The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-04-20
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The smile Of theayomg man was

The smile Of gthesyong emarr was
rather puzzling.
sissI' II do my best, he said pleasantly.
=" You see there s nothing in the house
butt cold chicken, - continued Emma.
unconsciously wringing her little hands
as she continued to address the new
cook who eeftainlg hstenedE very at
tentEeiy@ &aBut my brother has sent
up some pigeons-to be roasted, I sup
pose.n
Z sYes'm. ~ UH III
"Can You make celery salad?'' s
II think Icana' .
: !; ad 3 Mssenn aise satceszfe the cold
! ~ Yssi IN. .naao assseo a'nwora .
p ssGan YOU make French soupp'' :.
!. eansn .asgEEg esszazsz
O,sWeu, i guess You will do,n be-
ginning to look relieved. Z. Be sure the
sSegetables are not overdone, and the
coffee gpod-sIay brother is very par
tlcular about his cefee.w And we win
have Fiorentine pudding?' with an
dnqurhag lobk. e s sg@Ss :
m1es'm,n readily. &, - ]
Ihe new, cook was already girding
himself with one of the white towels that
lax on the dresser, and casting a scrl1-
tenizing glance at Che railge fire.
Quite reassured in spirit, Emma was
turning away, when she stopped to add:
. "l will lay the tablee myself To-day.
Mac, and 6lsthe fruit dishes and vases;
but II you give satisfaction, I will intrust
you with the keyuf the china closet. and
you wiz have the entire care of til" ta-
blei' and with gracious nod the young
Shepileds the .fruitsdishes with rosy
pears. golden oranges and white grapes;
hned the vases with roses, lilies and
ferns; set clusters of dainty glasses, filled
with amber Jelly, among the silver and
china, and then, with sigh of satisfac-
ton at the result, ran away to dress.
cru not go near the kitchen to even
smell ofs the dinner I don't know any
thing about cooking it, and will trust to
luck. ] have an idea that Mac is real
capable-is going to prove a treasure.
His dress .wassso neat.mapdv he. was SO
quiet and respectful, . concluded En1fna.
leisurely azrsnging herbsngs.
Her new dress with its abundant lace
and cardinal ribbons, was very becoming,
and fitted the petite, round figure SO per-.
fectly that Emma felt at peace with all
the world. h.
81. have heaxd that Mr.. Arthur Max
well issvery fastidious in the matter. of
ladies' dress,u naused Emma, twisting.
her hea1 over her shoulder to see the
effect OF her sash. gffss I wonder what his
'first mpre ession of me will bep i sh0stld.
like to have poor Ally's brother lik eme."
At1ength the last bracelet was clasped,
the 1ast touch given, and retirine hack.
ward frem the mirror, With radiant
face, Emma turned and ran up to the
nursery, to order the children dressed
for e0mpany and also to speak with the
boys-and, it must be confessed, firt 4
little with Mr.. Vincent, the tutor, who.
wasEalways at her Service for this gexer.
else. u
There was defightfu1fy savory odor
preyadmg the house, when She came
down and set out the wine and ice, and.
made few amendments of the table.
Before Alice died she had painted an ex-
quisite ebony ring for her brother, and
this Emms pIacea with tflssnApkin de-.
signed for Mr.. Arthur Maxwell think
ing how artistic and pretty everything
wass and deciding that the gentleman'
first impression mast be pleasant. =
She looked at her watch minutess
past three Tllen she went seftIy IL the
end of the hall and listened to the lively
clatter in the kitchen. She could hear
Mae ehattefmg pleasantly with the little ]
housemaid, Nancy, and all seemed to be
well in tAatdiFectioRa. az xaag@ d
5 At thfee-teh She repaired to the draw
ing rooms aud took 3 seat oyerlookin ng
the street: Carriages came and carriages
went, shsltl none stop ped &C the entrance
The little girls, brave in new ribbons,
came down; the boys and Mr.. Vincent
came, down. MIR. Maye's 1atch-key set
He'd in the door, the dinner-be1l rang.
mot Gomez" asked Mr.. Nave, at
sight of Emlna's disappointed face 4
No. she pouted;- :. and such nice
iinnsf!sl 81 I@Masas as4 4
Very strangein mused that gentle-
MN, kadnkA de w&yzinto Ahe dinner
-oom. s.Lhaan't the least doubt Why's
~ Qe<1l Ac4&&N, SClzlu22 suIy ,tl1t SAtQ Qullt-
Is the new cook, who, acfing also as
oufler, had jnsszplaeed the soup-tureen
lpon thetsble1s dear dear fellow, why
low is thisg Epma declared YOU hadn't
.f5fi5f !us ~ s28& szs9sssSsAS E%& 81
That young ady grew as white asfhe |
able-eloth and grasped chair for sup
Jort. As'As' 4
s.asas Mr. Affhur .Maxwsa1?s n Il
hought it was the eoekp' I
Il m1aee8flir thanI epected, and
n time to make myself useful to Miss
Smma,n laughed Mr.. Maxwell, .divest- |
Iig himself Of his white towel and bow-sl
as with exqufsite grace tos that yoang
ady. aaxzva gssagsa I
The cultivated accents, the ambrosial
ccks of the bent head, the clear, elo-
uent. beautiful eyes--ohs why hadn't I
he knowna How could she have fan Nen.I
nto such an error? He ss As@sEss
81 was SO terribly anxious-I didn' T
ook at you twice. Mr.. Maxwell, Ihope
ou scili forgiven me 3 sstammered Emma,
! red now as she had been pale. a3s +
8 s There lis nothing to forgivesif my
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