Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-01-06
A Fair lmpostor.

A June evening. An upper room in
cit, "School for Young Ladies and
Children" A damsel with unbound
hair, in white wrapper gazing, some
what disconsoately. from an open
window.
The clock had struck 10. and ac-
cording TO the receipt for being healthy.
wealth, aud wise, as well as the rule Of
Mime, NJ ckle's establishment. this
Young person should havo been in bed
and asleep instead of which she was
gazing nto futurity. and almost Won
dering for what earthly purpose she
had been bora. She was II, and pref
tl-really pretty in her way--which
every one pronounced so odd, you
know
The day before had been graduating
day. and she. too. had had her white
dress and dainty gloves aud slippers
and all the ct ceteras of such
occasions; taking. rs She rather bitterly
thought, the whole of her Christmas
present from the wealthy cousin who
bad generously kept her AT Nine.
Mckee that she might be QUALIFIED for
the post OF under teacher
In the nest house large party was
in progre~>. and the Star-gazer was en-
abled to see much of what was going
on--wndowS raised aud lace draperies
waving IN the soft June breeze. \ par
~. indeed! What should she ever do
W tn parties? She wondered who would
ever ask her 20 one.
Here she caught glimpse OF a girl ;
figure in white. and. beside her tall,
MISUNDERSTANDING man, with such a
face - sometimes visits one IN dream
ia face that might have belonged. she
And the z RI ut the window eny eel the
girl surrounded by light and love. and
wondered it, after all, she were SO very
much preller aud more attractive than
herself.
An idea flashed into her mind she
would see! 1t would be something to
10 do in the way of amusement.
And. quick as thought, she had drawn
the shades down. lighted the gas and
unearlhed Der graduating dress from
the drawer. 1t was beautifully made.
this simple white tarlatan, and fitted
her slender figure perfectly. But Mis-
Lftwood's growing glory was the
shining mass of golden brown han
which rippled far below her waist
Almost before she realized what she
was do ne little feet twinkled rapidly
down the stairs; a white-robed figure
With flying ha r fluttered like a butter
Nv across the alley. where convenient
gate afforded entrance TO The premise,
Of the party-givng people, and Mar
gsrct Liftwood saying to herself in
m ngled terror and del ght. IAN adj
senture!" an adventures! suddenly
stood at the side door of a house,
with the owners Of which she had
never exchanged a word and didn'r
even know them by sight. 1t stooo
wide open and there was no one
around
She advanced to the staircase and
stood gazing undecidedIy upon the ga,
scene beyond. when the very girl she
had watched from the W ndow. hyins
up to her with tho most beam NJ oI
faces, embraced her rapturousy.
Il knew you would GOMEZ
I'D , ou?' responded the bewilder-
ed intruder.
Yes, you dear, darling Dasyr
was sure OF it, and | told Regy so. Yot
don gnow how we have talked yoI
over! You have not seen him vel,
suppose. But who brought YOU, DEAR
or were you waited Oh tn ,tle-down?
Don't ak me any questions
please, replied our heroine, dreadful,
embarrassed.
II understand! You shall not b,
plagued. dear But let me get goo,
look at you. Why. Daisy. you ar,
lovely And so Ike our photograph
only a great deal prettcr. To thinl
of it being six Years since we met. Blu
here comes Reginald. Perhaps | ough
10 retire, though it is all in the family
You know
Our debutantc would have kcd t,
sink through the floor when the new
conner, after regard NJ her with an al
mring look. raised her white glove,
hand.to his lips and said:
"Th much, at least. may be per
niited?'
Poor child" said pretty Clara. 70
Margaret looked thoroughly frightened
IL shall see YOU aga n presently. an,
remember. Daisy, you do not leave u
tonight. Papa, too. will put his vet
OH your departure.
Then there is evidently no nam
ma," thought the young adventures.
Perhaps" whispered her partner
as she remained silent, feeling this t