Telegram-herald., 1889-08-16

busy that she had only peeped into the par
lors and a few OF tue chambers. Oracle was
with them, holding fast 10 the hand 81 heI
Lew mother, she chung % her even now
and her artless affection was very dear Il
tie young girl. who felt her motherhood sucf
responsibility
Mrs M0ntford and have lived so quiet
" we have seen no need for changes, but
shall be happy 10 make any which you may
suggest"
There Is one ideal room which ] miss 10
the house. she replied Every thing Is
rich and beautiful, and with few touches
Of arrangement. are al that can be desired
but the rooms lack the element Of coEness
which / should Ike 10 embody il q family
sitting room. in which 10 spend our even
ings"
"Theu YOU do not intend 70 spend youi
evenings al Nine. Is ball and Mrs. Rs
,nasicab, and 50 o. through the Lstf and
he looked at her with amused interest
s.Not unless must" she answered. III
YOU wish me &c, VIII Try 10 please You, bli
have had little opportunity for reading,
and was hop NJ that You would help ne m
selecting and digestng some of these books
which look Sc tempting 20 NE, and her eyes
rested lovingly on "A magnificent bookcase
filled with vs.uable books.
81 shall b. only too happy to- be replied
in q tone Of relief; 80 tell the truth, society
is a consuminate bore 10 me, unless taken N
homeopathic doses, bat did not wish 70 pin
you down ~ my quiet life: now for your
idea Of a RON"
Il think lad better not tel yoU," She
said, play Ally; "Gracie and viii surprise
you some evening"
lie stood biting his lip IN grave incecision.
81 think, Hrs. FaicOner,n he said IL last,
''that thsrc is SUCH q room IA the house but
II is never opened except when Mrs. Mont
ford DUES and cleans Il; would you ike 10
see it:r
She looked in his face, and read the truth
cit is ycur first wlfe's room, she SAID gen.
"; forgive me for touching On subject
which ! fear has given you pain"
no. 10. not that he Sid. The room is
very dear 10 me, and when yol have seen
II, VOL VIII read her character in ~ thlna. -
They turned and went silently up tie
stars 10 door which he reyerenfly ILL.,
locked. and they entered
1t was "a revelation OF q pure. sweet uiro.
as everywhere the eve net light and deli
cate things; pink and white we've the mara
colors used in lis acornment the walls were
tinted pink, with a coruice Of ivory white ,
the windows were curiancd III delicate
flIny lace, topped back with pink SATIN rih-
oOns; small bookcase nlleC with her favor
ito books; n cabinet organ stOOa az a corner,
with an open book on the rack. daiufv, rest
fui chairs, ornsmcnted with iacos and PINK
ribbons, stood about in unstudiod positions.
as if the owner had but just placed them
there
A little round table stood by window: p
wicker sewing-chair, with its lace draper
les. stood close beside IL. and on tie table
WAS fragile WORK skct, lace-trinmed
kerchief lay beside it, Just as the owner
had laid Il down. AID IN t.e basket a iiftle
| chemise-for the infant visitor expected
! by the young wife, the lace half sewn on,
/ he needle still where she oct II last. and q
/ tiny gold thimble close ty the basket
Prom the wall above looked down the pct
I ured face Of the young wife in rs riccI
/ frame: q far, sweet face. TIE INDEX o. a
/ loving AID pure spirit. Il was pattete
! scene. and Isabel's eyes f..ci with tears as
J she boxed upon b.. she held cut her hands
! 20 him ia earnest sympathy. saving ia lcv.
/ tremul0us tones: u can never. never f.
+ her place IN your heart. ara sure