Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-18

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g / hope he win, my dear" was the reply,
"and we willlry t3e eff etof our work upon
him this evening.
The child could hardly allow him time to
finish his desserto Of fruits and coffee, she
was 50 eager 70 show him the surprise, and
danced along befara hun lilse q spritc, as he
followed har leis0fclY with Isabel.
"Isn't it lovely plpas' she cried, eagerly,
as she threw open the door and revealed
the pretty room flooded with soft, pink
light,
Yes, rly dear, ii is beautiful" said Mr.
Falconer, taking ia the details with critical
eyes; he had not rs set Ind any revelation
Of his wifes taste, and the result pleased
him greatly
His eyes fell GA the picture of his wife
with surprised and tender delight; it was
such an unexpected and thoughtful atten-
ton, and he appreciated NJ fully
How did you get Il NJ he asked, gently.
From this, y she said touching the
locllet which Oracle wore. ~ thought we
would be more gentle and kindly family
II we had the influence of her sweet face
with usn
he looked at her gratefully. "Your
thoughts are beautifully harmonious, as
evlnced ia the furnishing Of this home
ROOM he said, his voice lingering lovingly
on the words; IT had been five years since
he had had home In She fullest sense of
the word, and he was an intensely home
loving man.
II did moi get every thing which might
have d0nc U complete ~ she said, looking
up ut him-she, too, had SO longed for a
home-''but J thought as we each came
across any thing particularly appropriate
for it that 1t would be pleasant to have
room to add our offerings from time TO time
i IS our home shrine, you knowp
$500. papa, here are your slippers and
dressng-gown,n sand Oracle, bringing the
articles from little clothes press, and ia.
terrupting, with dash Of the prosaio the
scene, which might have become senti
mental. Isabel had given her this little task
as her special dueY, and she delighted in it
with a loving child's pleasure, fitting about
him as he made himself comfortable for the
evening" hanging his coat upon q hook in
the closet, which Isabel had placed within
her reach, ana putting away the discarded
boots with neatness and precision
What helpful little maid it is,r said Mr..
Falconer, patting her hoad tenderly, as she
brought her little wicker chair and sat by
his side.
"She is mammals little right hand al,
ready" said Isabel affectionately, and, in
deed, she spoke the truth, for she did lean
upon the little girl, as a source of comfort
and help, in becoming accustomed to her
new position the childs lips had taken up
the title Of "mamman very readily, and the
sound was becoming very sweet to Isabel.
The new garments came home in due
time, and It is not to be denied that their
swRer tried them on with a thrill of graf
l:ied pleasure; she loved rich and beautiful
things, and she enjoyed tile glimpse in the
glass Of the weli-dresscd reflection Of her.
self.
This Is exceedingly becoming, said Mrs
Gould, the shop-woman before mentioned,
who had been sent with the dresses to make
any needed alterations it was rich garnet
velvet, made up with just enough spark
ling iridescent trimming to relieve its plain
ness, sand that real laoc set is lust TIC
thing to wear with it."
Another, an airy black lace, topped up in
every available spot with tiny gold stars
which cleaned in and out like frefies.
You must wear natural flowers in crimson
with this" said Mrs Gould either rose
buds CT fuchsias.n
A rich white brocade satin combined with
creamy lace was the next, and Isabel was
as near being beauty In it rs she would
ever be
purple pansies shall be my flowers when
wear this, she said, half in soliloquy, as
She stood by the glass, while skillful Mrs.
Gould took out stitch here and there in
the drapery, and topped it more artistically.
Eyes, Mrs. Falconer," she replied, ''there
is harmony between the sweet pure
Fsrhi a no
nize; to my mind there is nothing so purely
elegant in dress as white lace, and this
creamy stuff is Of such a delicate pattern"
The riding habit came also, and fitted
beautifully Isabel had q fine form and
carriage, and Yves capable Of great improve
mentunder the Transforming touch Of dress,
and the dark navy blue of her habit was
very becoming, rs well as the hat, with its
long, dropping feather, which reached
nearly to her shoulder and mingled grace.
fully with her cdrls, which she wore habit
ually now, rs Mr.. FalcOner liked to see
them.
"a suitable length Of time IN which to
dress is q luxury in ITSELF" said Isabel, as
she stood before her mirror brushing her
hair, and recalled Nine. Aruot's, where the
tired girls were obliged to be on duty at
such an hour, under all circumstances. II
think, dear madam, if you are expecting to
see me behind your counter again 10 One
year, or ever again, you ara doomed to dis
appointment" and she laughed q low hap
ply little laugh, us clio pinned back her curls
with a silver arror which Gracie had given
her the dag before
'tWill Yo "i his moral Sos Pal.
coner. D. Har husbands voice which
interrupted ht laughing soliloquy
ii you pleas she replied; lit is a rare
morning"
'tThen be rcaiy, ana Tom will have the
horses at the door in "a hslf hour,n he SAID,
as he turned to so down.
The pretty chestnut mare arched her neck
eoquettishly her new mistress appeared.
Isabel loved % horse dearly, though she had
of late years had little opportunity Of cul-
tivating their acquaintance, but she adj
mired their DAINTY thoroughbred ways,
aud could tell q dne horse almost as readily
as a man.
81 ana sure we are gong to be the best of
friends pretty Dolly, she said, as she held
q lump 81 sugar ia one hand and caresSed
her glossy coat with hcr other. Dolly, thus
propitiated, turned her large liquid eyes
upon her mistress with a look Of almost
human intelligence. crunchiug the sugar in
her strong white teeth.
Therid2rs had aeen gone but a few moments
when c.rT3aee eare up the drive. "Bless
me il ii isat I.ra Stanford" said Mrs
Montf0rd "a 3 Hatar, aa she hurricdly
sn9o,hcd h4f hair aud went forward to
meet the visitor
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