New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23


perfect veneer Of polish and cultivation.
Mr.. and Mrs Smith quickly became very fond
of Frances, and both did their utmost to spoil
her; the mother, because she wanted 10 win the
girls love for her sons sake and the father be-
cause lew men are unsusceptiblc 10 the charm Of
beauty added TO gentleness and refinement she
frightened their home with her youth and sweet
ness and soon let the influence OF her artistic
touch and good taste be felt upon their gorgeous
surroundings.
Mrs Smith spoke constantly Of her charming new
companion in her letters TO her son. but carefully
refrained from mentioning the young lady ) name
Frances was happy now she tried to leave the
future to the wisdom Of Providence and mean
while strove with all her might to do and bc
all that she knew the man She loved would
have wished 10 find her. She felt sure that "A
day would come when She would BE- able 10 ask
his pardon Tor those unuclly words How her
face burned at the bare recollection of that scene!
There could he no vulgarity more hagrant than
She had exhibited in the pride Of her own good
breeding Had he recognized this innate vul-
parity i'm her as she had done in Alicia Fitzhariy.
and if So must not that love have been slain
for ever? Here was the sharpest thorn in that
soft nest in which she now lound herself Alas!
She lad learned too late the important lesson,
that refinement and cultivation are only worthy
of reverence when they are the outward tokens
of innate qualities.
MIR. Smith. like his wife, was never happier
than when talking about ms boy' ana FRANCES
loved to draw him out on this subject Whenever
the occasion offered. lie. knowing nothing OF
the reason which purpOscly kept ms we rom
bringing the young mans name up before RANGES,
quickly became very communicative IRON MN
Frances learnt the history OF Jack chlidhooI,
the ailments of his babyhood, the hopes Inc oll
man had for his future. ana even 'e nalG i VI .nC
big sum he would place 10 his boys cfedlt Wheh
he made up his mind 10 marry ana seize uo"H
or when Smith ~ Trcwson should ne con,
vcrted into q" Limited Liability COMPANY.
From Mr.. Smith she also learned What the ne
of a successful business man must be; the eher-A,
the enterprise. the unceaslng toll, the hi92SihB
patience that were necessary, ana she coulII h9e
but admire him for what he had achieved 10
was all for jack he said; he was a PLAIN man
himself, not likely 10 cut much OF h2ure any.
where, but show him the young fellow IN any
society who likely 10 beat his boy. W NY,
every body loved him. Even when he was Il
baby. hadn't Mr.. Wolvcrcourt. their clergyman,
gentleman Of hrst-ciaSS iamiiy' oiere" 10 S,aio
godfather to the boy? and had never ceased 10
love him and take notice OF him. Twice every
year Jack went To visit MS godfather, who, was a
very old man now, too old 10 preach any longer.
quietly wearing out his last years Oh d shlili -
tate in the west Of England.
By-and.by there suddenly came the news OF
this Mr. WolvercOurts death, and Jack was re-,
called 10 England to attend the funeral Very
soon the day arrived on wnlch ne was eAp''''"
TO return to The Grange.
Frances. feeling uneasy and excited At the pros
poet of meeting him. had run away girl-HNe. ana
zone to pay her mother and sisters NlsIi ar lie
fiuy house i'm which they had established them
selves at Higheatc one OF the children opener
the door 10 her. On the paTlor table stood
bunch of glorious roses. rich pink. crimson ana
damask; and roses were roses, TOO, ~ ms Illt,
season of the year Edith came lying IN aud
flung herself into her sisters arms. but when she
saw Frances glance at tins iTaeIaht DOW sne
turned nearly as pink the flowers themselves.
We'll. who is the sender" her sister inquired.
Mr. ,Iosselyn, Of course Edith replied stontY.
Then, as Frances opened her eyes al 'le SIM
of her guilty checks Oh. they are quite rs
much for mamma as for ne, | assure you, shc
maintained. . -
You such a mere child as you" Frances
Well I'm not such child but that | shall
| soon crow 10 be a woman,' Slid Edith. smart l\.
| Then She suddenly threw herself down by lrr
sister and clasped her arms round her waist tears
streaming from her shining eyes. ,
! oh. Francie, dear. I'm not Going 10 scho'l
any more: I'm going 10 work nara III nome lor
! two wears and learn all sorts OF tulngS-cooklnS
and busting, and sewing and everything useiuI-
| for Francic-Wungcrs aren't always Uch, Won
! l,now-and oh. I'm 50 happy ! don't know "hat
| TO do with myself.
Frances hue.cd her tight hut could not resist
a little teasing. WHY Edith. what about the
! tall. handsome rich young man. with curly hair,
! who was 10 be the only lover You would look
/ at
Frances said her sister reproachiully.
was a silly little goose then. bur ! know better
! now After all. what do appearances matter If
the heart is good and true-and-and All your
/ own D"
d. You wise littlo woman said Frances, kisSin :
/ her foudly Thank God you have found that
out in time.
| She made her way back 10 The Grange in
/ the dus, of the evening. and stole UPSTAIRS mo
/ her own room She would not lntrufc upon ne
/ family p3rtv that night: they should have th"r
/ boy an 10 themselves. and she was glad enough 10
postpone the meeting she could MOI Arlp dIci'ii-.
Next morning Mrs. Smith sent for Ler 10 come
10 the houdo.r
Il missed yon last night Francic dear" She
bean, but suppose Won came home late ana
! ,,.r@ lad 10 20 10 bed She had adopt"
tbo f,milv pet name an the girls own request.
! She found Frances too stlh. had dc1I
friend once called Fanny ! should Ike T." eau
Won So If You don't mind. my dear she sad
tlt.f
nation with faStidious Frances her color rose
| hut a moment after She answered gently ''r'
tainy. if you wish il, Mrs. smith put, nom
they call ne 'F1ncic. and think THAT'S pref
! tier" OF course II was adopted at once, as
| nearly all FrancicS ideas were.
ON this prticullr morning Mrs Smith wanted
Frances 10 write note Tor hei WHI'I n >,
| IN fine writnc-tahc and Mrs Smith went 10 -iIc
orders for the man 10 saddle his hor>"
In a minute or TWO Jack Smith c'me saunier
! inc uusu>piciously into Tie room: stc-H- Tie
sliglt figaro i'm It's plain black dlrsS hrhdiN- Over
her work. he said TO himself. The new com
! ,,,,,i,r / sunno.r Her back was toward him
/ lie couM not see her face. She raised her h''2
Something i'm the turn ot tie neck. The rlch col IS
~ hri.It brown lair. seemed familiar; he M 10
a hastv moycmcut-suc looked round; then SIC
! rose and faced HIM.
Good heavens Miss Lisle!-you here
Yes OH. don't You know '' her face Wa
scarlet Hasn't your mother told you p n
her companion! .:,....., .,.... s.,o,,,,,
nm i'm tine ore word. She drew nearer
Yes My father dl"i. and "e we've very
poor Then NrS. smith i'ok me-S,r ms n',.
50 good. so kind. on won't Non forgive mr
/ ! was i.uorlut stupid, what Nou will have
rcpcutcd bittcrly--your mother Is loh1 o. ne
your father thinks SO mucn "i me lr\c uri
iotL dcarlv-dont tell them, ! can't pear u
sn,rr me that: let them love me - Ah,-
think you might tor-lte mellow Nh'
bravcly tried 70 Keep Pack the lcArN lhaI n'l,ue,
forward and took the hands size w1> holding on