The Republican journal., 1875-04-22
Easter Blossoms,

Easter Blossoms.
"Mr. Aylesbury is so passionately fond
of flowers" sighed Cornelia Arbuthnot,
sinking INTO a chair, indolently, 'that |
wish j could find some rare exotic for
Easter"
s.There is one down at Dutont's green
house" suggested her sister, with sneer.
"a very rare plant, indeed, lor he asks fif-
ty dollars for small potw
Fifty dolars'" calculated Cornelia.
''As well say fifty thousand. | am sick
and tired of our pinch, pinch, economic
ing condition. wish Philip Aylesbury
would propose, and take me out OF it,"
sTime that he did," observed Julia,
latter all pa has done for youn
'Spiteful thing" cried Cornelia, in q
rage. "You know very well cannot ash
him to take me-
Il know where YOU can find one, Cor
nelia.n said Belle Arbuthnot, after peace
was restored between her two sisters.
THAT girl who did such exquisite needle
work for you, and made Aylesburys slip
Hush !" commanded the beauty, indig-
at is only the TRUTH" retorted her Sis
ter, sulkily; "and, as you put on SO many
airs. | will tell you nothing more about
the flower"
ooh, do, Belle that is a darling !" plead
ed Cornelia, contritely. II will make you
an elegant present as soon as | am mar
redn
That may be at a very distant date. -
| 1 ~ Il
twenty, now, and have not made much
progress yet in the matrimonial race"
IL think you are very unladylike." and
the beauty began to cry, for her age was
Il very tender subject.
There don't cry, Cornie; | tciN tell you.
| That girl has beautiful plant! | never
saw ANYTHING like if in my life 1t has
| long, waxy-green leaves. and the iovellest
blossoms YOU ever beheld. There is Just
one in full bloom now, but it has as many
as ten buds on it. wish you could see It,
A friend of hers brought it from India
years ago"
Il will 90 down and get t;' and Cor
nelia arose more hastily than was custom
ary for her
.'Perhaps she will not let you have it. F."
s.She will not dare refuse me What
|
such plant? ~
A few moments later she stood at the
door of the Young girl who had done need
lework for her. 1t was little attic
chamber, up four flights of stairs; and
nothing save the urgency of her present
visit could have induced her to come to
such place She held her skirts closely
about her, as if to protect them from con-
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Come i'm
She entered slowly, hesitatingly, scan
ming the apartment rapidly, tor fear some
small pox patient might be hidden within
young, graceful girl arose to meet
her; and as Miss Arbuthnot took in her
daintilv beautiful face, her violet eyes, her
flowing hair of golden glory. she congrat-
ulated herself that Philip Aylesbury had
never met her, for she knew, instinctlvely
that she would be dangerous rival.
Miss Arbuthnot, pray be seated" anc
she passed her chair. She took it, hat
ing the sewing girl for the sweetness o.
her voice and delicate intonations.
Il have been informed that you have ;
very beautiful flower, Miss"
"Armory."
'Aliss Armory Oh, there it is! Why
it is beautiful, superb | never saw any
thing equal tits delicate, delicious beau
ty 2 and Miss Arbuthnot rushed to the lit
: tie window where the one plant bloomel
in rare loveliness.
"a little glimpse of Heaven" Katie
Armory often whispered to herself as sh'
touched the petals in a caressing manner
and she was almost Jealous at this prout
woman's familiarity with, and admiration
of, her one treasure-the poor mans ew'
lamb. mentioned in Scripture
II want it," Miss Arbuthnot continued
''IIow much do you want for it ?''
81 have no price," returned the sewing
e girl, with quiet dignity. 81 cannot par
with it,"
'.Indeed!' Miss Cornelia opened he
D black eyes in amaZement. GLOW can y0
: afford to keep such luxury +? A pot Q
i, palmer fowers-a geranium, rose, OF som
} such-would do you as we'll"
e "No, Miss Arbuthnot. This is the on
2 link left me that connects my past an
G present ! have no friends save this inan
: innate one"
: Miss Arbuthnot sneered.
$ Every poetical. | presume, though
d your occupation engenders poetry
A Kate Armory flushed; the insolent mar
: ner of this petted beauty stung her to tn
o quick.
e "If," continued Cornelia, "you do nc
) lie. me have it cannot engage You to wor
Tor me any longer"
For moment the girl was silent HOY
V could she part with this-his only gift P
. and not to let it 60 meant starvation!
d II want it for Easter" Miss Arbuthne
n explained. at will look beautiful in tn
church. | will give you ten dollars fo
the use of it, and return it to you after
: get it home again"
g A few moments later and she bade Mis-
l. Armory carry it down to her carriage, a
} order which she reluctantly obeyed.
l. 'Here it is !" exclaimed Cornelia as sh
d exhibited it to her sister lis it not pei
d fecty lovely? know Mr. Aylesbury wi
n be delightedn "
IS GLOW did you get it from her." querie
k Belle.
n "Oh, simply told her she must let m
have it. She put on the airs OF queen
and then cried. l compromised by telln
her would return it,"
s 'Will you?"
j. mo, indeed. | gave her ten dollar
e That is sufficient recompense for one
q her station OF life"
: On the following day the church was re
8 splendent with flowers. Never had a
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