Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-11-15

| the latter fact A man in kid gloves
was much better in his estimation than
man with bare hands. And only an
IDIOT he thought, would wear soft
hat value two dollars. when, by &C.
cepting favors he might have spent
ten upon glossy stove pipe.
Ed thought d fferently. He was a
kindly fellow, too, always doing some
thing for ebody. Little cross
sweepers were sure of pennies when
they saw him approaching. He set tho
broken legs of vagrant dogs, delivered
distracted emigrants to their friends.
like lost parcels, and was always stop
ping cars. handing up fares, and max
ing martyr Of himself in press of
passengers in the city cars. He under
took errands for his aunt and cousin,
and always brought home the shade of
worstod Or width of ribbon that was
wanted,
Ray could also be polite when it serv-
ed his own interest The next day at
dinner time. Mrs. Allen. who had been
pa, ing calls all the forenoon, was
found in state of great excitement
Something was on her mind. At last
she gave it utterance.
WHO do you suppose has come to
the city. Mr.. Allenp' said she.
Cant guess" said MIR. Allen.
Queen Victoriap"
Queen Fiddlesticks,' said Mrs. Al
len. But you will never guess, men
are so stupid. Aunt Charlotte Ray, after
whom we named our Ray. Actually l
found the old lady at Warren's, as
queer as ever.
"Why didn't you come straight to
me. Aunt Charllotte?' said l."
Forgot your street, she said. so
I'm to send q carr age for her to-mor-
row. Ray. now do remember how
rich she is. and II OF another relative as
near as we are. and you are named
after her-do be attentive.
"rll do the correct thing, mamma.
don't fidget," said young hopeful
III get Ed TO teach me how to pay
proper attention to the old woman"
THE best OF her money at interest
all her life. for she spends nothing"
said Mrs Allen. land that row of
brown-stonc houses and the place at
Rayville. She must be worth at least
a million. It's worth little trouble,
Ray.
IA fellow could enjoy himself with
that sum-" Did you remind her of
her namesake?"
Yes" said Mrs. Allen. "and she
said she hoped he had grown up to be
like the young men of her days"
':All bows and flourisbes. Ell? Well
I'll please her." said Ray. Don't be
afraid mother I'll act as escort to
two old women for half of that money.
If she wasn't my aunt. Id make all
sure by marrying her" And Ray
meant it.
There comes the carriage" said
Mrs. Allen. Ray run out and hand
her from it. It's an attention she will
appreciate. Mind your bow
''Oh YES" said Ray, "rll do it up
in style;" and out of the parlor he flew.
just in time to open the carriage door.
"My dear aunt" he began. $50 de-
lighted! allow me-"
Law" said voice within. II kin
get out myself. Twas ten much tel
answer a civil question for a body il
the cars. and don't need any assist.
ance now. No. I'll take my own
basket. might hev done 1t before.
for all of you;' and Ray. quite annihi
lated, followed his snappish relative
into the parlor.
How dye do. niece and nephew
This is your darler, l suppose SAL
Aunt Charlotte, while Mrs. Allel
questioned Ray with her eyes; ian,
oh. my! how are YEP So glad to see "
agin. Never should have got nowhere
ii it hadn't been for you; and tel
find you here, am delighted" ant
Aunt Charlotte pounced upon E.
lIlce, anu suooh uuluS Win nun.
Then. in an instant. everyone in tn
room comprehende the true state O
/ affairs The shabby old woman t.
whom, from sheer good.nature, E
Price had offered so much kind atten
ton. was the rich aud eccentric Aun
Charlotte, who was able to make tn
t fortune OF any one she fanced. an
was known TO be constant friend
any one who pleased her. and hard
t conciliate when once offended Mr.!
3 Allen was in despair, and Ray blame
his unlucky stars, Both felt dispose
a to quarrel with Ell. and to fancy thu
4 he knew Aunt Charlotte all til
u while but his conduct during her sta
disarmed them. He was polite, {
t course, but he paid no court to he
:. and left the field clear to Ray. VIII
d had devoted himself to the old lady III
tiringly. and who. at last, battered hin
Il self that he had obliterated all remen
l brance of his former rudeness. Ala
o for their hopes! All this sacrifice (
time and patience was thrown ava,
:. Aunt Charlotte was no fool. and e,
d joyed herself at the expense of Ray,
her hearts content But on her r,
d turn TO her own home. she sent for he
It lawyer, made will in Ed Prices fl
= vor, and sent word to Aliens that 81
= had done SO. by friend who wa
?. ordered to report.
II She would have him at Christina:
d also. and by-and-by actually moved
J, New York, TO be near him. The
II formed close friendship. and Ed. 8
l. orphan from his BIRTH valued the oil
woman's motherly kindness, m orc, this
h the fortune she had bequeathed to hin
l. and when at last she left the worl,
l. shed many tears for her loss. He WI
is a rich man. and able to do good on
r. larger scale than formerly. He W
"a not extravaganza and lived we'll b
q plainly. Aud Ray sneered at him f.
1t a going fellow. who did not ell
10 Joy life while he could. He kept O