The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-03

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Q NE Q terest in tie room was Miss
~ Dorcas Moore she was put
%8oF$ ting the finishing stitches
on her wonderful cape, and as a con
sequence. conversation languished, due
TO a request she made as she looked
up from her work and begged
II ies' wisht you'd all quit talkin'
fur bit. long 'nough fur me to git my
cape done Someway feel 50 hlgh-set
over this last ruiiie"
Mrs S,eely inflated her portly form
with Indignation.
"Or Dorcas Moore she needn't put
on airs over her oil patch o cape" she
declared "I'lI not shet up fur no one.
III talk a blue streak II | want
Mrs Pnrr. who sat next to her.
looked frightened; the very thought OF
Mrs. Steely's blne streak was over
powerlng. She tidgeted neryonsly until
Miily Sherby left the room, then she
quickly appropriated her seat and
Joined the group about Miss Moore.
Mrs. Steely continued TO multer until
dear old AIRS Goldburg lifted her eyes
from her knitting. She glanced about
the rooms with a curious smile.
Il was always so glad wasn't under
the table when manners was given
out. she slowly half whispered.
Mrs. Sseely's sniffs were emphatic,
but she had learned a little wisdom
from former encounters with Mrs.
Goldburg. and was silenced for time.
Miss Dorcas sewed steadily. handing
her needles 10 Lizzie Lund. her faithful
shadow. who crouched at her feet. W
be threaded and drawing her thread
in and out with strong quick jerks.
AT last with a convulsive sob she
shrilly proclaimed
TITS did. and laid The finished gar
ment about her knees for the admirn-
tlon or all. Laws o lover she ex-
claimed. patting the bright red satin
that formed the upper part-or yoke.
By courtesy how I've wondered II I'D
live to see II done. an I've questioned
an awful lot bout who I'd leave 1t to.
an prayed I'D have the wear O It first
n spell" IIey thin lips trembled.
Great tears filed her eyes Lizzie
buried her face III her blue calico skirt
and howletl her sympathy
Its masterpiece o soin'. an takin'
n right smart D. time 10 make" said
Mrs. Guest. holding the cape close 10
her nearly sightlees eyes. "Minds me
little o. my wrap" Al she owned an
ANTICIPATED black satin cape that had
once boastcd Of lace rufiie and still
retained It's ghost in the shape OF few
snarls and shreds she was an author
itv among the ladies OF the almshonse.
The interest they felt IN Miss Dorcas'
cape deepened with her approval.
They had an seen II grow from The
time a cape germ found lodghnent in
Miss Dorcas' mind. She brought Will
ller to the almshouse her most cher
ished possessions; strange collection
Of old ribbons and bits Of SILK. the ac-
cumulation Of by-gone years. Patch
work was considered an elegant pas
time IN her new home Most Of the Ia
dies sewed their calico or wool patches
together with unbounded satisfaction.
until Miss Dorcas innocently reused
the spirit Of envy among them. for al
ter much discussion she had almost de-
cided to use her treasures in the con-
struction OF a bedspread She even be
gar 10 imagine the admiration her bed
would excite II over its gray blanket
she could spread ny brilliant wonders
Of silk crazy quilt.
lust then she had glimpse Of lady
visitor. Her cape a very handsome
one. was adorned with a multiplicity
of ribbon ruffles Its beauty charmed
Miss Dorcas, aud as a result she tried
to copy it ia the medley she held on her
lap.
II kin hardly sense I've finished II,
Miss Dorcas cried in trembling voice.
Mercy to me! think o all the time I've
laid out on 1t. an the steady work It's
took" She held it up for all TO adj
mire. "My, amt It lovelys' she cried
in delight. What IL It's structure was
made up Of a multitude of small pieces.
its rufEies Of divers colors and kinds Of
ribbons. most OF them transformed by
plenty Of hard rubbing, soft soap and
hot water into shadows OF their former
brillancy? Miss Dorcas' cape IN her
eyes was as beautiful as tie one worn
by Mrs. Uphold. the millionaIre's wife.
In manner peculiar to herself, for
none Of the other residents Of the aIlus
house could achieve Il. Miss Dorcas
made Lizzie understand they had
cause Cor rejoicing. Then series Of
strange. sharp cries marked every
move Of Lizzles inger, as she pointed