The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-10-07
CHAPTER XXI.

1 can't conquer the feeling of
strangenes that will oppress me
things are so different here At home
I always did as pleased, but now I
have to be SO very prim. Belle says
l must be more dignifed here, or peo-
pie will think haven't been accustom-
ed to good society. What people
think has always been the ruling mot
to of Bellies life, SO Pm not surprised
to find that she rides her hobby yet.
Her conversation is about aristoc-
racy principally, 1 suppose this theme
is selected to impress Mrs. Murray, if
so, however it misses its mark. She
doesn't pretend to anything, I like
that about her. Her admiration for
Belle is laughable, she looks upon her
as some additional article of beauty,
with which to ornament his fine house.
I think myself in this particular, she
isn't far wrong, for Bellies whole oc-
cupation seems to me, studing becom-
ing wardrobes and graceful attitudes
Mrs. Murray doesn't push herself,
(taking the rank that is her dire, as
the mother-in-law of the hostess,
among Bellies grand guests.
Belle has defined her position in her
establishment, as sort of housekeep-
er and she occupies it with good
grace. She appears perfectly entranc-
ed, just to feel, without enjoying it,
that her son is rich man this know
ledge is sufficient bliss to her.
As the household affairs are all en-
trusted to her superior management,
Belle is relieved of all care and as the
baby comes under the head of house
hold, she also assumes charge of her,
who seems perfectly devoted to her
granny, as the old lady calls herself.
Belle appears willing to give up all
work as more time is thus saved for
pleasure. There are certain people
in this world, I've noticed, whom
everyone delights to humor, and Belle
undoubtedly has always belonged to
that class.
She keeps her husbands mother
and brother in the back ground, that
doubt if one tenth of her fine COM
pany have an idea of their existence.
Mrs. Murray went into the parlor
one day to deliver some message and
heard lady ask who she was, when
Belle, in perfectly unembarrassed
manner, informed her she was her
housekeeper.
[ happened to be present and the
temptation was very strong with me to
adopt my old style and expose her.
There was a time when she wouldn't
have dared to have left such an er-
roneous impression, if 1 was around,
but times change and we with them,
especially as I've learned to hold my
tongue.
Its amusing to see Belle with her
husband. in society. I'm not invited
often, as I'm not considered "out," but
60 in the parlor whenever | choose,
at her entertainments
When she has her companies; din
ings, &c, Mrs. Murray and Mr.. Her
rick are banished to the pantry to en-
Joy their meals in solitude, thus never
appearing upon the scene. In my
opinion Mr.. Herrick presents a much
better appearance than his more for
tunate brother, for he has an educa-
ton, which the other totally lacks and
if he isn't so exceedingly PROPOSES
ing, neither is my brother Phillip and
and the latter certainly hasn't the
good expression, which Mr.. Herrick
possesses, /. in fact, Bellies husband
hasn't any, nothing, but big, red,
bloated face, strongly indicative of a
barrel of rum.
But to watch Belle when they are
together in the presence of her stylish
acquaintance, is rare fun, she scarce
ly allows him to breathe freely; if he