Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-05-01
CHAPTER II.
Nature never framed woman's heart
or prouder stuff.-SHAKsPEARE.

w Gil, MISS Nay solu mIs. uilipSou Ill
gracious tone, when she had finished read.
ing, II will do what can for you, of course !;
but in place of this sort, which is-a-not
very extensive, and where there are few va.
cancies, it may be difficult for me to find the
sort of employment you DESIRE"
"Yes," assented Miss Ray. 81 feared So.
Still"
"Still," said Mrs. Philipson, as she hesita-
ted, "there is chance, certainly; there is al
ways chance and if you could afford to
wait little-if you are not in too great haste,
and will give mo opportunities to look around,
why, it is possible, may succeed after all"
"Yes," murmured Miss Ray again. II am
much obliged to you, l am sure. And now,
perhaps, had better CO." she added, rising
quickly as if it was relief to get the inter
view over. II hope you will excuse me for
having troubled you"
20, don't hurry of, said the lady politely ;
"you had better have some reffeshment first
Laura, my dear, some cake and lemonade
here for this-a-for Miss Ray"
Lucy Melton was watching Miss Ray, and
saw crimson flush mount to her face, as
Mrs. Philipson suppressed the word Gladly, .
which had risen to her lips, and supplied the
proper name instead She made hasty ges-
ture of dissent as Laura stepped forward to
obey her mothers behest.
GNothing for me, thank you; I had dinner
just before came here Good-evening."
"Good evening. Oh!by the way, will you
give me your address? 1t is likely that I
may wish to communicate with you"
"My address at present is the Wilmot
House" (This was the one hotel Of which
the town boasted, and of which. have been
careless enough not to make honorable men,
ton, among ether buildings of note.) II ex.
pect to move tomorrow, however, if l can
find suitable lodgings elsewhere"
81 can assist the young person to find lodg-
ings, I have no doubt" briskly interposed
Miss Trigott, who had been dying to dip her
oar in for some time but had not until now
found a chance Fl know nice genteel
place, where the terms are moderate, and
where" -.a
"Many thanks" said Rachel Ray, with q
decision of manner which she had not before
displayed; "I will not trouble any one in
the matter, rs I have been already advised
where to CO." .-
"Oh very WE'LL" said Miss Trigott, draw.
ing back offended. II don't want to be of:
ficious, I'm sure" And the contradictory
young person, who seemed 30 anxious to ob.
tain assistance, and yet so tenacious of the
mode in which it was offered, took her depart.
ure with another hurried, "Good-evening, -
leaving fresh topic for the busy circle to
discuss.
aWhat an uppish creature" cried little
Miss Frigott with indignation. "Anybody
would have supposed meant to offer her an
insult, instead of doing her kindness, which
intended to, I'm sure"
"Can she be lady, do you think ?" asked
Laura. "she spoke very correctly, OBJ
served"
"she looks like lady," said Lucy. ibid
you see her hands9"
beautifully white and small, said another,
"That is scarcely criterion to 60 BY" re-
marked Mrs. Philipson. "A milliner or shop
girl may have nice hands"
"Oh but it wasn't only that" said Lucy,
eagerly. 81 thought her whole manner was
refined"
"She seemed very nervous, poor thing" said
old Miss Dorsey. "Do you know the idea
occurred to me that she might be crazy-her
eyes looked 30 Wild"
"She brought fair references as to her char.
acter and abilities, from her last place Of resi-
dence," said the hostess
"What sort of work has she been doing?'
inquired Miss Dorsey.
"In one family, she was nursery governeas
in another she did the sewing. She will take
anything she can find to do"
"Anything compatible with her capabilities,
I presume you mean, mamma" said Laura.
"she might get plain needlework here, but
there's nobody in need Of a governess, that
know Of"
"she'd be above housework, suppose
sweeping and cleaning, and so FORTH"
"Oh !" cried Lucy, at this juncture. 81
am sure she isn't used to that sort of thing
II have just thought Of something" said
quiet little lady, Mrs. Purdy, who had not
vet spoken. "Minnie Lullem will probably
want some assistance in housekeeping, or in
the care of her grandfather, now that the old
gentleman is laid aside; and perhaps thif
Miss Ray might suit her very we'll"
"Well, but that is a bare chance" rejoined
Mrs. Philipson. ut won't do to count upon
that. The Crawfords put out all their sew
ing, and have good deal of work on HAND
at present; and that will make beginning
for her, if she chooses to undertake it."
Meanwhile, the subject of this discussion
was hurrying aimlessly along the deserted
streets-nobody seemed to be abroad at thai
time-her black veil drawn over her face te
hide the flush of wounded pride, and the
starting tears, which from time to time she
furtively put up her hand to brush away.
GLOW absurd I an" she murmured to her
self as she turned into little by.lane, and
sank down to rest upon wooden bench, con
veniently placed beneath the branches of g
widespreading elm. GLOW can expect peo
pie to know that am a lady, when I come
to them in such guise? Besides, isn't con
cealment inst what I Want-and the more