The National tribune., 1881-01-01

rich Mr. Staneys daughter, and now l know. ltsa
knowledge worth gaining"
Do you meet many persons you are acquainted withp
asked her mother.
.sOh, yes and it's amusing when they come upon me
suddenly. Otis raslly-is this Miss Stanley and some
times up go the eyeglasses. Then feel-well rs If
9oSd like TO freeze SO melody tS oOa1d o ior
goods absorbed they that they go clear by me
without looking up, and out in the same way But
friendship is WORTH and who, out Of all the seeming la
dies have been in the habit Of meeting, true and
who false"
'eThen you meet some that are true ?"
'sYes, indeed Judge Agate's wife, who always seemed
TO proud and distant came up to me with glow
ing face and fairly congratulated She did 1t like
lady, too and like friend There nothing patron
zng about her. And there several others to whom
my position makes difference They prize me for
what am. Yet what price to pay for learning the
value of true friendship" added Laura with deep
sigh.
me-, said Alice Laura's sister, who had into the
and overheard the last remark. why should they
not speak to me, wonder"
Because your sister is clerk in her fathers store,
said Laura, somewhat bitterly
That's no reason why they should treat me so, the
child replied
'Of il isn't is it any why Lizzie her
eldest sister, should ignore liked her so muoh too
But to-day she came into the store and passed with
such glance after had prepared smile and well
come for her. Mr. Doyle has been kind since papa's
death that looked for better treatment from Lizzie
That, confess wounded me and shall have to meet
her so often But never mind, | must remember my
place." she added, 81 have to work for my living now
Goodbye old worthless friends! Your coldness cannot
hurt the real it is only the worthless young lady Of
fashion who feels it. aud she is slowly departing this
life"
"Have you filled all your invitations T" asked LizzIe's
eldest brother of the firm of Doyle s. Co.. some
days after the preceding conversation took place.
Lizzie was arranging hundred or more tiny, cream
colored envelopes which she tied together with
! 'I believe so,' she replied, with smile 81 have
asked every young lady of acquaintance and think
our party will be the finest of the season. if papa will
have the carpets taken up the and the floors
chaked. Rutger will do them for fifty dollars, and you
have no idea how beautifully he works.
Il think father will not refuse that her brother re-
piled. 'Pl speak to him."
Thank you, AL, Then / am sure he will have it
done. / have asked him SO much that was almost
afraid to ask him for more
by .thebye have you invited Miss Laura Stanley?
her brother asked as he going out.
/ .Of course not said Lizzie.
"of course not and pray why notP" he asked,
why AL what an idea T. She wouldn't expect It,
world"
j "Then If you she would not come you might
have sent her an invitation out of compliment" her
brother replied.
Il don't consider her acquaintance" said Lizzie,
and Al. walked out of the with a shrug of the
shoulders.
i Presently her father came in 'Iizzie," he said, II
particularly wish you to send note of invitation to Miss
4 Laura Stanley
Papa, you don't mean it," exclaimed Lizzie, cha
grined.
OF
one OF my most cherished friends because she has
down in the world in money point of views should
despse myself for it,
But, papa, she won't come,'' said Lizzie.
Never mind whether she will or not Write an inv
tation. I'll take it to her."
Lizzie sat down, pale and angry TO write the note
After her boastng of having the Sanleys" was
very hard to DO obliged to invite Laura. Her cheeks
grew hot as she inded the polite little mssive while
she remembered the many times she had ignored
whom it addressed She would have disobeyed had
she daredwoud even have withheld the after
written, had her father not stood by to take it,
Later, her brother Al came to her.
Il should like an invitation, Lizzie for young lady
my acquaintance" he said, in quiet voice.
Who is She"
''The young lady whom have asked to be my wife, >
, he said smiling.
"Oh, Al, of course you shall have it am to have 9
sister, then? Is she in the cyf VIII che be sure Il
come? am sure can't think of anyone" And ther
she paused, puzzled at his shrewd smile.
DO know her ?'' she asked.
4 'You used to-" he answered. at is Miss Laurs
Stanley