The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-08-01

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MAJOR cARRrNGToN NET THE TRAVELLERS.
bells hand with cousinly warmth, and then
introduced her to Adelaide, her sister, also
tall and graceful, but with more Of the Car
rington style Of features.
Isabel could scarcely control her emotions
- she entered the house, though she could
not have analysed her feelings, but Mrs.
Darlington coming In was quick to observe
and assign reason for her agitation, and
kindly led her to small sitting room OF
the hall, and, summoning portly colored
woman, she gave directions that the guests
should be taken ct once to the rooms they
were to occupy.
"Dinner Will b served in about IN hour,
II that will give you time to rest" said tho
Major, as they were ascending tho stairs.
ssPlenty Of time," replied Mr.. Falconcr.
me, 1t least, capable Of doing full justice to
your hospitality"
my darlingi'' said Mr.. Falconer, tender
y. - Dinah, after stirring the Are in the
CRATE, which was, ct this season Of tho
year, necessary even In the sunny South,
and showing Isabel where to find clothes
press and bath rooms, ut last disappeared.
He saw that she was on the verge OF
teara, and drew her to his arms. Il am so
strangely happy" she said, % she leaned
her head upon his sheltering breast and
burst into tears Of excitement
TT 10 . wonderful experience for you,"
he said, smoothing her hair gently, as he
removed her hat, land you have need OF all
your fortitudo 70 take you through it with
out over-taxing your nerves." She WAS
trembling even now like leaf.
show selfish / am, she said, after she
had become more calm. II forgot In my
own thoughts how weak you are STILL" for
he was trembling, too, in his sym. athy for
her. .Forgive me, DEAR" and she in her
turn became the comforter, and forced him
to lie down upon an easy couch, VIII le she
opened trunks, and made preparations for
the toilet.
They were large, airy rooms which had
been given them, the windows opening out
upon delightful prospect, with distant
Richmond just appearing in view.
"Oh, how funny" said Oracle, who had
been exploring the bedrooms and looking
from the windows. "There's just ever 50
many little bits Of houses out this way;
does Major Darlington have tenement
houses to rcnt!"
"Yes, my DEAR" replied her father,
smiling 1t her natural mistake; "but tho
tenants are his own working pcople-these
colored people you saw about the place
who, with their families, occupy these
houses"
Meanwhile discussion was going on be-
low. ashes pure Darlington, isn't shels
said Caroline, as she languidly dropped into
q chair.
1.-THE very image Of Chester" said Mrs.
Darlington.
Her eyes and hair will remind you Of
Alicia when you sec her again. remarked
the Major. by the way. where e ches-
terri
HE is having one of his gloomy Ats to-
day." answered his wife, "and though /
told him his daughter was coming, 1t seemed
to make no impression upon his mind, and
he has wandered off,
He isn't alone!' said the Major, q little
anxiously.
"Oh, no. l sent Pompey after him as
usual. and he will take caro- OF him."
Il wonder Mrs. Pembroke is not here,'
said Adelaide, looking from the window.
Il fear meeting 50 many Of Us at once is
going to be very exciting for Cousin Isabel.
noticed her hand trenbled in minc When
took it,
.She is not looking as well as when / saw
her." said Major Darlington. "Her hus-
bands sickness has, doubtless, been .
strain upon her nervcs.'
mamma, oughtn't sge to send LizettG
and Cato to help them dressf'
81 hardly know what they have been &C.
customed to-" replied Mrs. Darlington.
People live 90 differently in the North and
South"
~ think, my DEAR" laughed the Major,
"that my niece would consider q dressing.
maid q nuisance"
"Well, 1 am sure il were obliged to
comb my own hair, should soon decide to
wear it cropped close" said Adelaide,
laughingly, giving her fine head, adorned
with heavy braids, toss.
"Still, II you had always been accus-
toned to being your own hair-dresser," re-
marked Caroline.
sHabits are memorable things" said
Mn. Darlington, "and, for the present, /
will send Lizette 10 inquire il Mrs. Fall
coner would like her assistance in dress
ing"
A neat colored girl made her appearance
in answer to the Bell, and Mrs. CarringtOn
gave her her directions.
"Peafs like dem Northern ladies Amt
fust quality no how" was Lizette's dis
satisfied comment as she descended tho
stairs, after Isabel had kindly declined her
services at her toilet. She had never been
accustomed to such assistance, and looked
upon it a. more of Q hindranco than help,
except in exceptional cases. - But, den,
specs it all in do brungin' up" she con-
cluded, philosophiczly.
A carriage was ut the door rs Lizette
reached the hall, and Major Darlington was