The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1869-03-16
sh. won. to III. counter and laid them

/ What have you got thsrc7" demand
ed . pert young clerk.
"Soms work. air." said Miss verno'
humbly. ....... ..........
well, why don't you open the bun
die Z" said the young man picking hi
teeth With his knife.
Miss Vernon did so. ......
The young man deigned TO tumble owe
the shirts. glsrcing at them carelessly.
Shocking shocking" he said,
whats the matter, sir!
They are wretchedly sewed Thsvi
what's the matter. How do you espec
We are going to seE such shirts ss these 2
Il am sure Thought they were ~si
DONE" said Miss Vernon. ............
You Thought, did you fepestcd thu
clerk. knocking her. "wen. l thins dif
ferently. and that all aboutit. wesnan'
pay you for these shirts. They will hav'
to be sold at = loss" ..,.... -.
Bat what shall ] 10 r asked Mis;
Vernon. in seeming distress. ....- ....l
That's your business. no: mine. W.
will try you once more, and give you
another half dozen shirts. II they are
dome bettet. you will be paid for them"
These are done WE'LL" said Miss Yer
non, snstching the bundle from the coun.
ter, land | will show them 10 your en-.
ployer." .a....... ....,...,. ~,
To the indignation Of the clerk, who
was not used TO such independence In the
poor women who worked for the estab-
lishment. Miss Vernon took the shirts to
another part Of the counter whore she
saw William Winsof himself \.
Mr.. Winsor," she said. "your clerk
viii not pay me for these sbirts. He says
they are not we'll DONE" ... i, 49,
MI. Winsot took one up and pretended
to examine it. .ji .s..rL ~.
No, it's poorly done. We can't pay
you for these, but you may have another
bundle. and IL they arc satisfactory, you
will then be paid" -. $50 y,
Didn't tell YOU So" said the clerk
triumphantly. NOW, young woman,
how much did you make BY thst opera.
ton I" ..T. .f ..t......
More than you think, pcshsps." said
Miss Vernon. quietly.
/" Do you want any more work z"
no. ! don't wish any," she said cold
ly. .....,.t ..., ss .
"Oh.you are on your high horse, are
your Well, you may be glad to get work,
some day, when you can t have It. s....
That evening was the one which VIII.
lam Winsor usually spent with his be-
trothed When he was introduced, he
went forward warmly. A. usual, to greet
Miss Vernon. ..
She drew back coldly. and did not OF.
fer her hand to grasp his. 81
What is the matter, Margaretf" he
asked. surprised and startled. What
ton 2" = = -''"'' : 800" 40
MY hand has taken yours for the last
time. AIR. Winsor." said Margaret.
Good Heavens! what is the meaning
Of all thisS Margaret explain yourself;
| cannot understand It," .....l
a cannot take the hand OF one who
grows rich by defrauding poor women
out Of their scanty earnings"
"Who says this Of mel Some one has
been slandering me. Confront me with
my accuser. There is some mistake here"
IL will do as you desire. Wait five
minutes"
Miss Vernon left tho room, and soon
returned in her disguise.
The young man strobe up to her angri.
ly.
Are you the one that has slandered
me to Miss Vernon p he demanded.
II told her the truth"
The young man reflected. Violent
contradiction he saw would not avail
him; he would try another course.
!" Hank you, young woman" he said In
a low voice. There was mistake
will make it up 10 you richly. ! will give
ten dollars on the spot, and all the work
YOU want at double rates, If you will tell
Miss Vernon it vas all mistake" II
TOO late, Mr.. Winsor," said the veil.
cd figure, thowing up her veil and show
ing the contemptuous face Of Margaret
Vernon "Your bride Is offered IN vain.
Good morning, sir" Au
Confused and astonished, William Win,
sor found his way to the door aid has
never ventured to enter the house Of the
heire's since, He has paid for his mean
ness in his own coin. d .e. If fi.va