Connecticut western news., 1883-04-18
VOL. XII.

pride.
 "I hardly think Miriam suited to slsg occupation, Hiram. Sl7 keAask brought mp like lady, must re- member"
 Hiram drowned.
 "Then am to understand that your theory is that to earn ones living de- gently and honestly is to be-not lady ?"
 Mrs. Dalzell futtered her pale, thin hands as if torn by her conflicting de- sires to maintain her dignity and yet not affront this rich brother of hers, who might do such glorious things if he only would.
 II really think you should not blame Miriam, Hiram. You must remember she has been educated with view of something better in life than the drudg- cry of working for wages, her manner and appearance protest against it "-
 Hiram gave almost growl, so em- phatically he asrirated "humph P
 "Then I am very sure she wouldn't do at all for the other two positions I have in mind-neither of which are so tempting to the average female mind as waiting in shop. Lily, my dear, I think I had better direct my sugges- tions to you."
 Lily laid down strip of ruffling her delft fingers were hemming, and drew her low hassock nearer her uncle's knees, and listened for what he should propose.
 He looked at her kindly, almost ten derly-this little niece who was so like the Wingates that it was difficult for him to realize that she was Dalzell, and who ad-somehow-taken the hold on his affections that Miriam had so desired for herself-that Lily herself had no idea she had accomplished.
 "Well, little gray-eyes, if you are not ashamed of earning your own living I can give you your choice of two situa- tions. One is that of assistant fore woman in the factory on Edgehill street and the other-well, I suppose your sister and your mother will regard it as disgracefulIy menial-but, if you should ask my opinion, should say it was the the best offer of the three. It is that of 8 sort of companion and-well-as- sistant to an elderly lady"
 Miriam gave little refined cry of hor- TOT, Mrs. Dalzell held up her hands in dismay, while both spoke simultane- ously.
 "Hiram, how can you?"
 Lily kept her bright eyes on his face.
 ''Go on, uncle, please. I agree with you that the latter is the best position, and, if you will tell me further about 1t, and think I could fill it, will take it. "
 Hirams face relaxed into beaming smile.
 Sensible girl see there's Wingate stuff in you."
 Mrs. Dalzell sent mortified glance across the room to her.
 'Lily Is it possible?'' M1riam's voice rose in emphatic indig- nation.
 "Lily Dalzell p Hiram nodded approvingly.
 sLet her alone; she's right. It will be good place for her, where her duties will not be too heavy and her wages good. I know the old lady, and'll guarantee she'll be kind. We'll, Lily, what do you say to it Shall it be honest independence, or rubbing on as you've been doing?''
 "I'll go gladly, uncle. am not ashamed to work for my living, and, be- sides, only think how much help my wages will be here at homel I have enough clothes to last me, mamma, for several months at least, and I will send you nearly all I get. Only think mamma, how nice it will be for you !"
 Lily's cheeks were glowing and he1 gray eyes deepened almost to black.
 "You're the sort. Lily Now, car you be up and off early ill the morning because, if you'll take the same trair with me, I'll see you safe in your new place and introduce you to Mrs. Mar ion-that's her name.
 
 ing that Lily should go-or rather Lily settled it herself, for Mrs. Dalzell anG Miriam did little else after Hiram ha( gone to his hotel but bemoad Lilys want of pride and berate Mir. Wingates disgusting stinginess. , "To think he should dare offer to pu you ill such positions when he himsel rolls in riches, the stingy curmudgeon, i } I must say it P f And Miriam's beautiful eyes grey moist with tears as she echoed he 5 mothers bitter invective. l "The idea of my standing behin Ferguson's counter p But Lily held her peace and packe s her little trunk, and the next morning
 bright and early, was off to her new LII
 tried position. It was late in the afternoon when tn r carriage Hiram had taken for them 6 . the station stopped before an imposin , mansion on wide, aristocratic-lookin 2 avenue.
 7 Lily looked up at the rows of plate
 glass windows hung with rich lac $ draperies, at the elegant boxes of flower f inside them, at the large square vestibul :, paved with blocks of colored marble
 at the massive inner doors of walnu s with glass panels draped with lace, wit 1t huge silver knobs, and a feeling almo' > of awe came over her. '- "Oh, uncle, Mrs. Marion does n'
 live here? I'll never be able to suit her never"