Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-09-04
GUHDHAII, VERMONT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1875.


silence she gave him ten dollars, and he
went away without even thanking her.
She sat down indignant and heart
sore, and would have cried for shame
and misery had not visitor knocked.
Patty Van Stupen.
" Isolena Can believe myself ?"
eyes, Patty, it is l. Can 1 be of
service2"
"servicel Isolens Van Rensselaer,
One would think you were mademoi-
selle."
$50 am"
"Great Heavens has it come to
this2"
Z" 1 do not know what you mean, Miss
Van Stupen. Shopping is my profes-
sion. This is my Office, and am neither
ashamed nor afraid. explained it to
you once, by letter. - Oh, pardon me
You are married, Mrs.-Mrs. y
" johnson, Isulena. never received
your letter, and am truly grieved and
shocked"
" [ do not know why you need be. l
have a good name in my business, and
[ own no man any thing"
"Does my brother know of this-this
great misfortune" ?"
" He once knew that worked for liv-
ing, but that was long time ago. L
have not seen him for year or more.
"He is in Germany. Did you not
hear how spiteful Amy Ramsey served
him Poor boy He lost his money
on the street, and then she left him and
married Courtland. Then poor Van
broke down, and father senthim abroad;
and its cheaper living there, you know.
Father allows -
There was sudden knock, loud and
jolly. The mistress said : Come in,
and big fellow entered, breathless and
rosy with excitement-and something
more. The two women were for mo.
ment silent with astonishment. Isolena
found her tongue first.
evan !"
" Isolena Patty Dear girls, how
are you both ?"
He offered hand to each.
How you surprised us When did
you return 2" .........
"One hour since. I bought Herald
and read the dear girls ad., and here 1
came"
"Oh, Van p said the two, and with
different tone to the" Van" and the
OH"
"I'm cured, Isolena. have cut the
parental apron string, and defied
Madison square. I haven't a cent in
the world, but I'm going to work like a
like man. Know anybody who has
spare job 2"
Frederick Lorberry Van Stupen, L
am amazed I cannot listen to such
language. Grandmother Van Stupen
will never forgive you"
"Bother grandmother ?" cried Fred
erick. "Say, sister, couldn't you just
run home and tell 'em Tn returned. I?
You can take the carriage at the
door,"
81 will at once, for am grieved and
surprised beyond expression, and must
consult with my parents.
"Do-do. 1t will be kind in you"
"Allow me to wish you very good
morning, Mademoiselle Isolena."
This Mrs. Patty johnson said in
tolerable French, and the shopper re
piled with equal grace and better
French.
Once more they were alone. For a
moment neither spoke, and then with a
smile she drew near, and said, quietly
Are you familiar with bookkeeping,
, sir 2"
Yes, marin, and I write very good
hand"
81 am in want of bookkeeper, and
shall be pleased to employ you"
" [ am deeply grateful, mademoiselle,
for your kind offer. You will pardon
me if I ask concerning the prospect of
an interest in the business-if 1 tried to
be good"
She drew near, and diviner light
filed her eyes, and her lips parted in an
ill-suppressed smile.
eff you please me, sir, and you are
very, very good, we will go into partner
ship in just six weeks from this day."
"Under the style Of
"Isolena, Van Stupen, and Co"
!, No more honorable and successful,
l firm can be found in New York than the
dry goods and millinery purchasing
!. house of Isolena, Van Stupen, and Co.,
l in West Fourteenth street. More thar
this, it is growing house. The
I company has increased materially
There are two already-twins.