The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-08-23
JUDGING BY APPEARANCE.
The Mistake that Proud Mrs. Glennor
Made.

eioer OF two ladies who had just entered
the train, "and we will try to keep it un.
disturbed, too" she added, proceeding to
deposit their shawls, satchels, etc, upon
the end of each seat, while the two ladies
seated themselves facing each other They
were evidently mother and daughter, the
mother large, portly and fine looking, the
Slaughter slender, bright,faced little
hing, and just as evidently people of "po-
sation,' marked by all the belongings of
wealthy travellers, Elegantly braided linen
nlsters over black silk, stylish hats, Rus.
sian leather satchels, were distinguishing
marks, besides that indescribable air which
stamps its possessor as one used to good
society.
$50 very warm. Do reach my tan ma
bel. We have very hot day for our ride" "
said Mrs. Glennor.
"But there is such a nice breeze. l
hink it will be lovely" returned bright.
Eyed Mabel
"Oh, you're always contented on every
hing, Dear me hope the carriage won't
be crowded"
ait is 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.
"Is that engaged MADAME
Mrs. Glennor and Mable both locked
up to see young lady dressed in plain
nntrimmed linen suit, with brown vel
covering her hat entirely, and shading a
plain, homely face. Her speech was that
sf well bred person, but her exceedingly
plain attire stamped her IN Mrs. Glennor's
eyes as "common folks" not worth an eff
brt to be polite. She turned to the win
low and settled herself in her place with
but seeming to hear, but good naturee
Mabel spoke at once:
"Mine isn't. You are welcome to shar,
t."
And, Notwithstanding the decided frowr
N her lady mothers face, she tossed he
straps" over on the pile already beside
Mrs. Glennor, and smiled reply to tn,
Toung strangers quiet "thank you," a
she sat down, holding the small satche
Ehe carried in her lap
at will tire you. There is plenty Of
Ioom over here with ours,' said Mabel
reaching out her hand toward the satchel
The young lady placed it upon the sea
herself, saying:
"I was afraid it would trouble you"
"Not at all" returned Mabel.
But Mrs. Glennor, with little accen
sf spite, addressed her daughter:
"Mabel, don't make yourself over Off
kious, wonder how far tits to Hamil
lon"
"Don't the table tell you, mamma'"
"No. Only the larger stations ar
down. WE'LL" with sigh and glanc
at the intruder, tat least we shall be abl
h select our own society there"
aMamma don't" pleaded Mable in
sow tone, flushing at her mothers rude
ness.
al detest these trains, where every rud
oerson who chooses may intrude upo
YOU" went on Mrs. Glennor, cooly.
Mabe knew there was no telling wher
her mother would stop, once she was
the track, and she noted the flush whic
pverspread the strangers face. ohe au
etly changed the subject.
"Do you know Mr.. Hamilton's family
mamma"
"Not the children. Not since the
were grown, that is, l saw them whe
they were little"
"If they are like their noble old fatf
n, I'm sure | shall like them. l thin
be is splendid" answered Mabel
The strange lady smiled quietly.
Mrs. Glennor answered:
"I dare say they are. Birth and breet
ing always show, Mabel. l, for on
could never mistake person Of wealt
and culture for common one
ais there only one daughter" aske
Mabel.
"Only one at home, the youngest on
Henrietta. And one son, Richard. col
ider it very fortunate that Hamilton il
vited us TO make this visit, Mabel. Ric
Ird Hamilton will be very wealthy, an
you play your cards well, who kno'
what you may do in the way of Sc
bement?"
Snow, Mamma, if you begin to ia
(hat way do solemnly declare I will ta
Ehe next train that passes US back hor
Ind not go at al" u -
Mrs. Glennor knew tie an was W
capable of keeping her word if she "
pushed too far, SO she said no more, t
betook herself to the prospect in VII
from her window.
The ride was warm one, but Nal
enioyed it, and in spite Of her MANN
Growns, chatted with her seat'mate W
sociably.
1t was getting sundown, when the tr