Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-08-09

Mrs. Dillingham; asked in tone she
never used except to persons who
were her social equals. Are you re-
lated to royalty?"
Eyes, 1 don't know but I am" re-
piled Barbara, flushing proudly, q
sense of the divinity of service almost
overwhelming her even before that
gorgeous figure standing so distinct
ly for the worlds fashion and wealth.
81 am servant"
"How? What is that?" Mrs. Dill
ingham was puzzled. She stared at
Barbara.
"You asked if l was related to royal
ty. The Son of God was servant.
am one of Gods children in the faith.
And I told your daughter that I am
obliged to work out for living. am
in Mrs. Wards house."
COY" Then Mrs. Dillingham; was
silent, and there was an embarrass-
ing moment.
well" began the old lady, slowly,
II don't see that that fact makes you
any less Dillingham;, or Radcliff.'
"She's braveIy standing by her Dill
inghams," Barbara said to herself,
and she began to admire the old lady.
81 suppose not" she said, aloud.
"But 1 thought you ought to know.
And then"
"Then could call on your mother
or not, eh?" the old lady said, sharply.
"Yes, and recall your invitation to
me-" added Barbara, smiling.
''Invitation?"
"Your invitation to call"
II shall be glad to see you any time"
said Mrs. Dillingham;, gravely.
"Still, you would little rather I
wouldn't?" Barbara asked, quickly.
The old lady colored. "Of course,
the situation is unusual. Idon't know
why you're working out. Girls do
such queer things nowadays. Is it in
order to try the real affection of some
young man, and get a husband for
your own sake?"
II never thought of that" replied
Barbara, laughing. NO." and she
became grave again in moment. II
have no great choice in the matter. I
am working out because no other no.
sition offered at the time and we are
poor. have to do somethino. 11or a
living" oi
Vt you do get a husband while you
are servant, he will probably be a
brave and a good man. Now, nv girl
tells me she is never certain of anv
sutton, whether it is she or her money
that is wanted" The old lady looked
wlstfully at Barbara, and then add
ed: 81 admire your pluck, my dear
1t is Dillingham; trait. Don't forget
this: Blood is thicker than water. I
believe Alice would do what you're
doing if she had to-"
Would she?" Barbara did not say
it, but simply thought it, wondering
~, as she looked over at the splendid
addressed young woman still talking
with so much earnestness with Mr..
Morton. And as she looked she could
not help feeling of jealousy at tbs
thought of this proud, hands ONE girl
with her secure social position.
Mrs. Dillingham; was movin~ awav
Barbara suddenly reprc,ach herself
with lack of co".,tesy.
wa9O >, thank you, Mrs. Dilling-
D"A- 1 appreciate your-your-
treatment of me-"
"You didn't expect it, Ell? But Mrs.
Vane and I are eccentrics You
won't find any others here. We ex-'
haust the material. There's a good
deal of nonsense about money and
position. But family-that's another
thing. Princes have had to cook.
Look at King Alfred. And he made
bad job of it, too. I'm sure you do
better than he did. Don't forget
you're Dillingham;" And she left
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