The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-12

the outer world to cheer 40 Kate herself,
when her spirits were at the lowest sbb.
More than this, she had learned from her
mother that he wanted TO lend them money,
but the old selwyn pride had risen up in
arms against that But she did not ask his
advice. She decided finally for herself.
Mamma" she said, coming cheertully
home one day, you must manage 70 do
without me 3 little while. l have engaged
linda Dartiy to help you, and"
my child. what does this mesn" said
Mrs. Selwyn.
att means, mamma said Kate with low
curtsy, that l have taken position in the
factory"
"You, Kate gasped the dismsyed mother.
"a factory girl,''
Why not, nammaY' appealed Kate. II
only wish that you could see some OF the
girls there. They are ss perfect ladies as
you would meet in any drawing room IN the
land. And the machines are worked by
steam power, and the foreman is so kind
and petite; and only think. mamma, / shall
earn from ten to fifteen shillingsa we *, il
an a skillful hand"
Mrs. Selwyn burst into tears.
'0h. Kate, my Kate" she faltered, 81
never felt our loss SO accutely as do now"
"And l." said Kate brightly, never felt so
proud as / do now. Oh, mamma, l have
ton already. You don't know what an
heiress feet"
"a new hand" said Mr.. Varian, careless.
ly, as be glanced over the books of the steam
factory. but really, Mr.. Hardie. L have
nothing to do with the hsnds you may see
| fit 10 engage. 1t was quite unnecessary to
| consult me F."
For Mr.. Varian, silent partner in this
| driving concern, had lounged in rs usual to
| glance over the books laid open for his quar-
| terly examination.
! sptctfuily, but this isn't an ordinary
case, M Varian; its old Dr.. seIwyn's daugh-
| ter"
'Miss selwyn?"
Mr.. Valan was aroused into animation at
| once.
"She osme here, SIR" explained the fore
man, " nd said that che had been learning
| to work the machine, and that she wanted
! to earn money to help her parents. OF
course 1 was a little doubtful as to her ex-
perieI ce at first, but ind she is frst.class
operator, and
| "What floor is she On2" Mr.. Varian hur-
| Iiedly asked.
Number four, eli"
Mr.. Vsrian waited for the big bell 70 clang
| for the dismissal of the hands, and then he
| joined Kate 6elTyn as she came out Kate
| cOlored, bat she smiled us she saw him.
| 81 never knew, until today Mr. Varian, F"
she said, THAT you were enc OF tbs proprle-
tors OF this factory"
Neither was l." be answered, ''untsl last
month, when l fell heir 10 my uncie's share
in it. But have always mad more or less,
charge of his affairs here"
II suppose" said Kate her long eyelashes
| dropping, that you are recalling IL your
secret mind the silly speeches made about
fsctory.girls not so very long ago. Bat
am wIser now. There is no teacher like ex
| perieuce."
ION the contrary" he exclaimed, eagerly
II only await an opportunity to tell you
how infinitely respect your spirit and
courage. Miss Selwyn, l have admired you
for long time, but now the feeling assume:
an entirely different type May dare to say
openly that love your
"Mr. Varian,' said Kate, with Pickering
color on her cheeks, you are rich. l an
only poor working-girl."
kate, 1 shall be poor indeed, ii you re
fuse me the great boom of your love And
in all respects, dearest you are a fit bride fol
king" said Mr.. Varian with enthusiasm
Answer me, Kate, can not 1--we on in sus
peDse."
The answer came soft. slow, and indistinct
hat such as it was it entirely satisfied SIR
Varian. And Miss Selwyn did not long re
main factory girl.
But she had learned lesson. Tbs lessor
that a w0rking.girl need not necessarily
| cease to be a lady, and that lady nigh
still be a working girl
THAT week in my husbands factory" sht
often said brightly, taught me more thar
all my FIVE years in Madame D'Orient's fash
ionable boarding school,.