The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-16

wait upon the guests and anticipate their wants
AS the groups changed and refreshments were
served Mrs. Marquis found herself at small Ia
bic in charge of Amy and again the young girl
impressed her very favorably az think Amy
Lotus is such charming young girl" she said
again, this time to a young matron who had lust
asked Amy where her mother was
YES, said the other, hesitatingly "away from
home she is truly charming"
Amy behind the screen getting fresh cboco
late instead of in the dining room as the ladies
supposed and she heard the few significant words
With difficulty she slipped to the kitchen for fresh
water, and stayed there moment two until
she could control her temper. Hateful thingI"
she breathed and then fastened back to her task
For the rest of the afternoon she did her dutv
faithfully but her heart filled with resent
ment toward the woman who had said such an
unkind and untrue thing
Tell your mother, Amy that am much obliged
for the loan of her daughter" said Mrs Lee af-
ter the guests had departed and the helpers stood
with the hostess in the soft twilight discussing
the party and its pleasures "I don't know what
should have done without my girl friends. BY
the way, which of you can take a handful of
flowers to old Mrs. Hare? She has been sick so
'"ng and is just beginning to get better?"
L will be glad to co." said Amy 1t is only
three blocks beyond house to where she
lives"
Thank you, dear. You are always so kind and
helpful" and Amy almost forgot the words she
had overheard that afternoon
She did not think of them again till her mother
tapped lightly on the window and beckoned her
TO come in quickly as she passing on her way
with the flowers for Mrs. Hare She ran in and
found the baby crying and her mother trying to
get supper. 81 am so glad you have come Amy
for you can take of Robbie little while
He wants some one to play with him. and 7
must get supper"
oh, mamma, promised 10 take these flowers
to Mrs Hare I'll be back in a little while"
FlOSSie To
knows where Mrs. Hare lives, and you can take
care OF baby. Papa wants early supper and
1t is six o'clock now. Run, Flossie dear with the
boquet for the sick lady. Marion will go with
YOU and it isn't dark yet You are both too lit
tie to take care of Bobbie, but sister can"
Mrs. Brandon said such a mean thing about
me this afternoon. mamma" said Amy after the
dishes had been washed and the little children
were all in bed Mrs Marquis said I was a
charming young girl and Mrs Brandon said
was. away from home"
Aren't your" asked Mrs. LOTUS without look,
ing up from her sewing
"But mamma, her tone implied that was
horrid at home. You don't know how she said
the words 7 was behind screen getting choco-
late, and couldn't help hearing what she said
I shall never be nice to her again. Tt isn't true
is it?"
"Ts what true?' asked Mrs LOTUS
THAT well. that behave better away from
home than here? Do I?"
"You must ask yourself that question daugh
er ! seldom see you in public because the
ahildren keep me at home close but girl of
fourteen should be able to examine herself as
the Bible says. without help Why did you get
angry at Mrs. Brandon?"
Because she said it in such a mean wav mann
ma. can't explain how she made It sound
What do you mean by examining MYSELF"
watch and If you are the same here at
home as you are among strangers. Many people
are lovely and pleasant when strangers are about
but disagreeable to the homefolks"
Gam T. mammal"
"You are to examine yourself You know" said