The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-04-04

Hervey; "actually, auntie, l shall be
ashamed to look Mrs. Falconer in the face
81 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 i,
incontrovertible, take special pains to in
troduce and stand by her"
THAT we will,'' replied Mrs. Hervey. so
am positive Mrs. Colonel De Long will lool'
at it just as do, and am sure there is nc
one will refuse to follow her lead"
Mrs. Monteith's stay at the Hervey's was
not a long one; Aunt Katy carelessl!
dropped remark which showed the prouc'
ne that in spite of her diamonds anG
velgetS ner reign as Kltcnen 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 l would not have brought hes
IN contact with Mrs. Falconer again for the
world'
Mrs. Durand's gathering was complete
success so far as Isabel's social appearances
was concerned; 1T vas 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, an6
before leaving home Mr.. Fulconer had pre-
sented her with set of pearls, exquisitel
mounted, which added the finishing toucl.
to her already elegant cos tune.
Society, as rule, is very much like o
doce flock of sheep who follow their leadei
submlssively over the wall without ques,
ton, and as Mrs. Colonel De Long, aided b.
Mrs Dwight and Mrs. Hervey, Introduce
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 Oracle, robed in
her daintily-embroider night-dress, and
the child had fallen asleep with the touch of
loving hand smoothing her soft hair, as
the young step mother looked thoughtfully
upon her.
1t was pleasant picture. and Mr.. Fal
coner's eye rested gratefully upon it, as h,
replied: what is it, Isabel2"
Il have been thinking of Lottie Ford to
day" she said, gently. Il feel sure that
she had means to have proper medical al
tendance her lameness might be cured
You do not know how sweet and good sh
is" and she looked in his face wistfullS
'Sne was all lnaG kepU me from BrOWlnt
hard and wicked there"
"Then l owe her a debt of gratitude ,
he said, kindly. ~ think there is u re
quest vailod under that wistful looh," h
resumed, smiling, land II hope you are nc
yoing to be modest and fear to make i
.lnown."
81 have been thinking to-day that, If yo'
were willing, l should be SO glad to hay
her come and live with me-" she replied
"Graoie is old enough to begin learnng
under wise governess, who would 1T
lvertaX her, and LOttie would be such
'entle, patient teacher, as well as a con
'anion for me. Teaching was her chose
location, but she was obliged to give it u
on account of her lameness"
ga capital PLAN" replied Mr.. FalconeT
heartily 81 am glad you have mentione,
it,"
"Lottie is proud, as well as poor,n re
7umed Isabel; land, while she could no
ford to come Independently, she woul
lot be willing TO accept what we would s
Eladly give her unless she could feel as il
she were earning 1t IN some way"
"An honorable feeling" said Mr.. Fal
coner, warmly, land l leave 1t TO your goo
taste to offer such inducements in such !.
manner as you think best"
81 did not look for such hearty co-opera
ton in my plan," and Isabel looked into b.
kindly face with gratitude, ~ will writ,
| to Lottle tomorrow"
| 81 do hope, my dear wife, that you vii
not doubt my readiness to aid you in an
! plan you may wish to make for tho benei
of those who have befrended you," he said
| gravely and earnestly.
"Surely, what have is yours, also, anG
| it is pleasure to me to know your WISHES
/ that may crafty them. Did not short
time since endow you with all my worldly
goodsl" he added, more playfully.
She looked up at him, Her dark eyes filled
with tears. "You are too kind to me, and
LIDO not feel as if l had any right to the en-