough with me.
Not of the slightest consequence, MIR
Kinney protested; he would send the bill will
the silk. Oh, she must have it--t was jus
the thing for her Green made some peopl
pale; great many fine compexions even
couldn't stand it, but it would become he
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