The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-06-10

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for her lonely uncle, held firm, and was
ready to go early the next morning.
Uncle Ed. invited the rest to go over
and see her installed In her new home.
Miss Laura haughtily declined, but
Mrs. Dermot and Isabel resolved to go,
Isabel enjoying the anticipation of turn
ing up her pretty nose at Ruth Is humble
quarters
They crossed the river and uncle Ed.
told the ladies to wait at the office O few
moments till he found some sort of q
carriage.
He hired very handsome one, L
must confess" was Isabel's mental COM
Hnent as they were seated little later in
the stylish carriage with its splendid
horses; "I didn't know they kept such
elegant ones outside the city,"
Seated in her corner, Miss Isabel en-
joyed the ride very much, commenting
on all the handsome residences they
passed.
What an elegant place." she cried,
as they drew near a fine old mansion in
the midst of stately grounds, with a
gleam of marble statuary among the
trees, and sparkling fountain flinging
its bright drops in the air upon we'll
kept lawn.
g We will stop here" said uncle Ed,
as the coachman drew up his horses.
Herel Why, do you know these
peoplep Who owns this placer" asked
Isabel.
I" 1 do" returned uncle Ed. quietly,
as he assisted her to alight.
You !" cried Isabel, with at
least three exclamation points after the
word.
While Mrs. Dermot stopped short on
the carriage step to say, " Edward My
good fathers alive!"
Yes, l !" returned uncle Ed. smil-
ing. "Come, Ruthie dear, this is the
home have brought you to; let us go
in and see how you like it,"
The surprised 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" pre-
senting Ruth, as John bowed low, after
the manner of polite darkey, to- well
come his young mistress.
I" 1.-The rooms are all in order, John ?"
asked uncle Ed.
ClUn, cal, yn.I;oJ Joh,,
every well, we will look at them.
Come ladies'
He led them through lofty rooms,
most elegantly appointed, pausing at
last in Ruth's own chamber, a lovely
room, all soft drab, blue and silver, and
fit for queen or lady.
"And here" he said, opening another
door into q room furnished with rose
color, is a room for your sisters, when
they may choose to come and stay with
you. know you don't like to climb
stairs"
"But- but - Edward - said Mrs.
Dermot, who was the first to recover
her voice, I'VE are astonished beyond
measure. L thought you said you had
only made a little out yonder.'
Uncle Edward smiled.
"Well, did make little, Mary
and never was given much to brag-
ging, you know. Besides, had fancy
to see whether Uncle Edward poor and
Uncle Edward rich were to be consider
ed the same. You have all been kind"
Mrs. Dermot WINGED little, for she
knew it had only been plying sort of
kindness" and my little Ruthie here,
most of all, for she had come to make
my home bright. I'll take good care of
her, and give her hundred dollars a
month for pocket money, and when she
marries intend to settle twenty
thousand dollars on her for q wedding
present."
Isabella sank down in a chair speech
less with astonishment, while Mrs.
Dermot exclaimed, "Well, never !
Goodness gracious, my good fathers !
1 can't hardly believe it yet, Edward"
Uncle Edward only smiled.
you'll get used to it, Mary. Now,
Ruthie, dear, take your sister to your
room and take off her things. Mary,
you and Belle must stay all day, and
will send you home in the carriage"
Was it your carriage ?" asked Belle.
Yes and hope you will enjoy a
great many rides in it, Belle"
What will Laura say ?" was Bells
first question when she found herself
alone with Ruth. cit don't make any