Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29

better employment here than he has ia New York. If 1t were not for that should feel es If must pass my last months of maiden life with mother"
 "Oh, isn't that loyelyI'' cried Isabel, ''if you can havo the little mother near you; she will have to adopt me, too, for long for a mother so," and she gave sigh for the lost mother in her grave
 Mothers heart Is large enough for Us both," replied Lottie, smiling, land only fear that shall have occasion to be jealous of you. They will come in the spring, if all works as we expect end as Dr. Conroy is almost positive 1t wills
 "Then l fear l am to be disappointed in having the pleasure of making B darling llt- tie wedding for you," said Isabel shade coming over her face. ''I had anticipated having such quito select affair"
 'Well," replied Lottie, ''you and mother may decide that when the time comes, for l must confess that with father and mother here, your home would seem as much like my home as any place could"
 "You darling'' said Isabel, relieved 'Then shall coax our mother until she is obliged to consent to be rid of me; of course you will go to housekeeping at onco."
 "Yes, Dr. Conroy IS 80 thoroughly tired of boarding, though upon what scale l am sure know not; have never questioned him"
 Mot 0 pinched one, my dear," said lsa- bel, nodding her head knowingly. 'Tho doc tor Is far from being 8 poor man. "I am glad of that" said Lottie, sweotly II had feared so much that l might be a hindrance to him, If he was yet poor, and struggling for success, but If ho can afford such an expensive luxury as a weakly wife Is liable to be, I shall feel better satisfied, for of course 1t would be folly for me to ex- pect to be as strong as many are."
 "Yes, my little friend, you might as well decide that you are never going to bear the world on those slender shoulders of yours, and save yourself some inevitable disap- pOintment; but you have 0 mission of sweetness and patience, which no one but you can accomplish, and which the most of us would fail in. So be comfortod, my dear; 1t seems to be one of the compensations of life that the weakness of tho flesh adds strength and grace to the spirit"
 Major Darlington met tho travellers at the station when they alighted, and well comed them with warm Southern hospital ity Mir. Falconer had borne the journey even better than hc expected, and though languid and pale, was in good spirits, and prepared to be pleased with all he saw
 A roomy travelling carriage was waiting for them, and the burly, colored coachman looked curiously, yet respectfully, at Isabel, as she came forward, for the news had spread among the older colored people that Missy Alicia's" long-lost daughter was coming, and this faithful fellow had been on the place ever since he was born, before the war as slave, since as hired serv. ant.
 A ride of few miles through lovely scenery brought them to the natural park Of elms, from which the place was named, Elm Park, the carriage winding through them, past miniature lake, and bank after bank of roses and other flowers, which. though not in bloom, were yet green and suggestive of their summer beauties The house was fine specimen of Southern homo, wide verandas on all sides, support ed by heavy pillars, around which twined wide-spre ading branches of the lovely Bal timore Belle, Marechal Mel rose and clus. tering clomatis. My dear girl, welcome, thrice welcome to OUT home" said Mrs. Darlington, a tall, stately lady, who came out upon the veran- da to meet them, taking her in warm embrace
 And here is Caroline, waiting to well come her cousin" said the Major, as a tall, graceful girl, and the Image of her mother, came to the door of the hall, while Mrs. Darlington gracefully welcomed Mir. Fal- coner and Oracle. Caroline grasped Isa- beps hand with cousinly wermth, and then introduced her to Adelaide, her sister, also tall and graceful, but with more of the Car rtngton style of features
 Isabel could scarcely control her emotions as she entered the house, though she could not have analyzed her feelings, but Mrs. Darlington coming in was quick to observe and assign reason for her agitation, and kindly Led her to a small sitting room of the hall, and, summoning portly colored woman, she gave directions that the guests