Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-08-26
MIS- ScEILAaEoUs.
JUDGING BY APPEARANCE.


Here is a nice place. Mabel" said tho
elder of the two ladies' who had just entered
the train. "und we will try to keep it undis-
turbed, too" che added, proceeding to de-
post their shawis. sutchels, etc., upon the
end of each seat, while the two ladies seated
themselves facing each other. They were
evidently mother aud daughter. the mother
large, portiy and fne looking; the daughter
a slender, bright faced little thing, and just
as evidently people of position. marked by
oil the belongings of wealthy travellers. Ele-
gautly braided linen ulsters over black silk,
stylish hats, Russian leather satchels. wero
distinguishing marks, besides the indisc,iba-
bile air which stamps it's posscssor as one use
to good rociety.
$50 very warm. Do reach my fan, Mabel.
We have u very hot day for our ride" said
Mrs. Glennor.
"But there ia such nice breeze. think
it will be lovely" returned bIiSht>cyed Ms,
bel.
oh, you're always conteuted on every.
thing. Dear tne. hopo the carriage won't
be crowded. ID.
at is almost that now. monma. We havo
the only vacant seats. l believe"
And | mean to keep them, too," an
nounced Mrs. Glcnnor.
bow.
"Is this seat engaged. madsm7"
Mrs Giennor aud Mabel looked up TO SEQ
young lady dressed in plain untrimmed
linen suit, With brown veil coverins: her hat
entirely. and shading plain. homely face.
Her speech was that Of n well-bred person.
but her exceedingly plain attire stampsr her
in Geunor's eyes as ''cotnmnn folks, not
worth an effort to be polite. She turned 20
the window and scttled herself in her place
without seeming to hear, but good ,natured
Mabel spoke at once:
"Mino isn't. You are welcome to share
it"
And notwithstanding the decided frown
on her lady msther's face. she tossed her
"traps" over on the pile already beside Mrs.
Gienuor. and smiled reply to tho young
strangers quiet "thank you" ss she sat down
holding the small satchel she carried in her
lap.
"It will tire you. There is plenty of room
over hero with ours" said Mabel, reaching
out her hsnd toward the satchcl.
1.-The young lady placed it upon the seat
herself saying:
Il was afraid it would trouble you"
Mot at allT returned Mabel
But Mrs. Glenpor. with little accent OF
spite. addressed her daughter:
'MabeI, don't make yourself over oficious.
wonder bow far it is to- Il Hamilton7'
"Don't the table tell you. nsmmn?"
"No, only the larger stations are down
Well" with sigh aud glance at che To-
truder. Sat least we shall be able to select
our own society there"
"Mamma, dou't" pleaded Mabel in low
tone. flushing at her mothers rudeness.
IL detest these trains, whore every rude
person who chooses may iutrude upon you,"
went on Mrs. Glepnsr, cooIiy.
Mabel knew there was no telling where
her mother would stop. once she was on tho
track, and she noted tho flush which over>
spread the strangers face. She very quietly
changed the subject.
"Do you know Mrs. Hamilton's family,
mammal"
mot the children. Not since they were
grown: shat is, l saw them when they were
little"
eff they are like their noble old father. l
am sure shall like them. / think he is
splendid" answered Mabel.
The strange lady smiled quietly.
Mrs. Glepnor answered:
II dare say they are. Birth and breeding
always show, Mabel. /, for one. could never
mistake person of wealth and culture for a
common one"
lis there only one dsughter?" asked Ma
bel.
Only one at home; the youngest one,
Henrietta. And one son, Richard. con.
slider it very fortunate that Hamilton invited
us to make this visit. Mabel. Richard Ham
ilton will be very wealthy, and if Jou plsy
your cards well, who knows what you may
do in the way Of q settlement"
Now. Dsmma, if You begin to talk that
way do solemnly declare 1 will take the
next train that passes US back homo and not
60 at ALL"
Mrs. Glennor knew the girl was quite ca.
pable of keeping her word if she was pushed
too far, so she said no more. but betook her.
self to the prospect in view from her win
dow.
The ride was warm one, but Mabel en-
joyed it, and in spite of her mamma's frovns
chstted with her seat rnate very sociably.
1t was getting sundown, when the train
stopped at "a amiItop. and several passengers
descended, among whom was Mrs. Glennor
and Mabel.
There was forlorn-loekius station with
dusty little refreshment bar in one corner of
dingy room labeled "Ladies Room"
There were two or three village idlers, with
hands in their pockets. promenading up and
down the platform, and that was all.