The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-06-14
TWO LITTLE NOBODIEs.

Weight glfls 10 one eligible man. 1ust tnlnk OF tnat
ARIEL" and bcola Cameron cast an arch glance nj
her pretty blonde sister, who sat In sewing
beside the window.
mot 30 bad as that, Leola, though admit the
beaux scarce and shy this season. but this is Just
the beginning; in a few days Glen Falls will be
" Aren't You tired, Ariel. Of this pnchInr and
scraping to make our limited wardrobe preseniable
We are known as the shabby genteel Ashford girls
boarrder, a handsome widower, that she invited us
because abe was Obliged TO, that we were mere
hangers-on and looking for husbands.n
"Dld Mrs Ray say that, after pressing US Ia
come ~ and the soed gray straw hat she was trying
to color fell from her hands"
Eyes, and the others said worse Of us: We are
poor and ambitious, and that's crime 10 these days
I'm glad mamma Is nicely situated for the summer
with Aunt Lou"
prlcks hurt her sadly. have mind to live here
after like n recluse.n
az am afraid thatwe shall not be able to live at all
unless we get little money"
But what can we do, Jeola? Mamma objects 10
our being walter girls. and there is really no employ
men fCr US in this little place" and Arss tear
"Put no your antiaaated millinery this minute
Ariel. and help me get ready our signooard'"
eyes, dear; one sIgnifying that nne washing and
clear starching is done by twp distressed damses'
ado you-rcally-mcan-- that-we- .shall-takc-
in-washing, Leoa7" and an Indignant flush
sparkled In Ariel's blue eyes
'" mean Just that, sister mine. We must have
down, and we arc no, ravens; instead, We are two
healthy damsels, and washing for the bellies and
beaux'tha come to this resort promises good re-
But, Leola, you vii! lose"
81 shall likely lose my beau. VINO likes to run
country girl. No matter. Now for the sign"
A masterpiece II was after twas finished.
The canvas was framed In golden wheat ears,
seaweed colored grasaes. and pretty shells. Inlarge
German text" Laundry Work Solicited was painted
In gold and blue. In the east window the sign was
hung while LeOla sat down to walt patronage, Keen
up her own spirits. and cheer the timid Ariel, who
was almost In Mysteries.
Of both sexes laughed as they saw the sign in the
ON the morning of the second day quiet bachelor
of thirty discovered he was IN need OF washer
"I-i-I-desre to see the laundress. Miss
ahem-." stammered the confused gentleman as
Into the tidy sitting-roOm.
"You do see her; Just leave your linen: nv sister
murely. enjoying he confusion Of Mr.. viii Lyon,
prominent lawyer OF Southern city.
"But-you are not used toto this sort OF thing
ran,lv." and the poor man Numbered worse thar
before.
t,od morning. girls; you've acted sensible e, a
her way between Leola and MIR. Lyon. glad Of .
chance to take down the proud Ashfords, who hat
eciipsed her own Eualie.
SAID to Eulaly at breakfast Pm goin, to patternzt
'enl, send EN- the common pieces Eulaly's laces
taxes H FTenchy to do them. but III pay We iifty
cents every week for my Washing
1--WE cannot do your work, Mrs. Palmer" said
IAN why not, pray2 You take in washin', don't
"Neither Ariel nor myself expect to do large,
at seems that only favored few are to be treated
with respect by these queens" sneered Mrs.
A plying look shone in the eyes Of Mr.. Lyon,
though he said nothing and left them to meet other
patrons.
Rare concerts the birds in the apple boughs gave
them before SUNRISE and the work was not dstaste-
full or very hard. The patrons were mainly summer
visitors, who wore the finest linen and lawns, aceE,
Leola missed the drives and sails and attentions Of
the recreant lover who ignored her ever after she
became a laundress.
But their bank account grew; they could have
but society they had.lttle, save that of each ether
One August afternoon. as they sat beside The sea,
the sobblng Of little girl and sound OF 6ltws at
that formed series Of steps she saw pert, young
nurse girl striking atwo-yearold child, who trenbed
"u An neiy. DARK fellow stroeG down the beach with
the nurse, and softly Ieola rescued the child and
took her to the largest hotel Ariel carrying the little
WCarwry--want-papa, lisped the tiny one, and,
burning with Indignation, they walked through the
crowd OF fashionabes who sat upon the verandas,
regardless Of the critical Chances.
UWho cares for this dear baby?" asked Ariel, In
a clear, ringing voice.
"Give her to me, it's my little Carrie; but where
is her nurse?" asked bewdered, handsome gentle
man, who sat reading.
MAY see You In private. Sir z" asked Ariel, Still
holding the little one In her arms.
And Leo sat In the chair vacated by him, with the
eyes of scornful women upon her, compelled to
listen to the remarks make OF the "boldneBs" OF
their coming upon such an GRAND.
"a trumped-up excuse; the girl well knew the
chlds father was millionaire. Those girls manage
So said ladp near her, In an audible voice, while
she looked hepessly around for one friendly face,
anXlously awaiting Ariel's coming.
At last she came, and with her young
ESQ twas YOU who rescued our Carrier The dear
baby was black and blue from harsh treatment; the
nurse will not venture back. Brother will walk
home with you and thank you for us all
The young wdower and baby Carrie became FIRE.
quent visitors at the poor little home Mr.. Lyon and
hts sister came often, too Ariel and Leola kept on
with their washing and ironing 10 the mornings
Mrs. Ashford was gaining health and strength in the
country, and Leo took care to write her only the
"cheery" bits Of gossip.
But the summer passed, and the last sail was
taken one September moonlight Next day they
commenced their work earlier than usual, and ned
the preserving kettles with pears thinking to have
"Two old maids left to broil, bake, and brew; no.
body will ever love us poor grls' VINO have actually
se wns tsiTSne Of Southern Gdower Wso
rumor said, was engaged to stately Miss Allyne.
There was an ache In her own heart when she
thought OF the great social gulf between two little
nobodies and their wealthy friends.
Jingle Jingle, went the door bell, and over boiled
the preserves requiring their united efforts to rescue
even portion of the seething mass.
Again and again the bell rang. 1--WE can't go to
the door," said ARIEL as she ruefully surveyed Leo
and herself literally saturated with the sticky syrup
Two fautlessly attred gentlemen came In and
quietly took possession of the two little nObodea
A great deal Of l0ve-making was done In very
few moments, and upon two sticky, plump fingers a
magnificent. lustr0us pearl ring WAS slipped.
Not one OF the quartette thought OF dinner; they
were too happy to descend to commonplace AFFAIRS
and the wash," Miss Ayne's lovely null and or
candle, was left In the suds.
After "the lovers had gone, and they had time "a
think over 1t, who should walk In but MIS- ASHFORD
lust behind her hotel servant with an elegant
dinner for Leo aud Ariel, sent by two thoughtful
sonebodies.
In their Southern home, where all ia bloom and
fragrance, little Carrie never tires OF her "boOful
new mamma, who saved her from nurse Margaretf
beatings.
And Leola loves devotedly helpless, blind young
sister of her noble husband.
Together they visit annually Glen FAILS and the
proud mother who Ia there 10 welcome them.
Kept az precious memeDtO IL the " sign painted
by the skillful fingers OF LeOla
"we enjoyed our short 'washin' experience
didn't we, Ariel7"
"Yes, but I'm very thankful that my prince came
along aud rescued me from further continuation
OF the work." answered Ariel, thoughtfuy, as sht
locked upon the "signb0ard and thought OF the
time when they were " nobOdles. "-EHd Guernsei
/ Ia Phfiddelphia Call.
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