Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-04-05

that gentleman trates ye bad III give
him II piece of my moind. Come along,
me lass"
Dot followed her reluctantly. J
They reached their destination, and
were soon admitted into Fred Graham s
room.
$50 you have returned, have you
| suppose the shirts are all right this
time"
"Look and see!" said Dot.
The shirts had never been moved
from the basket after Daisy had ar
ranged them the morning previous.
1.-TWO of them are much improved,
but the other two look much worse
than they did before. Take them
back. and tell her to iron them better"
"Plcase, sir, and would you be kind
enough to send me mother the money
that's comm to herr
Not one farthing until you do my
work satisfactorily. It's an outrage to
ask money for work like that. Away
with you"
"Please, an do just pay what yer
OWN the child. 1t is her just due, an
would keep the wolf from the dure."
said Biddy, putting her arms akimbo
lie looked at her from head TO foot
and snecr oyersprcad his face
"Never meddle with other peoples
business. will not pay one penny"
"Sure, an it is jokin' ye are You,
a gentleman, would niyer groind the
face iv the poor. nivcr Yer too
honest-lookin' for the loikcs iy that
Jist pay the child now"
His face became pale with anger,
and pointing to the door, he said
"Go :"
They turned without another word
and left the room, Dots sobs falling on
the air.
Ay they passed down the street they
met Harry Clifford.
Halo, Dot !, What's the matter
child" he asked in kind tone.
Il couldn't get the money that's
comm To mother and -spose we
will-have to-lcaye cause the
lanlord's awful ticular bout the rent,
There, there. don't cry like that,
child. How much is it,"
1.-TWO dollars just what Mrs. Ora
ham owes"
"IS it possible ne is so careless in
these matters: Well. there's the
money. Your mother can credit me
with It, Run away home or you'll
be pcrishcd with this cold"
Away they sped. and after t hey had
turned corner Biddy paused, and
bid Dot goodbye, telling her she
should hear from her again.
Two weeks passed, and one evening
Fred Graham, the pet Of society. pro-
posed formally for Tia" hand and heart
Of Daisy Vanston".
II cannot give You my answer now
Wait awhile, and when | am ready To-
do 50 will let you know. Until that
time arrives you must not come here
again"
Your will is my law. Daisy. but
the most cruel part of the stipulation
is debarring me from your presence.
You were always eccentric, and l am
willing to humor you"
One week later Daisy received an
offer Of marriage from Harry.
"Call tomorrow evening and you
shall have your answer"
His manly acefushed.
surely you are not triaing. Miss
Daisy: 2"
She looked mp in his honest eyes.
and in her fair face he read loves Ian
guage plainly written there.
"Can you not trust me, Harry 2"
It was the first time she hal ever ad-
dressed him thus, and a flush OF JOY
mounted his brow.
Yes to the death. my darling - "
He seized her hand and pressed it to
his lips.
"Come tomorrow evening at s
O'Clock, and you shall have your
answer"
He was punctual 10 the moment.
Daisy received him kindly. and after
some commonplace remarks she laid
her hand on his shoulder. and said.
smilingly:
3" am going to treat you to a scene
in real life this evening. It is time for
the play to commence. and If you will
seat yourselfin that alcovc and remain