Smyrna times., 1879-02-12
Judging by Appearance.

suaro's nice place, Mabel" said the
,,.nof the two ladies who had Just en-
eiuei tba train. "And we'll try to keep it
IelS5stnrbed. Iel5% too" she added, proceeding
unJTit unJ,nosit their shawls, satchels, etc, upon
Worpd of each seat, while the two ladies
Ino ,oJ themselves facing each other.
ssS;Se TSav were evidently mother and daugh-
- i+ ne mother large, portly and fine-lool1-
.e'' The daughter q slender, bright-faced
ms my, hing. and Just as evident people of
nn.nso.,ion,a NV. marked by all the belongings
If wealthy travellers.
Oi r1ss,ntly braided linen ulsters, over suits
: Tsck silk, stylish hats, dainty kid
.nn,Ists. russian leather satchels and
sSawI.straps we're their distinguishing
marks. besides that indescribabie air which
stamps its possessors as one used to good
society.
Nabelm said Mrs. Glennor. We have
terrible hot day for our ride.
But there is such a nice breeze. 1
think it will be lovely" returned bright
eyed Mabel.
@Ob. you're always contented with every.
thing. Dear me hope the carriages won't
be crowded"
STbey are almost that now, mamma.
We have the only vacant seats, believe"
And | mean to keep them, too," an
nounced Mrs Glennor.
At that moment spoke voice at her
elbow:
ais that seat engaged, madam"
Mrs. Glennor and Mabel both looked up
TO see young lady dressed in a plain, un,
trimmed linen suit, with brown veil
covering her hat entirely, and shadowing a
plain, homely face.
Her speech was that of well-bred per
son. but her exceedingly plain attire
stamped her in Mrs. Glennor's eyes os
common folks" not worth an effort to be
polite.
She turned to the window and settled
herself in her place without seeming to
hear, but good-natured Mabel spoke at
once:
Mine isn't. You are welcome to share
it."
And, notwithstanding the decided frown
on her lady.mothers face, she tossed her
traps" over on the pile already beside
Mrs. Glennor, and smiled reply to the
Young strangers quiet "thank you," as she
sat down, holding the small satchel she
carried, in her lap.
at will tire you There is plenty Of
room over here with ours" said Mabel,
reaching out her hand toward the satchel.
The young lady placed it upon the seat
herself, saying:
81 was afraid it might trouble you"
Not at ALL" returned Mabel.
But Mrs. Glennor, with little accent of
spite, addressed her daughter:
Mabel, don't make yourself over-offi-
cious. | wonder how far it is to Hamil.
ton?
Don't the table tell you, mammal"
No. Only the larger stations are down.
WE'LL with a sigh and glance at the in
truder, sat least we shall be able to select
our own society there"
Mamma, don'tw pleaded Mabel in a
low tone, flushing at her mothers rude.
ness
/" / detest these trains; where every
rude person who chooses may intrude
upon you," went on Mrs Glennor, coolly
Mabel knew there was no telling where
her mother would stop once she was on the
track, and she noticed the flush which
OVerspread the young strangers face. She
quietly changed the subject.
DO you know Mr.. Hamilton's family
mamma?'
Not the children. Not since they were
little"
If they are like their noble old fathe
I'm sure shall like them. | think he i
splendid" answered Mabel.
Inc strange young lady smiled quietly
Mrs. Glennor answered:
dare say they are. Birth and breed
ing always show, Mabel. l, for one, coulC
never mistake person of wealth and cul
lure Tor a common one"
Is there one daughter2" asked Mabel
p Unly one at home, the youngest on
Henrietta. And one son, Richard. l cor
auer 1t very fortunate that Hamilton inv
1ed US to make this visit, Mabel. Richar
hamilton will be very wealthy, and II yo
play your cards well, who knows what 20
may DO In the way of settlement"
NOW, mamma, if you begin to talk thf
way DO solemnly declare, l will take til
next tram that passes us back home an
not 60 at all ~
Mrs. Glennor knew the girl was qui
capable OF keeping her word if she W;
pushed too far, so she said no more, but b
soOk herself to the prospect in view fro
"luuOW.
Inc ride was warm one, but Mabel e
!oyed it, and in spite of her mamma
nowns, chatted with her seat-mate We
sOciably.
II was getting sundown when the ira
sopped at Hamilton, and several passe
gers descended, among them Mrs. Glenn
and Mabel.
there was forlorn.looking station, wi
auusty little refreshment-bar in one corn
IT. adingy room labeled, " Ladies Room
Iaere were two or three village idle
WIN hands in their pockets, promenade
and down the platform, and that "
n Why, what does this meanP" frett
s; Glennor. "Mr. Hamilton wrote
~ouid De certain to have the carriage
..;, Perhaps it will be here yet, mamm
,u iho. Mabel. "Suppose you ask one
se se men If it has been SEEM"
believe l will" and Mrs. Glenn