The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-13
GOLDEN GREED,
pHuBE's FLOPEMEN

feacleu lth proper CestndtloH. Jano
Pggot, tie housekeeper, who had long
bad an eye on the old lady's money, con
fiscated il and did all she could to in
huence Mrs Oaks against her grand
daughter. When Phwbe became anx-
ions at not receiving an answer to her
letter and called at the house, the
servants, who had been instructed by
Jane Piggot, turned her away.
Ms oaks often asked about young
Mrs. Dare, but Jabe did not hesitate to
lie If she found 1t convenient.
do you ever see Pho DO :" asked the
old lady one day.
Eyes, ma'am, bat she never speaks to
me-"
"Does she hook sad, as if she would
lie 70 ask my forgiveness and did not
dare ~
"Oh, she's gay as lark, b" was the re
ply.
They know you will leave them all
your money. Jbais the worst of being
rich. People around you don't care for
nothing elee. That makes me thankful
sometimes for beng poor.
" could make ms will again, Jane.
There are plenty of deserving people in
this world. My granddaughter need
not feel so certain Of IL. II she had
only written or come to see me, Jane
only on &c IN all this v hile."
4" An uugrateful critter ma'am." Jane
would sigh. All, if 10 wasn't for me.
you'd be alone in the world, ma IAN"
" Jane" said PL~be, stopping the
housekeeper in the street one dag.
Jare, you must not hurry ~ 50.
must know how grandma is
" Her health Is about the same, MIS-.
Dare replied Jane
"But how does she feel Is she lone.
j. " asked PtWbe.
"She's got me, ms'am. ! amt eloped,
nor shan't, ~ replied Jane. "She's resign
ed TO your iDgtatiiude.'
81 am going TO see her, Jane, said
fLmbe. Il shall force myself past you
and 20 TO her"
Only orders are strict, Miss" replied
Jane. 81 should call the police If any
one forced themselves against her orders
onto Missus Oaks"
~ believe this is all your doing, Jane"
cried Phobe.
mine" cried Jane, piously. "Oh,
Mrs. Dare didn't elOpe and leave my
dear grammer in her old age. | didn't
disobey her after years of goodness
'Taint my fault, mum. Them as proved
ungrateful has only themselves to thank.
I'm in haste. Mrs. Dare, and must CO."
Jane hurried away.
Phoebe watched her, and saw her en-
ter the florists door. In little. while
she came out, and walked away, and
Pl abe entered the florists in her place
The florists wife sat behind the couno
ter making M some bridal bouquets.
"What can | do for You, Mrs. Dare =
she asked, and Pb0'be answered:
"a great deal, Mrs. Gault, if you will,
only / must have a long talk with you.
Ana. firstly, what order did Jane Plggot
leave htrcN
"arhe usual spring order for Mrs.
Oaks's garden, replied Mrs. Gault
81 thought so, said Phoebe.
Aud then began confidential talk, to
which We will not listen.
Miss Piggot, here's note" said
Sally "Ihe person that brought it Is
waiting for an answer"
Miss Piggot took the envelope from
the hands Of the servant and read the
following words
Miss Piggot: / write to explain the
fact that have sent a woman TO do the
hower beds We ind German women
very good for garden work, and employ
them constantly. l hope Mrs. Oaks will
not object. MARTHA GAULr."
ado You object, ma'am ~ asked Jane.
"Why should | object ~ said Mrs.
Oaks. Il shall go out and see her at
work after awhile. IL will amuse me-"
"Show the woman into the garden,
and keep the gate Locked, Sally, said
Miss Piggott.
An hour after Mrs. Oaks went into the
garden. A funny little figure all hud-
died up in woTsted and shawl with
short petticoat and big boots, was bend
inc over one Of the beds. The old lady
approaching her saw that the woman
was hiding her face in her apron and
sObbing
What is the matter, friend Have
you hurt yourself" asked the old lady
But as she spoke the woman turned
and caught her hand and kissed IL.
alt is PtGbe ~ cried Mrs. Oaks.
.sOb, grandma :" she sobbed don't
be frightened This was the only way
could manage to get III to see you
81 don't understand. Are you 50
poor DO you dig gardens for your
bread, my child ~ cried Mrs. Oaks, hold
ing her To her heart. "Why did you
not write to me. Come and tell me-"
ooh, I've written twenty times. I've
been s,nt from the door oftener STILL
sobbed Phobe. "Im not poor. This is
only disguise that Mrs. Gault lent me.
But, OBJ have longed so to see you.
Iuough Jane said you did not want to
see me. did not believe her. Oh | do
moi, grandma
But if you wrote, have never had
a letter II you came did not know
it, said Mrs Oaks. You were very
wrong, but you are all have. 1t has
greyed me so to think you did not care
II / forgave you. Come in, love, and
tell me all about it,
An hour after this Mrs. Oaks's bell
rang furiously.
Miss PiggOt fastened to answer II and
found PhW5e sitting at her grand
mothers feet.
"Jane Piggot," said the old lady, " l
owe you two weeks wages. Here is the
money for the whole months. Pack up