The Press., 1889-07-11

els this seat engaged, madam ?'' Mrs. Glennor and Mabel both looked to see young lady dressed in plain, up trimmed linen suit, with brown veil cov- ering her hat entirely and shading plain, homely face. ...-.-
 Her speech was that of well-bred per son, but her exceedingly plain attire stamped her in Mrs. Glennor's eyes as s'common folks, " not worth an effort to be polite to.
 She turned to the window and settled herself in her place without seeming to hear, but good-natured Mabel spoke at l once
 'Mine isn't. You are welcome to share it." e.g- .-s...t.- ........ And, notwithstanding the decided frown on her mothers face, she tossed her traps all over in pile beside Mrs. Glennor and smiled a reply to the young strangers quiet 'sThank you" as she sat down, holding the small satchel carried in her lap.
 ''It will tire you. There is plenty of room over here with us" said Mabel, reaching out her hand toward the satchel.
 The young lady placed it upon the seat herself, saying:
 'sI was afraid it might trouble you." "Not at all, returned Mabel.
 But Mrs. Glennor, with little accent of spirit, addressed her daughter
 ''Mabel, don't make yourself over-off- cious. wonder how far it is to Hamil- ton ?"
 ''Don't the table tell you, mamma p
 s'No. Only the stations are down. Well," with sigh, and glance at the in truder, "we shall be able to select our own society there."
 "Mamma, don't," pleaded Mabel, in g low tone, flushing at her mothers rude ness.
 q detest these trains, where every rude person who chooses may intrude upon you, "swent on Mrs. Glennor, coolly.
 Mabel knew there was no telling. where her mother would stop, once she was on the track, and she noted the flush which loverspread the young strangers face She quietly changed the subject.
 "Do you know MT. Hamilton's family lmammaY'
 Mot the children. Not since they were grown; that IS, l saw them wher they were very little" s-
 t'If they are like their noble old father am sure shall like them. think he ii Isplendid," answered Mabel. -.. a.
 The strange young lady smiled quietly Mrs. Glennor answered: i$, "I dare say they are. Birth and breed ling always show, Mabel. I, for one, coult neyer mistake person of wealth and cul Iture for common one."
 t'Is there only one daughter?" asket Mabel. ~
 f'Only one at home, the youngest one Henrietta. And one son, Richard. Icon sider it very fortunate that Hamilton in vited us to make this visit, Mabel. Rich ard Hamilton is very wealthy, and if, yo, play your cards well, who knows what yo, may do in the way of settlement? ?" "Now, mamma, if you begin to talk il that way, do solemnly declare I will talk ! the next train that passes us back hom !, and not go at all P
 Mrs. Glennor knew that the girl wa quite capable of keeping her word if sh was pushed too far, so she said no more J J but betook herself to the prospect in vie, from her window.
 The ride was 8 warm one, but Mabs enjoyed it, and in spite of mamma frown chatted with her seatmate very socially,
 It was getting sundown when the trai stepped at Hamilton, and several passel gers descended, among them Mrs. Glennt and Mabel. -, >
 There was forlorn looking little st tion, with dusty little refreshment bar i one corner of dingy room, labeled s'L dies Room." There were two or thre village idlers, with hands in their pocket promenading up and down the platforn ! and that was ali. ,e~- "'
 @"Why, what does this mean ?" frette Mrs. Glennor. "Mr. Hamilton wrote t |. would be sure to have the carriage to me, us. + E..
 "Perhaps it will be here yet, mamma said Mabel. Suppose you ask one those men if it has been seen.''
 "I believe I will, and Mrs. Glennt marched up to one of the men aforesai and inquired:
 ..l ''Can you tell me whether MT. Hamj day 2' r-''-' 1T 'Yes'm-no'm-I don't know-there are a comin' now, was the slightly inc fherent answer.
 Turning in the direction of his extende finger she saw a handsome carriage rolliu . rapidly up.
 'tIt is just coming" she announced -- Mabel, whose eyes had already ;nforme her of the fact.
 They waited upon the platform until drove up and their driver dismounted.
 Then he came up the steps and addres q ed Mrs. Glennor, touching his hat respec fully.
 Ladies for Mr. Hamilton's, madam ?'' f1 'Yes. Come, Mabel" 2,
 The carriage is ready, ladies. IT. spring cart is here already to take you baggage over. Will take your tickets 1
 Mrs. Glennor gave him the tickets ft their trunks, and the ready coachma soon had them piled in the light cart whic had followed the carriage. "Now we are ready" declared MT Glennor, but the .coachman appeared be waiting for some one else.
 Sour young Miss Henrietta went up | town yesterday. We expected her bac by this train."
 "Here amp called familiar voic from the door of the ladies room, and tt homely young lady in plain linen, wh had shared Mabel's seat, came out of he retreat inside and approached them. a "My goodnessl" was Mrs. Glennor 2 dismayed ejaculation, as she flushed up : the roots of her hair. But Mabel sprang forward with extend J cd hand. 91asTS t'f' . '.WhatI are you Henrietta Hamilton II am so glad l"
 ] "And you are Miss Glennorl I am s