The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-02-29

Dc! 1uluk you their opinion OF IaVOr Is
worth the having who look down CD upon
those who toll for their bread? No the in
dependent, honest pride of the latter is worth
far more than a smile or faded ribbon be-
slowed by the former Although poverty
itself is no disgrace, to remain SO without
honest effort toward lettering our condition
is SINFUL
"Well, suppose do better my condition.
As 1 said before, people do not always think
to invite their milliner or dressmaker to their
grand parties, no more than you invite your
cook to dine with your literary friends You
know there seems to be q sort Of"
"Sand-bar," said Maria, "that keeps the
vessel from coming upon the beach and
laundering very often; but if the vessel will
tack about and pursue the right course she
may ride boldly into the harbor, even 'gainst
wind and wave. To apply the figure to our
cook, if she will improve her mind she may
not only be welcomed to dine with, but be-
come one of the literary Preside, and her
former vocation need be no disgrace to her.
You know the rail-splitter became the head
of the nation, and it never made him less ac-
ceptable because of his former occupation.
Nothing of that sort can ever degrade, but we
can, with Gods help, and perchance a battle
with wind and wave, at last ride into the har-
Dor of success"
Here they were interrupted by rap at the
door and call for Miss Dot.
AS Maria busted herself with the arrange
ment of her wardrobe, books, etc., she
thought: "Why are such women entrusted
with the training of immortal souls ?" brush
ing tear away as the teachings and precepts
of her mother shone out in such contrast.
In the midst of it all pity for these two
young girls, and hope arose that perhaps
she might influence them for good Its
strange how uncle, with his strict sense of
honor, can abide such shams and pretenses !;
but then he seems to be sort of neutral tint
in the scene. With that far-away look in his
eyes he seems to be continually thinking of
something else than what is going on under
his very eyes. Perhaps he is not well, and
should aught happen to him what would be-
come of those girls, with never thought of q
dark or stormy day. no preparations for self
help in case they should be thrown upon their
own resources, except the fawnings and man
euvres of a matchmaking mother"
Wintry winds had ceased their soughing;
the buds of spring had burst into beautiful
foliage; June, with it's wealth of bloom had
come Maria was still in the city, and
thought of remaining there through the sum-
mer, taking trips here and there short dis
tances.
Aunt Fanny had reaped quite harvest
from her boarder, but was quite undecided
whether trip to the White Mountains or
stay at the Cattskills would be the most ad-
visable.
''First there is twenty-five dollars Maria
was foolish enough to imagine the girls
needed for f1annels as better protection
ho roth in,
calico than silk than be without comforts,
as she calls them. How she does pamper her.
self. So peculiar, too independent she
terms it. Will go out walking with arctics
and furs when every ladylike person con-
siders it unfit to go out unless in carriage,
and then to think of her knitting wooden
socks for her uncle evenings in the parlor.
It's Just as well, for people will see that she
is peculiar and will never think of cultivating
her society. With her money and that dash
she would soon cutshine my own dear girls.
Yes there is twenty-five, seventy-five, one,
two hundred. can manage it all right. It's
only duty I owe them, poor girls. Mr..
Green has been so attentive to Dottie, and
that professor too. I don't believe he has as
much wealth, still he is quite a catch.
Strange that he seems so interested in Maria
at times. I hope he will not find out that she
is an authoress. 1t might prove disastrous
to Dottie, poor child. Well, think can
manage it. Maria will think it right to stay
at home for company for her uncle and Fred,
and I can leave her a certain sum and she
will make up the balance rather than do with
out her comforts as she calls them"
"Mother and the girls are coming home.
Goodbye to all the happy times" and Fred
folded the letter with sigh. Miss Interro-
CATION Point has hooked in Spanish gentle
man. Such heathenish looking fellow as
he is in this picture But mother writes he
is worth mint of money, and that will hide
all defects in her eyes,.
Mr.. Danforth looked up from his coffee
and morning paper, and faint glimmer " OF
a lack of courtesy, to say nothing of want of
Difference that had been shown to him." 1t
seemed to dawn upon him, but with sigh
and a look of resignation he resumed his
reading.
The meal ended, Mr. Danforth left for
business.
"Oh, Maria, if could live with you be-
lieve I would yet be somebody. There's
mother and the girls, all they think, and care,
or talk of is how to contrive to appear in the
latest style"
Erred, think you are forgetting your
self. Let us talk about something else.
When l return to Circleville you are to go
with me, and such grand times as we shall
have" and Maria grew quite enthusiastic
over it ALL
The holidays are fast approaching. Ann
was polishing the front basement windows
when carriage stopped before the door and