The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
AN ANGEL
UNAWAR E
ny Jennie standlfer.

dered with papers and broken-down
chairs and WORKOUT rugs and dust sew
eral inches deep. DO please excuse my
wrapper and curl papers. The paper.
hangers are putting the finishing
touches In the parlors and dining
room, and I'm like Noah's dove--not a
place TO rest the sole OF my foot
I'm so glad you answered my phone
message without asking any questions
about why wanted 10 see you so
early. Telephone girls are so Cos
sipy. My dear. I've got scoop for
you. certainly believe In helping PEG
pie who try to help themselves. and
you shall have the benefit OF a choice
news item. Listeni Nine. Augustine
De Graffenried. widow OF French am.
bassador. the author OF three popu.
lar books, and distinguished lectur'
err. 10 TO be my guest tonight. and
she's been entertained by royalty. She
is TO lecture before our local Woman's
club this evening on Hospitality and
Its Influence on the Home" Now
wasn't | sharp TO capture this celeb
rity for my very own guest? But II
was only by my good management
that I managed It Our clubs CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. Liddeil. wa
out OF town this week, and Nine. De
Granenrieds letter was handed 70 me
to answer. ana dnd out when II suit
ed her convenience 10 visit our club,
She wrote she could be with us either
this week or next, and replied that
we must have her at once, and Ia
come on the evening train and be- my
guest Her answer was a most beau
tiful tribute 20 my hospitality. know
she will dwell on that In her lecture
tonight.
Isn't II fortunate had just wheedied
the doctor into having the front rooms
decorated? That tapestry In the par
lor cost a small fortune. I know he
will rave and tear his hair when he
sees the bills. You must take a good
look at each room. dear. 90 you can
describe 10 in detail In your write-up
Don't fail to mention the artistic ar
rangement of this priceless" tapestry
and the rare articles OF bric-a-brae
CLEANED during my travels. haven't
travelled very much. but that doesnr
matter.
Say, dear. I would suggest that you
give me a little personal boosting
What Say | was Miss Smith befora
I was married? No, indeed! You might
incidentally mention that I am the de
scendant OF one OF the oldest families
everybody. you know. came from
Adam-and Just hint. az II we're. at my
talents and ability.
Mention that the doctor IL self
made? Not on your life, Jane Snider!
It's hard enough TO pull up the social
ladder with just brains and money 10
back you. and don't you go undoing the
work of years by limiting at this self
made business. I'd just as soon pub
lish In cold print that stylish gown
was homemade. when everybody wn
thinking II a Worth creation.
There comes some sunburned old
Dago up the walk. and I'll wager she's
got lace or soap or perfumery or some
thing TO sell In that handbag. and will
torment me 10 death TO buy. Show her
in here, Marie, and I'll make her be
lieve I'm desperately poor.
Good morning. madame. Sorry.
can't ask you TO sit down and rest, but
I'm house cleaning and have no time
your bag or show me samples; I am
too much pinched by hard times TO
buy Just look at my rickety old fur.
niture, and the wornout mating and
ragged curtains. Can't buy anything
except what we're Obliged 20 have. Got
nothing TO sell. you say? Well. II
you're n book agent It's all the same.
We're too poor to subscribe for a pa
per OF magazine or buy books. We
don't care for reading But you might
call 10 see the lady across the street
She lives In the big white house Good
BY. Sorry can't patronize you"
Wen. there! I'm rid OF her thank
goodnessl She wasn't persistent aft
er all Mrs. Rand Is turning her house
upside down and inside out. getting
ready for the reception tonight She's
not going 10 waste time or money help
ing the poor widow" I can tell yoiiei1
There. she's turned her away With
short meter and sent her over to Mrs
Haynes. She knows Maggie Haynes
Is working her fingers to the bone 10
keep her children clothed and fed and
live decently. But you can count on
Mrs. Haynes helping every stray dog
or tramp that stops at her door. She'll
buy literally II she has TO go hungry
next meal,
Yes, she's gone IN the Haynes gate
-and--can I believe my eyes! She
has taken on her dusty bonnet and II
sitting In the best rocker.
What can that boy mean by bring
ing that suit case In here7 Haven't
you made O mistake? WHAT II n
Nine. De Granenried's? Why. she
hasn't arrived yet I'm expecting her
on the seven o'clock train this even
ING.