The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-08-01

looks and whs, be is doing; though new
er. never sNk. aud stephen never asks 10
the. tbs, eau bear,
Delis's summer bosrders were not sue
cess 10 be sure. II they took no money
ont OF her pocket. they put none ir. Shs
was obliged TO eke on, her snppoFt with
copying Tor Lawyer Dunmore aud EN-
broideriug for Mrs. Judge Dor One by
one her boarders dropped away. like ths
autumn leaves. all but old Mrs. Clement
believe I'll stay on. she said. I'm
getting too old 10 move often. PerhaT Z
you take winter boarders at reduced rates.
Eh?
Do you think nv terms hlgh'
by no means, But when ones purse ID
low
Yes; know. Do stay at your own
price. cant spare you.
She had grown such fondness for the
old lady, that 10 refuse her st hsr own
terms would have seemed like turning her
own mother out OF doors; besides. one
mouth more would not signify Bot she
found it hard to make both ends meet, aud
often went bungrrto bed that he-ssother
aud Mrs Clement might enjoy enough,
WITHOUT there appearing to be "jnst pat
tern" AT Christmas. however, came
ray OF sunshine for Della. in the shape Of
a bundred.dol.r bill from an unknown
friend
1t cant be meant for me. she cried.
Its directed to Della Rogerson. said
her mother; aud there's NOBODY else OF
that name. now yoIr Aunt Della is dead.
We are not sure she's dead, objected
Della.
Horrofsl Don't you know whether your
own aunt is dead or slivep ssked Mrs.
Clement 10 a shocked tone.
1t isn't our fault She is rich and lives
abroad. was named for her. used to
look in the glass and try to believe I'd in.
herited her beauty with the name. though
she was only our unclo's wife.
She ought to be doing something for
you
How can she, If she's dead ] don't
blame be, any way. Her money is her
own TO use according to her pleasure. I'm.
Gle John made it himself aud gave it tn
her
But if she should come back to you hav-
ng run through with it, you'd divide your
asst crust with her. I'll be bound.
suppose should, said Della.
Tue winter wore away, as winters will. |
md the miracles OF spring began in field |
Iud wsyside; and Delia's boarjers return
I'd again with the June roses, and dropped |
lway again with the falling leaves, and
till Mrs Clement staid on and on. Jus. |
low she had been for some weeks in ar
ears with her reduced board. No money
lad been forthcoming for some time. and
The WAS growing more feeble daily needed
he Injuries of an invalid and the atten
ions OF nurse. both OF which Della be-
towed upon her. without taking thought
or the morrow.
must hear from my man of business
o morrow. Della I'm kneo deep in debt
o you, she began one night.
Don't mention 1t! cried Della. I'd
ather never see cent OF ii than have you
AXE it to heart. You're welcome to stay
nd share pot luck with us. you're such
ompany for mother and me.
Thank you. my dear. I've grown as
ond Of you as IL you we're my own flesh
nd blood. There, turn down the light,
lease. Draw the curtain. dear. and put
mother stick on the fire, please. 1t grows
hilly, does it2 You might kiss me just
nee. if you wouldn't mind It's
hundred years or so since any one kissed
1e
Aud the ner. morning. when Della CAR
I'D up Mrs. C,ement's break fast, her
oar.ier lay cold anrl stil noon the pill
lwS.
Tue fiat sll ,ck nv4r, Dill. wrote direct
7 to The it"yrr II whom she had heard
Irs. Cirm"ri spAsk az having charge of
rr ahiirs, H., ginR bin TO notify that la
ys rrlniiy" II 'he hid any. 10 reply Mr.
Wills vrlti
The lot Mr.. Clement appears to have
@ near rla'iVrs S,me distant cousins.
ho. having an abundance oftbis worlds
oois, yet served her shabbily when she
'sted their generosity, as she hiss tried ,
ours. are oil that remain Of her family
a the meantime enclose you a copy OF
er last will aud testament TO per use at
our leisure.
What interest does be think / take 10
Irs. Clements will, thought Delis, but
,ad, nevertheless: {
Being OF SQUAD mind this 10th day OF
ane Is =. |. Della R)gerson Clement. do I
ereby leave one hundred dollars to each I
my ,ius; aud beqdeath the residue I
mJ property. viz: Thirty thousand I
Dllars Invested 10 the Ingot Mining com
sug. fifty thousand in United States I
1nis. twenty Thousand 10 Fortune finnel ,
ills, and my jewels to the beloved uiece |
my first husband, John Rogerson, ,
DELLA RoGERsos.
Of Croflsborough. Me. '
For | sass stranger. and We took me G
!. haiity al yr I'D NJ; sick and We t
mt IN
G,1lnr.s siivri criej the nrigLbers 4
hen tie facts rsaci,el thrir ears. Wis, .
profitable thing ii rs TO take boarders
very body a. tasa wili be trying IL OF
'nr-r S,y- L,usi.n sill come home aud
,tty bsr u sh. -ers fti.s old made
~ may s:ick pin in there