The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1870-07-13

~ so, as he never called Sluce your father $
failurc was made known. | dcclarc its too
had; all our friends have deserted us.
Have you seen Clarence, Soplic?'
Sophie's dusky checks turned doep scar
Let, her eyes dropped IN confusion, and she
ssammcrcd in confusion.
No. mother, VIC have not met since Mrs.
pcmo's ball.
Arc you concerned in bis dsconiinuing
bis visits. Sophie Thought Clarence lik-
81 you. Tell me child. did you refuse
liimg lShc qucricd sharply.)
/ sAcs, motAcr, refused him at tho ball.
she slid in a low tone. | am sorry now.
mother. for liked Clarence.
That is always the way in this world
repentance comes too late. You girls play
witha mans affection. and throw him of
for another. Child. You arc wrong, Ola
renee isa good, noble man. | have known
him from his boyhood. The Barnctts are
worry proud, and he will not stoop to the
woman he loves. You did very wrong in
refusing him. child
j know il, mother, said Sophie, meek,
ly.
No, miss, VIC have no vacancy al pres
ent.' said a bluff storckccpor. rubbing to-
gcthcr his rcd hands. and looking in pity At
the modest young lady, who tilnidly inquir-
Cd If lie desired an assistant IN bis store.
but tiDgy bc you'd like TO rest. Take a
seat ma am its ccid ouS. and you look IA
| tigucd.
4 Thank you, said Sophie Bcdcll 4 am
not ycry much fatigued, and viii not trcu-
bic you. Good morning.
Good morning, miss II you will call
in day or 10 might know Of a place
Thank you, and she passed out.
/ Nonsense, Charlottcl | can't believe
Iit; Sophie BcdcIl wonld never be seen in q
dress like that. Amt it strange how they
disappearcd!'
| i tell you. yicie. II Is Sophie. Come,
let's speak 10 her.
| The idea. Charlotte | am surprised.
Why. hcrc's Mr.. NARROW
Good morning, ladies, said the gentle
man. and Sophie gave a single look at ono
Of the bt5tcrflics who had nuttcred about
her shrin. N tllcn hpiyicdon She wait.
fcd "a the lcorncr ior the humorous vehicles
TO psss before she crossed.
| Dear me. girls. just look at that Ggurcv
said chirruping voice and beyyo Of young
ladies all dressed in the height Of fashion,
echoed the remark, and began laughing.
Il "A modern Mother Hubbard said an
exquisite. Miss De Moi. Il were you.
I'd cultivate that persons acquaintance,
only to borrow her apparel for your next
theatrical performance and introduce Dame
Crump.'
Bless mcr said tho little lady address
ed. aid who had not yet spoken. girls, you
ought ii be ashamed it's no ono else but
Sophie BcdDll. There She has heard you !;
for Is slicy approached Sophie had turned
an indignant face toward them.
They al camc 70 dead halt.
Sophie Bcdclll Sophie Bcdcll!' passed
from every mouth. II can't be- At al
cvcnts, lift is, VIC are NOT expected to re-
cognizc hcr in that costume
For shame, girls, for shamcl You can
DO as you please. but Sophie was my dear
est friend, and her altered circumstance.
can make no difference with nc and even
} IN TINT costume, ] VIII recognize her, and
the little lady moved forward. while 50.
phie, 10 escape her former friend, rccklcSsly
stepped forth among the moving vehicles.
l 'llack back. thcrcr cried man, trying
TO rein IN i,Iaming span 0f horses.
Sophie Sophie 7 shrickcd Miss DC Moi,
In Gods name, come back You will
II The sentence was not finished, for Just as
} Sophie turned white face toward her friend,
slic stumbled and fell, while mcttlcd pain
: Of bayspasscd over her.
Instantly the horses were stopped.
II "a woman killed. passed through thg
tllrong. No she has only tainted. Mako
way--giyc her air
4 Tho door of the carriage opened, and Q
/ gontlcnian pprang out.
Some one been injured. understand,
no said, and looked at the face Of marble
: mhitcncss 10 which bis cycssccIncd riyctcd.
! h AT last hc said, This lady isan acquain.
tancc q niinc,' and lie lifted her into the
, carriage. and gave orders TO stop at tho iirsl
I druggists.
Sophie Sophiop lie noancd.
4 can't help il, mother she murmurcd.
: Il refused him. | love him 30 much. moth.
or, but,
) Sophie darling Sophie loyc youl'
3 Nc cried.
Sho opened hor eyes aud looked around.
Clarence Bancttv She gaspcd.
Sophie darling, ! love youl 10 my
! wifo--wiIl you dearcstr
II Yes, Clarence. she murmurcds but
: do not deserve such great happiness
IIc pressed her 10 his bosom, and rainod
! kisses on the upturncd face. and thoir hap
piney was complete.
, Nor was Mrs. Bcdell al all aycrsc 10 hcl
d son-in-law, for she once moro took possos.
sion Of bcr former homo, il being purchas.
ed and rclittcd by tho wealthy Clarence
: She has again her carriage, and now, in hci
accustomed luxury and comfort, sho aighl
6 as illc speaks Of her departed husband, and