The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-05-14
GARNET's HUMILIATION.

BY MRS. NJ. A. DENIsoN.
"Some callers for Miss Westbury," said
the well-trained hotel servant, as he pre-
sented cards on silver salver.
20, mamma. it's those fashionable
Mays; Just the best people in Washington!
John, tell them Iii be down very soon.
What shall | wear. mamma: Please tell
me, quick. Ii Cousin Stella wasn't SO
awfully stupid she might have got my
lavender silk out by this time; or my love
ly blue one. with the point-lace trimmings.
Pray. tel me, somebody, what | shall
wear"
THE silver gray you nave on, with
fresh ribbon. will be prettier than an elab-
crate dress. shouldn't think of making
an evening toilet If were you. even for
the Nays" 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 them in your life" and she
threw ribbons and necklace, watch and
chain. recklessly on the marble top table. in
her haste; while her mother. who had
brought costly, imported dress from the
wardrobe. proceeded to array her only
and beautiful child i'm il. For Garnet was
beautiful. and had been brought up, as her
father often said, without regard TO
COST
To please her, the old oil-merchant had
consented TO spend the winter in Wash
ington. al one OF the first hotels, and to in
cur 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. i'll at an or
binary clearinghouse, and in the good
ness of his heart, had insisted upon her
leaving an arduous position, and spending
the winter with his family. Feeling the
need of rest and relaxation. Stella had ac-
cepted the kind offer, much to the spoiled
Garnet's chagrin, who saw only in the lit
tie plain figure, and somewhat old-fash-
toned garments, dowdy and foil. In
fact she was very much ashamed of her
cousin, and took no pains TO hide her dis
like.
"They are very worthy people, be-
lieve." Stella answered, with a flush on
her cheek.
"very worthy! Good patience. man
ma, hear her-the very pink and perfec.
ton Of Washington society! Very
worthy people. indeed. Why. there ART
persons who would give half they are
DO you really think they are rery porfhy
people, Stella? How much they would
be obliged II they could hear YOU"
Her cousin settled quietly into her cor
ner again with her book, but the flush on
her cheek had faded into paleness.
snow. mamma, how do l look? o,
but how awfully long to keep them wait
ing. They probably saw in the papers
that ] have just come out. Ill 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 Eng
lish earl; think of that. II ever we 20
abroad, IL will be of such advantage TO 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 i'm the cheval
mirror. and posing her head In Its danti-
est fashion. she walked out of the room
like little princess, conscious of being al
her best.
Isn't she dressed little too much fol-
day call s'' asked Mrs. Westbury, anx.
iously, "a she saw the last iris glitter OF
the rich silk vanish at the threshold.
g think che Is" said Estelle. quietly
I'm afraid so; but what could do
Garnet has had her own way so long that
never pretend to dispute her wishes OF
her taste,- sighed the meek little woman
"a sad confession for mother TO make
as Estelle thought, with plying look
pray, are the Mays so very wonder
ful?" asked Mrs. Westbury.
:" believe they are of very good family
and know they are immensely rich,
said Estelle; "but what l have heard
them chiefly extolled for Is their unaffect
edness and good sense. Though they are
really among the leaders of society here
they are as quiet and unassuming as
well, as true nobility of character always
makes one, | suppose. | am glad they
have called upon Garnet. 1t may really
be considered quite an honor"
They must have seen her, and she Il
so pretty /" said the gratified mother.
Yes, Garnet Is beautiful" replied
Estelle; adding In her heart, :" If only the
mind corresponded TO the outer shrine.'
Meanwhile Garnet, gratified and tri
umphant, entered the handsome parlor o
the hotel. Here and there In groups sa