Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-12-24
n0sine's Hair.


poor woman lay upon wretched bed, anC
young girl sat near her. Both had been
silent for some time. Ths elder woman
spoke first.
oh. RosIne, what shall we do nowl'
SIZE SAID. 1T has been bad enough before
but now all is lost-all is over. People can,
not live without eating, and no one can eat
who has not money to buy food. Whst
shall we do, childln
Il do not know" said the girl 81 have
been TO al the people l know. They refusC
20 help re. They have helped US 50 much
that we cannot wonder at it, fear. Ihavt
asked FOR work There seems to bo none
for me. All, how different it was when
we were all together, and papa petted L.
snd gave US presents, and We wore such
lovely clothes, and rods often In carriage.
I remember papa taking US to the great
clrdeLS. and seeing tie swans upon the
lake and hearing beautiful music
stop, chic. cannot bear it, sobbed
the mother. y cannot bear to remember
our happiness now, when we are so sorrow
ful-so miserable. On, if were but able
to do something, But cannot lift my head
from the pillow"
Tue sick woman sank back and the poor
daughter dropped her head upon her hands,
as size sat beside the window wide open on
that sultry winter evening. All was silent
IN the little room, but the sound of voices
came up from the street below as those who
passed addressed each other. Fragments Of
i2lk, saatches OF anecdotes, jokes, even
tender words, reached the girl. But, a;
last, two girls, sal.swomen probably, going
home from their places Of employment
fingered for an instant on the pavement.
You ought to dressyour hair in braids, y
said one.
$50 would. but haven't enough, re-
piled the other.
'Buy a switch, said the first.
''Easy Tor you totalk," said number two;
..6ut for hair ike mine-real pale gold
they charge two hundred francs You see,
il is so hard to match. -
The girls went on, but they left an idea
behind them. Rssine started to her feet.
gu revoir, mamma" she cried. Il
am going out for q little while. Perhaps l
may have good luck this time" aud she
hurried into the street.
The girls words had taught her thatthere
was one way IN which she could earn lit
lie money. She could sell her hair. 1t
vas her greatest beauty. Ii fell below the
knee. 1t was pale gold in tint, and sx-
quisitely waved by natures hand a hair
dresser must appreciate it. She felt that
Through the gathering twilight she hur-
ried along the street until she reached an
estzblishment-of the proper sort. 1t was a
quiet place, with a waxen head surmounted
h- a Wig in the window, and with false
curls aid nlustaches set upon little stands
amongst fancy soaps, combs, brushes and
boxes of pearl-powder and rouge. The
proprietor and his assistants were there,
and one customer only-a gentleman, who
had been having his hair cut.
Rosinc entered timidly, and walked
toward the hair-dresscr-whom she knew
by sight-with hesitating steps.
e1Ionsieur," she said, Il wish to sell my
hair, if you viii buy it. 1t is very hand
some, and, as you see of an unusual color F"
The bair-dresser listened carelcssly.
'.That might make It impossible for US to
sell it again. " he said.
But It would command s large price, =
persisted Ros.ne. let nc show it to
you"
"As YOU please, Mademoiselle, > said the
hair-dresser.
Hosine having received this permission,
took down her bonnet and drew her comb
from her hair. 1t fell about her ike a
Golden veil glittering, and waving wonder
fully. One Of tho assistants gave little
cry Of pleasure. The customer repressed
an exclamation The proprietor alone
seemed unmoved, unsppreciative.
q will buy your hair, Mademoiselie,
since you are 50 anxious to sell it, butt is,
Is YOU say. Of 30 unusual a color, that
cannot give much for il. Ten francs is the
utmost"
..Ton francs" sighed the girl. "oh-
sir. is that all you viii give me fOrmy love,
" hairl'
..You need not sell it. 1 am lot anxious
TO buy" said the proprietor, turning hi;
back upon her.
Take It, said ROsIne, dropping into
chair.
The proprietor took down his scissors
1T this moment the gentleman who hac
arisen from beneath the hand. Of the hair
dresser snd donned his hat preparatory t'
departure, approached and addressed
Rosiae.
81 beg pardon, Mademoiselle, but few
Young girls would be willing to sell tha
hair of yours for any SUM whatever" hs
said kisdly. 'May ask your ms0vss