Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-09-04


then there came three letters. One con-
tanned dollar, another six, another ten,
and each had a small order. Total
profits, eighty y-five cents-the first money
she ever earned in her life. She put on
pretty hood and a bright smile, and
went out to do the shopping. AT the
door her eyes fell on the walk, and a
blush, half shame, half something else,
mounted to her face. He actually said
good morning, and offered his hand.
She put out her left hand. That was
the least worn glove. She felt grateful
that he should recognize her. So many
once friends had passed Indifferent on
the street that the thought that Van
Stupen should speak to her gave her un-
expected happiness.
"Awful clever idea, Mademoiselle
Isolena. r...
"Oh, MIR. Van Stupen how did you
know9 1 never can forgive myself for
it." r.
"Gad we all thought ita bright idea.
Why, you're a broker-in trade, you
know; same as am, and Pell and Den
nisen, and all the old set. Oh, blythe
way, Sister Patty is to be married, and
want to do the presenting business in
good style. You please step into Tiff
fany's and buy something pretty and
suitable"
"Mr. Van Stupen, what do you
mean p
"Biz, of course. Now you're offend
ed. beg pardon, Miss Van Rensselaer,.
You know 1 would not. l thought 1
could help YOU
"Van!"
"That's right, Iso-Miss Rensselaer,,
call me Van if you like. am your
friend"
"Let us speak of this no more. l am
poor now. Our paths divide. [ must
earn my living, and Patty would never
forgive me. am truly glad to hear of
her marriage. IT,
"Look you, Miss Van Rensselaer,, I
want some work done. I'll pay you ten
per cent"
"My terms are five, SIR .
"Well, five it is. Here's the money.
Spend it all, and take out your commits
sion." ......
With that he thrust q roll of bills into
her hands, and disappeared into Uni
versity place car just as they reached
Broadway. That night she slept peace
fully for the first time for weeks. She
had earned enough in one day to sup
port her three The following day she
laid aside one dollar from her earnings,
and received seven more letters, inclos-
ing forty dollars in all. These orders
employed her nearly all day, and at
night she sent letter with each, de-
failing the business transaction. The
next day there came but one letter, and
she was trife discouraged. Then came
the Sabbath, and on the Monday there
were twenty letters, including one that
had evidently wandered about Madison
square in search of her for some time
1t was from Patty Johnson, late Van
Stupen. She was charmed with her
brothers beautiful present, and SO glad
to hear that Isolena had made the selec-
ton. "Would it be too much trouble
to do just little shopping-only a
dozen gloves or so p
There was no money inclosed. Per-
haps Mrs. Johnson was not aware that
Miss Van Rensselaer, was in business.
Without the slightest hesitation she in
closed her advertisement to Mrs. John
son, and explained her position. Mrs.
johnson might cut her dead she prob
ably would. She might even talk to
her brother, and perhaps say bitter and
disagreeable things. Then she must.
The following day brought more let
ters, and a loud complaint from her
landlady concerning the trouble OF
bringing up SO large mail. Isolena at
once turned all her available assets into
money, and made one more bold push
for her life. After much search she
found small back room on the third
story of store on Broadway just be.
low Union square, and having supplied
1t with second hand furniture, set up for
herself, alone in tue city. The room
was at once chamber, parlor, kitchen,
and business office. A dollar day gave
her all this, and placed her within easy
reach of the best stores both on Broad.
way and Sixth avenue. The removal
gave her a chance to advertise again,
and she went into it with seemingly
reckless energy. She believed in ad.
vertlslng, and she meant to play bold
hand in the game. e N'iJ>f w 1J
Slowly, day by day, her business in.
creased. 1t kept her upon her feet and
In the stores and streets nearly all day
but in all her wanderings about the city
she never meet Mr. Van Stupen ncr any
one else who recognized her. Patti,
johnson never answered her letter, anc
her family seemed to have utterly faller
out of her life. Weeks passed, and the
warm season came. Then her busines.
declined, and she at once spent ever,
dollar she could spare in new advertise
ments, and within ten days her CORES
pondence doubled in volume.
Late one warm afternoon she climbed
the dismal stairs to her room, and fount