South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-05
Judging by Appearance.

Ing 10 deposit their ehawls, satchclS ETC.
upon the end Of each seat, while the two
ladies seated themselves facing each
other. They were evidently mother and
daughter, the mother large, portly and
tine looking tho daughter slender.
bright faced little thing. and just as evi.
IDENTIFY people Of position, marked by
all the belongings OF wealthy travellers.
Elegantly braided linen utsters over
black silks. stylish hats. Russian leather
satchels. were Distinguishing marks. be-
sides the indescribable air which stamps
It's possessor as one use to good society.
80 very warm. Do reach my fan,
Mabel. We have a very hot day for our
/ ride said Mrs. G lennor.
But there is such nice breeze. 1
think it will be lovely, returned bright
eyed Mabel.
Oh. you're always contented on eve
rything. Dear me, hope the carriage
won't be crowded.
1T is almost that now, mamma. We
have the only vacant seats, believe
And L mean to keep them, too an
nounced Mrs. Glennor
At that moment spoke q voice at her
elbow.
Is this seat engaged, madam?
Mrs. Glennor and Mabel looked up to
see Young lady dressed in plain, un-
trimmed linen suit, with brown voil
covering her hat entirely, and shading
plain, homely face.
Her speech w,s that Of wcll-bred
person, but her exceedingly plain attire
stamped her in Glennor's eyes as 'com.
mon folks, not worth an effort to be po-
lite. She turned TO the window and set
tied horselfin her place without seeming
to hear, but good natuted Mabel spoke
at once:
Mine isn't. You are welcome to
share it,
And, notwithstanding the decided
flown on her lady mothers face, she
tossed her traps over on the pile al
ready beside Mrs. Glennor, and smiled
n reply to the young strangers quiet
thank YOU as she sat down holding the
small satchel she carried in her lap.
1t will tire you. There is plenty or
room over here with ours said Mabel,
, reaching out her hand toward the sat
chez.
The young lady placed it upon the
, seat herself saying:
i was afraid it would trouble you.'
Not at all returned Mabel.
But Mrs. Glennor, with little accent
OF spite, addressed her daughter:
Mabel, don't mako yourself over off
cious. l wonder how far it is to IIami!-
ton?'
Don't the table tell you. mamma"
NO, only the largest stations are
down. Well, with n sigh and n glance
at the intruder, at least we shall be able
to select our own society there
Mamma, DON'T pleaded Mabel in n
low tone flushing at her mothers rude :
ness.
, Il detest these trains, where every
rude person who chooses may intrude
upon you went on Mira. Glennor. ccolly.
| Mabel knew there was no tellinI where
her mother would stop. once she was on
/ the track, and she noted the flesh which
overspread the stranger face. She We.
~ quietly changed the subject.
| DO you know Mrs IIamiIton's fami.
/ ~, mammal
Not the children. Not since thoy
were grown that is, saw them when
they wero little
! III they are like their noble old father
I'm sure shall like them. think he
is splendid answered Mabel.
The strange lady smiled quietly.
/ Mrs. Glennor answered:
Il dare say they are. Birth and breed
ing always show, Mabel !. for one.
could never mistake person OF wealth
and culture for q common one
'ls there only one daughter asked
Mabel.
Only one at home the Youngest ono
Henrietta. And one son, Richard.
| consider IL very fortunate that Hamil-
! ton invited us to make this visit. Mabel.
Richard Hamilton will be very wealthy,
and If you play your cards well, who
knows what you may do in the way OF n
scttlemeSt?'
Now. mamma il you begin to talk
that way do solemnIy declare / will
take the next train that passes as back
home and not 90 at ALL
Mrs. Glcnnor knew The girl was quite
capable Of keeping her word If she was
pushed too far, 80 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 mammals
frowns chatted with her seat mate very
sOciably.
IL was getting sundown, when the
train stopped at Hamilton, and several
passengers descended, among whom was
Mrs Glennor and Mabel.
There was n forlorn. looking station
with dusty little refreshments bar i'm
one corner Of dingy room labeled La.
dies Room There were two or three
village oilers. with bands in their pock-
cts, promenading up and down the plat.
/ form. and that was all.
What does this mean" fretted Mrs.
Glennor. mir. Hamilton wrote he would
be certain 10 have the carriage meet us. .
Perhaps it will be here yet, mamma.
said Mabel. Suppose you ask one OF
these men il it has been seen.
/ Il believe | will said Mrs. Glonnor,