The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-12-20
Kss. Carter. u.v.iss.. 0...s

nrs 10 bsr cheerful library. toying vi,
The heavy iasseis Of her drss. xhiIe ever
nov and thea che would glsndy fursivel
At her hnshand who sal reading ss ishl
near by.
Evidently the lady vas wishing 70
dresding 10 proAch tryisg subject
Tisanxgiving with the Carriers had 81
Ways been quiet, enjoyable day. Eysl
aimee their marriage fire years before. th,
annual party at James Carier's house had
consisted merely Of himself and vito; BIZ
pretty young sister. Jennie. Who constitn
ted one Of bis family apd was teacher ia
one Of the public schools Of Boston; Mr.
aud Mrs. Walton, sister and brother. ia.
Law OF Mrs. Carter, and Miss Jane Carter.
. maiden aunt Who during James and
Jsnnie's childhood had stood in the place
Of mother 10 them, their parents having
died VI they were children Of 9 aud ~
yssrs.
Miss James girlhood had been period
marked chiefly by hard work and care Of
the sick She had faithfully watched and
tended both parents and dear only BROTH
or. going with them to the very verge Of
the river which separated them from her
earthly vision; she IL Was who closed the
eyes OF her brothers wife, the mother Of
James and Jonnie. So although kinder
heart nsver beat in human bosom, yet il
was = fact not 10 be denied, that Miss
James education had been sadly neglected,
and her grammar, Kate Carter once said
to ber slater, Mrs. Walton, was simply
barbarous.
Mrs. Walton lived but short distance
from tho Carriers. The sisters, although
we'll brought up. had not always lived in
as fashionable quarter Of the grand, old
city as that in which they now resided. but
still had enjoyed the usual advantages OF
''our high bred American girls.
In the spring, an elegant residence OPP
poslte the Carters', had been bought and
occupied by Gen. and Mrs Van KitrAn.
aud Mr. Frank Winchester, an intelligent
brother OF Mrs. Van Kitran, was to make
his home with them during the winter.
Both the lady and gentleman were said
to belong to some Of the Oldest and most
families Of New York, and in
their princely home, bore themselves with
great grace Of manner and convsrsed with
native ease end fuency.
Between Mrs. Van Kitran and Mrs.
Carter lively and pleasant intimacy had
sprung up, and the two ladies talked,
walked and rode together, each heartily
'njoying the society Of the other. while
I was with kindly interest and satisiac.
ion Mrs. Cater observed the marked po-
ltsnsss with which Mr. Winchester iavsria-
by treated her attractive sister in law
or she had secretly feared that. being al,
eacher, Mr.. Winchester might look down
IN "sister Jennie.
But to return TO the library.
Mrs. Carter had pulled and tw:tched the
ich tassels until finding the yielding
hings helped not whit towards smooth
ng out the unpleasant matter in her mind.
he at length spoke, just tings OF snnoy.
nee perccptable in her tones
james, want to ask you something
well, Katie, here am; ask away"
Nov don't be displessed or angry
ames, I'm oaly going to ask. iyou cant
gree why, alright, but. "-hurrying on =
SHOULD you care very much il Aunt Jane.
Ias not invited to spend Thanksgiving !.
nth US this year?"
The expected shade darkened James
row as he answered promptly:
Eyes, Katie, shonld care very much,
nd chiefly because IL would grieve her so; !,
on know she alFays has come. and l J,
now she regardSlhe few days spent with :
8 in Boston ~ the great event Of the year, !.
be change is doubtless far more to her :, !.
ian wc can realize. passing most Of her
me - she does nursing the sick, in the :
tile country town; and then you surely !,
Katie, what she has been. 1; !
hat she always will be, to me. and Jsn !. !,
10 too" q
'Yes, OF course / remember" assented
atie, trying to speak patiently, yet still
tent on gaining her point; "but the fact :,
james, am very dcsirous Of inviting = :.
e Van Kitrans to spend Thanksgiving !
ith us this year. they hare often heard =
much Of how New EnRlanders antici' 4,
tie the day; il will really be great dis :
'pontmsnt II ! am obliged to give il up. !,
hen anotlor thing. think Mr. Win 4.
ester is very much pleased with sister N N
nnie" and this consideration Mrs. Car
! relied upon ~ the mastsrstroke Of her :.
gumsnt --"but what would he think Of Z,
we're he TO hear Aunt James grammar N
rather her lack Of it, she added with
int attempt At joke. Il know she is =, =,
. Of tho best old ladies that ever lived, =
Il sincerely believe she would not en- ~
' meeting the Van Kitrsns in the least re'
d il would hardly be kindness to sst so
n 10. Z" ~
Il agree with you perfectly in that 90
Union, said james dryly- m'
"Apd then" coatsousd Kate. show sp
o Il would BE- il Mr. wischestsr should
ppen TO fancy Jennie" ~
"WeIl. don't know began james ir'
ID pride and spirit 10 his tone, ''as i ~
ould consider 1t an unusnal compliment n'
! any gentleman to fancy my sister w.
comes Of good New England stock, ~
- bright. handsome girl. Engls- "a
'uld be glad 10 marry her. only VIC
fancy him" m'
+, You never Told me that 'n'
y that 10 rel
- !. is perieeily true" gs
n. Cartsr's partner. sb
NAN than Mr. Car