River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-10-29


tidying my drawers. or trunks. or any
thing. ] want to put things in a GER
tain place. and know just where they
are want 10 find them in that place.
No. I'm sorrv-but. really, | don't
think shall require your services.
Daisy felt considerably disappointed
and baGied as she went down the white
stone walk 10 the gateway. Her
heart began to feel heavy. and her
steps grew slower. The sun was hot
and it was tifesome Walking SO much.
Bat a truly brave soul will not be over
come. and soon Daisy's steps quick
ened. and hope shone in her eyes. She
felt nerved TO even greater effort; it must
have been her own fault that she did
not impress Mrs. FINLEY enough with
her force OF purpose. She would try
to do better; She must
i shall, she murmured as she rang
the door bell of the Drew mansion.
Mrs. Drew would like il ever 50
much. but She didn't feel able to pay
for such nelp when She had daughters
who could do it She was wealthy, but
economical
I'm not discouraged. " Thought Daisy.
- sha'n't I've. l mustn't 81 We up and
be weak II ! do. it will prove that
am not really worthy The next house
may usher the grand triumph in as
the poem says.
She did not know then how true her
words were. Resolutely she entered
the big red brick house of the Down
ings.
Miss Mamie Downing sat at an open
trunk, with very perpleXed and
weary look on her fair face. Her
mother was selecting dresses from the
wardrobe. and turned an distracted
gaze upon Daisy as she was ushered
into the boudoir
Help with the packing? Why. we'd
be only too glad of help" said Mrs
Downing, with a brighter face. Ma
mic. Just think how delightful of Miss
Griffith to get it into her head To try
that kind of employment. Now our
troubles are over"
Mrs. Downing was a kind, pleasant
y oman. who was well acquainted with
the circumstances of the Griffith fam
lily, and who, while sympathizing
heartily with the wo.H anly efforts of
Mrs. Griffith, and longing to do some
thing in a quiet way 10 help them, had
as vet not found her opportunity-un-
til, perhaps, to-day. Here was one of
those Griffith girls" now, seeking for
her patronage-and Offering services
which would be most grateful to her.
| Daisy looked bright and competent.
and would doubtless prove a real help.
The Grilliths were known as very ener-
getic people.
Let me see what you can do, Miss
Griffith" she said.
Daisy, enveloping herself in a long
brown apron, took a quick. keen OBJ
servation of everything around her,
and Mrs. Downing having selected the
things she wished to be packed, the
girl Immediately set TO work. She
folded dresses. laces. ribbons, etc. etc,
with such neatDess and dispatch, and
packed away parcels and delicate
treasures so satisfactorily, that Mrs.
Downing beamed with approval and
relief
I'm 80 glad that part is taken off of
Us, Manie.' she cried.
but. mamma, we have great deal
of winter clothing to put away yet. and
it's so trying" remarked Mamie. Il
wish we could pay some one 10 do it.
We'd be willing to give generous com
pensatiOn for it. wouldn't we, NAM
map"
4 hadn't thought of the winter
little sigh. II wish some one would
offer
Il win" put in Daisy. Il meant to
suggest it before. That is in my line
of work"
Really? Why. Miss Griffith. how
delightful you are, 10 be sure. shall
be only too glad to pay literally for
such assistance.
Daisy's rosy cheeks emerged from the
depths Of another trunk She was pack
ing. They shall see, after all.' was
her triumphant thought.
When. some minutes later. Daisy
Griffith left the big red brick house,
there was no installing the JOY in her
eyes Mrs. Downing had said: 1 shall
let my friends know about YOU, and
tell them how satisfactory your work
is. I wish you success, Miss Griffith.
You'll come again tomorrow and fix
the winter ciothes2 Yes? Good-by."
30 it happened that while the older
daughters were at home, working. and
still signing over Daisy's inability, that
maiden, so sly and artlul, was wo~-lng
too, with all her skill and energy;
working la beautiful boudoirs, dingy
store-rooms. or spacious closets; pack
ing. folding. piling away; and all the
time they were innocently wondering
why Daisy took 50 many walks of late.
or always seemed to have an errand
somewhere.
Errands she certainly had For Mrs.
FINLEY suddenly changed her nina
about her precious belongings and de-
cided to trust them entirely to Daisy'a
skiilful management Mrs. Drew dis
covered that her daughters were too
busy.to pack. after all And many busy
housewife. less wealthy, but glad o'
aid. secured Daisy's services, with
thanks and good compensation. Daisy
had not thought that she could he so
busy. and the. remuneration was as
great as she had ever dared to hope,
even in her most extravagant longings.
One July day she came home with .
very corpulent pockethook. and, IN
response to the amazed inquiries as to
where She had been al this time-eveV
since ten in the morning she simply
asked them all to come into the parlor.
The money. meanwhile, reposing safe.
" in her pocket. out of sight. she saS
there looking smilingly at them.
Nan. who was in haste to finish :.
dress, looked impatient as she said.
DAY. whatever is the matter? Do
tell us, and don't grin SO foolishly."
she is going to get married" su2.
gested Ada, tartly. I'VE shall have T.
spend something now, getting ready
for wedding | always said Day
Look cried Daisy. excitedly,
emptying the purse slowly and care
fully upon the table. ~ earned this,
girls. I've been earning it ever since
the first OF summer"
Don't fool us, Daisy cried Nettie,
severely.
ii am not fooling." calmly ietorted
the pink-faced girl, with glowing eyes
rs she continued TO empty out five
Collar gold pieces and greeubacks and
silver
The sisters looked almost aghast.
"Wha. 90 you mean? You couldn' I
have done it, Daisy.'
.'But ! did, did was the laughing
rcpy.
yes. she did. put in Mrs. Griffith.