Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
BEHIND THE SCENES.
A Story of Real Life.

We'll, girls" said pleasant voice, whose owner was waiting up for report of the party her daughters. had been at tending. SSa Bsx
 ssAs if we weren't too tired to talk" was the cross reply of golden haired beauty. ..l55;. She had been the belle of the party Her sweet, low tones-an excellent thing in woman and gentle manner had made a more than favorable impression on the most desirable unmarried gentle men present. And she tore the delicate gloves of in impatience to be rid of her inery, that she might retire, being sleepy and weary. larss,.t-.4. ssr
 Well, girls. Do, dear. tell me same.. thinsy ,i-szFf1 nfrs. Alnslle again. She was so accustomed to being snubbed by Myrtle that she hardly. ever showed re- sentiment, if she felt any. s Come, now, who was the belle of the party ?' And the foo1ish1y fond mother looked at her eldest meaningly.
 ssI, of course, mother" said lively girl, making a funny move at Myrtle. Who in your family but I could stand in so enYiable position? Of course I was the observed of all observers. My freekleS, light eyes, ash-colored hair, and mouth belonging to no particular school of beauty, won all beholders, as they in- variably do.''
 know one thing said grandma, who had also waited up, hating to have her daughter keep so unthankful vigil alone, "i if I was young man in the market your cheerful, lively ways would go farther with me than mere, beauty. D
 Don't I wish you were young man in the market, then, your views being so well adapted to my possibilities" said Sarah, carefully removing her fnery, we'll remembering the Ainsie purse had too often a bottom.
 Old fogy, muttered Myrtle.
 Speak it out loud, if it is some of your sauce, said grandma, whose temper was not as sweet as her daughters.
 Girls now-a-days are-'
 I hope" interrupted the beauty,
 you've prepared alnnch for me, mother. I'm as hungry as bear"
 The humming birds wing did not suffice, then? Try robins next"
 What an idiot you are, Sarah. Real ly, your appetite shocked me tonight. wanted to hide my face, you ate |, so. : Do essay decency the time you are in company with me. My relations are not exactly ornamental.
 No matter so long as YOU are. Myrtle -
 Stop. Sarah do, dear. Don't you see how tired she is? Yes, Myrtle, I've prepared a1nice lunch for you. Eat it, then go right to bed. I'll help you ,un- dress. How tired your pretty blue eyes look.' E
 Sarah, I'll tend to you, my dear, , said grandma, with sniff.
 Of course your namesake would have your looking after," said Myrtle.
 Ugh how horrid everything is here, mother. Such change"
 Never mind, darling. Some time you will possess different surroundings. 9
 sWhen her Prince Charming puts in an appearance, said Sarah, nearly as fondly as her mother. "He must soon. I think somebody was taken with her to- night
 never set up for a fortune-teller, nor witch of any kind, but I'll venture prophecy that you, Sarah, will not only be married first but best.''
 "Oh, my. Why it couldn't happen. ;"
 "Of course not, Sarah. Myrtle is lovely, you see. Men think deal of beauty. Mother, don't put such strange fancies into Sarah's head. Do be care ful, " said Mrs. Ainslie, in perfect good faith and with no intention to wound any one.
 Humphl'' ejaculated the old lady.
 Married first and best. The idea. Grandmother, you are losing your mind. 3
 It won'tbe wholly gone, Myrtle, be- fore 1t happens, mark my word. And shell make nice looh middle-aged woman, too; better than you, Myrtle Mark that, too Don't imagine you've got al there is of good looks to bestow. either. Come, my good, pleasant little girl, grandmam be tickled to serve you. ,,
 Ha, ha. ha 5 Such coddling and pet ing md fortune telling is too funny for