St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-01

room mirror because it reflected SC
hideOus an object.
When l came to breakfast next morn
ing saw that Maria was dressed in her
hrst day gown, and that she had little
parcel in shawl strap.
II am going with thee, Anna" she
said. II will not forsake thee until |
see thee safe with Friend Smith. Be-
sides thy wages, thee Is to have pres
emf. Jonah left his best wishes for
thee. He has gone to buy goods. Mother
Hancock is in the shop"
II hope she will stay there" 1 said.
''She is wicked old woman"
Nay" SAID Mariti, mot bad, and it is
best for thee to go, Anna. Thee is a
nice girl and well intentioned, but thee
is too good-looking
Heaven keep me from shop for
evermore," said |.
do not use such language" said
Maria. LET thy conversation be more
straightforward.
"Both1r" said l. II begin to hate
the Quakers."
That would not hurt any of us, -
said Maria. "Thee belongs to the
worlds people, and Will return to
them, | foresee."
'Of course WILL" said l. "You are
too absurd. What Is more natural than
that beauty should be admired. l have
it, and men will look at me.''
ANNA, thee is vain," said Maria.
"Maria," l said, 81 was an ugly little
girl, and it veyed me to be so. When |
found out that was good looking, |
was glad. l Go not see why l should
have so much trouble about it; people
do not bother other pretty girls.''
Thee has peculiar expression"
said Maria; 'for my part, do not wish
to look like thee. 1t is too bold a sort:
thee looks straight into the eyes of male
friends. Thee twInkles thy eyelashes
and smiles as though Thee liked them
overmuch."
II do not believe l could be bold with
out feeling So" L answered; "but,
Maria, even i'll old Friend Hancock such
primneSS is dreadful, aud you are
young, little more than bride. Tell
me, did you never smile at Jonah, or
twinkle your eyelashes at him as if you
liked him?o
To my surprise Maria suddenly arose
from the table, where we had been eat.
ing our breakfast, and turned her back
OH me; her shoulders told me that she
was weeping. l ran to her and put my
arm about her waist.
Dear Maria," l said, "what is the
matter?"
Don't touch me-" she said, II don't
like thee any longer, do not wish thee
to say dear to me. Thee has made
eyes at my Jonah, and he is allure
from me-"
II have not made eyes at him. and he
cares nothing for me-" said |.
He said thee was the prettiest girl
he ever saw" sobbed Maria. II am not
pretty to other men, / do not wish to be,
but to Jonah l." she began to sob.
Maria" | said seriously, II have no
wish TO attract Jonah; he is your husS
band, and very respectable young
man, with kind disposition, nothing
else, TO me. Now am going away, very
glad to go indeed, and l shall never see
him again if can helpit, or any Of you
all. You have wicked minds and think
evil of innocent people.
''AS soon as L can l will drop the
plain dress and plain speech. | loved
itbecause l thought you were all like
good Friend Ruth Warrin gton, but you
sweet white lose, and hope you will
not think yourself obliged 70 travel with
me, Tor 1 have no occasion for your
company"
"If do not go, Jonah's mother WILL"
said Maria, "She said SO. And she will
give you a piece of her liiud on the
way, and tell Friend Smith what she
feels called upon to believe of you. As
for me-l-oh, truly, Anna, l do not
mean what | say; you cannot help be-
ing beautiful, and you look just the
same at girls anu women as you do at
men. But my Jonah is all have"
"Well. am not angry al you for hav-
ing a little jealousy in your co position,
if you are Quaker" said, "and |
affirm that Jonah loves one hair of your
head better than all the women IN the
world put together. He wanted me to
stay because the business improved,