The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-07-04
ISAB & L:
From Shop to Mansion.
Tho Romantic Story OF q Dress
Makers Rise in Life.
~ Mrs. r. NJ. HoWAnD.
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CHAPTER y.-CoNTiNCEl
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CHAPTER v.-CoNTlNrEp
If you will allow me to compliment
you," said Mrs Stanford, as she inspected
the garnet velvet with the eye of an ex-
pert, Il must say you have shown the
most perfect taste in YOUR selections She
had half expected to see gaudy display.
such q mistake as might easily have been
made by less pure taste.
Isabel received the commentator with q
flush Of pleasure; she was anxious TO be
friendly with this naughty sister-in-law,
though she did not intend to cringe. or sac
rificc shade Of her self-respect, to gain her
friendship, and it was pleasant to hear a
compliment from her, even upon the sec
ondary topic of dress.
1T is the first time have ever had the
opportunity of pleasing myself without re-
gard to expense she replied, quietly, land
doubtless my taste will improve with oppor
tunity and culture
II don't see how it can. said the other.
with candcr. Il haven't told you of Lilly's
wedding gifts, have / ~ she continued. with
mothers pride in her only daughters
marriage festivities.
II shall be delighted to hear. said Isabel,
cordially. II admire Mrs. Norton so much.
and sm in such haste to make her acquaint-
ance"
The balm was soothing TO the mothers
heart, and she replied cordially also, with q
little laugh: .srhc admiration is mutual.
then, for Lilly quite raves over You; that
picture which you and Harvey sent quite
captivated her, and II is a beauty; it takes .
front rank in her list Of gifts" and then
followed description of the wedding and
frOMsseGu which occupied the remainder Of
the morning
In the afternoon more callers came in.
Mrs. Harry Dwight among them, another
prominent lady in the circle which Isabel
was expected to enter.
She Rad tired Of Newport. she SAID. and
had cUmc home TO rest; she was Ii bright.
captivating little body, and, like q bracIng
breeze, checred and cleared the atmosphere
wherever she went. Society had quite
failed to spoil her, and she carried her
warm heart where nature had placed il. in
direct communication WIZ i,cr bright, busy
brain, and her deeds Of charity and kind
ness will perhaps never be estimated until
she meets them again in that hereafter.
where even the kindly word and modest
cup OF cold water are rot forgotten.
I'VE shall have such delightful oppor
tunity to get acquainted before the season
commences" she said. brightly. If only
silk apron and come over and bring my
knitting. as grandmamma used to do
!" But in lieu Of knitting, please lay aside
Formally and come in without ceremony
said Isabel, gracefully, meeting her callers
cordially Mrs. Stanford was more than
ever impressed with her new sisters abil-
iiy 10 make her way in society, and she was
In very amiable frame Of mind as evening
drew near, which fact Mr. Falconer oh
served with pleasure.
I'VE will spend the evening in the home
room, I" he said TO Isabel in a low voice. as
ihcy passed out OF the dining room.
Very WE'LL she said, looking mp. with q
happy smile. Il have 10 speak 10 Mrs.
Moniford momeDs, and will join you
there
This is our snugfer where we keep
tine altar fires OF hoI1e burning said Mr..
Faiconer, as he throw open the door and
lshercd his sister in. It was revelation
% her, and she losl-d abost her in sur
arise; as well she might, for there was