Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-11-17

Dne SnO0k out Qef Silks, UOSSoU HeE H0dO d
little, as if with the feeling that everything
about her was entirely beneath her notice,
yet she could condescend perhaps to buy
something, and sailing along the store. her
humble-looking companion behind her, she
paused at a place where four clerks stood
with their eight hands all ranged along to-
gether, ready to jump over the counter, if
need be, to execute the lady's commands.
Nelly stood quietly back, her face shaded
by the brown veil She saw Lloyd imme-
diately leave plain-looking customer to
the civilities of Sheldon, who was near him
and making sign to the clerks, he was left
alone with the new customer.
81 want to see some moire antique" said
Agnes, with air Of one who he's plenty Of
money.
Certainly, madam" replied the polite
clerk; Immediately taking out immense
cases of the splendid silks, and spreading
them before her
'sHow much do them come to a yard ?"
asked Agnes, cunningly showing her gold.
The young man informed her, with
great deal of Difference, turning over and
displaying great namber of the goods.
Those don't exactly please me; they
amt costly enough" said Agnes, long
ing to look over towards Nelly and laugh.
1--WE have very pretty embroioared
silks at almost any price, said Lloyd, de-
lighted that he had fallen in with GUS
toner who seemed to have no care how
much things cost; and with great trouble
he took down other cases, catching his
coat-sleeve unfortunately in a nail, and
tearing it nearly from shoulder to elbow.
Nelly was obliged TO turn away then, to
conceal smile Meantime Sheldon had
got through with his customer, and the
young girl heard Lloyd say, in a murmur-
ing voice, ''Just look out for that woman
there-goods are lying about loose"
The indignant blood rushed to her face.
sIsn't she a customer" asked Sheldon
in the same tone.
E s'No, servant, ] expect; carry home bun
dies" said Lloyd, still in that suppressed
voice. But Sheldon did not seem to be
satisfied: he came forward, saying III gen.
tlemanly tone: ''Can L wait upon you, mad
ann"
Instantly Nelly experienced glow of
warmth about her heart that had felt the
risings of scorn before. She modestly re-
piled, 'sSome hannels if you please"
'sBe kind enough to walk over to the op-
posite counter. As see the clerk is en-
gagged there, I will serve you" he said.
Nelly followed with beating heart. How
different this treatment from the unkind
suspicious of the more elegant Lloyd. Very
courteously he waited upon her, forcing no
goods to attention; merely bowling If she
was not satisfied, taking down with alacrity
whatever she asked for so that every mo-
ment, as she looked at his fine couptenance,
her admiration grew perhaps
another sentiment increased also in depth
and intensity. Suffice it to say that Nelly
bought till her fifty dollars were expended,
leaving directions for the goods to be sent
to certain place, to be paid on delivery
As she left the store, Agnes threw down the
card of rich lace she was examining, and
saying hastily, 'sTl call in again, by-and-
by" she followed her mistress.
'sWell" said Lloyd, drawing long
breath, ''ot all the Internal"
':Have you done pretty good mornings
work ?" asked Sheldon, laying aside the
parcels he had Sold
"Good mornings work." muttered the
other; 81 haven't taken a red cent, and
look at the counter.
Truly enough, the counter was a sight to
be seen. Great heaps of silks, yelvets,
shawls and laces strewed it from one end to
the other.
'.What did that girl buy of you?" asked
Lloyd, directing a clerk to put up the
goods, full hours work.
Nothing to speak of-onIy fifty dollars, y
returned Sheldon.
Fifty dollars! why, I didn't think
she was worth fifty cents" exclaimed
Lloyd.
Cant always tell by the outside" said
Sheldon, smiling my customer was
real lady, he added.
''And mine was-O, dear me r' and
Lloyd threw back his head and laughed
SO did his coat sleeve.
Il thought you were sure for hundred
dollars at least" said Sheldon.
so did l."
II was afraid my customer overheard
what I said.
so, no p replied the other; she would
have left the store; but [ am too sus-
picious of all who are not dressed in style.
Ill be more careful in future"
The lesson was learned toe late. In
few months the beautiful Nelly Blossom
became little Mrs. Sheldon, and brought
her husband quite a fortune. Itleaked out
about the shopping.