The morning call., 1891-10-16
A LUCK SOVEREIGN.

the fragrant odor Of the roses and the bud
ding era! evnes fingered around them as II
the tender scents were fitting tributes to
them.
Two fair young girls, the same age to an
hour. and unlike as sisters could be, ana
each a perfect type Of her own style oil
loveliness-both Of them peeresses in their
royal dover Of beauty.
Rose stood leaning against the railing oil
the veranda, her naughty eyes, that could
melt from the cool brilliant gray they now
looked Into such liquid darkness when &C.
cason required-splendid, calm, cool eyes
roaming away out into the gathering dusk
that was falling in purple-gray ven oil
tissue over wood and lawn.
She turned her face toward her compan-
ion. Her eyes suddenly called in their wan
deriug, listess glances, showing a half
YeXed, half-amu>ed expression,
Bell, how much longer are we going to
stay here? Al least, how much longer do
you want TO stop? am sure shall de OF
ennui il l have much more OF It,.
"Oh, don't think of going back to town
yet, Rose | wish we might never have TO
Never 90 backP Why, Bell is it posi-
BILE Won are so infatuated with the country
as to actually wish that? Child, for three
months 1t is all very we'll TO bury ones sell
as we are buried, ana I've no doubt mamma
VIII leel mllCl DeLLtI anu SAluuSCl lUL IL
but to STAY longer in hired cottage, with
only one half-grOwn girl to assist In the
work. and no amuse uents OF any sort, and
our iaiut stock Of earnings eXhausuug itself
daily-I tell you, Bell, l prefer our own
suite Of rooms at home, and my music Sehol-
ars, and your bookkeeping, WIN achahce ol
occasional enjoyments.
Il dare say you are right, dear. But do
love the country" w.,
the mansion over yonder-ternIey Court
YOU kuuw-where the stately hOusekeeper
Showed us through aud deScanted on the
many Qualities ard vast wealth o Its owner.
forgot 10 tell YOU, Bell, that there Will DC
q grand reception given week alter lie gets
back, and he is expected hourly
Bell lifted her eyes IN a graceful little
"A reception? Oh, Rosel and Of course
there'll be a dance. Oh, dear, how I'd ike
TO go!" ,., D..
think for 4 moment that the arlstocTatlc
families around here would condescend to
associate with uS?"
Bells face grew stern.
''Why not? We are ladies born and bred,
If we do work for living"
"You foolish child. | can tell you our
faces and our handsome dresses-ii we had
them-WOuld take US whers our family
name would not. And, l can tell you some
thing else, Bell"
Tie little gate at the roadside opened at
that instant, and the sound Of tagging foot
step coming toward the house Interrupted
Roses remark, and then a dusty, travel
stained man paused at the loot vi the steps,
and touched his dingy hat rim to the girls.
He was evidently one OF the many reSpec-
table, discouraged, disheartened men one so
often sees trampIng through The country In
search of work.
Rose drew herself up.
go away. We have nothing for you.
We don't encourage tramps here"
He touched his hat-the rim was decidedly
battered and dusty.
Ibeg your pardon, ladies; but if you will
give he a -"
Rose swept across the floor angrily.
"Will you march off, or will l have the
dog set on YOU? Bel, go tell Jane TO IN
fasten Rover"
The man turned away slowly. as if to
move was an effort, and Bell spTaug up In
Au impulse If rem0nsratiYe protest.
Rose, how can you be so heartless? lie
is as pale as d. ath, and only see how he
him sit down minute, and at !. asst have
given him kind word and piece ot bread
and butter"
a contemptous laugh pealed from Roses
red lips.
better say a piece Of bread and butter!
Absurd, Bell"
Bell raised her finger warningly.
ION, Rose, don't; he'll hear you'll"
Rose raised her voice key higher.
Let him hear, theni Perhaps you had
better sit and watch that he does not faint
and fall"
She swept haughtily into the house, leav-
ing B4l with her cheeks flushing, and a
compassion born of the sweet womanly
sympathy glowing in her blue eyes as she
watched the man walk slowly, painfully
along, and finally halt at the gate, as if in
utter encouragement at the long stretch Of
road tween him and The next house, where
he might find what Rose had rUdely denied
the magnificent country seat of Lionel
Granville from whose doors no beggar was
ever turned away hungry.
Bell saw him and her quick instincts told
her what she imagined MS manner meant
Quick as q bird she dashed upstairs to
her room and snatched her pOrtemOnnaie
from the bureau drawer, and was down
again with a sovereign in her hand as she
ran swiftly after him, still leaning against
the gate-post aud still looking with that
same strange expression on his pale face at
the towers of Fernley Court.
Here, please. 1t isn't much, but it's all
have 10 spare. Take it, please"
He looked supposedly at her and then at
"You are very kind, but you are mis-
taken. l only want "a"
Bell thrust the money in his hand.
Never mind, please. | think L can sec
you are proud: but please take ii. There!'
He seemed amused at her eagerness, bu,
made no more ado about accepting the gift
aud pOcketng it as he stood and watched
her Slim figure fitting away like a spirit in
the dust.
The next day Rose came into Bells room
radiant as only she permitted herself 10 be
under rare circumstances. her gray eyes
flashing aud her red lips parted in a smile
of triumphant delight.
Bell, see this! Now, what do you say p
Size laid square monogrammed envelope
In the girls lap, addressed to Mrs. Melton
and bearing Inside Invitations to the recep
tion at Fernley Court for fortnight iron
that night.
Rose watched the girls sweet face GLOW
under the surprise. then saw. to her amaze
ment the flush OF delight fade.
well, Bell, Of course we'll 90. I'll taxi
some money l can spare and get somt
suisse, and wear natural flowers with it
and | know you have a sovereign laid aside
for an emergency. You can get a goot
many things for it-gloves and sashes, yoJ
knoH-and who knows but what Ltone
Granville may be captivated?"
Bell laid the envelope softly down.
~ can't go dear, unless l wear my ole
white muslin, which will look wretched be
side your new suisse. I've spent IN
money"
Rose frOwned.
Spent your money! Why. I saw it yes
terday morning in your drawer. l notice
that the edge Of the sovereign was a littl
Clipped, and remember wondering il it wa
good or not. Spent your money! Bel
what do you mean?"
Bell met the vexed eyes as calmly as sh
could. She was just little in awe of thi
magnificent sister of hers.
II gave it TO that poor man last nigh
Rose. was so sorry. L am sure he WASH
the sort of man to talk as you did. knoy
be deserved the money"
Rose sat down and folded her hands in ic
wrath.
Give n sovereign to tramp-a beggaI
Well, if it doesn't pass my comprehension
Rose swept out of the rnom-sbe was lik
duchess in her movements-and poor Be
went on with her sewing wondering if he
old white muslin wouldn't look pretty we
II it WAS nicely got up, thinking that ther
was sea-Rreen silk sash somewhere sh
had never worn; and pair of white kids
home that Rose would 90 for when she wer
TO buy her suisse. So, while her busy, de
fingers sewed through the summer days o
Roses airy dress, little Bell decided sh
would go, after all, and wear her fres
white dress, and tea-roses in her golde
tresses and the sea-green sash kno
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