The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-07-29
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ticnally fine woman if it We're not" and
Mrs Stanford stopped abruptly.
For the terrible fact that she has once
ca ned her bread b. the honest toll Of her
ha ids said Mr.. Falconer, finishing her
sentence with a slightly sarcastic smile.
Cow see, my dear sister, how differently
vo;: and Iview this question; in my eyes
this fact only strengthens my admiration for
her, and shows me that she is woman OF
resources and ability
Yet you do not proclaim it publicly
said Mrs. Stanford, little irritably; so
you see you are not consistent"
You will admit. however, that the fact
did not influence my choce,'' he replied.
quietly; ''you are only-one OF q large circle
who have this foolish prejudice against
honest labor. The fact will be known.
sooner or later, Of course but prefer tina:
Isabel shall have the opportunity TO form
CERTAIN acquantnnccs first, after which |
have no idea that the knowledge will harm
her in the least"
Mrs. Colonel De Long seemed charmed
with her to-day" said Mrs. Stanford, re.
fectively, land I must confess never saw
any one who dropped more readily aAG
easily into luxurious belongings"
"You will find that mere eXternals are
not ali there is commendable in Isabel,
resumed Mr. Falconcr, with a gratitied
smile, land Mrs. De Long is just the
woman to find these out, and with her
friendship-,n but as the rustic Of Isabefs
dress was heard on the staircase, no more
was said.
"You have not inquired for Nine
Arnot,'' said Mrs. Stanford, as Isabel was
seated: Oracle was in Mrs. Montford's
room, and the three were together; there
was little malicious curiosity in the re
mark. to see how Isabel would take the
alluslon to her past life.
81 am net aware that I have any desire
to hear from Nine. Arnot," she replied
coldly; she recognized the covert fling
which sought to bring her former poverty
to her mind.
"Why." said Mrs. Stanford, elevatine
her eyebrows with wc!-affected surprise
Because she is selfish, cruel woman,' v
replied Isabel, with more heat than she hao
shown since she had become Mrs. Falconer
land because she has little power whlcl
money gives her she rules her work-womcr
with a rod Of iron.
What, that weak. pretty little woman
said Mrs Stanford, incredulouslT.
The very same" replied Isabel, wrath
fully. "Risipg frcIl the lnost"hjcct poveEtE
herself Sic has no pity for others who 2rs
poo:, and @.inds every ounce OF work, aic
humiliation and se!f-respcct out of her girls
that is possible. should like 10 hear low
Lottie and Jennie and the other girls are
but do not care 20 hear Of Nine. Arnot."
"She was complaining bitterly OF fic,
trials when was in there !ast," said hrs
Stanford, ignoring Isabcrs last remark
I'm the first place. You, who had always
been her favorite, her rig ht-hand assistant
how much of that she put on for MY benct1
I 90 not know Qsabel's nose went W
scornfullv) had left her suddenly; Jennie
| Dewey had gone soon after, and the glrlyor
call Lottie was SICK -
sI.ottie sick, dear sweet little Lottie
SICK" interrupted Isabel; ''did she say o.
what!''
''Eer lamencss, believe, which had be
come so partial that she could not gettt
ans; from her work.
Poor little girl She is the dearest anc
sweetest little martyr that ever lived
cried Isabel, pitifully; ''lt must be tht
| fever sore has broken out again, and hel
parents arc so poor they need every penny
| she can earn.'' Tears stood in lsabci:
ewes. and she was scornful no longer. Mrs
| Stanford, won't you go and see her WheI
| YOU return
.s.Ne! well, that would be q new role 70,
me to appear in,'' replied the lady; 'proba
bly she lives in some low filthy street
really. nv dear Mrs. Eaiconer, that is ask
ing too much, but I'll tell the district vls
itors or send the servants If you wish"
NY dear, dainty sister, said Mr.. Eel
coner, who had been silcn: listener to tn
conversation, with touch OF wholesome
disdain in ms voice, ''if the Lord Of Glo!-
had come on earth in your time, you Woa!t
decide at once that q manger was altogcthe
too low a place for you to visit Him IN, ant
would no doubt send your respects by
servant or district visitor"
eHarry Falconer!" The lady was really
shocked "What an idea; as if there were
any parallel between the two cases." 49,
"ru not an extensive Bible reader, but
have faint recollection of something IN 1t
like this: Inasmuch as ye have done 1t
unto the least OF these, ye have done 1t unto
Me,'n replied Mr.. Falconer, quietly.
''Pardon me if I seem rude, Mrs. Stan
ford" said Isabel, "but recall my request
Please do not go, for Lottie is SO sensitive
so quick to read hearts and faces, that sne
would detect a proud or unsympatnetic
thought at once"
"Haye no fears; I didn't have the leastln'
tention of going" replied Mrs. Stanford,
with hard little laugh; sits quite out OF
nv line; but speaking of my return, have
a proposition to make What do you say to
lending Gracie to me for few months.
Lille is gone and I am very lonely" she
spoke feelingly now, and with amuch softer
tone.
Isabel looked inqutringly at her husband,
who answered promptly: "Why no, Emily
we could not think of sparing the child
could we, Mrs. Falconer!" 81
TO be continued.