The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17

Yes. we all know Rubys master
hand. nothin' she can't do. oh, you
needn't make no excuses. Aunty, the
whole village is proud of her. hope
shell git her cddication and be u
teacher. I'd give n good deal TO see her
mt the head of our high school. I've
come over TO tell her she's wanted up
to the hotel. They're short of hands
ana want her right away TO wait on
table. 1t means fifty cents and that
am 10 be sneezed at these hard times
Iheys tips. too. but Ruby's too proud
TO take EN-. l amt. wal. must be
goin'. S'pose you can't spare some
Duttermllk! Pa. he dotcs on pancakes"
She got her buttermilk and departed.
and then Aunty Simmons went down
the road and called Ruby through
horn and soon she came running up
the path.
That evening when she entered the
hotel dining room She was a picture of
youthful lovclincss. She had such
way of holding her head and carrying
herself that she could not fail to at
tract attention and she seemed to
stand out alone among the other girls
lIke bright particular star. Her gown
was dark blue calico with white col
lar and cuffs. but II set off the dazzling
fairness OF her skin as effectively as If
II had been SILK. and many OF the
guests Sa2cd at her with admiration
The hot blood surgcd into Ruby's face,
for the first person she saw was her
knight of the dark locks. He sat ut a
table near the window, with a middle
aged couple. They We're distinguished
looking people. evidently OF high social
standing. Ruby waited on the next
liable and felt as If she was in a
dream. for she knew herself TO be the
subject of discussion. She was not In
error. for the elder man. noticing
Cecirs preoccupation. said sternly:
ar &. ri
one of these maids?"
That is just it," admitted the youth.
cannot take my eyes off that lovely
girl in the blue gown. for she is the
exact replica OF the portrait of my
great grandmother, Lady Ruby Ire
Days. You must see the likeness.
Cousin Mary?"
Mrs Douglas looked languidly at the
girl, then started and grew very pale
She turned to her husband. and said in
Il trembling voice: Really. John. the
resemblance is remarkable. Look at
her dcar!"
Remarkable. indeed" admitted Col.
Douslas-thcn husband and wife looked
into each others eyes.
Can't be-" exclaimed Mrs. Douglas.
on, John. take me away, | am faint.
Perhaps it is only Il chance resem-
blancc. Oh cannot bear IL! l thought
hope was dead long ago!"
Alter supper Ruby came out OF q side
door and started up the road towards
home. when she was Joined by Mrs
Douglas. who asked her some questions
about the village. TO which the girl re-
turned modest and Intelligent answers
Somehow her heart warmed to this
stately gracious woman. and seeing her
pale and agitated she invited her TO
come and set ON their piazza
I'VE have fine view" she said and
mother will give you some Of her dam
delion wine"
AS they drew near the little red
house. with its climbing vines. Ruby
said with great dignity. This is my
home. madam. Will you come ia?"
First tell me your name dear. l am
Mrs Douglas"
And 1 am Ruby Simmons" said the
girl.
Were you born hcrc?"
Ruby hesitated. flushed. and then
said In a low voice: II do not know
where I was born. was found in n
boat when l was a little baby, and
these are my adopted MISUNDERSTANDING
to the old couple doing in their chairs.
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