Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-09-02

boys board. BY the way, he was lust ,
little short. Could she lend him twent,
dollars for day or two! In silence she
gave him ten dollars, and he went ava,
without even thanking her.
She sat down indignant and heart sore
and would have cried tor shame and mis-
cry had not visitor knocked. Patty Var
StupeD.
"lsolena! Can believe myself"
Yes, Patty, it is l. Can l be of ser.
vicegr
Service! Isolena Van Rensselaer,! One
would think you were mademoiselle."
80 l am
"Great heavens! has 1t come to this?'
- do not know what you mean, Miss
Van Stupen. Shopping is my profession
| lhis Is my office, and am neither asham-
ed nor afraid. explained IL to you once
by letter. Oh, pardon me! You are mar
ried. Mrs.-,Mrs.
johnson, Isolena. l meyer received
your letter, and am truly grieved and
shocked"
Il do not know why you need be.
nave good name In my business, and l
owe no man anything"
! Does my brother know Of this-this
great misfortune 2"
| HE once knew that worked for lv-
Ing, but that was long time ago. have
| not seen him for year or more"
He Is In Germany. Did you not hear
how that spiteful Amy Ramsey served MIN !?
Poor boy! lie lost his money on the street
and then she LEFT him and married Court
land. Then poor Van broke down, and
father sent him abroad; and its cheaper
Lying there you know. Father allows"
There was sudden knock, loud and jol-
~. The mistress said, Come in" and a
fol anti
with excitement-and something else. The
two women were for a moment silent with
astonisment. Isolena found her tongue
nrst.
Van.
"IsoIena! Patty Dear girls, how are you
bothg'
He offered hand to each
How you surprised us! When did you
returng'
One hour since, 1 bought Herald and
read the dear girls ad.. aud here came
"oh, Van!' said the two, and with diff
ferent.tone 10 the " and the oh
I'm cured, Isolena. hayc cut the par.
entail apron string, and dened Madison
square, haven't cent In the world, but
I'm going To work like Alike n man.
Know any body who has a spare job?"
Frederick Lorberry Van Stupcn, | am
amazed. cannot listen to such language.
GRANDMOTHER Van Stupen will never for
give you"
Bother Grandmother !" replied Freder-
lex. Say, sister, couldn't you just run
home aud tell 'em I'm returned? You can
take the carriage at the door.
Il viii at once, for am grieved aud
surprised beyond expression, and l must
consult with my parents"
"DO-do. 1t will be Kind In Won"
ALLOW me to wish you very good
morning, Mademoiselle Isolena."
This Mrs. Patty johnson said in toler-
able French, and the shopper replied with
equal grace and better French.
Once more they we.c alone For a mo-
ment neither spoke, and then with u smile
she drew near, aud said quietly
Are you familiar with book keeping,
Srr'
Yes, marin, and write u very good
hand.
= an In want of n book keeper, aud
shall be pleased TO employ you"
yEs.i Aa dseIJy yr9tefnl- mademniselle far
ask concerning the prospect of an interest
in the business-if tried to be good"
She drew near, aud divine light filled
her eyes, and her lips parted in an ill-sup-
pressed smile.
III you please, sir, and you are very,
very good, we will go into partnership Ia
just six weeks from this day"
Under the style Of
,lsolena, Van Stupen. and Co..
No more honorable and succes essful nrm
can be found in New York than the dry
goods and millinery purchasing house of
lsolena, Van Stupen. and Co., Ia West
Fourteenth street. More than this, Ii Is
growing house. The company has in
creased materially. There are two already
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