The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-12-01

be the delight of another loving woman's
life, she had been wearying for him, and
daily, bonrly regretting that she had said
such cruel things to him.
Within an hour she was with her son
at his Office, the first time she had seen
him since the day he had told her Mamie
Morgan was his wife, and this proud
woman sobbed out her true heart full
ness on her sons breast.
1t was wrong in me, Ernest, I'll
admit it. / will endeavor TO atone by
going at once to your wife. But my
boy, if can't love her as | would like
to do, you mustn't blame me, will you
I'll try for your own and your baby's
sake"
Ernest smiled confidently. ....
You won't have to try, mother.
You'll find The dearest little woman in
the world glad to receive you, and wait
ing to love you as dear child should
Go to her at once"
She did go, and was shown into the
parlor by the maid without giving her
name, merely requesting the girl to tell
her mistress lady desired to see her.
There came into the room a slight,
graceful, stylish creature with beautiful
violet-blue eyes, and hair of soft lust
rous brown, that crimped slightly
from the parting, and gathered into
thick Grecian knot at the back of the
classic little head.
She wore a wrapper of gray serge,
with pockets, collar and buttons of brown
silk.
There was dainty linen collar and a
bright blue ribbon bow at the neck, and
linen cuffs at the small, round wrists.
There were no earrings or jewelry of
any kind, and Mrs. Ruslington's judg-
ment gave thrill of approval
under protest from pride-as this
girlish-womanly creature came forward
with an ease and graciousness that never
could have been acquired
g | am glad you have come. Lay off
your cloak and hat, please, and we will
go into the nursery. | have all my
dressmaking done there now, so that /
can keep an eye TO baby, you know"
Mrs. Washington liked the voice very
much, but hardly the popularity of the
address.
+" In the nursery, Mrs. Ruslngton. |
certainly would be glad to see the baby"
You will see plenty of her." Mrs.
Ernest laughed, before | am done with
you. Oh, did you bring the polonaise
pattern, Mrs.--therel l told my hus-
band | could never remember the dress
makers name he said he would send
Mrs.-oh, yes-Mrs. Abercrombie You
did bring the polonaise pattern?'
Mrs. Washington, senior, understood it
all in n flash,
Her daughter-in-law, whom she had
finally condescended to visit, mistook
her 20 be the dressmaker.
Mrs. Washington, junior, was inly
astonished to see such dignifed, we'll
dressed lady come to help her make up
her black silk, and, while Mamie was
absent moment in response to a
little nesting cry from baby Helen,
guantanamo Helen suddenly began to
enjoy the situation, and when Mamie
came back, said:
| have forgotten the pattern, Mrs.
Washington, but | thing we can make
the skirt first, and leave the polonaise
until tomorrow"
And Mrs. Helen Berwyn Ruslington,
or Mrs. Ross Ruslington. as her card
reads. accually cut and basted the
breadths in her despised daughter-in-
laws black silk.
She contrived the trimming, and made
such stylish suggestions, that Mamie
congratulated herself on the acquisition.
And the while, there was not a look,
word, a gesture of the young wife's
that escaped the deft-handed masquer-
adcr. She watched the tender, womanly
way she cared for her little one; the sensi-
BILE, economical mode of her housekeep-
ing arrangements the plain, palatable
lunch; the dignity of the young mistress
to her one servant; her intelligent
industriousness and her sewing while
baby slept her patience, her amiability,
and her beautiful unconscious. alteration
of her husband that betrayed itself in
every turn,
1t was not yet three o'clock of that
memorable day before Mrs. Ross Rushing
ton had thoroughly made up her mind
that her sons wife was far superior to
Genevieve Wallace, and that Ernest
had shown his accustomed foresight,
judgment, and taste in choosing be-
tween the two.
Ii l can only get her to talk about
me-" she thought, as she made side
plating, thoroughly enjoying the excite
ment of the occasion. G
A while later shepurposely introduced
the subject.
g Your baby has an uncommon name,
Helen. Is it fancy nameY'
ooh, not is for my husbands
mother. Isn't it beautiful name?'
Mamie then stroked the soft little hand
lying doubled up on her bosom while
the child slept.
:" Very pretty. So old Mrs. Rushing
tons name is Helen, is it? Do YOU
know never had much of an opinion of
her? They say she is naughty, unfor-
giving, and obstinate"
ooh no, Mrs. Abercrombie. NV
mother-in-law is one of the most perfect
ladies you can imagine She may be
haughty-rich people are apt to be, and
she-may be-is unforgiving where she
feels she has been ill-used. Any one would
be, would they not? But obstinate-no,
L am quite sure not"
You are well acquainted with her;
you should know"
Mamie's fair cheek flushed.
am not acquainted with her at
all. L have never seen her, for she was
so disappointed when her son married
me that she refuses to know me. If she
only would | am sure / would make her
love me. / would give baby into her
arms, and let her see she is Ernest all
over again. | would tell her how l had
called her after her, hoping my child
would make as noble woman as reared