The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-04-12

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true, the engagement between William
Winsor and myself shall he broken"
Nancy" said Miss Vernon, the
next morning to the chambermaid,
"have you an old dress, cloak and
bonnet you can lend me?'
81 have got some that are so poor
that am not going towear them again
said Nancy, surprised at such an i'll
quiry.
will you lend them to mc?"
"Of course, miss; but what would
the likes of you want of such old
clothes"
"A little fun, that is all" said Miss
Vernon. 81 am going to disguise my
self, and see if | can't deceive some
body"
With this explanation Nancy was
content, and produced the clothes.
Miss Vernon put them on, and in addi-
ton borrowed of another of the SER
wants a thick veil somewhat the worse
for wear, and then set out on her mis-
sion. No one could have recognized
the usually elegantly dressed heiress,
Miss Margaret Vernon.
Miss Vernon slipped out of the base
ment door and took her way to a large
store on which was Inscribed the name
William Winsor, IN large gilt letters.
She entered, and after a while clerk
spoke to her in a rough voice, saying:
"Well what do you want?"
81 want some work." she said, in 4
low voice.
1--WE can give you some shirts"
"Anything."
"Can you sew well"
81 think So"
"At any rate, we will try you"
A half dozen shirts were given to
Miss Vernon, and she was informed
that if satisfactorily done, she would
ne paid twelve cents apiece. These
she u,,rried home, slipping in at the
back door.
Two hours later the poor woman
called.
Here are some shirts TO make, s2ld
Miss Vernon.
"Why they are the same kind as l
have been making" said the woman,
in surprise.
That is true, and they came from
the same place"
"Am l to take them there?"
"No, you will bring them here. |
will pay for the work when done
double the price you have been receiv-
ing"
Thank you, Miss; you are very
kind"
"Sew them as neatly as possible.
l wish to see if they will be rejected
as poor work"
Eyes, Miss Vernon, I will take
pains with them"
Three days later the poor woman re-
turned with the work completed. Miss
Vernon paid for them, and required
her to call the next day.
Nancy" said the heiress, after her
prOtegec had departed, 81 wish to Dor,
row your old clothes again."
Certainly, miss, said Nancy, if it
is not a shame you are to appear in
such rags"
"No one will know me, Nancy"
"Sure, miss, you can take them
again whenever you like"
II don't think l shall need them
again, Nancy, but l thank you all the
same"
Not long afterward Miss Vernon ii
her shabby disguise, entered the es
tablishment of William WinsOr, witt
the bundle of shirts under her arm
She went to the counter and laid then
down.
"What have you got there'" de
manded pert young clerk.
"Some work, sir" said Miss Yer
non,
"Well why don't you open the bun
dle?" said the young man, picking hi
teeth with his knife.
Miss Vernon did so.
The young man deigned to tumble
| over the shirts, glancing at then
carelessly.
Shocking shocking" he said.
, "What is the matter, sir?"
"They are wretchedly sewed. That
what's the matter. How do you ex
' pect we are going to sell such shirt
as these?"
: 81 am sure thought they wer
e well DONE" said Miss Vernon.
"YOu thought, did your" repeated
the clerk, hooking her. 81 thinl