The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-06-10
THE OLD DRESS.

Invitation TO her dear 60O' friends for
grand ball at her elegant residence on
Firth avenue In honor Of the entrance Of
her twin daughters into society
They had just been graduated nj some
fashionable finishing of establish
ment, and their debut was intended to
be very magnificent affair
Mrs Gregory, husband and daughters
were on the invited list. As the former
and two latter sat In their parlor look
ing at the elegant cards with the inter.
esting subject under deep discussion
they were broken in upon by the en-
trance OF Mr. Gregory. who looked
harassed and weary
"Papa" cried Lena, the elder daugh-
ter. "see our invitations to Mrs. Lang
don's great bali" showing him the cards
she held in her hand And there is the
loveliest silk at Stewards that | want 10
wear Can go and order it tomorrow
she pleaded. laying her white hand,
flashing with jewels. on his arm, and
looking up into his face
Haven't you any dresses TO WEAR he
asked somewhat modify
VI cih oitst "uiNil uhNC ~
ready been worn and will not answer
Tor this particular event" she returned.
How much will it COST Mr. Gregory
asked.
''Oh. perhaps a hundred and ffty.'
aaid Lena carelessiy, with as little idea
OF the value Of money as AN unfiedged
bird
Her father groaned and said some
thing about foolish extravaganza" then
drawing out his pocketbook slowly
counted ont the required sum and laid
IL on the table
How much do You want. Bertha" he
asked. turning toward her.
Il don't think want any. papa |
have u pretty dress, which will answer
very nicely" she replied
You're n sensible girl. and the man
that gets you for wife will have some
one 10 help him keep his head above
water. said Mr. Gregory. as he left the
room
What is the trouble with papa; What
does make him talk 80 dolefully when lie
Is asked for little money! said Lena
ANY on. would think lac WAS poor
man"
Ill is one Of his money nervous spells.
be is always 80 afraid his business af
fairs won't come GA, jus, 70 straight;
then II is economy aud rrtrenchineut. o,
everything viii drift 10 bankruptcy
That Is the way business men always
talk Till IL has become quite an Old story
with ne. said Mira Gregory. dra wing n
breath Of relief
Il don't think papa is trying To fright
en- tie al all, said Bertha II think ils
business does really perplex him. I've
noticed for n week that he looked pale
and careworn aud be said but little
asked him yesterday II he WAS not well
and he said there were anx;ctics preying
upon his mind.
wv NJ tina; the reason you didn't want
. new tall dr,-ssy asked Lena
"Ner, Ia rather wear an old one than
place paps 10 the expense OF a "A new one
now. while none! Is ~ hari TO raise
replied Bertha
Really, Miss Bertha. Won are hccorn
ting quite learned Ia financial affairs
should think pspA would give You the
E position Of private counselor in hii
counting room With your wise brain
20 aid him. he Nigh, sail through sea-
O! trouble dry shod. said Lena with
sArcasn
Pray inform ns how you came {,
know 80 much abou; monetary AFT alrs
my daughter. said Mrs Gregory
Il heard papa and Mr. Aipslr, talking
about business when he was here Ia,
other evening and he sad tt WAS Alnos'
an ImppSsibihiy 90 get any money At all
now. said Bertha
We'll. you are little goose. II yor
will 50 10 the grandest ball a! the scaSor
In an old fnadeover ball dress and h'
ridicnlci by all the elite. you can Do -
F A few hundred dollars cant make niue.
difference anyway And wheD YOU sc,
the victory which may, perhaps. he wor
I over a certain attractive gentleman 81
our mutual acquaintance 10y your clder
listers morr stylish toilet, you Will rc
Grct your decision in favor Of Nine
Noahs au;ctiiluvian costume" said Len
snecringly
TIN perfectly Indifferent TO the prai>,
vi W hfif ahN3llN4SNlf " 'E fAs
for there Is neither heart nor sincerity il
It. And concerning the gentleman u
whom Won so strangely hint, If hIs hear
Is only susceptible to the influence q
costly apparel. he can pay court 10 II n
long rs he wishes without once cAci;ln,
my jealousy, IA ! want no dry good
worhiper for my future liege lord. -
ma cherr sister you have the field olci
and clear to yourself
March on. march on, We brave, 10 vic
tory or dcathr sang Bertha, jubilanily
waving her handkerchief u; Lena VIII
Was picking up her money from III
table where her father had laid II an,
humming gay opera air
Bertha. what dress have you TO wear
You haven't any that you've no, alTeal
worn two or ihree times at least. and
desire my daughters 10 make as elegan
an appearance to any Of their friends OF
this occasion. said Mrs, Gregory
As Mrs Gregory was a particula
friend of Ms i.anyaon, she felt in dut,
bound In honor. ~ much az possible. tn
advent Of her daughters 10 the fashion
able world. and the attire of her owr
daughters on this occasion was an impoI
tant consideration
I'm going to have Mime Leiceste
make over my blue gros grain silk, an,
you know she IL noted genius for n
newing worn ball dresses. but If. after
Ia done. 1t looks antediluvian and smell
musty. In do penance by staying a
home" said Bertha