The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
make money like that! But Nancy

eyes. Eve been kept hard at work since I was child, and and"- There, there, don't get excited!" said Uncle Peter, waving his hand in patronizing manner. Gals is queer creeturs. You can't so much as speak to 'em, but they fly off at a tangent Get things ready for Sam's gal, that's all ask of you-and mind you have some fried chickens for supper. Hi Jenifer hasn't had a bite of fried chicken since he's been here. And look after the young goslins that's comin' outen the shell down to the barn-I suspicion there's weasel aboard some where-and mind the calves don't get into the corn. reely must mend that gate pin some O these days Come, boys, if you're sure you can't worry down no more vittles"- It was not until the four men had shuffled off to the barnyard to look after Uncle Peter's latest investment in a new Durham COW, ere they returned ly down into patch-cushioned rocker and burst into tears.
 Pm worked hardern any slave," said she, 'and don't never have no chance to go nowhere nor see nothin', and yet Uncle Peter thinks I ain't worth my keep" Why, what's the matter, Nancy?
 You're Nancy Norton, aren't you?' A sweet, cheery voice sounded in her cara light hand touched her shoulder. Nancy jumped to her feet Are you Uncle Sam's daughter?" she cried,
 "Why, of course I am. Nancy Nor ton, just like yourself. Named after our dear old grandmother-only they call me Mamie"
 A smouldering feeling of resentment had possessed Nancys heart toward this unknown relation; but it was all
 dispersed now in the light of those clear hazel eyes-the sunshine of that win l ming smile
 Nothing is the natter said she, except the washin' is behind to-day, and I'm clean discouraged and tired out
 "Where's the girl?''
 I'm the girl," Nancy answered. Then I'll be girl too," Mamie | laughed out, taking off her gloves and
 unfastening her piquant little cape.
 You go and hang out the clothes and I'll see about clearing off this table.
 Because I'm to board here, father says, and you and 1 are to be great l friends"
 Nancy looked wistfully at her. Kiss me, won't you," said she. ''Oh, yes, I'd 50 like to be friends with you! l haven't never had no girl friends"
 And Mamie kissed her with kiss that carried whole heart full of love
 with it.
 The three hired men were overcome
 with embarrassment, when, on arriving
 in time for the fried chicken and hot
 waffies that evening, they found them selves confronted with such a daintily dressed, smiling young lady.
 Even Uncle Peter himself was mo-
 mentarily abashed at the style and 1 beauty of Brother Sam's daught CT. Mamie would not hear of banishing Nancy to the garIet chamber. Why can't we share the same room together?" she coaxed. II should like companion, and there's plenty of room"
 Uncle Peter evinced transformations approval of his new niece. and it re- quired all Nancy's hearty affection for
 the newcomer to preserve her from the stings of jealousy. ''I don't see," said Uncle Peter, "why Nancy can't earn money like you do"
 How much do you pay hero" asked Mamie, lifting her eyes to his face.
 Me? Pay Nancy? Why, her board and clothes, to be sure It's all she's worth"
 And what does she do?'' Just odd turns about the house. She did poster me for an allowance that I want goin' to hev no such non sense"
 "Oh!' said Mamie.
 Never Tn her life had Nancy Norton had a genuine sympathetic woman | friend before, and it was an inde- scribaole relief to pour out her troubles in NexaDis's ear.
 "It's a shamer' cried warm-hearted Mamie. "Why. you do the work of three women in this house You rise early and lie down late; you have no recreations, no holidays, and Sundays you work harder than ever. because
 Uncle Peter likes to invite people here for their mornings to see how nice he has things Oh. you needn't think that I'm blind! You are pale and thin, be- cause you are overworked You don't
 like to go anywhere, because Uncle
 Peter won't give you any new clothes | nnt;l rron ha ua worn ont Amt HepSY'S