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Ajax: he's jest as good
as his own sarsaparilla."
"You are going to attend the wedding?" said I, thinking of the
wonderful bonnet.
"If you please," said Gloriana. "I jest couldn't stay away. Why, I've
made things fer Miriam Standish ever since she was born. That is how I
learned ter sew as few women kin sew."
Ajax touched one of the garments lightly, as became a bachelor.
"This work will bring you many shekels, Gloriana. I had no idea you
were such a needlewoman."
"What!" she cried, her face crimson. "Do you think I'd take money from
Miriam Standish? Why----"
She stopped short in confusion, and covered her poor face with
trembling hands.
"I beg your pardon," said Ajax gravely, "I wouldn't hurt your
feelings, Gloriana, for the world."
She looked up, irresolutely.
"I reckon I've said too much or too little," she said slowly. "Ye're
both gen'lemen, an' ye've bin awful kind ter me. I kin trust ye with
my secret, an' I'm goin' ter do it. The Standishes, are New England
folk--high-toned an' mighty particler. It's as easy fer them ter be
virtuous as ter eat punkin pie fer breakfast.


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