Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-19

low hassoek nearer her uncle's aud lis.
tened for what he should propose.
He looked down at her kindly, almost
tenderly-this little niece who was SC
like the Wingates that it was difficult foI
him 10 realize she was Dalzell. and who
had-somehow-taken the hold on his
affections that Miriam had so desired for
herself-that Lily herself had no idea she
had accomplished.
We'll. little gray eyes, if you are not
ashamed of earning your own living
can give YOU your choice of two stu.
ations. One is that of assistant fore
woman in the factory on Edgehill street
and the other-weli, / suppose your sister
and your mother will regard it as dis
gracefully menial-but, if you should
ask my opinion, should say il was the
best offer Of the three. 1t is that of .
sort of companion and--well- -assistani
to an elderly lady,
Miriam gave little refined cry of hor.
ror, Mrs. Dalzell held up her hands ir
dismay, while both spoke simultaneously.
Hiram, how can your"
"oh, uncle I"
Lily kept her bright eyes on his face.
Go on, uncle, please. agree with
you that the latter is the best position.
and if you will tell me further about it,
and think could fill it, will take it.
Hiram's face relaxed into beamine
smile
Sensible girl see there's Wingate
stuff in you
Mrs. Dalzell sent Mortified glance
across the room to her.
Lily Is it possible?"
Miriam's voice rose in emphatic indig.
nation.
Lily Dalzell I"
Hiram nodded approvingly.
Let her alone; she's right. II will
be good place for her, where her duties
will not be too heavy and her wages
good. l know the old lady. and I'll
guarantee she'll be kind. Well, Lily.
what do you say to it? Shall it be honest
independence or rubbing on as you've
been doing?"
"Tll go gladly, uncle. am not
ashamed to work for my living, and be.
sides, only think how much help my
wages will be at home! l have enough
clothes to last me, mamma. for several
months, at least, and / will send you
nearly all 1 get. Only think, mamma,
how nice it viii be for you I"
Lily's cheeks were glowing, and hel
gray eyes deepened almost to black.
You're the sort, Lily Now can you
be up and Off early in the morning? Be.
80 xys.t.fn f.aIr
me, I'll see you safe in your new placs
and introduce you to Mrs. Marion-that's
her name
OF course it was all settled that even.
ing that Lily should go-or rather Lily
settled it herself for Mrs. Dalzell and
Miriam did little else after Hiram had
gone 10 his hotel but bemoan Lily's want
Of pride and berate Mr.. Wingate's dis.
gushing stinginess.
To think he should dare to offer tc
put you in such positions, when he him
selfrolls in riches, the stingy curmudgeon,
if | must say it !"
And Miriam's beautiful eyes grew
moist with tears as she echoed her moth
er's bitter invective.
"The idea ofmy standing behind Fergu.
sons counter
But Lily held her peace and packed her
little trunk, and the next morning, bright
and early, was off to her new, untried
position.
1t was late in the afternoon when the
carriage Hiram had taken for them al
the station stopped before an imposing
mansion on q wide, aristocratic looking
avenue.
Lily looked up at the rows of plate
glass windows hung with rich lace drap-
cries, at the elegant boxes of flowers
inside them, at the large square vestibule
paved with blocks of colored marble, at
the massive inner doors of walnut, with
glass panels draped with lace. with huge
silver knobs, and feeling almost Of awe
came over her.
"Oh, uncle, Mrs. Marion does not live
here? iii never be able to suit her
never
Hiram smiled encouragingly as he led
ner up flight Of stone steps.
You'll find Mrs. Marion very easy tc
get along with, indeed. Alb, Titus, Just
show us into the reception room, will
you, and tell your mistress we're here ~
for tall, liveried footman had opened
the door and bowed to Mr.. Wingate re-
spectfully.
1t was perfect little bijou of a room
into which Lily was ushered-an octago-
nal room. with windows draped in blue
satin and lace alienation, with blue
and white velvet carpet on the floor and
furniture so odd and magnificent that
Lily wondered if it was for actual use.
"Oh, uncle, it's just like fairy land,
isn't it!"
Her delighted, awe struck whisper
amused him and he was laughing TO bis
hearts content when a stout, comfort
able, elderly lady came into the room,
with lovely gray puffs Of hair and wear
ing beautiful steely pearl silk dress.
Hiram, my dear, am SO glad you're
back again And this is one of poor
Mary's girls, is it,"
Marion, my dear, am SO glad to be
home. Yes, this is Lily Dalzell, our
niece. Lily, kiss your auntie, my dear
And, bewildered, Lily obeyed, while
Hiram laughed and explained it all.
You see, I was determined I'd bring
one of you home, and Marion and ar
ranged the little test before went. We
earned our money by hard work and
economy, and we didn't want anybody
to enjoy it who was too fine to follow our
example. So. you see, Lily, my dear,