Smyrna times., 1879-10-15
anticipation of turning up her pretty nose

anticipation OF turning up her pretty nose
at Ruth's humble quarters.
They crossed the river and Uncle Ed.
told the ladies to wait at the Office few
moments till he found some sort of car
riage.
" He hired very handsome one, must
confess" was Isabel's mental comment as
they were seated a little later, in a stylish
carriage with its SPLENDID horses.
didn't know they kept such elegant ones
outside of the city"
Seated in u corner Miss Isabel enjoyed
the ride very much, commenting on all the
handsome residences they passed.
"What an elegant place. she cried as
they drew near fine old mansion in the
midst Of stately grounds, with gleam of
marble statuary among the trees, and Il
sparkling fountain fiingnG its bright drops
in the air upon u we'll kept lawn.
1--WE will stop here" said Uncle Ell. ;s
the coachman drew up his horses.
Here Why, do you know these people?
Who owns this place." asked Isabel.
81 do" returned Uncle Ed, as he as
sisted her to alight.
Your cried Isabel with at least three
exclamation points after the word.
While Mrs. Dermot stopped short on the
carriage steps to say" Edward My good
| fathers aliveI'
Eyes, y returned Uncle Ed, smiling.
"Come, Ruthie dear, this is the home
have brought you to let US go in and see
how you like it,"
hesurprised party followed him through
the grounds to the door, where they were
admitted by a neat colored boy.
GOOD morning, john" said Uncle Ed.
Here is your new Mistress" presenting
| IL, 4.
of a polite darkey, to welcome his young
mistress.
THE rooms are all in order, John ??
asked Uncle Ed.
&" Yes, sah,'' replied John.
"Very well, we will look at them. Come
ladies'"
He led them through lofty rooms, mos
elegantly appointed, pausing, at last il
Ruth's own chamber, lovely room, al
soft drab, blue and silver, and fit for
queen or lady.
And here" he said, opening anothe
door into room furnished with rose, 81
a room for your sisters, when they choose t.
come and stay with you. | know yol
don't like to climb stairs"
But-but--E1ward- said Mrs. Der
mot, who was the first to recover her voice
"wc are astonished beyond measure
thought you had only made little GU
yonder."
Uncle Ed. smiled.
DWELL, did make little, Mary-an,
| never was given to Dragging, you know
Besides, had fancy to see whethe
Uncle Edward poor and Uncle Edwar
rich were to be considered the same. Yo
have all been kind" Mrs. Dermot winched
t little, for she knew ii had only been
plying sort of kindness-"and my littl
Ruthie here, most of all, for she has com
r to make my home bright. I'll take goo
. care of her, and give her hundred dollar
r month for pocket money, and when sh
] marries intend to settle twenty thousan
: dollars on her for a wedding present.
:, Isabel sank down in a chair speeches
O with astonishment while Mrs. Dermot e.
G claimed in one breath, "Well, | never
It goodness, gracious, my good fathers
t can't hardly believe it yet, Edward"
| You'll get used to it, Mary. No,
o Ruthie, dear, take your sister to your roor
and take off her things. Mary you al
/. Belle must stay all day must send yC
is home in my carriage.
1t Was it your carriage" asked Belle.
What will Laura say ?" was Bells fiji
st question when she found herself alol
as with Ruth. at don't make any diFt
y ence, though, we had the same chance
you had. But you are lucky little SOU
n. "And Ruth, as she moves happily abo
Or "poor Edwards magnificent home, thin
Re so, too. But the truth is, she was kin
generous, and honest; and now she has h
ne reward.