The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-05-19
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A Daughters History,
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. It would be untrue to say that Nellie
/ Remington went to her work with a
feht heart, but she did 70 to it with
thanksgiving and a murmured PRAYER.
She had secured lodgings in an un-
orstentiOus boarding house, presided
ever by an elderly matron by the name
I Of Johnson, whose c0untenance and
manner were indicative of strong
minded proclivities.
s.Miss Ruthven,' she said, with a
spacious smile, as, for the sum Of four
dollars weekly, she bound the bargain
I II am sorry you have no recommends.
{ ton, but, as You are away from home.
and in strange place, | will not pres s
/ the matter. l doubt not but you will
conform to the rules of my humble
place.
"Certainly, madsm,'' was Nellie's
collected reply, ''unless they are too
stringent. ! am not prepared to be
tyrannized. !"
"Oh, no, no,'' said her landlady,
quickly. Don't misunderstood me.
/ only mention this because in this
place SO many girls arc employed and
some Of than turn out so r. But,
then, Iknow tits Aliright. iii tIG l.
There was feeling Of anger within
ellieRemin gtonls breast which she
could scarcely express. The insinua-
ton of Mrs. johnson gave her desire
to answer cuttingly.o yg4
Horace Remington's child was now
70 find harder psth before her than
shs could have possibly anticipated,
but she was determined to meet the
AifRculties 1T least half way.
When she retired to rest after the
4rst day at the factory, she experienced
such sense of fatigue that she could
not sleep for hours.
And 80 it was the second and third
day. Four days after her arrival in
the town Of Belmont, ON reaching her
boarding house after her days work
she found sealed note lying on the
table.
"It is from uncle Richard,' she
murmured, ,as she took it up and nOticed
the monogram. ''M." stamped on the
envelope.
But, as she read the signature at the
bottom of the note, she gave utteraace
to An exclamation of surprise, and
With wondering eyes, she perused its
contents, which were brief. "
"Can have few moments c0nver-
sation with you this isevening?'' ran the
note. Il have been endeavorlng 10
spssk to you during the las1 few days
but lind It necessary to request a q Het
interview. II you are 1disengaged
leave word With Mrs. johnson.
M "HExRY NJ AsON, JR.n
Nellie read the words over two ol
three times, and her wondermept in.
creased. -
"What can this wealthy mill-owne,
have to say to me!o she murmured
And he desires an interview here.'
She did not know this man only q
thsson Of friend to hom her young
uncle Richard was greatly attac ached-
had never seen him before she came To
his office in search Of employment
then why should she grant this, add
request for an interview.
No, she decided that she would not
do 90.
MRS. Johnson she said. as that
lady passed her room or her way down
stairs, just before supnc.. .:should
young MIR. Mason, Of the factory. call
mere this evening, you NAV tell him
tnat l was not feeling well and retired
at once to rest.
MRS. Johnson gave her new boardcr
sharp look, nodded and went on.
MIR. Mason did Call and was. of
course, sent away.
The next evening rs Nellie left the
factory, she saw Mr.. Mason standing
oy the Office door, smoking cigar.
Helifted his hat as she passed. and
bowed, respectfully.
Nellie merely inclined her head and
drawing her shawl about her should,
ers, walked rapidly in the directi of
her home. She had scarcely got out
- sight of the immense building and
'ats outpouring crowd, when a quick
step sounded on the hard road behind
'aer. and, turning, she saw Mr. NJ ason.
Good evening, Miss Ruthven," he
aid politely.
Nellie returned his saluta tion coldlv.
Forgive me, i'll intrude upon YOU"
% continued, ''but you seem to avoid
your way"
J. You need not do so. sir, am sure"
teturned the wondering girl. What
:ver you have to say to me can be said
q your Office"
lou are wrong, Miss Rnthven3
1efe are too many about, and Idesire
yourself."
Nellie made no answer. She walked
S'sSter and looked straight before her.
have been thinking since you
ne into our employment that You
ssem terribly out Of place in factory
nong those who have all their lives
r1ed for living and grown used to
- lou are not all fitted for the work
. un'ch you are engaged. and desire