The Mineral argus., 1885-04-09

intellect, not q person OF wealth. or
having social position that was obtained
bv means of wealth. can soon tell
YOU whether this very much expected
young lady is aristocratic or not
added.
"'Well, will you tell me?" Miss Julia
asked, her faco expressing all the con-
tempt she felt of what she considered my
eccentric plebcian:sm.
"sYes.' / sail, If have an opportun-
ity, will certainly tell You.
az don't suppose you consider mo IN
aristocrat, Mr.. DeaneY the girl re-
marked, in her most supercilious man
ncr.
II replied, larghingly, that We would
consider that question some other time.
I wanted, however, to tell her that
personal application of remark OF this
kind was certainly antagonistic to the
spirit of aristocracy; but wisely re-
Trained, and Miss Julia and I separated
for time.
my duties a. manager took me to
all parts of the beautiful grounds. and
everywhere heard expressions OF dis
appointment because the millionaire's
daughter had not made one Of the par
ty, Il think it il too bad; she said she'd
come.' L wonder what she will wear.
She has inst got back from Europe;
should laugh II she hadn't any style at
all ? were some Of the remarks heard
o. passed. along.
"During the afternoon there was
some excitement caused by an accident
that had happened to the head walters
little boy. The childs mother had
come to assist her husband in his du-
ties in connection with the party, and
had been compelled to bring the child
with her. The little fellow was very
precocious black baby about four years
old. He had climbed upon table, help
ell himself to cut-glass pitcher, add in
PLAYING with it had fallen to the
ground. The pitcher was broken, and
the child had fallen on il in such way
that deep cash was cut in his arm.
"Forcing myself through, the crowd l
came upon o strange scene. A young
girl dressed IN pure white, Ter fair hair
simply braided in her back. sat on
the ground with the black baby in her
lap. She had bound handkerchief
tightly round the upper part Of the
arm, and was pressing together the hid
eous wound till o doctor could be
brought. She happened, as l after
wards learned. to be the one nearest the
child whom the accident occurred.
"Some one had brought towels to
protect her dress, and there she sat. her
lips tightly pressed together, and an ex.
preston Of eager sympathy on her sweet
young face. Whoever she was, she had
evidently Teen taught GOODNESS and
helpfulness in emergencies. for she
never faltered nor relaxed her hold.
"The baby. possibly faint from the
loss Of blood, was a. still as death itself.
"Who il this girl, asked myself.
who knows just what to do in case Of
this kind, and has courage and human.
| ity enough to do it unto the very least
Of one Of these?
"'Who il that girlr why don't the
childs mother take care Of it?' The
idea OF nursing o black baby in that
fashion, Il think that's poor taste.
Perhaps she is ono of the servants.
were q few Of tho whispered remarks
heard made by some Of the so-called
sristocratic Young ladies at my side.
"Oh. that's too badr Poor little pi
caninny T BY George, that girls ,
brickr I'd like to see Sister Sue o.
that job. The very sight Of that bloot
would send her into spasms.' Say
fellows, isn's she pretty, thought wer'
some OF the remarks heard male b.
the BOYS who were in the crowd. Their
was not one among them who did no
appreciate and rate at its proper valu
the courage, and unselfish. active sym
pathy OF this unflinching young girl
and Just here il the essential diffe reno
between American boys and girls as
rule.
"The doctor came at last, and tn
little patient was transferred to his care
I saw look of interest in the gentle
mans face a. he glanced ct the BRAY
|. R1rl, and then the hostess said. Doctor
this is Miss Mabel Toreanx, mention
ing the name of the young lady who ha
been 20 long and anxiously expected.
"sYou have done Just what was hes
70 do for the child. Miss Mabel Il,
doctor replied, and l really think 10
should study surgery.
"'Thank you, she replied. simply an
, politely. Then you think it is not
very dangerous cut |? she asked.
/ %Oh. I think not the doctor n
3 piled, we will soon have this oil right
, az am very glal,' was the eager r.
sponse, and then turning to the child
: mother, who was weeping piteously, 81
said,-
a "'Now you mustn't cry any NOR
Tho doctor says the baby is not SCI
I ously hurt, and of course he knows.
I You cry, you can't take care OF him, "
know, and be Of help to the doctor.
!. "'No, no. I won't cry any more n