Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-28
Tales and Skstehes.
ELSIE WHITE, THE LONDON SEAN
STRESS.
Tcoxr,NrED FROM YESTERDAY. !


lis It so very late" thought Elsie, why,
her temples, the young creature staggered
and tainted.
When she recovered, she found herself
extended upon lounge in what appeared
to be some office. and on attempting TO
move, q low, gentle voice said
You feel better. do you not ?"
She looked up and was startled to see
the dark, stately stranger who had held al
interview with Miss Striker.
"Do you feel beiter9 the question was
repeated.
20, thank you-yes, sir. much better.
l am really ashamed to make so much
trouble. never tainted before. I'must
have worked too steadily
i, ! She had lifted herself. and now. sgt
- srirr wearily agaipSt,f,,- .of ssa-. :. SUM
nkhe American and number of other oai
her eonfusion her hssF Ma sssSens St Gard
and her luxuriant, beautiful. golden tress-
es fell over her pale cheeks and adown
her back. She tried TO gather them in her
trembling fingers. but they would not per-
form the duty.
''Wait a moment" said the gentleman,
still smiling; and disappearing he came
back again, with an intelligent girl, who
obeyed his motions, curled the rich tress-
es gracefully about her head
MY carriage is at the door, said the
stranger; ''if you will trust yourself with
me, | will see you safely home. If my
recollection serves me right, saw you In
Madam Pierponts establishment.
Elsie bnshed--not from shame at being
recognized-bu from absolute pleasure,
for at this moment the man with his no.
bic face and manner appeared nothing less
than an angel of mercy. Was 1t possible
that out of them all he remembered her?
Had her face such attractions but no she
could not be so vain, so foolish. Quietly,
and with a dignity all her own, she allow
ed him to lead her to the carriage, and in
n few minutes they were set down at the
humble tenement where Elsie lived.
~ must see more of this fair flower"
II knew the moment cast my eye upon
ler. that she was superior TO her circum-
stances.
Why did Elsie dream OF the stranger?
y ny, IN the night succeeding, after
lays toll that had been, however, much
lghtened by the recollection of his kind
less, did she array herself in her best.
poorly but tasteiuily. and think perhaps
ne might come?
ler spectacles. and in wondrouslv
inowiEg way winked at Elsie. The poor
I'D room with its faded carpet, faded rug,
AIDED chairs, faded everything, was yet
made like palace by Elsie's sweet face
md the presence of the handsome gentle.
nan.
''Iiow well he talked about farmin',"
aid aunty, when he had gone. II guess
e's 4 born farmer. How Id like to live
n farm that he managed I've did dali
Y work afore was as old as you, enough
light. But patience alive. he don't look
Ike farmer!'
So thought Elsie. as with an abscn,
mile she took a candle to retire
One day there was great commotion
n the sewing-room over which Miss Stri-
er presided. The young Squire Lowrie.
whose rank, however, was not known
mong the operatives, called again upon
ii,s Striker, and Elsie was all bushes
'hcn the former came to her and with a
)ok of sudden respect, said:
Miss White, Squire Iowrie,"
Elsie looked up this time pale with as
onishment. Business in her vicinity was
uspended for the moment when the
quire was observed TO speak to Miss
White and the latter, Immediately ar
aying herself in bonnet and shawl, left
he room with him.
Hem. amt been gettin' them new
ings for nothin," sneered one, and va
ious conjectures, not at all complimentary,
rent the rounds
Miss Elsie" said the squire, when
hey had left the building. II believe
ave some good news for you"
She lifted her blue eyes wonderingly
low quickly they fell again.
~ ou told me that old Samuel Grosve-
or was your nearest relative, think"
Elsie responded in the affirmative.
"Ue is dead
Again Este gave an enquiring glance.
.Died worth million" added the
ouire. land left no will.n
Elsie's brain grew a little giddy.
And what-"her lips trembled under
le eager question. but he answered her
pfore it was wholly asked.
You. of course, inherit all his proper
CONCLUDED on FOURTH PAGri