[The Two Elsies by Martha Finley]@TWC D-Link bookThe Two Elsies CHAPTER IX 9/10
Suppose you come and examine their work for yourself.
You are included in the invitation, Evelyn," she added, as she rose and led the way. In the cheerful, sunny sewing-room, beside a window that looked out upon the beautiful grounds, now gay with autumn flowers, Christine and Alma sat busily plying their needles and talking together thankfully of the present, hopefully of the future, when the door opened and the two ladies and little girl entered. "How very industrious!" said Zoe.
"I have brought my sister, Mrs.Leland, to see what competent needlewomen you are." "They are that indeed," Elsie said, examining the work.
"I shall be glad to engage you both to sew for me when you are no longer needed here," she added with a kindly glance and smile. Then taking a chair which Zoe had drawn forward for her, she entered into conversation with the strangers, asking of their past history and their plans, hopes, and wishes for the future, and completely winning their confidence by her sweetly sympathizing tones and manner. They were delighted with her, and she much pleased with them.
Christine had a good, strong face, plain, rugged features, but a countenance that indicated so much good sense, probity, and kindliness of heart that it was attractive in spite of its lack of comeliness. Alma seemed to lean very much upon this older sister.
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