The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1879-04-17
Judging by Appearance.

elder Of two ladies who had just en-
tered the train, ~and well try 10 keep
II andisturbed, too" she added, pro
ceeding 10 deposit their shawls, sateh-
els. etc, upon the end Of each seat,
while the two ladies seated themselves
facing each other. They were evident
Iy mother and daughter, the mother
large, pOrtly and fine looking, the
daughter a slender, bright-faced little
thing, and Just as evidently people Of
position, marked by ali the belongings
OF wealthy travellers. Elegantly-braid-
cd linen ulsters, over black silk. stylish
hats, dainty kid gsuntlets, Russian
leather satchels and shawl straps, their
distinguishing marks, besides that in
describable air which stamps its pos
SCISSOR a. one used TO good society.
..So very WARM Do reach my fan,
Mabel," said Mrs. GlennOT. I'VE have
a terrible hot day for our ride"
~But there is such a nice breeze.
think II will elOVely," returned bright
eyed Mabel.
-Oh. you're always contented on eve
rything. Dear me, / hope the carriages
won't be crowded"
They are almost that now, mamma.
We have the only vacant seats, be-
lieYe."
And mean to keep them, too" an
nOunced Mrs. GiennoT.
At that moment spoke voice al her
elbow:
-Is that engaged madam ?"
Mrs. Glennor and Mabel both looked
up, to see yOung lady dressed in
plain untrimmed linen suit, with a
brown veil covering her hat entirely,
and shading q plain, hOmely face. Her
speech was that Of well-bred person,
but her exceedingly plain attire stamp
ed her, in Mrs. GIennOris eyes, as .eOIn-
mon folks" not worth an effort TO be
polite. She turned 10 the window and
settled herself in her place without
seeming TO hear, but good Mabel spoke
at once:
Mine isn't You are welcome to
share it."
And, notwithstanding the decided
froWn on her lady-Tnotheris face, she
tossed her traps over on the pile al
ready beside Mrs. GlenDOr, aud smiled
4 reply 70 tho young strangers quiet
thank you, as she sat down, holding
the small satchel she carried in her lap.
at viii tire you. There Is plenty of
room over here with ours" said Mabel
reaching out her hand toward the
satchel.
The young lady placed IL upon the
scat herself, saying:
Il was afraid it would trouble YOU"
Not at all" returned Mabel.
but Mrs. Giennor, with little ac-
cent Of spite, addressed her daughter:
mabel, don't make yourself over
OfiiciOus. / wonder how far ii is 10
Hamilton? 2"
Don't the table tell you, mammaY"
mo. Only the larger stations are
down. Vel" with sigh and q glance
at the intruder, %at least we shall be
able TO select our own society there"
Mamma, don'tP pleaded Mabel in a
low tone, flushed at her mothers rude
ness
Il 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, when
once she was on the track, and she
noted the flush which OYerspread the
young strangers face. She quickly
changed the subject.
-'D0 you know Mr.. HamiltOn's fami-
ly. naInmaY"
mot the children. Not since they
were grown, that is. l saw them
when they were little"
~If they are like their noble old faith
or, I'm sure / shall like them. / think
he is splendid" said Mabel.
The strange lady smiled quietly.
Mrs. GlennOr answered:
Il dare ssy they are. Birth and
breeding always show, Mabel. |, for
one, could never mistake a person OF
wealth and culture for a common
one"
ais there only one daughter, asked
Mabel.
-0nly one at home, the youngest
one, Henrietta. And one son, Rich |
ard. consider it very fortunate that |
Hamilton 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 settlement z"
Now. mamma, il you begin to talk |
tlIat way do sOlemnly declare / will 1
take the next train that passes us back
homo and not go at ALL
Mrs. GlennOr knew the girl was
quite capable of keeping her word il
she Was pushed too far, So she said no
more, but betOOk herself to the pros
pect IN view from her window.
The ride Was warm one, but
4able enjoyed it, and in spite of her
frOwns, chartered with her
se;lt-lnate very sOciably.
Ii was getting sun-dOwn when the
train stopped al Hamilton. and several
passengers descended, among whom i
Was Mrs. GlennOr and Mabel.
There was fOrlOrn-lOOking station
with dusty little refreshment bar in
9ne corner of a dingey room labelled,
Ladies' room" There were two or
three village idlers, with hands i'm
heir pockets, prOmenading up and
iOwn the platform, and that was all.
What does this meanT fretted Mrs. :
ilennOr. Mr.. Hamilton wrote he
ROuld be certain TO have the carriage
meet US"
Perhaps it will be here yet, man.
na, said Mabel. Suppose YOU ask
me Of these men if it has been SEEN"
Il believe | will" said Mrs. GlennOr,
OOking majestieally up to one of the
men aforesaid, and Inquired:
Can you tell me whether Mr.. Ham, =
lions carriage has been seen at the a
tatioR today" lie
-Yes'm-nO'm-I don't knOW-there i
are coming now" was the slightly | S
ncOherent answer. Il
Turning in the direetiOn OF his ex- b
ended finger she saw carriage rolling j
zpidly up. Ii
-Its just coming" she announced '
0 Mabel, whose eyes had already in Z
Ormed her OF that 3
They waited upon that dreary plat I.
orm until it drove up and the driver n
ismounted. n
Then he came up the steps and ad- Ii
resSed Mrs. GlennOr, touching his hat d
lo
Ladies' for Hamilton's, uladamY~ L
YES. Come, Mabel" io
"The carriage is ready, ladies. The /,
art Is here ready TO take your baggage ii
yer. Will take your tickets :" Isl
Mrs. GlennOr gave him the tickets r,
Or their trunks, and the ready couch \
han soon had them piled in the light O.
art which had followed the carriage. =
~GOW. we are ready" declared Mrs.
ilenEOr. But the cOachman appeared A
D be locking for some one else. Q
-Our young Henrietta went up to n
own yesterday. We expect her back i
y this train n
Here am, SAM" called familiar ;,
Olce from the door Of the ladies' room. A
nd the homely young woman in plain r
men, who had shared MabeIs seat. :;
anne out OF her retreat inside and ap- II
reached them. n
Ny goodness" was Mrs. Glennors
ismayed ejaculation, as she flushed +,
p to the roots Of her hair. IL
But Mabel sprang forward with ex- II
ended hand. IL;
What are you Henrietta Hamil- Il
On7 am so glSdl" n
And you are Miss Glennor. am +,
lad toor said the young lady, Offering 4
er hand most cordially. I would (
ave made myself known in the train,
ut ] am always too shy with strang-
rs, and was not sure who you were
III now. Mrs GlennOr. Z am very
lad TO welcome you to Hamilton. /
love your daughter already, and I am
lre we shall have a delightful visit. e
ct US 90 now; Sam is waiting" e
This prompt courtesy, so delicately I,
ynOTing her own rude behavior in the 81
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