Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-01-25
HER DREAM CAME TRUE
~ FLORA DELL.


Agnes Martin stood looking at q
dainty waist displayed on q form in
the shop window 1t was dainty and
flne, and with tho delicate fold of the
blue silk at the throat appeared to her
the perfection OF workmanship She
could only spare a few minutes; the
big clock affixed to pole at the curb
stone told her that in fifteen minutes
she would be expected to report fer
duty. and take up her work as a tiny
cog In the wheel OF the enormous ma
chinery in the printing establishment
Of Hoffer q Hotter
She took lingering, parting look
and then hurried on; a heavy damp
ness In the air lent a 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 girlsl A sign at nearby thea
ter 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
tiresome monotony, she contributed
her small portion Of the making OF
big magazine
Four O'Clock came and Agnes
paused a few moments to brush the
damp hair 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 to speak to you down
stairs"
Who could ii be? Smoothing out her
plain but clean shirtwaist, she hurried
down
Hello, Cousin Agnesl"
It 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 of; get your hat and
we win 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, | couldn't go this way
she faltered. looking down at her plain
clothes.
Well, there ID no need to-arent
there any stores7"
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 colo
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 - sm!hnF--@& bis keen
sense Asss
Finally, the purchases made to his
satisfaction, he hurried her off TO the
rest room 10 prepare for the 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, well. Agnes. you certainly do
look charming"
She smiled happily.
And now for some supper and 3
good show"
They entered a brilliantly lighted
cafe. Ii was Agnes first experience
II seemed like wonderful enchanted
palace The excitement brought rich
color to her cheeks and sparkle 10
her eyes. He talked on and on. In
the happy whirl Of her excitement, she
gathered that he had been quite sue
cessful--was going TO locate in the
ast-in fact, this was Jus; the begin
ming OF their good times together
The orchestra started to play a
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
Come True"