News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-09-27

"Some slippers and some wine and a
day at the seashore.
The invalid from her couch had seen
the whispering, but had not heard the
words; so she smiled and lifted her wasted
finger, only saying:
''No plottings.
Ozone at last !" said the weary dress
maker, holding up the elegant garment.
''Done at last; and isn't it beautiful,
mother? ?"
"It is fit for the Presidents daugh-
ter, replied the invalid, a little pettish-
ly. cit seems to me that the Fosters
are poorly prepared to dress their daugh-
ter in such extravagant clothes. Fool
ish, foolish" she murmured.
"What matters it to us, mother
mine, said the young girl, only owe
get the money for making it ?"
" How much will it be, Annie ?" the
mother inquired.
"Ten dollars ~
"And you have worked a whole week.
Madame D. would have charged
twenty dollars, and it would have been
no better made, said the invalid fret
fully.
eyes, I know" replied Annie, YEARLY,
'but Madam D. must charge some
thing for the name of it, you know.
1 am satisfied, mother dear, if l only get
nv money. And 1 have no doubt of
that. Mrs. Foster is hard at a bargain,
but she is prompt pay, Now 1 will take
it home. may not be back very soon,
as there may be some alterations needed.
Goodbye, mamma. New shoes, new
slippers, some wine, and a whole day at
the beach," she whispered, nodding
gayly, as she closed the door behind
her.
Ruthie laughed as she watched hel
sister down the street.
cit fits beautifully, Florence" said
Mrs. Foster, eyeing with pride her
pretty young daughter arrayed i'll the
new dress. "Step into the sitting |
room, dear, and let your father see,
giving Florence knowing look.
"T am very sorry, she began, as soon
Is they were alone, "but have not the
money l,v me t,,-ritsr,L E.sS S""- !
If YOU will call by the tenth OF next
month will settle with you. sad Mrs.
Foster. ssNIv husband is rather hard run
ot present, and if it will not be too IN
convenient I must ask you to walt. L
nresume YOU have to do so occasionally,
She added. little tinge of remorse plerc-
inc, her heart as she noticed shade OF
disappointment in Miss Fitzgerald l"ce'
But that lady only said:
81 must yield to your inconvenience
7 suppose, Mrs. Foster. L am glad the
dress suits you. -,
ooh! it is lovely, lovely" " rePhed
Mrs Foster, warmly, glad in her heart
that Miss Fitzgerald had not made a
.sfuss" and that the matter had been so
well disposed of. Accompanying Miss
Fi+zoerold to the door, she gave her a
cordial oood-evening and returned to the
sitting-room.
"Did she say anything because she
didn't get her pay?" asked Florence.
"No, but l fancy she was dlsaP
pointed" 10,
ooh of course ! Look, mamma, nov
awfuIlv awful this old sash would lool
with this" and she held up the ne'
dress close to the old sash.
eyes, I suppose it would look badly
but somehow feel little queer. lsup
nose it's because I am not III the haDl
Y of contracting debts"
r ooh you will soon pay 1t. Ii MIS-
Fitzgerald had needed the money badly
+ she would have made some objections
9 81 dare say she would, and so easln
her conscience, Mrs. Foster laid tn
J. matter by.
|. With a sad and heavy heart Miss Fit;
d GERALD retraced her steps. How coul
). she meet little Ruthie's eager, hopef'
+ looks? How could she tell them th'
IS they must wait for the comforts she hf
IF promised them? For herself, she cou
e hear it: but it was hard to know the
IT were waiting her return with joyful a
W ticipations only to be met with dlsa
" roint,nent. Oh! it was hard 81
/ l,ravv hitter as she thought of 1t all.
rs Ruthie was at the door waiting III Z
IN darkness with the hopefulness OF CHI
ly hood her sisters return. Annie's he
V. sank as she met the child's eager, l
r. turned face, and heard her say, "
ed the confidence ofyouth: "I'm all rea'
,s- sister. Mamma is resting, and told
raj might meet you and go to the store
mt YOU wanted me-"
of ''The friendly night hid the tears
ell rolled down Annie's cheeks, but she
So swered cheerily:
or awe must 90 up to mamma, deary
re- want to talk with her first.
the "Didn't you get the money Si'te
an asked the child, whose quick preceptl
already half suspected the truth.
3 y "Hnsh. darling. No. But you n
bor not worry Remember mamma.
.oss Tbe little hand relaxed its hold on
80 oIdor,s and Ruthie, without word,
ally her disappointment ''rememOer Ii
be ma"
9"' .Tbere is Florence Foster. Ism
dress exquisite? ??
Foe The lady addressed raised hef
oS- o1aasos and scanned the young lady
anne glasses anu '.'''l
bnt ing through the room. -,
Pbo tbo eyes; it is fit for a princess, 'h'
,'an uno piled "Indeed, ] doubt if either o
the the daughters of the Princess OF wares 1Is 8,
,,4p .ro mc6 a rich costume. Who IS sheF
P%, ioiy, ssTbe only child of bookkeePer'
E IN the whispered answer
ILL., L, .T should be afraid for my husb
business if his bookkeepers da'i'
,,, dressed like that, was the sh"rp IT
nnb ous Then. quickly changing the sublec
little lady said; II came across pltlaol'