Dodge City times., 1891-11-27

overturning it and breaking it upon
the floor. It must be confessed, how
ever, that at this moment the rare slips
were of small account in Maggie's
eyes. Her heart was in . foolish hut-
ter as, in fancy, she saw herself an
honored guest at Mrs Schuyler San
ders' 'select affair" When at last or
der was restored, Mrs. Sanders went
ON:
Bailey will not even superintend
the decorations; but l have penchcnt
for that sort of thing myself, and feel
sure that, with the assistance of your
exquisite taste, we could get up some
thing perfectly sweet"
Perhaps Maggie's assent to the plan
was trifie eager; indeed fear that it
was SO much SO as to flavor strongly of
gratitude. However. were there not
plenty of women, with substantial
bank accounts, who would have given
anything for an invitation to one Of
speak of being made the eonfdante and
adviser of the great lady herself? When
Dick came home that night he found
Maggie in a futter of delight
"Why, bless you. little woman" he
exclaimed, good humoredly, you don't
imagine she wants you at her swell
party?"
I'm sure I don't know why she
shouldn't" Maggie replied. with an
offended air. "You are connected with
the bank and"
Connected with the bank! Maggie,
that's too good. Connected with the
bank! SO is Pat McDuffy."
"Patrick McDufy?"
Eyes, the man that tends the furnace
and sweeps the fo0rA"
"You used to think 1 was as g-good
rs a-anybody," Maggie faltered, and
then burst into tears
"As good? Great Scott! Maggie, you
know that. to me, you are worth q
whole world full of those gadding,
flirting women, like Schuyler Sanders
wife. But they would as soon think of
making equals of Pat and Biddy as
they would of you and me. But never
mind, Blossom" he added, kissing
away her tears, 'if she really wants
you. and if you really want to 60, your
old Dick isn't going to scold about il"
81 am going down town to-day"
Maggie announced. as they fingered
over their breakfast next morning.
81 shall want some ribbons to freshen
up my black silk, but 1 don't want
money. sir" she added saucily, Is Dick
produced his pocketbook. II had q
note from Mr.. Grant yesterday, saying
that he is at last ready to pay me the
ten dollars that was due my salary
when left his service"
IF you go down to Grants you can
step into the insurance Office and leave
this" Dick said, laying ten dollar
bill beside her plate. Tomorrow
will be the last day of grace" he add
ed, land wouldn't have you forget it
for the world"
SHOULD you forfeit your policy?"
mo, could redeem that at anv time
within three months; but. in case of an
accident, should receive no benefits.
'.But there has never been an acci-
dent" Maggie said. shuddering.
mo, and let us hope there may never
y
forget to hand Fergus the money"
When Maggie went down town she
had intended going Immediately to the
insurance Office. However, as Bal
four's lay directly in her way, she
could not resist the temptation to go in
and look through the ribbon counters
At the glove counter were . couple of
ladies whom Maggie recognized rs be-
longing to the Schuyler Sanders" set
AS she paused moment in the crowd
she caught snatches of the Aonversa-
ton: Mrs Schuyler Sanders" Every
recAsssAe affair."" 30, yes, full dress, Of
course" "Mauve faille and diamonds.
Maggie's heart sank. How poor and
cheap her black silk had suddenly be-
come! She was sure, very sure that
no amount of fresh ribbons could make
it full dress" She wandered aimless-
" across to . darkened alcove, where
evening fabrics wcre displayed by gas
light. The salesman was showing q
lot of glistening satins to q couple of
young girls. From their conversation,
It seemed that they were in search Of
something for amateur theatricals.
$50 ridiculously cheap too" the
young man was saying. rs he held at
arms length = piece Of coral-pink satin,
.,only fifty cents . yardr'
Only fifty csnts! Maggie could
scarcely beliaye tlsl4 she shed. heard
aright Why. her plainess afternoon
dress had cost that much. And coral.
u;uk-sat Wa her -fnv6rife coloe The