The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-02-16
lFor the New Northwest.l
THE WAYS OF LIFE.
CHAPTER II.
ny CONSTANCE.

CHAPTER II.
"a mother could not have been more
tender nurse than was uncouth Bridget
Flanagan. learned to love her in those
long, weary days. 1t was through her
kind care that health returned.
Inever saw either aunt or cousins un-
til 1 was able to go to the nursery.
Never shall forget some of the remarks
that were made by my young cousins on
my first appearing among them.
%, Bridget, 1 thought you said she
was real beautyp cried Anabel, a tall,
slender girl of eleven. why, she is just
as homely as can be. wouldn't be such
n scare-crow for anythingp
'Hain't she got awful eyes, though p
exclaimed Master Fred.
Bridget did not hear these comments.
She was busy quieting the year old
babe, that had been frightened nearly
into fits by the appearance of his strange
cousin.
covered my face with my hands that
they might not see the tears that were
coursing down my cheeks. was sadly
disappointed. / had anticipated so
much pleasure in the company of the
children. did not expect to see n great
deal of Carrie, for she was three years
my senior, and quite belle in fashion
able society. But longed to give Ana
bel a sisters place in my heart. As soon
as could went to my room, and TAX
ing down small glass that hung on the
wall, 1 took a view of myself the first
D since my illness. did not wonder at
5 their remarks, for certainly was a
fright. knew that ! had lost my
curls, but had no idea that sickness
y could make such a change in ones APP
pearanee.
soon learned that I was not to asso-
ciate as an equal with my cousins. In
c deed was forbidden to claim relation
;, ship.
At first my place of usefulness was in
S the nursery, to tend baby and hear Fred
c and George say their morning lessons
I was far from being happy. There was
only one thing that reconciled me tC
my lot-that was my love for Bridget
But when / had recovered my usua
/ health, my Aunt, for eeonomy's sake
dismissed Anabel's music teacher, anC
II gave me the situation. She knew my
. parents had given me every opportunity
: to cultivate my one gift, and there wa
not a better musician Of the same age in
s the city.
,r For seven long years was an inmat,
i of my Uncle's house. had seen CARR,
= go forth bride to a new home Anabe
. was now a lovely young lady, admired
by all her acquaintances. But in al
that time little change had come for me
J, had, however, heard of my mother!
death in the last year.
II was ON the occasion of Christina
l. party when all the wealth and beauty
5 were present. Fortune-secking misses
ie and mammas were all eager to get E;
m glimpse of the great traveller and author
'd who was tonight to make his first ap
pearance in their circle.
'S The house was crowded. had retire,
s. to my own room. What had 1 to d,
Of with the gay throng below? My tasl
t. was done when 1 saw Anabel ready t.
receive the company. Late i'll tn
he evening my Aunt hurried into my room
l. saying:
kate, YOU must come down. w
or have some new music that the guests ar
ar all dying to hear, and there is no on
~ that will undertake it,
But, Aunt l pleaded, Il cannot pla.
before a room full of strangers
You must not think of the company
Come, they are all waiting
And without letting me even smoOt
~ my hair, she led me to the drawing
is' room. Stopping at the door to whisper
ID. You must leave the room as soon as yo
to are through at the piano. she conducte
me to the music stool.
no How out of place my black DIRE:
.. seemed in that brilliant assembly! Th
- contrast brought sad memories to m
IL mind. But glancing over the music,
proceeded to entertain the company
One piece after another was called for.
was getting tired, and there seemed n
y prospect of my leaving the instrumen
But my Aunt came to the rescue by prC
S posing some new amusement. As III
crowd moved away, Ihearda n gentlema
ia' ask, who is that young lady" NJ
M Aunt answered, 'Anabers mus
~ -, teacher
0 After complying with her wishes fe
re this unkindness severely; but now WI
ch my time to leave unnoticed. | arc.
.ue and crossed the room. y gentlema
ur stepped forward and opened the door
ia' PASSED out. He slipped card in m
ow hand. Twas surprised at such boldnes
III but hastened to my chamber to see VIII
If could mean. On glancing at the ca
not I saw the name of William Wilson, Il
TO PLAYMATE of my childhood. 1t seem,
E. that even after this length of time
la' had not forgotten me. could scarce
pO- resist the temptation to run down al
speak to him, but 1 knew my Au
would never forgive me for taking su,
or liberty.
,ev The next morning was dull. A hea,
) Of snow had fallen during the night, al
will the storm still continued. Anabel W
.e,l zen out of humor with every one about Ia,
ing She kept saying, 1T is too bad e
di- pected Mr.. Wilson TO call this mornin
wis but no one can be out in this weathe