, 1885-07-15
TAKING IN WASHING.

admit the bcaux are shy and scarce this
senson, but this is just the beginning;
in a few days Glen Falls will be lively
enough
Aren't you tired, Ariel, of this pinch
ing anu S raping to make our limited
wardrobe presentablei We are known
ms the shabby gentoel Ashford girls.
tnly last night overheard Mrs. Kay
tell the new boarder, o handsome wild
over, that she in tied us because she
was obliged to, that we were mere
hsngors-on and looking for husbands
Did Mrs. lay say that, after press
ing US TO come. and the soiled gray
straw hat she was trying to color fell
from her hands.
"i es, and the others said worse Of us.
We are poor and ambitious, and that's a
or me in these days. I'm glad
is NIGEL situated for the summer with
Aunt Lou.
"Poor, dear mamma these sharp
stahs and pin-pricks hurt her sadly. 1
have a mind to live hereafter like a re
cluse."
Il am afraid we shall not be able to
live at all unless we get n little money.
But what can we do, cola Mamma
objects to our being waiter girls, and
there is really no employment for us in
this little place" and Ariel's tears
fiowed fast as she tried to pinch into
freshness n faded, muoh-worn spray of
apple blosso IS.
g" ut up your Anticipated millinery
this minute, Ariel, and help me get
ready our s%ignloard."
"Our signboard, collar
Eyes, dear; one signifying that fine
washing and clear starching is done by
two distressed damsels.
DO ou-really-mean-that-we-
shall take -in--w washing, ! cola and an
indignant flush sparkled in Ariel's blue
eyes.
II mean ust that, sister mine. We
must have bread and butter, and earn
il. God is not rained down, and we
are not ravens; instead We are two
healthy damsels, and washing for the
bellies and beaux that come to this re
sort promise a good return"
But, cola, you will lose
81 shall likely lose my beau, who
likes to run down here in the not
weather and flirt with the little coun-
try girl. No matter. Now for tho
sign"
A masterpiece it was after twas fin
ished.
The canvas was framed in golden
wheat ears. seaweed. col ored grasses and
pretty shells. In large German text
Laundry ~ ork Solicited" was painted
In gold and blue. In the east window
the sign was hung, while Ieola sat
down to wait patronage, keep up her
own spirits, and cheer the timid Ariel,
who was almost in Mysteries.
ne day passed and not one caller.
Dung friends OF 10th SO es laughed as
they saw the sign in the window. n
the morning Of the second a quiet bach
elor Il . discovered he was In need Of
n WASHES woman.
"I-I-I-desipe to see the laundress,
Miss ahem-" stammered the confused
gentleman, as Leola, in the trimmest o
costumes, ad .nitted him into the tidy
sitting-room.
81 on do see her; ust leave your linen
my sister and | will try to please you,
sir, said cola, dehuroly, enjoying the
confusion Of Mr.. VIII lyon, Appointment
lawyer Of n southern city.
ut-but you are not used toto
this sort o. thing -Ieally. and the poor
man Numbered worse than before.
81 God morning, girls; you've acted
sensible Mt last, hev yet and vulgar,
rich MIS-. lalmer elbowed her way
between Leola and Mr.. Lyon, glad OF a
,rance to take down the proud Ash
lords, who had collapsed her own Eulalie.
81 heerd you d got down TO washin'
fer a livin, an said to Eulaly at break
fast 4 m goin' to %patternize EN-, send
'em the common pieces. kulaly's lace
and silk hxin =, of course, We can't trust
with you takes n j renchy TO do thom,
hut, III pay 70 30 cents every week for
my washing"
1--WE cannot do your work, Mrs. Pal
mer, % said Leola, dccisively.
An why not prayi You take in
washin, don { your
Neither Ariel nor myself expect to
do large, hea,y ~washiHgs
II seems that only a favored few are
TO be treated with respect by these
Queens, - sneered Mrs. Palmer as she
swept from the room.
A plying look shone In the eyes OF
Mr.. Lyon, though he said nothing, and
left them to meet other patrons.
Through the hot summer months
they toiled. hare concerts the birds in
the apple houghs gave them before sun
rise, and the work was not distastcful
or very hard. The patrons were mainly
~ ANAANARH ~ WIN wv Vi
linen and lawns, laces and mulls.
cola missed the drives and sails and
attentions OF the recreant lover. who
ignored her ever after she became "A
ladndresS. But their bank account
grew. they could rave choice music
aud books, and pretty, cheap dresses,
but society they had little, save that Of
each other.
one August afternoon, as they sat
beside the sea, the sobbing Of a little
girl and sound Of blows attracted Ariel s
attention. leaping over the rocks that
formed a series OF steps she saw a pert,
young nurse girl striking q 2-year-old
child, who trembled and tried to sup
press her sohs.
An ugly, dark fellow strolled down
the teach with the nurse. and softly
Leola rescued the child and took her to
the largest hotel, Ariel carrying the lit
tie one.
"Carwy want-papa." lisped the
tiny one, and burn ng with indignation,
they walked through the crowd of fash
ionahles who sat upon the yerandas. re-
gardless of the critical g~lances.
Nv no cares for this dear baby asked
Ariel, IN a clear. ringing voice.
Give her 10 me, tbs my little Carrie:
but where is her nurse asked n bewil-
dered, hanoEsme gentleman, who sat
reading.
May | SEQ you in private sirf' asked
Ariel, still holding the little one in her
arms.
And Leola sat in the chair vacated by
him, with the eyes OF srornful women
upon her. ,ompelled TO listen to the re-