The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1879-10-17
VOL. v,

QCaLn Oh our HbAb aU0t uGlsS5 I0Ot3 0CltSA0i
De Lacy, Gage Redmond being neigh
Dor Of his. He was we'll connected, but
as poor as a church mouse, people said
80 Of course he was after Patricia s
fortune, +" mamma declared.
"Patricia is rich and beautiful. Pray,
don't let her marry fortune hunter,
mamma, " said /, looking up from letter
I was writing to Mr.. Sherrington.
Il would not if | could help it, but
what authority have I, Gertrude ~ said
nv mother. SIN few mouths Patricia
will be in undivided possession other
fortune. We are here only BY courtesy.
The Hermitage is her home. I have no
right to control her whatever. H.
F. ttBut your influence, mammal
"Will have very little effect, if she sets
her heart on this Gage Redmond. Pray
stop staring vacantly out Of that window
Gertrude, and attend to what I say. ]
want some assistance in this matter. "
"Please excuse me I am thinking Of
my own affairs just now, mamma. They
may be Of no consequence to you, but
ny letter is a matter Of great Importance
to me.
I duct mean to be saucy, ouly pettish;
but mamma, having had long experience
with four head strong girls, bore with me
patiently.
"Wen, finish your letter, Gertrude,
and then advise me. /" -..
But my train of thoughts were broken,
and after few moments / put my sheet
in the writing desk.
"What can't be accomplished openly
must be done by strategem, mamma, 1t
is probable this Gage Redmond is after
Patricia's money. She is a great prize
matrimonially. Well, you say am
prettier than Patty. Suppose L play
decoy?"
"What +" cried mamma.
uMr. Redmond is dark and reserved.
| am fair aud volatile. Don't you think
he will appreciate my style Of beauty if /
take little pains to make him SO 90
"But Mr. Sherrington! "
':IzwiIl tell him. He viii not object. :"
II think he will. "
20 no; he will be interested in the
good of the family. He comes next week.
Fortunately Patty is sick with cold, and
Redmond can see but little Of her till
then.
Quite pleased with my scheme, 7 ran
up stairs to give Patricia her cough
drops, sitting down at the window Of her
room, and l1owing cordially to Mr.. Red
mond, whom could see writing in his
uncle's study, in the great mansion across
the way. The Iarches hid all the house
il that. one window, He was there . great
deal, and Z reflected that Patty'g blue
silk curtains were more becoming to my
STYLE Of beauty than hers.
"Iu bring my embroidery up and sit
with you, Patty" said.
"Do,' she said, II a m tired of watching
the evergreens swaying about the gay
spring sky" -es.
So I filed my lap with rose colored
vorsted and framed myself in the blue
window drapery for Mr.. Redmond 8
beneft.4 Just the color TO show off the
mink and snow Of my complexion. I had
the satisfaction of meeting his eyes more
than once when / glanced over the way.
"seems TO me you're in wonderfully
good spirits, Cert" remarked Patricia,
languidly.
The Dc lacy dinner bel. rang, and hr.
Redmond disappeared.
sWeu, must take them IN another
direction now" I said, rising, u can't
i've. any more time to you, sis, for want
to finish my blue SILK suit before Mr.
sherrington comes. You'd better take .
nap.
Patricia settled herself obediensly on
the cushions. Suddenly she Lifted her
beautiful head and asked:
"Has Mr.. Redmond called to inquire
Tor me to day, Gertty r.
"No, | believe not" I replied.
She showed moments surprise, then
settled herself on the-eoueh again and 10
Eve minutes was sleeping sWeetly.
The blue silk was finished, and having
laid aside my mourning for Aunt Betty
and donned il, the family pronounced
the effect charming.
as Mr.. sherrington coming this even
ening. Gertrude r. asked mamma.
HYes."
Il want to say to you. ny dear, that on
Mr.. sherrington's account I don't think
| YOU had better she whispered, but
interrupted her by ny exit from the
apartment.
| The next day brought Mr. Clyde
sherrington.
GLOW delightful that the spring i q
- III 80 l,a ttfha sunshine growing