Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-13

from Paris OF tnelr klnSWOmdn, Mar
garet Maryland. Joshiah is covetous
of his cousins estate. His mother
suggests his marriage TO Margaret.
Simon Kempster, a farmer, is Hetty's
sweetheart. II.-Margaret returns and
clashes with Josiala's Puritanical ideas.
III-Margaret is attended by an old
waiting woman, Elsbeth Hetty is
very fond Of Margaret, but the Puri-
tan maid is shocked by a small gold
cross worn by her cousin. Mistress
Taunston frowns on their friendship.
attendant, CASTOR. seeking Cragen-
stone, are led astray by a little girl
CHAPTER III.-(Continued.)
Hetty's eyes sparkled with pleased
anticipation.
lis not ribbon, MargaretT she
asked eagerly. "The thought occurred
to me once to write an ask thee to
bring me pink one. Say it's rib
bon, Margaret" she entreated.
..'Torsooth, tits better than a paltry
pink ribbon, little Hetty. Come and
zee. But Of many ribbons thou canst
have thy choice"
The room overhead was filed with
open boxes. Thrown over the big four
posted bed were gowns Of gorgeous
colors, and strewn about were stuffs
and fabrics Of the latest weave from
the looms of Paris = ribbons, satin
shoes, dainty linens and laces. At the
sight Of SO much 1nery Hetty's face
flushed. She drew her breath sharply
and, pausing just inside the doorway,
clasped her hands together in an &C.
stasy Of admiration and delight.
"An' thou didst bring all this from
Paris, Margaret?' she asked at last.
"All from Paris, the fairest city in
the world, Hetty."
"Oh, would 60 therer the girl cried
earnestly. Doth every maid wear
clothes like yonder on the bed?"
She approached and, slipping her
hand under ruf1e Of fine silk, raised
1t tenderly, almost reverently.
MAY, not all, simple Hetty. But the
fashions there are excellent, and fine
dressing doth rule paramount Ny
good Aunt Jane was heedful that I
brought the latest patterns with me
lest 1 should grow old fashioned in this
country place. And, forsooth," Mar
garet added gayly, II have a love Of
dress on mine own account"
Hettyi, who had been observing her
cousins loose morning dress with curl
Gus interest, suddenly drew back, an
expression Of surprise and fear spread
ing over her features
Margaret! Thou wearest CROSSE
she exclaimed, with pale lips. "Hast
turned papist, cousinT'
Margaret smiled family.
Fay, Hetty, think not so, and take
that look of horror from thy face. This
emblem'-lifting the cross in her hand
and regarding it affectionately-"is but
the parting gift Of my friend, Hulda
Manning, who was so good, whose
soul was so fair that God took her to
himself"
with looks Of aversion and dislike
Take it off, dear Margaret" she en-.
treated. "Such papist signs will be 8
curse to thee! Cousin, tits near to lido
worship"
Margaret shook her head reprovingly
think these things, Puritan Hetty
Why, cousin, the day before she passed
away to heaven my Hulda with weak
hands clasped this chain about my
neck, asking me to wear it for all time
in memory of our true friendship
This did promise her that would do
A cursor" she repeated reproachfully
NAY, cousin, from one so near tt
heaven more like twill prove a bless
ing"
For moment Margaret was silent
Then she added, $50 recent hath beef
my bereavement and within such {
short time have these hands wiped
the tears from the anguished mother
eyes that the subject pains me-"
Then she turned away suddenly, as i
to end the matter, walked to the be-
and, lifting a dress Of sheerest linel
from the white Counterpart, cut in tn
latest fashion, with the skirt made full
with countless lace trimmed ruffias t.
the waist, the bodice low at the necl
and sleeveless, gayly bedecked wit
knots and streamers Of azure ribbon
said, "Wouldst like this for thy wed
ding frock, dear Hetty?"
The girl turned red, then white. Tear
of pleasure filled her eyes. She coul'
not speak.
Throw off that grim black dres
that doth enshroud thee" Margare
cried gayly, "and let us see the effec
of French frock on thy pretty figure
First / shall comb thy hair high on tn
head and put bunch of feathers q
the top / wot the style will becom
thee, Hetty, as thou'rt not tall. Me
thinks thou'lt see vast improvement
in thy looks
After. much brushing and combint
twisting and turning, happy laughte
and hattering comment, the little Pur
tan maid was changed into fashion
able woman of the world. With be
full white skirts trailing after her, sh
paced up and down before the miro
In an ecstasy Of delight, holding he
hipl, no ruoro q n11aap an