Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1913-06-05
DREAM CAME TRUE

Agnes Martin stood looking at a
dainty waist displayed on a form In
the sflop window. 1t was dainty and
fine and with the delicate fold OF the
blue silk at the throat appeared to ner
the perfection Of Workmanship Sne
could only spare few minutes; the
big clock affixed to a pole at the curb
stone told her that In fifteen minutes
she would be expected to report Tor
duty. and take up her work as tihy
cog in the wheel of the enormous ma
chinery in the printing establishment
Of Hoffer & Hoffer
She took a lingering, parting look
and then hurried on; heavy damp
ness in the air lent depressing erect
and served to add to the low ebb OF
her spirits. If she could only have
pretty waist once and dress up IKE
other girlsI A sign ut nearby the
alter caught her eye, but without think
Ing further of forbidden pleasures she
hurried on to her destination, RemoV-
ing her wraps in the stuffy dressing
room, she moved quickly to her place
at the machinery, where each day, In
tiresoine monotony. she contributed
her small portion to the making OF
big magazine
Four o'clock came and Agnes paused
for few moments to brush the damp
hair from her forehead and relax
from her strained position. Just then
the head OF the department called to
her: Agnes Martin. some one wants
20 speak to you downstairs"
Who could 1t be? Smoothing out
her plain but clean shirtwaist she
hurried down,
Hello Cousin Agnes!"
II was big Cousin Bob from the
west; she had not seen him for five
years had almost forgotten she had a
cousin; It was as though he had drop
ped from the clouds
Wei. little girl, you haven't forgot
ten me, have your I have persuaded
them to let you off; get your hat and
We will have supper somewhere down
town together"
Agnes hurried, after an embarrassed
expression OF thanks. her heart beat
ing high with the unexpected pleasure.
and soon returned dressed for the
street Her suit was plain and neat
bus inexpensive He gave her q sweep
ing, critical glance as they passed
out.
Cant we 20 10 the theater some
where after supper? You could phone
h6ine i-mean to the boarding house,
he stammered, remembering that she
mad been an orphan for several years
"Oh. Bob, | couldn't go this way,
she faltered, looking down at her plain
clothes.
Wen. there is no need to-aren't
there any storea?"
Her heart began 20 thump painful.
~ they were very near the store
where she had admired the pretty
waist He halted before tho window
This looks rather nice; let's go In
here he said
Trembling but happily oxpectant.
she followed him
show rs some vaiats," he said 20
the ao'eslady something READ fancy
Iibe thaj one In the window"
agnes grew alternately hot and cold
as q duplicate OF The coveted waist
wan spread before her and proved to
ba just her size
Now you want some what gloves
and some kind Of pretty hat" She
could not help smiling at hia keen
sense OF GtneHs
Finally. the purchases made to his
&. {gI he fY IN.
rest room to prepare for Inc evenings
frolic
Agnes hurried away Dear old Bob!
So he had never forgotten his little
cousin and had come back like a real
fairy prince.
When she reappeared. her admiring
cousin gave long, low whistle.
well. wen, Agnes, you certainly do
look charming!"
she smiled happily
And now for some supper and
good show"
They entered n brilliantly lighted
cafe. 1t was Agnes first experience
It seemed like wonderful enchanted
palace The excitement brought rich
color to her cheeks and a sparkle to
her eyes He talked on and one, In
tho happy whirl OF her excitement, she
gathered that he had been quite sue
cessfui-~was going 10 locate in the
east in fact. this was just the be
ginning Of their good times together
The orchestra startod to play
soft, sweet melody a. The further end
Of the room. Agnes smiled amusedly
and the bright light in her eyes deep
ened 1T was playing When Dreams
Come True."-FIora Dell In the But.
faio Express.