Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
Judging by Experience.

"Here's a nice place, Mabel" said
the elder of the two ladies who had just
entered the train. "And we'll try to
keep it undisturbed, too" she added,
proceeding to deposit their shawls,
satchels, etc., upon the end of each
seat, while the two ladies seated them
selves facing each other.
They we're evidently mother and
daughter, the mother large. portly and
ine-looking, and the daughter a slen-
der, bright. faced little thing, and Just
as evidently people of position, "
marked by all the belongings of
wealthy travellers. Elegantly braided
linen ulsters, over-suits of black silk,
stylish hats, dainty kid gauntlets, Rus
sia.leather satchels and shawl-straps
were their distinguishing marks, besides
that Undesirable air which stamps its
possessor as one used to good society.
$50 very warm Do reach my fan,
Mabel n said Mrs. Glennor. 1--WE
have terrible hot day for our ride y
But there is such nice breeze. I
think it will be lovely, " returned bright
eyed Mabel.
"Oh, you're always contented with
everything. Dear me, / hope the car
riages won't be crowded.
They are almost that now, man.
ma. We have the only vacant seats, I
believe"
"And I mean to keep them, too"
announced Mrs. Glennor.
At that moment spoke voice at her
elbow
sc Is that seat engaged, madam ?"
Mrs. Glennor and Mabel both looked
up to see young lady, dressed in q
plain, untrimmed linen suit, with a
brown veil covering her hat entirely,
and shading a plain, homely face. Her
speech was that of well-bred person,
but her exceedingly plain attire stamped
her in Mrs. Glennor's eyes as "com-
mon folks" not worth an effort to be
polite.
She turned to the window and set
tied herself in her place without SEEM
ing to hear, but good-natured Mabel
spoke at once -
"Mine isn't. You are welcome to
share it."
And, Notwithstanding the decided
frown on her lady-mother's face, she
tossed her craps" owe. on the pile al
ready beside Mrs. Glennor, and smiled
q reply to the young strangers quiet
Thank you," as she sat down, hold
ing the small satchel she carried, in her
lap.
1t will tire you. There is plenty
Of room over here with ours" said
Mabel, reaching out her hand toward
the satchel.
The young lady placed it upon the
seat herself, saying
/ was afraid it might trouble you"
Not at all" returned Mabel.
But Mrs. Glennor, with little ac-
cent OF spite, addressed her daughter,
Mabel, don't make yourself over
oficious. 1 wonder how far it is to
Hamilton p
Don't the table tell you, mamma ~
"No. Only the larger stations are
down. Well, with sigh and glance
at the intruder, at least we shall be
able. to select our own society there"
Mamma. don't r pleaded Mabel,
in low tone, flushing at her mothers
rudeness.
detest these trains, where every
rude person who chooses may intrude
upon you," went on Mrs. Glennor,
coolly.
Mabel knew there was no telling
where her mother would stop once she
was on the track, and she noted the
hush which overspread the young
strangers face. She quietly changed
the subject.
Do you know Mr.. Hamilton's fami-
~ mammal"
Not the children. Not since they
were grown. that is. saw them when
they were little"
If they are like their noble old
father I'm sure I shall like them. /
think he is splendid" answered Mabel.
The stranger young lady smiled
quietly.
Mrs. Glennor answered.
daresay they are. Birth and
breeding always show, Mabel. I, for
one, could never mistake q person of
wealth and culture for common one. I
Is there only one daughter?" asked
Mabel.
only one at home, the youngest
one, Henrietta. And one son, Richard. ]
consider it very fortunate that Hamil.
ton invited us to make this visit, Ma
bel. Richard Hamilton will be very
wealthy, and il You play your cards
well, who knows what you may do in
the way of a settlement
Now, mamma, if you begin to talk
IN that way do soIemnlv doclara uv;Il
take the next train that passes us back
home and not go at all I"
Mrs. Glennor knew the girl was quite
capable Of keeping her word if she was
pushed too far. so she said no more.
but betook herself to the prospect in
view from her window.
The ride was warm one, but Mabel
enjoyed it. and in spite of her man.
mas frowns, chatted with her seat mate
very socially. 1t was getting shutdown
when the train stopped at Hamilton,