Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1881-12-15
TIE BLUE SATIN BOOTS.

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young ladies were in state of feminine
luttcr.
Pretty. brown-eyod Jenny Carson had
one OF the fancy tables. She had also
n new dress for the occasion. The soft,
shining folds of dark.b blue silk were
draped over the bed. and Jenny was
knceling upon the floor, and arranging
the loops of satin ribbon to her taste,
when Miss Bell Dorsey, whowas Jenny's
most intimate friend, burst into the
room,
"Oh. what pretty dress, Jenny!
You'll look ravishing in IT. You only
need pair of blue satin boots, To match
it; and then you'll be the best dressed
girl ut the festival"
"Bdt satin boots are very oxpen-
sivc," said Jenny, hesitatngly.
"Oh, well, yes-somewhat. But,
there's nothing sets of lady's ap.
pearancc like nice shoes and gloves.
heard Doctor Chester say he never con-
sidcred lady well dressed, if she wore
ill-rtting boots or gloves" And Miss
Bell complacently crossed her own
pretty French kids, while Jenny nerv-
ousy put away the pretty silk.
What Doctor Chester said was be-
ginning to be matter of some moment
to Jenny Carson. She was conscious
OF n longing for the blue boots but,
alas! they were too expensive for her.
Miss Bell presently took her leave;
and Jenny, with half her pleasure
spoiled, went on with her preparations.
"Well, daughter" said her father, Mt
the dinner table; 4" do you need any fall
lals, for your frolc. to-morrowP'
Eyes. | do need some new shoes,
and some gloves" said Jenny
"Nou do, ehp Well, what must
give YOU, To buy them within
Whatever you can spare. papa
"Well, here's n ten-dollar bill. |
guess that will be enough Get good,
sensible pair of shoes. now: something
10 keep you warm this cold weather,
and no imsy things.'
Eyes, sir. Thank you, papa. I'll
do the best | can" says Miss Jenny.
But she bushed; for, in her heart, she
felt very guilty.
However, she did mean to buy n pair
of warm kid boots, for everyday wear,
She hoped to get the blue ones for about
four dollars, which would leave her
enough for the others, and for the
gloves.
But. when she stood in Turner
store and asked the price of the dainty,
shiny things offered her, the clerk
promptly answered: "Seven dollars,
Miss Carson
"Oh, dear! | was in hopes they were
cheap" frankly confessed Jenny, lay
ing down the boots.
Indeed they are cheap said Mr.
Wheeler =" assure you. Miss Carson,
we have sold these right along at eight
collars. This is the last pair, so we
offer them for less. They're very
fine
YES" admitted Jenny.
Nothing sets off II dainty foot like q
pair of these fairy-like boots,n pursued
the willy clerk, with an eye for his
trade. Very few young ladies could
wear so small shoe-just your size,
you see, Miss Carson"
Poor Jenny sighed; thought of the
thick, warm boots she ought to have;
cast longing look at the blue beauties;
recalled what DR., Chester said; and
silly little puss!-foronce let her vanity
run away with her reason.
"Hll take Them" she said. After
the boots were paid for, there was bare
ly enough left to buy her gloves, and u
ribbon or two.
The next day, the gfeat one, was
clear and cold with sharp wind.
Overshoes would ruin the dainty, satin
boots; but, luckily for Jenny, the
ground was dry. But, it was frozen
hard, and when she reached the gaily
decorated room of the new church, her
feet were like ice.
Jenny presided ut one of the fancy
tables, She made lovely picture, in
the beautiful blue silk; her throat and
wrists shaded with softest lace; and the
dainty, blue boots, fluttering in and out,
below the plating of her skirt.
Bell Dorsey was already at her post;
and, rs Jenny came up, she opened her
eyes wide, and exclaimed: "Oh, MY!
You blue angel Did you drop from
the clouds"
Jenny laughed; and happening, ju st
then, to catch glance from Dr. Ches-
ter, who stood near blushed, with
pleasure, while the gentle heart in her
bosom throbbed unanimously.
Jenny had a very busy day of 1t.
There was much buying and selling,
and Jennys table was very popular
But, us the new church was laGge, and
not yet finished, it was not very warm
The girls at the table were chilly all
day, and by the time evening came,