The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

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Just as glad to see Inc, | think and then
he kicked box out of his path, and went
moodily to the door. -.
Anne Hayden was alone.
so glad you brought it, she cried, 'and
oh ! doesn't it look beautiful? What a
fairy gers you are = ami she slook out
the creamy satin with exclamations of de-
light.
sit down, won't you I've so much to
tell you. Bart has come home.'
Yes, know it; but 7 can't wait-not
a moment. 1t will be getting dark, and
and - She grew desperate with the feaI
that Annie should see the tears, and the
trembling mouth and STOPPING snatched
up the bill, and placed it in the hand Of
her patroness.
'Oh, so sorry 1 suppose you won't mind
waiting for your pay till next week p
I'VE are out of coal and wood, said
Laura, her cheeks crimson 'and, in fact,
we need the money
Dear me Dear me | was so thoug ht-
less to spend every cent l had. Aut stop
-I'll 90 down and ask Bart
Laura felt as if she could sink through
the floor.
Stop she said, OBTAINING Annie by
hold on her arm, her face quite white and
proud again. 81 can wat-never mind
OF course, can depend upon you by We'd
nesday?'
'Yes. I'll run round before, perhaps.
Must you go? You don't know how much
I've to tell you. Well, then goodnight
Laura had not worn her veil. The
tears were running down her cheeks as
she hastily descended the steps of the pal
ace-like house, and Bart Hayden, who hap
peued to be there, saw them. Oh the
humiliation of that proud spirit She
threw halfdefiant glance at the handsome,
plying face then, with gesture that re
PEELED him, for he had come toward her,
she almost flew down the street, nor hardly
drew breath till she was at home.
How dreary and meagre it all looked
the few cheap dishes, the scanty table
cloth, the half covered floor, the faded wall
| paper, the worn-out chintz on chairs and
lounge.
I'm dreadfully tired, mamma; let me
lie down. she cried, in suppressed voice,
and threw herself on the crcaking old
lounge.
What is the matter, my darling? l
see-she didn't pay of course; and not
stick of wood in the house. Oh the
heartlessness Of the rich 1 thought
A loud rap. Laura hid her face. Her
mother answered the call, and in strobe
Bart Hayden, almost defantly.
'At least gou will welcome me, Mrs.
Stetson,' he said, the old fine ring in his
voice
Laura sat up calm and cold again.
annie sent this b. me- he said, and
laid sealed envelope on the table.
when did you get home p asked Mrs.
Stetson, as she had recovered from her sur
prise.
Only lew hours ago. was Bart.s reply.
4 brought cousin Jacks vile with Inc
she was ordered home for her health, and
Jack couldn't leave, so 1 took Matte in
charge. Poor girl am afraid Lome is
not going to help her much, or, indeed,
anything else.'
Laura made an almost .imperceptible
movement. She was far from cold, now
her very temples burned.
We'll, goodnight he said, stealing
glance at Laura, as he rose, after answer
ing Mrs StetsOu's inquiries. I've done my
errand, and, Mrs Gtetson, you at least,
will let me come, sometimes, and talk with
you, won't you, for the sake of'old tmes?'
The mothers reproving eyes were fast
ened upon Laura. What did the girl
mean by acting in this way?
10 be sure" was her quick answaer,
if you will come to so hubble a place.
'Iou see how the wheel has gone round
with US. Poor Mr. Stetson-' and the
widuw could go 10 further.
Yes, l heard he said, pityiugly, long
ago. Anne wrote to me. But | am moi
one of the tickle kind Mrs. Stetson.'
This with reproachfu glance at Laura
Goodnight ! he said, the next minute
and bowed to both ladies'.
He had reached the door, when faint
voice called,
Bart