The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-08-15

l laughed at what / called her fool
ish fear, bat she only kissed M, and
noticed she still looked very grave when
she left the room-
THAT evening Richard came home,
and when saw how glad he was to be
with u again, was for the first time
sorry that was going away. But the
letter was now beyond recall, and then
| reasoned with myself that this was Il
grand opportunity for me TO see the
city and had better take il.
l did not tell Richard until the next
morning, bat l shall never forget how
disappointed he was
"Never mind, Richard" " mother said
''father and think she had better 90,
a she mas been studying very hard this
winter and needs rest
That afternoon, as l was fixing over
one of my old dresses, father came in
and laid some money in my lap
THAT will buy you a new dress,
daughter he said, ''and perhaps
few ribbons or pair Of gloves II is
all can spare, Esther. am only too
sorry it is 80 little" and before had
time TO thank him he had left the ROOM
BY Friday was ready to start. Ii
happened that friend Of fathers was
going to see that | arrived safely. /
had never been from home farther than
the nearest town, 80 the whole journey
was a source of continual wonder to
me. At the station | was met by uncle
John. had never seen him before, but
a. ne had eyes like fathers and such
quiet expression that / knew should
like him. And | was not mistaken, for
by the time the carriage stopped before
the elegant mansion, we were the best
of friends.
Aunt Ella gave me a warm welcome
and then called maid To show me 10
my room. And such beautiful room
as il was All blue and white. |
stood still on the threshold, feeling al
iiio-t Is lliou-u L Nt1N III tsAil Aaluf
but, seeing how the maid stared,
quickly regaincd my eomposure.
II am TO unpack the mademOiselle's
trunk to assist her to dress for dinner"
she announced.
"Thank you," said, but if you
will show me where | can hang my
dresses | will not need your assistance" "
1t was far from my intention 10 have
this lady's maid inspect my seanty
wardrobe.
as not the mademOiselle tired after
her long journey? Can l not assist -
NO. | said, ''if you will just tell
me where 10 hang these dresses | will
not need your assistance. y. Seeing that
| was really in earnest, she pointed out
the place and then after a somewhat
prolonged stare, left the rOOm- | locked
the door after her and then, sat down
on one of the dainty white chairs and
cried.
''Oh, why had come here?n | said
to myself Aunt had given me warm
welcome, but at the same time, knew
she had seen my shabby travelling
dress and cloak. But | was here now
and had TO make the best OF il, - get
ting up bathed my swollen eyes and
unlocked my trunk. | spread my
dresses out on the bed - that | could
decide which one 10 wear for dinner.
There was my gray dress, a white cash
mere that mother had washed and
done over, with some pretty silk she
had found in an old chest, the pretty
/ blue silk had bought with the money
father gave me, a plain, blue wrapper
for mornings and dark red dress that
mother said would do nicely for house
dress.
After some consideration, hung up
all the dresses except One-the red one
Then ! put it on, and fastening little
pearl brooch at my throat, | sat down
10 wait until the dinner bell should
ring. But | had not been seated long
when there came a gentle tap AT the
door. opened it and in stepped my
cousin Amy. Such a picture a sh'
made "a she stood in the door way.
can close my eyes now and see it,
Her hair, which was of the color o.
gold, was piled in heavy masses on th'
top of her head. Her eyes were of 1
deep violet color and her complexion ;
creamy white, with just delicate tint
of pink. She was clad in robe O
some soft, clinging material, whil'
around the neck and sleeves was lac
Of the finest texture. Then a soft Ian
guild voice said:
II am so glad you came, eOusiT
Esther, ever since Nv known you Wen
20 near my age I've been half wild Il
have YOU visit me-" Then drawin:
my face down to hers she kissed IN
and said, ''Why, you are real pretty
Esther
''Oh, Amy" I said laughing ''yOl
are mistaken for have always beeI
considered plain"
''No, no." she cried, '.it is you VIII
are mistaken. You have such beauti
ful ewes and hair. How could you b
otherwise than pretty - The Dime
he'll rang then, interrupting our CONVEX
sation.
That night A. / stood before the mil
ror brushing my hair and wondering
what my cousin said was really true
the door opened and she come in.
Doesn't it tire you TO do that ~ sh
said as she watched me-
''Why, no, always considered
good exercise" l answered
Dear me, il would tire me nearly I
death if / had to do it myself" Am
said, .Lisette always does it for me
But there was something I wanted {
ask you," she said after little Will,
''Why wouldn't you let Lisette hel
. YOU to unpack your trunk
, Because am used to waiting o
myself and like it much better, too,
/ said little sharply.
"Don't you keep any servants q
all?r she asked.
"we did keep one until just lately,
/ said
''For heavens sake, Esther" sh
| said .'don't tell that to any OF oU