The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-11-21
J9ntsili9enfsr,
THE SNOWBALLS;
OR,
FRANK EDMOND'S SISTER.
BY 9. L. A. c.

Mss Doia DidW'ee, III olrS. LIE DlarS
fashionable millinery store, on pleasant
autumn afternoon.
Certainly" replied Mrs. LIE Mar, for
Dora was one of her best customers.
Here is chair. There appears to be
something wrong with the cars il has
been more than twenty minutes since one
passed."
Dora accepted the proliered chair aad
q pleasant conversation ensucd, which
was interrupted by the entrance of q
poorly dressed lady. The miliner turned
to her with frown upon her face, and
sneerngly said:
"What do you want 2"
II was directed here by Mrs. Collier.
Of G street. She said perhaps you might
have some work to give out"
II have not" was the cold reply, and
the applicant left the store.
The conduct Of Mrs. LIE Mar so morti-
fled Dora, for she was kind hearted . ;rl
and esteemed Mrs. LIE Mar quite highly,
that she concluded to wait no longer.
She felt quite indignant when she left
the place, but succeeded in repressng
her feelings. AS she walked up the street
she soliloquized:
THAT was heartless in Mrs. lie Mar to
treat the poor lady 30 unkindly. won.
address | would call and see. Who cid
she say directed her there? Mrs. Collier
OF Z street; why that is mammals old
hous"keeper, and have been intending
to call tnere to day, but came near for.
getting it. Well, | will call there now"
The street was but short distance
away, and she was soon there AS she
turned OIL the avenue she SAW .he object
OF her solilogny just ahead Of ncr
There she is now" snit! Dora. 81
Will follow her and see where she goes.
That must be Mrs. Golfers residence
IA; yes, that is it,"
She was soon admitted and had n ycrv
pleasant call but before she left she in
quircd of Mrs. Collier who the stranger
was that nr coded fcr into the house.
oh, suppose yon mean Mrs. Lesley"
replied Mrs. Collier "She rented two
rooms of me few weeks ago and has
been trying to get work ever since; but,
except two plain dresses she made for
me, she has been unsuccessful wish,
Miss Dora, your mother would let her
have some sewing to do. She is very
neat; or IT your mother needed help oc-
casonally about the housework, / think
she viii find her capable. Would Won
mind going with me to her room ?"
II would like very much to see her."
said Dora.
Accompanied by Mrs. Collier, Dora
went for brief call, and then returned
nome. Later in the evening Mrs. Lesley
received a bundle of work, ap,; the nav
in advance from Mrs. Drawvee.
is there any one you can recommend
for plain sewing, Mrs. Drawvee ?" asked
Mr5. Hornshell, a few weeks later.
Il employ Mrs. Lesley; she is good
sewer, and lives at Il G street. have
recommended her to others, and have
employed her in sewing, also in assisting
in household affairs. She IS beginninT
to find plenty of work." WAS the answer
and am glad OF it, Tor sho is an esti-
mable lady and cutie needy"
1t was sunshiny day the following
spring that Dora was out for walk.
Passing q florists window size saw some
sAowbalis for sale, and purchased them.
AS she went on she thought how accep.
table some of these might be TO Mrs.
Lesley this beautiful spring morning.
and soon decided to share with her.
"Oh, Miss Drawvec 70 exclaimed Mrs.
Lesley, after she had welcomed Dora.
what beautiful bunch of snowballs
you have! Many pleasant memories
they recall to me. These are the first
snowballs have seen this spr,0p"
"These are for you, Mrs. Lesley,n said
Dora, separating the bunch, and offering
her part Of them.
"For mel" said Mrs. Lesley. "Oh.
thank you. You are very kind. very
kind indeed. Ah, "ell do | remember
the anowball bush we had in the door.
yard NJ home," she continued, after she
had arranged the flowers in vase and
placed IL on the table. "For many wears,
Miss DraNvet. my home was in village
long ways froic here. There married.
and my husband rented pretty place
only few streets distant from nv former
home. We planted SNOWFALL bush
when we commenced housekeeping md
it grew finely, and looked, oh, so beauti.
ful when blooming.
81 had one brother, who lived in the
city of B, who visited us once, and
sometimes twice, n year. After my,hus-
bands death, n letter containing the
tidings was sent to him; but received
no answer. After fey months I con.
cluded to go in search of him. went
to b, but failed to find my brother.
His place of business was occupied bv
stranger; ! was not successful in obtain
ing work and my money was nearly all
gone; then came on here to try to find
employment. Pardon me, Miss Drawvee,
perhaps detain you"
"Oh, no. AMI have you found YOUR
brother, Mrs. Lcsley?" asked Dora, with
interest.
"No; It is now two years since last
saw him"
Just then, along the hall came tho
rustic of silk, followed by knock at the
door. and in response to Mrs. Lesley's
come in" Miss Florence Gailney en-
tered the room. She was clad in spring
suit of cashmere and silk of two shades
Of gray, with bonnet gloves, and para.
soils to match.
sAre you Mrs. Lesley, the woman who
has been sewing for Mrs. Hornshell ?"
she asked almost insolently.
~ am Mrs. Lesley, and I have sewed
for Mrs. Hornshell," replied Mrs. Lesley.
with far more dignity than the person
who addressed her had shown.
"Mrs. Hornsheil recommended you to
me, and 1 have come to inquire your
ze:see. '-...- &C. f;s;: f;is;: Sswiiiig, said si;ss
Gailney haughtily.
u cannot we'll engage to do any more
work now, ;" was She reply, $50 I suppose
you will not care for my terms"
Certainly not; am not anxious TO
know your terms, nor do wish to employ
yon." ''
Dora recognized Miss Gailney as she
came in, and intended to Introduce her
to Mrs. Lesley, but was prevented by her
abrupt questions, and had remained un-
observed. She now advanced and said
"Good morning, riorence.''