Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-25

lUt COMMON SENSE.'
 Hervey; ''actually, auntie, shall be ashamed to look Mrs. Falconer in the face"
 'I would suggest to you, now that Mrs. Monteith has made such display of the matter that it can not fail to cause remark" resumed Aunt Katy, ''that you and other of her friends, whose position in society is incontrovertible, take special pains to ln- troduce and stand by her."
 ''That we will, replied Mrs. Hervey "I am positive Mrs. Colonel De Long will look at it just as do, and am sure there is no one will refuse to follow her lead"
 Mrs. Monteith's stay at the Hervey's was not 8 long one; Aunt Katy carelessly dropped remark which showed the proud dame that in spite of her diamonds and velvets her reign as kitchen girl in the family was not forgotten. and she took her departure in huff.
 "I'm so glad" said Mrs. Hervey; "for could not have gone to Mrs. Durand's with out her, and would not have brought her in contact with Mrs. Falconer again for the World.n
 Mrs. Durand's gathering was Q complete success 50 far as Isabels social appearance was concernedi it was her first formal en- trance into Philadelphia society, and some- thing of a test of her position in the future.
 She was beautifully dressed in white, and before leaving home MT. Falconer had pre- sented her with set of pearls, exquisitely mounted, which added the finishing touch to her already elegant cost tume. Society, as rule, is very much like 1 docile flock of sheep who follow their leader | submlssively over the wall without ques- tion, and as Mrs. Colonel De Long. aided by Mrs. Dwight and Mrs. Hervey, introduced her effusively as My friend, Mrs. Fal- coner," society at once ignored the rumors they had heard, and adopted her unani- mously and heartily.
 "Mr. Falconer." They were sitting in the home room the evening after the party, and Isabel was rocking Gracie, robed in her daintily-embroidered night-dress, and the child had fallen asleep with the touch of the young step mother looked thoughtfully upon her.
 1t was pleasant picture, and Mr. Fal- coner's eye rested gratefully upon 1t, as he replied: "What is it, Isabel9"
 II have been thinking of Lottie Ford to- day." she said, gently. "1 feel sure that If she had means to have proper medical att tendance her Aameness might be cured You do not know how sweet and good she is," and she looked in his face wistfully. "She was all that kept me from growing hard and wicked there"
 "Then owe her debt of gratitude" he said, kindly II think there is re- quest vailed under that wistful look," he resumed, smiling, "and hope you are not going to be modest and fear to mako it known"
 "Ihave been thinking to-day that, if you were willing, should be so glad to have her come and live with me-" she replied. "Gracie is old enough to begin learning, under wise governess, who would not overtax her, and Lottie would be such a gentle, patient teacher, as well as con- panion for me. Teaching was her chosen vocation, but she was obliged to give it up on account of her lameness."
 "A capital plen," replied Mir Falconer, heartily. "I arl glad you have mentioned It."
 "Lottie is proud, as well as poor," re. zumed Isabel; 'ap11, while she could not afford to come Independently, she would not be willing to accept what we would SC gladly give her unless she could feel as ii she were earning 1t in some way" "An honorable feeling," said Mir. Fal. coner, warmly, "and leave it to your good taste to offer such Inducements in such 2 manner as you think best" "1 did not look for such hearty co-opera tion in my plan," and Isabel looked into his kindly face with gratitude. "t will write , to Lottie tomorrow" Fl do hope, my dear wife, that you will r not doubt my readiness to aid you in an1 7 plan you may wish to mako for the benefl of those who have befriended you," he said ;. gravely and earnestly.
 "surely, what have is yours, also, ant , it is pleasure to me to know your wlshe . that may gratify them. Did l not shor
 time since endow you with all my worldl, goodsa' he added. more pIayfully. U She looked up at him. Hef dark eyes file ' with tears, "You are too kind to me, an l do not feel as if l had any right to the en ]; Wine Room