The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-07-25

velvet. having for its groundwork q warm
brown tint upon which was scattered tlny
bouquets OF bright r0scbuds and leaves,
with ferns. whose delicate fronds suggested
the fragrant forest nj every step
Crimson and white were the prevailing
coi0-s. and the hight shOne softly through
the crimson curtains which were overhung
with e5egant iloc, giving an indcScTibably
soft and beautiful tint TO the rom Alarge
round table occupied the center, upon which
was strcwn the late literature OF the day, n
handsome desk and book rase combined
afforded facilities for reading or writing,
and hight easy chairs, adapted for rest
rather than show, stood in cory disorder
ready for use
A large sofa covered IN crimson plush,
with deep, easy springs, and soft downy
pillows al each md, was the very embOdi-
ment of restful TcPOSe- An upright piano
81 one side provided for musical evenings,
bat the bay window was the crowniag beau
u OF i. al: stand OF blooming plants con-
trastei beautifully with the lace curtains,
and = running vine was pinned over the
csrtain. reaching up and forming an arch
of grecl- A gilded cage hung on each
SHE. aud golden c-narics trilled their
napry songs increasingly
Isabel had procured 4 copy Of a locket
p;rsEre of the first Mrs Falconer, which
Graeie wore, AMI this, beautifully framed,
was hung IN aaadslir1ble light, the smiling.
tender eyes looking down upon her as il IN
cOmmendatien OF her work, and in one cor
ner there was deep cornice across the top.
from which was suspended curtains of
handsome lace hoped bacx with crimson
ribbons. ard IN the little slcorc thus formed
- = ,,
ing Little cupid looked out mischicvousiy-
wont papa be pleased said CIR Gle,
boxing at the whole with an innate artistic
de iEhi-
81 hope he VIII. mr. dear,'' was the reply,
sand we VIII try the effect OF our work upon
him this evening"
The child could hardly allow him time "a
finish ms desert Of fruits and coffee, she
was 50 eager to show him the surprise, and
danced along before hun Ike spriie, as he
followed her Ieisurelv with Isabel
isn't II lovely. paPas- she cried, eagerly,
Is she threw open the door and revealed
the pretty room flooded with a soft, pInk
light
Yes, my dear, It IS beautiful said Mr..
Falconer, taking in the details with critical
eyes; ne md not as yet had any revelation
Of his uife-s taste, and the result pleased
hIn greatly
HIS eyes fell on the picture of his wife
with surprised and tender delight; il was
such an unexpected and thoughtful aticn-
isoa. and he appreciated 1t fully
How did you get iis' he asked, gently
From this she sad, touching tbs
locket which Gracle yrore. Il thought vi
uOald be more gentle and kindly family
II we had the influence Of her sweet facS
with U.S.
He booked At her gratefully. 'Youl
thoughts are beautifully harmonious, as
evl-ccd IN the furnishing Of this homo
ruou,-- he sid. his voice lingering lovingly
On the words; It had been i've years since
| he had had n home in the fullest sense oi
the word, and be was an intensely home
loving man
Il did not get every thing which NIGH
have done TO complete IL she sad, looking
up II hin-she. TOO, hid so lcngel for :
k1ne-s.but thought Is we each came
acrOss any thing particularly appropriate
for II that il world be pleasant 10 have
RON 10 add our offerings from iine TO time
IL IS cur home shrine. To1 known
See papa. here are yOlr slippers and
ircSSing-gOEn,- saii Grace, bringing ths
articles from little clOthes-preSs, and in
lerrupcinE. with 4 dash Of the prosaic, tbs
sceue. winch might haze become seali
mental Isabel had given her this little tasi
As her SPECIAL duty. ard she delighted in i
with I0Ving child's pleasure, fitting abor
him Is he made himself comfortable for th'
evening, hanging has coat upon = hook il
the closet, winch Isabel had placed within
her reach. and putting away the discarde0
boots with ncasness and precision
n - n = -. =
FAlccncr. pat;ing her head tenderiy, as sh'
brought her little wicker chair and sat b,
his side
s-She IS mammals Ettle right hand a
ready,- said Isabel, affcctlonaiely, and, in
decd. she spoke the truth, for she did lcai
1poa the little girl. rs n source Of ccmfor
and help in becoming accustomed To he
new position: the child's lips had taken ri
the title Of mamma very readily, and lh
sound vas beoOming very sweet To Isabel
The new garments camc hons in dn'
tirne, and il Is not 70 be denied that thci
owner tired them on with thrill Of graf
ind pleasure; she loved ricA and beautiful
things, and she enjoyed the glimpse in IN
glass Of the wcll-drcssed reelection Of her
self.
This Is exceedingly bec0saing, /" SAID Mrs
Gould, the shoP-womAn before mentioned
who had 0ecn sent with the dresses 10 max
any needed alterations II was a rich garnc
velvet, made UP with Just enough spark
ing iriicsccnt trimming 10 relieve lis plain
mss, s'and that real lAco set Il Just IN
thing 10 wear with ilH
Another. an airy black lace, Hoped up 4
every available spot with tiny gold star
winch cleaned IN and out lko ilrculos
,,YO0 must WEAR natural flowers IN crimson
with thls,N said Mrs. Gould, .ellAer rosg
buds or fuchslasN
A rich white BRIGADE satin combined wit
creamy Lace was The Rexe aud Isabel wa
~ near being beauty IN n a. clio woul
ever b,
no w oexssvanl