Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
Written Specially for The Bulletin.)

(Written Specially for The Bulletin.)
 Your letters are on the desk in the library, love-" said Mrs. Pease to her daughter as that young lady came in from an afternoon stroll. "One or them is from your cousin Edith, l am sure. She Is not forgetful of us in her prosperity
 Well, why should she be?" respond ed Mildred. We were fond of her in days gone by, when she needed friends, and you were always doing her some favor. Edith would be very ungrateful to forget you under any cir cumstances. I do believe" cried she as she opened the envelope, "it is an invitation to her reception two weeks from now. I don't see how it will be possible for me to accept. I'll send regrets immediately"
 NO, my dear, don't do that. Why should you? It will be delightful oc- casion for you"
 But, mother, I've nothing to wear, and 1t will be the swellest reception of the season. Everybody is talking of it, and the dresses are to be more than fine"
 Never mind that, my daughter" re- piled her mother, we'll look into Grandmother's trunks and find some thing nice, I am certain" "Oh," laughed Mildred, you have unbounded faith in the possibilities of those old trunks but I fear they will fail you this time. I think I've worn everything except the dark Irish pop lins, and not even your inventive skill can make me presentable in one of those"
 "I'll look the chests over tomorrow, and we will find something that will answer. See if we don't Where is that pink silk slip you had for Mollie Madison's wedding?"
 "The pink slip is all right" admitted Mildred but the lace overdress is all in shreds. Her reception was such a crush! No, It Is of no use to plan, for l cannot go."
 Don't despair yet, my child" re- piled her mother, with tender smile. You will find that a finely dressed grandmother is a valuable addition to the family belongings. Get out your 1 pink silk and free it from it's lace overdress, and then we'll see." Well, mother. I'll do as you say | but with little faith in the result. If you and father would only consent tc l my taking the position offered me ir | office work, should be supplied with | the money desire. but papa is SC l pTeJuulCeQ dBdlllpl IL, anu JOu HluS
 acknowledge you uphold him in his | decision"
 | "Yes, we feel that it is best for yor | to be at home for the present. There
 is no real need of your earning money In spite of our rigid economy we art
 all very happy together. and wheI | those western Investments prove l profitable there will be an abundance | for all OUT wishes"
 "Of course we are happy and unit
 ed in our home" grumbled Mildred
 but I am sick and tired of building hopes on those western investments I've heard of them ever since was ; little girl and we are none the riche for them that can see. Why did no papa sell them long agoT
 'I1e did have an offer for them," ex plained her mother You were 8, young at the time you could not un derstand about it. He feels sure the!
 are valuable mining regions and vii make rich. returns in time, and tha he is Justified in holding them. an
 not afraid 10 trust his judgment il the matter. and my little girl mus
 do the same. You will be glad som