Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-29
MADAME cHELsEE,
HAIR DRESSED IN PARIS STYLE.
Call from Q: 90 to SOD T. NJ.

of Mrs. Shows and katlie, who con
sidered person in such position very
far beneath themselves.
Things had been growing better with
the Shows family lately. Jean was
employed at Mr.. Levers, so her mother
and sister understood. How they did
not bother to inquire, surprising OF
course it was in some kind of copying
work, as she always had a penchant
for writing.
By and by servant was engaged
and Jean was absent from home nearly
all day, glad, indeed, that no trouble
some questions were asked her.
One morning, about three months
after madam Chelsee" made her
business debut, pony phaeton, occu-
pied by handsome gentleman and a
pretty, petite blonde, was driving along
Madison street.
Walter" said the latter, "I've half a
notion to call on that Madam Chelsee,
and see if she can't do my hair more be-
comingly than Annette does"
Call right. Well go now"
"But why that sigh, brother mine
Don't go if it bothers you so.
"Clare, it isn't that but recollection
it recalls"
II know, brother, you have been de-
pressed ever since you visited Fred AL
ter-nearly year ago. Had that any
thing to do with it?"
what a good guesser you are, Glare.
I will tell you allabout it. Fred's cousin
was visiting him at the same time.
She had the most magnificent auburn
hair I ever saw. 1t was her only beauty,
unless you call a strong, joyous, brave
character beauty, and II fell in love
with her, Glare. Her name was
Showls,-"
"Not that insipid Kathie Shows who
lives across the street from us?'
"No, no; was attracted to make her
acquaintance in hopes that I might
learn something of Jennie, as Fred called
her."
"And didn't she like you, Walter?"
II don't know. 1 believe so; but
mothers sudden illness called me home,
without offering me opportunity to ask
Jennie to be my wife, and since mothers
death 1 have been able to find no trace
of my little sweetheart" ....."
"Why don't you ask Fred her adj
dress ?"
HE and his family started on their
European tour shortly after I left their
house, and I am unable to get letter
to him. Jennie did not accompany them
as took pains to ascertain. But here
we are at the Madam's. Ny story will
have to be discussed some other time,
Walter waited in the little parlor
alone for his sister to accomplish the
purpose of her visit; and he was amply
rewarded for his patience.
1t did not seem very long to him be-
fore Clara came rushing back and
pirouetting before him, exclaimed:
Look, Walter! Look! Isn't it ex-
quisite? Isn't it becoming? Why don't
you say something's" giving him mock
shaking.
Walter gazed at the beautiful head,
with its golden hair done in soft puffs
and fluffy curls, in front, and in glisten-
ing coils at the back, as if struck dumb,
but there was something beside as
constituent and admiration in his gaze.
Recovering himself shortly, he clasped
Clara in quick embrace, crying:
Beautiful! Gorgeous, my daisy sis
ter! You dropped your handkerchief,
you know. I'll bring it. Never mind"
darting toward the toilet room where
Madam Chelsee" waited her next Gus
toner.
Glare gazed at the handkerchief she
held in her hand, then at her brothers
vanishing form, stupefed.
madam Chelsee" started, visiblv
agitated at the sight of Walter Alder,
presumably because he was the first
man who had dared enter her toilet
room.
Il beg pardon" he said, scrutinizing
the prim little figure before him, whose
profusion of gray curls, large glasses,
plaid silk dress, and stiff black silk
apron lily accorded with the plumpness
Of the rosy cheek and little hand that
rested on the table. "A1y sister dropped
her handkerchief.
They both began search for it, but
presently Walter did nothing but watch
his companions progress.
II am afraid it is not here faltered
Madam.
@Never mind. 1t doesn't matter"
Then he faced her squarely, and with
perfect assumption, said: II didn't
know you had to wear glasses, Miss
Jennie"
ooh, Mr.. Alder, II didn't think
anybody would find out. Please don't
tell mamma and Kathie. What will |
thew saw what-D