Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1890-05-02

would only too gladly have followed MIN,
Arnot's advice, and retrcated To the wur
room. Upon so small thread our desiinic
sometimes hang. but one OF them. brlgt
| youn g lady. who was evidently about 70 be
4 come bride. claimed her attendance
Two gentlemen came IN with them. tai
/ mlddle-aced man. whom the younger lady ad
| dressed as II ncle Harvey. - and younue
gentleman, evidently the brdcgroom-elcct
! IL was pleasant task to wait upun tai
! gentle girl after the rasping experiences O
; the day. and while Nine. Aruot smile,
! lavishly on the elder ladies' Of the party l.a
bel brought out the dainjicst ana most ex
quis.tc models of the millinery art for IN,
Inspection of the Younger iady.who receive,
her attendance with sweetness aud grac,
which socthcd and com iorted her in spit,
Of herself
The elder Of the gentlemen had Thrown
himself upon Il little sofa. and yvas watch
ing proceedings with silent attention.
Isabel was not a handsome girl Sin,
realized tins painfully when placed In con
trast with those more favored. but there
was in her face an interesting expression
which attracted more attention than she
knew. her eyes, which were large and full
were really fine when lighted up with feel
ing. or brilliantly electric when in passion
her hair, If allowed To curl. would shape itsel,
into long, glossy ringlcts which well bee me
the naughty poIse of her mead; but aside
from these rode 'ming features Isabel was
undeniably plain; yet few gave her pass.
ing glance. amt surely TIN, elderly stranger
was not doing SO, for he tiXc his ewes upon
her and watched her every movement with
intense interest.
l.,s
said one of the ladies. Il never saw any
thing more perfectly IN her style"
It was indeed gem, as bounets 90. and
was further adorned by the pare, gentle
face wh,rh 1t framed.
Mrs. General Lansing ordered one lust
like il for her daughter; yOu know they
spent their honeymoon ia Europe. and the
bride was exceedingly particular" SAID
Nine. Aruo'; she was all smiles. as these
customers were hooking at her best goods.
aul Isabel was redeeminc herself in her
eyes, as she waited on the young bride-to-be
with pleased interest.
"ll1w do YOU like IL. Uncle Harvcvt" and
the young lady whiricd gracefully on one
toe. iutcrrup'nC the gentleman in a brown
study
Me- on. really avn not % Judge OF mil
linery.' he repuci. rather aoseatly. "3o-
sides. the Gusurdity Of asking me for an
opinion when Ralph is here"
"She knows only too we'll what my ojiu-
ion is said the younger man, gailant.v
More baduage was gJyy tossed oacl aut
forth, and more hats were brought out aHa
tried on. and amidst the mCrriment lsabc.
hal forgotten her troubles. even her aunt. :
unhappy letter had faded from her hund
aId She was smiling chccrfuly with the
rest. and FOR the moment forgot that She
was only "a shop-glrl. so soothing was Lilly
Stanford's gentle manners ard pretty
speech.
Finally the purchases were made. and the
party were ready 10 90.
"Why. aren't YOU going with US. Uncle
Harvey said Lilly, as the elderly gentle
man remained on the sofa, hat in hand.
IF you'n excuse me, believe III do no
more shopping To-Day. You see YOU have
given me no opportunity 10 select hat for
myself. he added, laughiugiy, "aud | can
easily walk home when .ud one to suit
me-"
quite likely he is going To look up a
suitable present for Lilly" said one of the
elder ladies, nodding hcr head sagaciousiy.
''since he can not STAY for tine welding"
Meantime Mr. Harvey Faiconer had
stepped up 10 Isabel. as she was arranging
the debris of the last invasion of band
boxes, and, as the carriage drove away, he
sa Is, gravely: Pardon me, miss. for such
an apparently objectionable liberty, but |
would like very much 10 see YOU alone,
with madam's PERMISSION with bow 10
Nine. Aruot smiling bchind her counter.
She would have been supercilious under
Of her circumstances, bat this man : family
were among her best customers. so she re-
Straiued her surprise, and said. politely:
Miss Grant. show MIR Faicouer 10 the
parlOr up stairs. but there was a trace of
colOneSs ana dlsdain after al.
beneath her smiles. and her mental com
neIft was Nv hat cni Harvey Falcouor have
10 say - that shopgirl.'
Isabel led the way To Il small bat hand.
-omely FURNISHED paror on the second floor,
ard as her companion dropped into the
'asy chair which she wheeled out for him.
he handed her hrs card. saying: II hardly
InOw how To commence this interview.
which must seem 50 very strange 10 You.
but have found myself taking remark
able interest in you as lave been watch
ng YOU in the shop, and / wish To inquire
INTO yoUr history, so far as is necessary fJr
4 clear understanding between US. ANA !. ~
urn. VIII give YOU my own
My history is soon told" said Isabel
wiki a half smile lam Isabel Grant. au