Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-07-05


prepared to make idols Of them, es.
pecially when it cropped out that they
were the daughters of the great MT
Dalton.
The 'sQuires LADY came down to the
cottage in her chariot, tastefully
artistic than was that great lady's own
drawing room; then the brewers wife
called. and all the little considerations
that revolyed around these two planets
followed suit
They are two ladies'. my dear Mr.
Gordon" said the 'squire's wife. Pos
itively, quite ladies!" and the vicar
smiled. And the elder one is really
beautiful, such a sweet face"
Still the vicar remained silent
1T is dreadful that they should be
brought so low in the world" went
on the great lady. THE younger one
Carrie. think they called her-let
cut casually that they lived in the
house adjoining the Letchfords, and
that they knew them-I wanted to ask
her more particularly, but caught her
sister glancing at her, ami the little
one blushed and held her tongue. Real
ly think we ought to do something
for them"
Something for them?" said the
vicar, with tde smile that always puz-
zld his parishionrs. AS bow?"
Wei. you know" said the squire's
wife. hesitatingly. q think We ought
to take them into our set. and make
lit pleasant for them"
Mr. Gordon nodded slowly, and a
doubtful smile broke over his hand
some face.
Yes" he ,lsah1y we're ERE agreeable 10
the arfanger mt, but"
"Oh, nonsense!" said the great lady;
''of course they would be only too well
pleased. Two young girls like that
would be only too glad to see a little
pleasure. l shall ask them to dine
with us"
Dc" said the vicar, and he smiled
and was not at all surprised when tie
great lady came the next day TO an
nounce, with mingled despair and in
dignation, that Miss Dalton had re-
specially but firmly refused the in
vitatIcn.
Here is her note. Quite "a
proper kind of note. and 'very-very
very respectful She says that she
feels that in their position they cannot
enter into our society. That is all.
1t annoys me-
But though it did not amaze Mr..
Gordon, he had put on his hat and
walked down to the silent cottage.
Il hear that you have refused Mrs.
Baldwin's invitation" he said.
And May had looked up from her
chair by the fire where she was sit
ting mendng one of Carries dresses,
and smiled an assent.
us that-well wise?" he asked, smil-
ing down at her as he leaned against
the table, his tall form almost touch
ing the ceiling, his handsome face full
of respectful earnestness.
Il think So May had said. eyes,
think So under the circumstances. Be
sides, do not wish to 60"
He inclines his head.
"Of course, that settles 1t, but your
sister"
Carrie" says May, With sudden
hesitation No, Carrie is too young;
and-and-it-wou.d only make her
well, not dissatisfe /, but-she is quite
happy now"
I understand" he said. Il quite
understand"
And you think am right?" said
May. humbly.
Then he had come forward. AID
looked into the fire instead Of into
her face. as he answered:
Yes; | think you are always right,
Mis Dalton"
Aud May had laughed, and he had
colorel and laughed, too.
"That sounds very much like fiat
terry, Mr.. Gordon. and reminds me OF
one Of our copybook headings; Praise
to the face is open disgrace, whatever
that may mean"
He remained silent for a moment
then be put his second question;
rs there anything can 10 foI
you?"
No" said May her large eyes
softenlng and looking eIoquently
EgratefuI Nothing, indeed. nothing
You have already lone 80 maebt"
Nonsense" he retorted, almost
impatiently you will not permit
me 70 90 anything I am half-inclined
to think that ought TO preach you a
sermon or pride. Miss Dalton"
"An ! proud, do you Think" sac
said
Very, he said, as he held her hand
I "Verg," and then he had gone
! That was Ia the winter, ami now
spring was here, and still the question