Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-03-01
Nv Brown Merin0.
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= OYOU think it will look fit to be
\ seen. after it is turned?" I asked,
y holding up to the light my old
byn merino.
Eeorgie Terry looked at it rather du-
Iusly, while I anxiously waited her
Eison,
|Hm-I don't know, Rose. wish
i would take my black alpaca. The
,ino will be good enough for me at
Ine."
Indeed, I'll do no such thing"' I ex-
lined Indignantly. "Have all the
|asurc of going away and take your
sses in the bargain, leaving you to
" home and wear my old clothes! |
! t be quite that selfish, George"
beorsie laughed melodiously. She
bays had such a pleasant, ripping
/ .h-it sounded warm and sunny,
! Ike her own sweet temper.
Now. that's what I call 'straining at
J lat,' said George, with her ripe,
lips trying to pout, but quiyering
ID Ii smiles instead. But here comes
NINA. She shall settle that point"
Poor, dear mamma turned her head,
TO one impetuous daughter, then
the other, signing gently all the
Pile. But to my great glee the decis-
was in my favor.
wish you could have another new
|@, dear Rose" said mamma, in her
leSt tones; but I don't see how we
manage it,"
NJ this dispute may seem very trivial
the mconcerned, but to us, the in
Fstel parties, it was of great import
e. Twas going on journey-going
hsyc my home and travel alone for
first time in my life. We-that is,
nma, George and Lived on grand
hers farm, in New Hampshire.
lamma had a friend named Mrs.
barton, who had been living in Bos-
for many years, and she had writ
10 mamma begging that one OF us
GIT pay her q long visit. Great was
debating as to which should accept
invitation.
IeOrsie insisted that it was my pre-
aaye, as | was Mrs. Wharton's
HeSake. | rather think our new min
mad something to do in making
0'ge 50 persistently refuse to go; for
and kind as George was. she had
a been quite so active until young
Partridge beamed upon us, with
bright black eyes. However, 1t
lido to tell her secrets without spe-
PERMISSION.
AMma had given me n new gray
4lor Sundays and visitings; I had
va White one for evenings, in case !
4N 50 to any parties. These, with
Eo morning wrappers, We're con-
%N "a very good outfit.
p"ssle had generously insisted on
@Ans her new black alpaca, her
vest dress, and leave my brown
'40-my last winters garment-for
wear on Sundays. But George
Ae soul Of generosity, and would
NJ herself to do anyone a kind
~@E much twisting and turning and
%S>OnS as to trimmings my ward
VAS considered finished and pre-
'r Wy and embarked on my jour
iue ride was one Of long delight,
PASSIONATE love of travelling had
~" Oeen very little gratified.
N00d in the railroad station at
), .'u.Heys end, looking helplessly
ne tall gentleman, with a
~, y1e brown mustache, approach
~"hg with easy and polished
f,s %n IL IN an inquiring tone:
,'s Rose, presume?'
h, ,,ssd in response, inwardly won
~ Poilte society required gentle
n, IuFess ladies at first acquaint-
NJ " Aelf Christian names.
r7a, ~|,,' Mrs. Wharton, has been
t GUY called away from home
b. Nv, hours. and has given me the
,o ~ Pleasure of escortins you to
we he remarked
I0Ad reply was another bow.
ssr was wondering who this
asons, The gentleman looked at
snm.! Evidently he was begin
H. '~'lA NE dumb, so found voice
~ Mrs. wharton?v
seas ,', indeed, l thank you, and
y ~ aseFly for your arrival"
NJ, we're seated in the carriage.
Sr a ~ lar handsomer than nv
Se s,n ySI'ehce had thought posi-
q, nv ei'an proceeded in his eff
~. ny entertainment,
G,,s.r Wonder how 1 knew YOU.
IL 'e;' he asked
st.,5on. / replied-not, how
aaDr ~ lualms Of conscience, as
'sosS,, lot given it thought.
tsot rfa You by your dress, he
ass1 ny responded.
VI JNr.,,
siect =. at my bright merino,
saa ~. nome of SO much dis
Ssnoa; ah inward terror. Was
ealam, a clalryoyant? Had