The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-23
PART II.
CHAPTER ".

After the hurst of applause that
marked the conclusion of the address
of Grcener. the celebrated socialist, be-
folc the Twenty first Century club, the
evening after the Summing party,
word was brought to him that lady in
the audience desired some practical ad-
vice. And presently he was bowling
low before Janet Andrews.
Il was much interested by your talk.
Mr.. Greener," she began. and would
like To- lay specific case before you,
in confidence, for advice
You may rely upon my respecting
the confidence" said Grecner, who took
life seriously and was rather ponder
Gus in speech.
II have "A friend" said Janet. 'who
wishes to beuucath her fortune to some
practical work Eut she finds it diff
cult to select it. Could you advise
her."
Your friend" said Greencr. with
meaning emphasis, lis quite like 9TH
erS. She wishes to enjoy, throughout a
life which may be long. that which is
not hers. and afterwards to fling some
portion of it into the gulf of misery,
that paupcrs may scramble for it. Your
friend might aid the Cause. But of
course she will not do that. In any
case. | could not advise any of those
miSchievous forms of activity known as
charity. If she does not wish To aid
I'm regenerative work, she would do
much better to keep her money ana
buy pearls and pug dogs. Better that,
bad as ii is, than seek to make class
and then ruin it,
II might have known I'd get nothing
practical from him." thought Janet. as
she turned away, her cheeks flushing
at the rebuff she had received, but I'm
1asnprDIn pnpllUh for HllN
thing"
And this must indeed. have been the
case else she would never have called
upon Aunt Fanny Duyckinck, as she
did the very next evening, To inspect
the doings of her Working Girls club,
i'm hope of an idea. People who knew
Mrs. Ducykinck well seldom looked
upon her as an example of practical
wisdom.
Janet was surprised when Aunt Fam
ny welcomed her i'm evening dress. The
hostess explained that she was so busy
that really she couldn't devote her en-
tire evenings to the club during the
Season" Come" she concluded.
'let's &c down to them. l haven't seen
them yet this evening myself
She led the way down the basement
stairs In the servants hall they found
half dozen young women. n French
Ilolu III IL udlUlN Nub NeS WIN ''i' III
and books were strewn about the table.
There was a little chorus of "Ohs!'
and Abs" as the two entered the rooln
and one girl clapped her hands. Mrs.
Ducyinck blushed and looked pleased
"Mais, madame, vous ctes charma nte,
tres charmante! VOLTA une costume
magnifique! Nest ce pas, mcsdemois-
e!les:" cried the maid, turning to the
girls at the table.
n,,a fWn pnSnnnInI'
m'amselle Nanette," in apparent pride
of their linguistic skill. The others
We're discreetly silent.
Yes. isn't it pretty. girls?' cried
Ducyknick, turning slowly round To
exhibit her fnery. "They're having a
French lesson." she explained to Mrs.
Andrews. "Nanettc teaches them.
oh, we do lots of things. | read to
them and discuss the topics of the day,
and tell them what books are lit to
read and which ones young girls should
leave alone. Wen have more members
by and by
All this was said with extreme volu-
bility. and in full hearing of the club.
Janet looked at the young women. All
We're well dressed and seemed intelli-
gent One or two appeared as If they
might be sufficiently desirous of learn
ing French to overlook such eccentrici-
ties i'm their hostess. but at least por-
ton of the group, she was certain, were
having a little quiet sport at silly
wOman's expense. She was about to
take her leave when boy of nine burst
into the room. He was in his stock
ings, his coat was Off his waist unbut-
toned. his tie was dragging over his
shoulder, and he was painting as if he
had Just won race.
Nurse says you're going OUT he
shouted in his childish treble "yOu re
always going out. Won't you give me
some money? I'll have to go to school
before you are up. and / want
Yes. yes, dear; you shall have it,"
said Aunt Fanny, hastily. How care
less to let you come down in such Il
shocking state, But no matter" Then
turning she continued in chrrupng,
cheerful voice: "These are mammals
working girls, Horace. Please say
How do you dog to mammals working
girls
How do you do?" said Horace. bring
ing his StOckinged heels together and
lowing with mechanical correctness.
'Oh. French, French! ParlcZ vous!'
"Bon soir, mademoisele." said Hor-
ace without apparent interest, or eX-
pcctation of an answer.
. Very good; only you should have
said 'mcsdemoiselles.' Plural, you
know. Now shake hands"
The prospect of immediate funds
rendered Master Horace good ma turcd.
and he graciously shook hands with
each girl in turn. The contrast be-
tween his unconventional attire and
mien of dignity was so comic that one
working girl concealed her face behind
her handkerchief and three Eigglcd.
and Mrs. Andrews. struggling with an
almost oyprnla St eripr inplllsp tp fullUw