Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
GRANDMOTHER'S SHAWL

day that you have been patient and | have obeyed his wishes.
 But now give your thoughts to the | dress and never mind about the fu- ture. There is enough for us to do for the present to prepare for the re- ception. Tomorrow morning we will investigate the trunks and make our selection So the subject was laid aside, and cozy evening was enjoyed when the father returned from his daily business, and the evening meal was over, for an , unwritten law of the household was never let worry or perplexities come to the fathers notice at table or else where.
 The morning following as soon as
 their morning duties allowed, the two,
 mother and daughter, betook them
 selves to the storeroom and the precious trunks were opened. From them one garment after another was brought to light only to be rejected, | but just as Mildred was giving way
 to despair, her mother exclaimed. "The very thingl I wonder I have not 1 thought if itSbefore, but the present fashions are 50 well suited for it's use"
 and she held up filrny China crepe shawl Could anything be more love-
 ly to drape over the pink silk slip? | fashion paper a few days ago, and 1
 believe I can drape it with no cut
 ting at all. What say you to the over dress, Pet?"
 What! that dear old shawl of Grandma's. You surely would not think of letting me have that" said l Mildred in an awe-struck tone.
 'Why not? smiled her mother tend erly Your grandmother would be glad to have you use it I am certain.
 The fringe. will add to the effect and the soft creamy tint will blend charm ingly with the pink My girlie will
 be as well dressed as any of the guests
 See if she isn'tl They will envy you
 the costume and covet your dress maker" and gathering up the frail fabric in her arms, Mrs. Pease merrilY
 began her task of fitting out her
 daughter for the reception. Light
 hearts and skilful hands made speedy
 work of the outfit, and long before the
 eventful day arrived, the dress was
 all in readiness with all the dainty ac-
 cessories so needful at such times.
 Proud indked were both father and
 mother as they admiringly scrutinized
 the youthful maid ready for the even
 she reported on her return home. My
 dress was evidently a great success.
 Blessed be Grandma and her old chests
 I'll never lose faith in them again. One hoarded treasure brought to light seemed to pave the way for others. Not many weeks elapsed be- fore the western mining lands were , developed by prospectors, and the , Pease family were once more enabled
 to feel themselves amply provided fol thereby. Very glad were they that , they had upheld MT. Pease in his de , cision, and rejoiced over their goot
 fortune and the greater possibilities f ! opened to them. Said one of Mildred's F friends to another. q am not sur. | prised. Do you remember the elegan
 gown she wore at her cousin Edith's reception? I felt sure then that som, , good fortune had come to them, fol they have horror of debts ,and tha 7 costume was one of the most elaborat, l seen during the evening and must hay, t cost small fortune"
 l Little they knew of the possibilitie! , of grandmother's trunk and the skill { ful workmanship of loving and de, } lvoted mother. AN IDLER.