The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-05-13
GARNET'S HUMILIATION.
BY MRS. NJ. A. DENISON.

Stlu tEe "tll-tIdlieU Hultl ScTFHut, us. Ut
presented cards on a silver salver.
"Oh, mamma! it's those fashionable
Mays; Just the best people in Washing
ton! John, tell them I'll be down very
soon. Whas shall wear, mamma, please
tell me quick? If Cousin Stella wasn'
so awfully stupid she might have got my
lavender silk out by this time; or my
lovely blue one with the point-lace trim
mings. Pray tell me, somebody, what
shall wear
THE silver-gray you have on with 6
fresh ribbon will be prettier than ar
elaborate dress. l shouldn't think OF
making an evening toilet If | were you
even for the Mays" said Stella.
That's because you don't know any
thing about them responded Garnet
What can such fashionable people have
in common with you? Probably you'll
never speak to tnem in your life," and
she threw ribbons and necklace, watch
and chain re>klessly on the marble-toI
table in her haste; while her mo her
who had BROUGHT Il costly, imported dress
from the wardrobe, proceeded to array
her only and beautiful child in it. Fol
Garnet was beautiful and had beer
brought up. as her father often said
without regard to cost"
10 please her, the old oll-merchant
had consented to spend the winter in
Washington at one of the first hotels and
to incur no end OF expense, for Garnet
was wild to see and mingle with the best
society.
There also he had found his niece, the
daughter of his dead brother, ill at an
ordinary boarding house, and in the good
ness OF his heart had insisted upon her
leaving an arduous position and spendin!
the winter with his family.
Feeling the need of rest and relaxation
Stella had accepted the kind offer, much
to the spoiled Garnet's chagfin, who saw
only in the little plain figure and some
what old-fashioned garments a dowdy
and foil. In fact she was very mu b
ashamed IF her cousin and took no pains
to hide her dislike.
They are very worthy people, l be
lieve,' Stella answered, with flush on
her cheek.
Every worthy! Good patience! mann.
ma, hear her-the very pink and perfec-
ton of Washington society! Very wor-
thy people. indeed. Why, there are per.
sons who would give half they arr worth
to be called upon by the Mays. Do you
really think they are Gerry porthy people,
GlCltd. LOW lnuCu lHCS NOulu UC OUilSCll
if they could hear you"
Her cousin settled quietly into her
corner again with book, but the flush
on her cheek had faded into paleness.
"Now, mamma, how do look? Oh,
but how awfully long to keep them
waiting. They probably saw in the
papers that l Lave just come out. I'll
wear both diamond rings, mamma. Dear
me, | wish the interview was over. They
say that Miss Bella May wears an India
shawl of almost fabulous value, given to
her by some great Eastern magnate, and
that Miss Anne is to marry an Earl, an
English Earl; think of that! If ever we
go abroad it will be of such advantage
10 be acquainted with her"
She swept once or twice back and
forth, her splendid train spreading in
peacock glory over the rich hues of the
carpet, then taking one last look in the
cheval mirror, and posing her head in its
daintiest fashion, she walked out of the
room like little princess, conscious OF
being at her best.
Isn't she dressed little too much FOL
day CALI" asked Mrs. Westbury, ark
iously, as she saw the last iris glitter OF
the rich silk vanish at the threshold.
II think she isl said Estelle, quietly
Pm afraid so; but what could do
Garnet has had her own way so long
that I never pretend to dispute hel
wishes or her TASTE" s;ghed the meek
little woman-a sad confession for {
mother to make, as Estelle thought, with
applying look.
PRAY, are the Mays so very wonder
full" asked Mrs. Westbury.
q | believe they are of very good fam
lily, and l know they are immensely
rich" said Estelle; but what l have
heard them chiefly extolled for is theil
unatIectedness and good sense. Though
they are really among the leaders of SO
ciety here they are as quiet and unas
suming as-well, as true nobility O
character always makes one, suppose
am glad they have called upon Garnet
1t may really be considered quite al
honor"
"They must have seen her, and she il
SO prettyH' said the gratified mother
"Yes, Garnet is beautiful" replied
Estelle; adding in her heart, eli oDl!
the mind corresponded to the QUITE
shrine"
Meanwhile, Garnet, gratified and tri
umphant, entered the handsome parlo
of the hotel Here and there in group
SAT NisitOls, ldlfcS duu Scutltucu, AIN
the young girl was delighted at the sen
saiion caused by her appearance. Fo
one little moment Garnet was confused
as, going up to small and well-dresset
group of people, she said, speaking to ,
lady: Mrs. May, I presume"
80 no, that is Mrs. May by the win
dow" responded the lady, pointing t.
another circle with her fan.
Mercy, mamma" exclaimed Ann
May, as the over-dressed Garnet cam
toward them, eve have evoked a rain
bow"
Garnet, little taken aback at sight O
the plain toilets OF this distinguish
party, sailed up to them with her grand
est manner, and to cover her surprise an
trepidation plunged at once into CONVEX
satiOn. She scarcely waited for ques
tons, but with the volubility of schoo
glrl just released from bondage talke
and talked.
Before long these strangers, as well a
others, whose ears were sharpened b
hotel experience, knew the principe
events of her life; what school she ha
attended; how she hated Blank, he
native city; what sort of house he
father had bought and furnished; ths
part of her family were travelling on tn
Continent, and had sent her cost
presents; how much she, too, wanted t
visit foreign countries; and numberles
little incidents that kept her visitors sta
ing and almost silent.
At last she paused and began the COZ
temptation of her dress. Surely tn,
most exquisite point lace must imprei
them favorably; and the diamonds Q
her fingers and in her esrs-not man
young ladies could afford to wear then
and then the dress itself, how she ache
to inform them that it was an import,
ton from Paris, and the work of Il
great artist, Worth, the prince Of dres
Mamma" said Anne May, In voit
strikingly unlike the high-pitched tor