South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-10

horses. Il didn't know thew kept such
elegant ones outside the city,
Seated in corner, Miss Isabel enioyed
the ride very much, commenting on all
the handsome residences they passed.
What an elegant place she cried as
they drew near a Gne old mansion in
the midst of stately grounds, with n
CLEAN Of marble statuary among the
trees. and sparkling fountain fljnyin
Ste bright drops in the air upon a well
kept lawn.
we will stop here said Uncle Ed.
rs the coachman drew up his horses.
Hero! Why, do you know these
people? Who owns thi' place. asked
Isabel.
L do returned Uncle Ed. quietly, as
he assisted her TO aligbt.
Your cried Isabel, with al least three
exclamation points after the word.
While Mrs. Dcrmot stopped short on
the carriage step to- say. Edward Ny
good fathers aliveP
Yes. = returned Uncle Ell, smiling.
Come Ruthie, dear, this is the home Eve
brought YOU to; let US 20 in and see
how YOU like it.
The surprised party followed him
through the grounds to the door. where
they were admitted by n neat colorel
boy.
'G ood morning. john said Uncle I'd.
Here is your new mistress. presenting
Ruth as John bowed low, after the
manner Of a polite darkey, TO welcome
his Young mistress.
The rooms are all in order, John p
asked Uncle Ed.
Yes, sab replied John.
Very well. we will look at them.
Come ladies'.
lie led them through lofty rooms.
most elegantly appointed. pausing a,
last in Ruth's own chamber. lovely
room. all soft drab, blue and silver, and
fit for queen or lady.
And here lie said, opening another
door into room furnished with rose
color, rs a room for your sisters when
they may choose to come and stay with
YOU. | know you don't like to climb
stars
But-but- Edward said Mrs. Der.
mot. who was the first to recover her
voice, we arc as:onished beyond meas
urc. thought you said yon had only
made a little money out yonder.'
Uncle Ed, smiled.
Well, did make little, Maryland
| never was given much to Dragging,
| you know. Besides, | had fancy To see
whe ther Uncle Edward poor and Uncle
Edward rich were to be considered the
same. You have all been kind'-Mrs
Dermot WINGED little, for she knew
it had only been plying sort OF kind
ness-'and my little Rutbic here, most
of all, for she has come 10 make my home
bright. I'll take good care of her, and
give her hundred dollars month for
/ pocket money, aud when she marries
intend TO settle twenty thousand dollars
on her for wedding present.
/ Isabel sank down III chair speech
less with establishment, while Mrs. Der
mot exclaimed, well. 1 neverl Good
ness gracious, my good fathers / can't
hardly believe it yet, Edward
/ Uncle Ed. only smiei.
You'll get used to it, Mary. Now Ru-
THE, dear, take your sister to your
room and take of her things. Mary,
/ YOU and Belle must stay oil day Will
send you home in my carriage
Was 1t your c1rriagc?' asked Belle.
les; and nope You Will ENJOY n
great many rides IN it, Belle.
What Will Laura say was Bellies
I first question when she found horself a.
lone with Ruth. 1T don't make any
/ difference, though, we had the same
chance rs you had. But you are n
lucky little soul
! And Ruth, ~ she moves happily a
hou. poor Edwards magnificent home,
thinks so too But the truth is, she was
kind, generous and honest, and now she
/ has her reward.