Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-06
NO. 237.
Miscellaneous.
lNCLE NATHiS'S DiUCHTER.
CONTINUED FROM YEsrERpAY1
BY MARY l.. SCOTT.

CONTINUED FROM YEsTERDAY1
II never do any work" responded Belle
but should judge the kitchen to be your
proper place" and she swept her elegant
morning wrapper almost over Jerusha as
she preceded the family to breakfast.
That morning Belle held council with
her mother. saying, Mother, you must
con'rive to keep that country lout out of
sight. won't have her in the drawing
room with her ignorant gossip about cows
and hogs, while Mr.. Graham is here; you
know how fastidious he Is. What shall Idop
Can't you persuade Albert to take her over
the city this morning l shall tell Mr..
Graham she is only distant relative Of
ours, and I'll take care she does not speak
with h i'm again"
but, daughter" demonstrated the old
lady, ''she is your own cousin; your Uncle
Nathan's child; if she is ignorant and
poorly dressed, should we not we treat her
as well as though she was rich and every
thing to make US love her, for"
Love her, indeed p' stormed the young
lady. 81 almost wish she was dead!
may lose Robert Graham's attentions, and
he is the greatest catch of the season, ii
he finds we have such ignorant country
people for relatives. Don't say word; |
know you can keep her out of the way if
you will. Perhaps she can give you a
good receipt for making soap" she said.
Making soap?" put in Jerusha, bounc-
ing into the room, "want tew know how
to make soap? Aunt Dinah up to hum
says make 1t in the moon and stir it with
a sassalras stick" and Jerusha's merry
laugh rang through the large house, which
echoed it back as if astonished, never hav-
ing heard anything but the simper of FASH
ions bellies. t..t.
Mr.. Graham called in the course of the
morning and was received by Belle with
delight. After sitting awhile he remarked
. You have cousin staying with you,
have you not ?''
"Oh." Belle answered. 1--WE are scarcely
any relation al all; in fact never knew
oi her existence until she came to the city.
| cannot imagine why she chose this
branch of the family to bore with her
presence, but we can have great deal of
tun out of her." n4H
'Oh, indeed?' responded the young
man, 81 should really like TO see her again.
| presume she told you we came into the
city together; will you let her know |
have called ?" ~
am oulc sue went out Win brother
this morning to look at the city," said
Belle. "but will see."
Then she left the room to caution her
mother to keep Jerusha away But as she
left the room by one door her cousin came
in by another, and the young man cross.
ing the room with rapid step, said:
''How are you this morning, my love?
Oh, what dreary time last night was
without you;" then drawing her to his
side upon the sofa, continued, ELLA, darl-
ing. ! almost wish You had never adopted
his disguise; | know you will find out
the true side of your relatives characters,
but what does it avail you? 'Tis better to
leave truth concealed sometimes
Now Robert she returned, ..don't
scold, though Belle is naughty and un-
kind. and Albert disposed to make fun of
me, think it worth it all to find out what
a good, tue-hearted woman Aunt Ella is,
but | will drop my disguise tonight, Ii
you wish it."
''Do, my love, don't know that even
care to be seen with as strange figure as
You present this morning, and really
can't do without your society"
He laughed as she, pretending to be Of
Tended, crossed the room to another seat.
She was just in time for the next instant
Belle entered, while Jtrusha talked of
country life generally.
Belle, entirely ignoring her cousin. re-
your sisters party comes off to-
night, | believe, Mr.. Graham; shall YOU
attend ?"
PARTY, screamed Jerusha, now hain't
| glad | told dad I'd bet there would be
lots of parties on foot. am right glad |
brought this red dress along"
1--WE never attend parties here in the
city without invitations" hastily answered
Belle.
II attend to that" said Mr.. Graham. II
told my sister of your cousins arrival. and
she requested me to deliver this invita-.
tion.' crossing the room and LAYING the
cream white envelope in Jerushas hand,
land | will be pleased to accompany her
myself. as she is stranger"
Belle looked as though she could have
choked them both, for she had been hop
ing to have been invited to accompany
the young man herself. But she re-
strained her anger until he was gone then
turning to Jerusha she said:
"a pretty figure you'll cut at the party
tonight. Don't you know that Mr.. Gra-
ham only wants to take you 10 make fun
of you and fun for his sisters guestsp
Why. she is the very proudest woman In
the whole city. She wouldn't have such
a looking thing rs you for waiting maid.
Come. now, il You win let me tell Mr..
Graham tonight that you are sick, will
give you real gold bracelet for your
own," thinking ii would induce her to
II know" Jerusha answered. But,
cousin, told Mr.. Graham I'd 60. and
alters wanted tew see real. live city
party" 4uuf las
Very well. Miss; do not expect me to
lend you anything to wear. And, if you
please. refrain from addressing me to-
night" And she left thoroughly beaten.
After an early dinner, each Of the gills
sought their respective room, Belle claim
ing half the household besides her French
in preparing herself.
Mrs. Bower offered 10 assist Jerusba.
who declined, declaring she could beat ali
liking herself fur a corn-shuckin' tu hum,
and she guessed 1T wouldn't take much
more time to FIX for city party. fas,-s
Belle was obliged to content herself with