Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-04-09
Her DREAM CAME TRUE
BY FLORA DELL.

| the shop window. 1t was dainty and
6ne, and with the delicate fold of the
blue silk at the throat appeared to her
| the perfection of workmanship. She
could only spare few minutes; the
big clock affixed to pole at the curb
stone told her that in fifteen minutes
| she would be expected to report for
duty. and take up her work as a tiny
cog in the wheel Of the enormous ma
chinery in the printing establishment
of Hoffer & Hotter.
She took lingering. parting look
and then hurried on; heavy damp
ness in the air lent depressing effect
and served to add TO the low ebb Of
her spirits. II she could only have
pretty waist once and dress up like
other girls! A sign at nearby thea
ter caught her eye. but without think
ing further of forbidden pleasures. she
hurried on to her destination. Remoy-
ing her wraps in the stuffy dressing
room, she moved quickly to her place
at the machinery. where each day, in
tiresome monotony. she contributed
! her small portion of the making Of
big magazine. r.
Four o'clock came and Agnes
paused a few moments to brush the
damp tair from her forehead and re-
lax from her strained position Just
then the head of the department
called to her: Agnes Martin, some
one wants 70 speak to you down.
stairs"
Who could it be? Smoothing out her
plain but clean shirtwaist, she hurried
down
Hello. Cousin Agnes!"
1t was big Cousin Bob from the
west; she had not seen him for five
years-had almost forgotten she had
cousin; it was as though he had
dropped from the clouds.
We'll, little girl. you haven't forgot
ten me. have you? 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 she soon returned dressed for the
street. Her suit was plain and neat,
but inexpensive. He gave her
sweeping. critical glance as they
passed out.
Cant we go to the theater some.
where after supper? You could phone
home-I mean to the boarding house,
he stammered, remembering that she
had been an orphan for several years.
"Oh, Bob. I couldn't go this way"
she faltered, looking down at her plain
clothes.
We'll, there is no need to-arent
there any stores" -
Her heart began to thump painfully
they were very near the store where
she had admired the pretty waist. He
halted before the window. This looks
rather nice: let's go in here" he said.
Trembling, but happily expectant
she followed him.
"Show US some waists" he said to
the saleslady. something really fancy.
like that one In the window"
Agnes grew alternately hot and cold
as a duplicate of the coveted waist
was spread before her and proved to
be just her size;
Now, you want some white gloves
and some kind of pretty hat" She
could not help smiling at his keen
sense Of fitness.
Finally. the purchases made to his
satisfaction, he hurried her of to the
rest room to prepare for the evenings
frolic.
Agnes hurried away Dear old Bob!
So he had never forgotten his little
cousin and had come back like real
fairy prince.
When she reappeared. her admiring
cousin gave long, low whistle.
We'll, we'll. Agnes. you certainly do
look charming!"
She smiled happily.
And now for some supper ana
good show"
They entered a brilliantly lighted
cafe. 1t was AgnSs' first experience.
It seemed like wonderful enchanted
palace. The excitement brought rich
color to her cheeks and sparkle to
her eyes. He talked on and on. La
the happy whirl of her excitement, she
gathered that he had been quite sue
cessful-was going to locate in the
east-in fact, this was just the begin
ming. of their good times together.
The orchestra started to play
soft. sweet melody at the further end
of the room. Agnes smiled amusedly
and the bright light in her eyes deep
ened. 1t was playing when Dreams