The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-04-02

Three days later the woman returned
with the work completed. Miss Vernon
paid her for them, and requested her to
call again the next day.
Nancy said the heiress, after her
protege had departed, 81 shall wish to bor
row your old clothes again.
Certainly. Miss said Nancy, elf it is
not ashamed you are to appear in such
rags"
'No one will know me, Nancy"
''Sure, Miss, you can take. them when
ever you like"
81 don't think I shall use them again,
Nancy, but thank you all the same"
Not long afterwards Miss Vernon, in her
shabby disguise, entered the establish
meut of William Wnsor. with the shirts
under her arm.
She went to the counter and LAID them
down.
"What have you got there ?" demanded
pert young clerk.
''some work. SIR said Miss Vernon.
humbly,
"Well why don't you open the bundle 90
said the yOung man picking his teeth with
knife
She did so, and the young man deigned
to tumble over the shirts, glancing at them
carelessly.
Shocking shocking 20 he said.
whats the matter, sir 90
"They are wretchedly sewed. That's
what's the matter. How do you expect
we are going to sell such shirts as these ?''
Il am sure I thought they were well
done,'' said Miss Vernon.
"YOu thought, did you?'' repeated the
clerk. mocking her, "well. think differ
emily, and that's all about it. We shan't
pay you for these shirts. They viii have
to be sold at loss.''
''But what shall do ?' she asked, in
seeming distress.
''That is your business, not mine. We
will try you once more, and give you an
other half dozen shirts. If they are done
better, you will be paid for them
"These are done well,'' said Miss Yer
non, snatching the bundle from the coun-
ter, ''aud I will show them to your en-
ployer."
To the indignation of the clerk, who
vas not used to such independence in the
poor women who worked for the establish
ment, Miss Vernon took the shirts to an
other part of the counter, where she saw
! William WingoI himself.
'Mr. Winsor, said she, ''your clerk will
not pay me for these shirts. He says they
are not we'll done.''
Mr.. Winsor took up one and pretended
to examine it.
'No, it's poorly done. We can't pay
you for these, but you may have another
bundle, and if they are satisfactory, you
will then be paid.''
Didn't I tell you so," said the clerk,
triumphantly. ''Now, young woman, how
much did you make by that operation ?"
more than you think, perhaps" she
said, quietly.
"Do you want any more work %
''No, don't wish any," she said coldly
"Oh you are on your high horse are
you? Well, you may be glad to get work
some day, when you can't have it.''
That evening was the one which Will
liam Winsor usually spent with his be-
trothed. When he was introduced, be
went forward warmly, as usual, to greet
Miss Vernon.
She drew back cOldly. and die not offer
her hand to grasp his.
"What is the matter, Margaret % he
asked, surprised and startled. "What have
I done to entitle me to such a reception %
'My hand has taken yours for the las
time, Mr.. Winsor,'' said Margaret.
GOOD Heavens what is the meaning
of all this Margaret explain yourself
I cannot understand it,
81 cannot take the hand of one who
grows rich by defrauding poor women ou
of their scanty earnings.
''Who says this of me Some one has
been slandering me. Confront me with
my aceuser. There is some mistake here'
81 will do as you desire. Wait FIVE min.
utes."
She left the room and soon returned in
her disguise.
The young mau strode up to her angri
ly. care you the one who has slandereC
me to Miss Vernon 90 be demanded.
q told her the truth
The young man reflected. Violent con
sssasieeion be saw, would not avail him i; b,
<9er. course.