The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-29
A GODDESS IN GlNGAAm
law Annala Mornan

was already half solved.
She had been a member OF her un-
cle's household only one week. and al
ready she felt the ~intolerableness OF her
position.
Recently left alone and dependent up
on the hospitality of relatives. she had
accepted her uncle's invitation temper
arily until she could find some means
OF supporting herself. Her proud spir-
1t chafed at the mere thought of de-
pendence, and she would consent to
no other arrangement.
In the small town where her uncle's
family shown as leading lights the ad-
vent OF Emily caused a stir.
The Barrett girls-her cousins-had
neld the tn%disputable title to being the
prettlest and most popular OF the city's
bellies.
Emlly's coming diverted The interest
most decidedly. She possessed a dis
tinction OF personality quite rare In lhc
community Coming from an eastern
metropolis. she had an air and u style
tantalizingly difficult to anaiyze. Above
all. she was sweet and natural.
The inevitable thing happened. 1t
was the old story of feminine jealousy
and selishness. The attitude OF her
aunt and cousins toward her became
daily more uuendurable.
Better be a domestic in some ones
Kitchen than an unwelcolne guest in
the house OF jealous relatives!" stormed
Emily in her heart, after an exceeding
~ Illuminating experience.
That afternoon she heard a CONVERSE
ton between her aunt and a caller
Mrs. T'ruesdale.
Il shall have to give up altogether
If cannot find a cook" declared the
latter. The question grows more
hopeless each day. What is TO be the
outcome of the sefVant problem? The
answer seems eternities away. Why
don't young women of intelligence and
talent take up the study of housekeep-
ing-l mean as a profession, not mere
~ as a mere accomplishment? That
Is what we need"
demonstrated Ehnily's aunt, you
wouldn't expect girls of refinement and
education to put their talents to such
use. Really
How could they put them to better
use? Let me tell you. Mrs Barrett.
that If cooking and the other domestic
accomplishments were to be classed
with the arts and sciences and uni
Versally acknowledged as such the field
would be overcrowded by our ambi-
'lous, intellectual maidens, striving to
achleve honors in those branches of
learning. If l could find some really
talented, cultured girl to take into my
home would Willingly give my time To
her training But l presume the Ind
ing OF such a prize in this world, under
the present servant girl system is out
of the question:
Emily listened. her face glowing her
eyes alight.
Il can cook" she murmured tri-
%umphantly under her breath, How
glad l am that l learned at home. And
L always did love housekeeping. After
all. l have a talent that | can put to
practical use: l can be independent
l will be-"
She said as much TO Mrs. Truesdals
when she called at the latter's beauti-
full home on the outskirts of the town
the next morning.
Her aunt's friend gasped in astonish-
ment as she listened
You can't mean it, Miss Emily" She
exclaimed. She was one of the girls
warmest admirers. You really can't
mean what you say"
But | do" persisted Miss Barrett.
! wish you'd give me a trial. at least.
Please grant me this much
1T seems too good to be true" said
Mrs. Truesdale. Il am selfish enough
to consent"
OF course. her unit and cousins gave
vent to a chorus of hysterical screams
when Emily told them.
you've disgraced us foreveri" ragged
Rosa, the eldest of the Barrett girls.
The Truesdales Of all peorlel Don't
you know that Larry Truesdale and L
are-.are-the greatest friends7 What
In the world Will he say when he re-
turns from college to find my cousin
acting as his mothers cook?" Her eyes
We're win flames of Indignation.
I'm very sorry" replied Emily. ~
ar that YOU and he We're afflanced-"
Il didn't say we We're; did II"
snapped Rosa. And I'm not likely to
be now. You've disgraced the Barnet,
name in this town for good"
ITS outrageous stormed Mrs. Bar
rpft IAN Won p,jrht nc ,,rnII ,-l
stand, Emily. right from the start, that
we are not going to recognize you in
any way after this. You must expect
us to strike you from our list alto
gether"
Very we'll. I'm satisfied" was the
cheerful rejoinder. Emily's hat brim
hid the amused smile In her clear hazel
eyes.
The next day she began work in the
Iruesdale home. From the momen her
strong young hands took hold of the
domestic machinery a magic trans
formation came over the place.
Mrs. Iruesdale marveled daily at the
increasing harmony of household ar
ransements and wondered why fate had
selected her as a recipient of such
good fortune.
It's all too good to be true" she de-
clared. Then the instructive fear OF
he human. mind that it will lose the
prize 1T has Won began to harrass her
houghtS
IL 1 should lose Emily it would be
worse than If l had never known her.
l have grown to love her so-and I
know l must lose her some time"
But fate had that all arranged for
and so had Cupid. The little god usll-
ally accomplishes his object when his
bow Is bent upon it.
When Larry Truesdale returned from
college and found presiding over his
mothers home a veritable divinity
whose manifold accomplishments In.
Guided the choicest he a ever dream
ed of In his pictures of an ideal wife.
1T Is scarcely to be wondered at that
he fell headlong into loves beautiful
abyss.
Rosa Barrett tainted when she read
the announcement of Larry's ngage
ment to Emily.
"lts-outrageous!" was all Mrs. Bar
rett's trembling tongue could utter.
Mrs. Truesdale's comment was quite
different. ITS what 1 hoped and pray-
ed for!!" she murmured, and she
blessed them both.
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