The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-03

do, my loves?' asked Mrs. jenkins in
her accustomed diguifled and patron
izing manner -sMrs. Clacket is out L
suppose? Indeed, didn't expect 10
find any of you at home on 80 sweet
morning; you shouldn't NOPE SD, this
fine summer weather l always insist
ON these children the youngest was
twenty seven] taking the air once
day it gives them fine healthy ap-
pearance they were of lamp post
like symmetry and counteracts the
effect of the late hours of the numer-
Gus gay pal ties they are forced into.
You are to be at Mr. Killwinning's
wedding to-mOrrOwT H ir - ea
We have not received any invita-
tion,' said Ellen, blushing from q con-
sciousness of the slight, which she
could not help feeling, aud in which
she knew the Jenkinses would tri-
umph. 4saiasE) ~ Bns 1sagF1
'Bless me, how very extraordinary !
exclaimed Mrs, Jenkins, secretly ex-
uiting that the mstured charms Of her
dau2hters would not have to compete
with the sprightliness of Kate, though
IS for the backward, awkward, aud re-
firing Ellen, she scarcely .vouchsafed
her thought. You quite amaze me !
Poor thingsl I really lfeel for you.
However,, my daux hters. Jenetta.
Joansa aud Jemims, shall call and tell
you all about it, 80, my dears. you
muet Just console yourselves with the
! wedding st sscond-hand, Jemima has
= great talent for Imitation, which en-
ables her most amazingly to take off
all her acquaintances; SO she viii give
you the airs and graces OF the bride to
the very life; and though this is DE.
cided slight-I should almost cay. an
insult-don't take it to heart, dears. !
promise You, you shall be at g yed-
ding when my girls are married a safe
pronise). By the by, Miss Kate, have
you heard the rank of the bride 2'9
Il have not heard said Kate, who
from Mrs. Jenkins' volubiliiy, was al-
lowed to say very little. oil3l aisGs
Dear me, you know nothing + kob-
served Mrs. jenkins. who prided her.
self on knowing everything. tWell,
then, l can tell you; it is young for
eign countess-a sudden liking, quite
similar. affair to the Emperor Nap0l-
cons choice Of the Countess Theba.
OF course you know. Miss Ellen, for
you have been more at home than
your sister, that Mr.. Killwinning is
very eccentric? ss s-sn,
Il know nothing more of Mr.. Kill.
winning said Ellen, than to feel con-
yinced that, whoever his bride may be,
she will justify his choice
oh, of course, of course /; and that's
very generous of you,' impertinently
observed Mrs. Jenkens, considering
YOU are not invited. Then Mr.. Kill
winning, being SO exceedingly rich,
may do just as he pleases. It's quite
an aHectation his living In that small
house opposite but he does SO many
out t-of-thc-way things-for instance,
his sending twenty pounds, to lame
Nelly, who had her cottage burned
down last week but you don't know
that either, suppose ? s. ss.s.ft o1'sst
% yes, do know that provoking
ly replied Ellen. Mr.. aKillwinnipg
happened to ask me some questions
about poor oldNelly on our way home
from church last Sunday asteg sa
oh, indeed + dryly remarked Mrs.
Jenkens, with something of the feel
ing which an unexpected check at
chess gives the hitherto attacking par
~. Il was not aware that Mr.. Kill
winning was in the habit of convers-
ing with you as you came, out of
church! But goodbye, loves remem-
ber us to dear Mrs. Clacket. Jenetta,
Joanna and Jenima shall each save
you little bit of the bride cake; SO
keep up your spirits .5.5T19fl ,s:.
Now confess said Kate, when they
we're gone, isn't it mortifying, Ellen,
that Mr.. Killwinning should have
omitted US IN his invitations, thereby
depriving you of one scene of gaity at
least that seemed within your reach 2
.N-no,s replied Elten, half reluctant
ly. - boa IL
'As for me- continued Kate in an
exulting yet mortified tone, Il am
thankful that we shall be spared the
infliction-the wedding breakfast will
be . tiresome thing, and of course, al.
together it will be dreadiully dull
affair. Aid for my own part. I'd
much rather remain at home, but fol
the impertinence Of that pompous
patr0nizing Mrs. Jenkens with hel
prim, perpendicular daughters look.
ing, for all the world, like half-ani
mated thread-papcrs with the silk out
side.. -.. s..ss sJ1.
'Girls.s said Mrs. Clacket, the mann
ma, bursting into the room out o.
breath, card -case in hand, just return
ed from q round OF gossipping morn
ing cslls-'girls, go and look out your
lavender silks aud white-lace polka'
directly. l trust they are not toe
shabby for the OCCASION she contin
ued, gasping and throwing herself in
to q chair; Il am most anxious yOl
should make a good appearance.
don't mind few shillings for ribbons
Your patent.leathcr shoes OF course
will do, and your openwork thread
stockings are the very thing. Do yo'
hear me girls? Have you no regard
for the feelings Of mother? Viii
you look out the lavender silks ?s
But what for, mamma ?' asked bot
girls at once. - i3i--,ss 4,,fs
st was all mistake. Mr.. Killwiu
ming says-I met him just now-tha
we were fret on the list Of invitations
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