Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15

Soon after her arrival. her cousin
Louise had married, and was soon her
fathers housekeeper, and acted as
chaperon for Jeanne and Alice on all
society occasions.
After she had been in society a W
times people had discovered that plain
Alice Taylor possessed beautiful
voice and an indescrbable charm of
manner, and she began to be courted
and nattered until six months after her
arrival she was the acknowledged belle
of the small town.
Mrs. Moltrop, one of the leaders of
society, had decided, just as the story
opens, to get up charity concert for
the benefit of the INDECENT of Lancas.
ter, and Alice Taylor's voice was to be
the particular attraction. Mrs. Mol
trop was very popular, and her only
son Claude was considered the best
'catch" in town, and Jeanne Taylor,
before Alice's arrival, had been reas-
onably sure that the prize was her own.
But there was a change, yet she strove
with all the tact which is given the
young society lady to place herself
first in his regards, but, alas for her.
Alice's company was preferred to her
own. She was secretly very angry,
and Alice perceived an unpleasant
change in her, which she could ac-
count for on no other grounds than the
| true ones.
About this time she received letter
from another uncle here, who wished
her TO hll daughters place to him.
She hailed the change with joy, and
had planned to start for his distant
home the morning after the concert.
All this had been kept perfectly quiet
by her cousins, for they feared she
would receive an offer OF marriage
from Claude Moltrop before her de-
parture. Alice knew all this, but she
expected to meet Claude once before
leaving, and her gentle heart huttered
at what might happen on that porten-
tous evening.
She was, therefore, little surprised
at Jeanne's kindness that afternoon
when she came down and offered so
pleasantly to help her about her pack
ing.
Il am sorry you are to leave us, AL
ice," she said '.although don't doubt
you will like it at Uncle George S."
Il hope so," said Alice, brightly
''and never shall forget your kind
ness in giving me home when l had
none, Jeanne
THAT was nothing" said Jeanne.
"How time does fly we ought to be
dressing now, and Louise has set out
a lunch for us before we 60"
Alice did not know what to make of
this unusual kindness, and went away
to her dressing room thinking that she
had possibly misjudged her cousins
after all, and they were sorry she was
leaving them.
Dress made great change in the
plain little girls looks, and it is an
airy, graceful figure that accompanied
Jeanne to the dining room where
Louise, also attired for the concert,
was awaiting them.
1--WE will have to 90 alone girls.
Papa and Mr.. Lorton will drop in be-
fore the concert is over" she said, and
then she observed, Il have some splen-
did lemonade here, as cold as ice can
make it. thought you would like
some, it is such warm evening""
THANK you," said Alice. II do not
care for anything to eat, but | will
take a glass of lemonade"
Il knew your taste, you see, ny
dear co.," said Louise lightly, hand
ing each of the girls heavy goblet
which stood ready filled at her elbow.
"How do you like it?" she asked,
when Alice had half emptied her glass.
1T is excellent" was her smiling
reply.
I'VE must get on our wraps" said
Jeanne, hurridly, setting down her
glass. 'It is getting late; drink up
your lemonade, AL. l hear the carri-