Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-02-23
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A Story of a Cup of Tea.

Agnes Slllton stood by The window watch
ing the glowing sunset, which threw dazzling
Leans upon the spolless snow, that had only
fallen the previous night She was such Ill
Tie creature Tint you would scarcely have be-
liegod that she was 10 years Old, and head of
her father house, unless perhaps, you had
looked in her thoughtful blue eyes-at this
moment more thoughtful than ever
"What are You thinking of, Agnes?" asked
Mr.. SlilIon, looking lovingly at the earnest
little face.
Il scarcely believe was thinking at all,
papa, y she answered II WAS rather enjoying
the beautiful sunset, and feeling at the same
time what u pleasant thing it is 10 have n
home.
True, my dear, very true, :" said papa; and
pity those poor wanderers who are without
one, aud who are perhaps at this moment star
wing beneath The radiant sky, or freezing be-
meath she dazzling snowdiifts. Would to
God he continued, more earnestly, chat all
had as comfortable a home us our own" And
Mr.. Stilton glanced around the pleasant apart
meut with its bright carpet and tasteful furni-
ture, taking in his gnze the cheerful tca-tabie
covered with damask cloth, aud glittcring with
its delicate china and old fashioned silver.
At that moment old Betty entered, bringing
in the tea, and Agnes, who was mothcrless,
gracefully the little hands move among the
cups and saucers; how neatly the steamiug ten
is poured ont and the rich milk dropped into
each cup, TO which she adds the proper guam
tity Of sugar All do not tell me that pour
ing ont tea is not an accomplishment quite as
much to be studied, young ladies, rs your
French or music, and in nine cases out Of ten
much more useful aud what pret,cr sight
could you wish than sweet face behind the
shining tea ware and little white band Hut
ttring hitler and tbithcr over the tea cups
With Agnes pouring out lea was natural
gift. She had never learned the art for her
mother died many years before, and old Betty
though n most faithful servant WAS scarcely
competent 10 instruct Agnes in the art ofgrace-
ful tea. making so You see, AS Agnes was
graceful, it must have been talent she pos
scssed
LISTEN papa was not that the bell ring
ing ~
eyes, | think il was" said Mr.. Stllliou
and moment later Betty entered saying
there's man wants 10 see you, sir, and /
told him you were at your ten and sure it's a
nights lodging that he's after wanting"
is he a poor man, Betty p asked Agnes
Sure aud / can't he telling you, miss, for
he looks and speaks like gentleman, barring
his asking nights lodging"
well, ask him in, Betty said Mr. Stillton.
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