The Man She Hated

received proper training, for her mother was a weak-minded, foolish woman. She h

id. And, as if to make her advice more convincing, she would add, "Besides, what would become of me if you married a poor man? He would

mother made little Fair's heart ac

h you, dear mother," she promised, add

ldn't want you to be an old maid. I'm hoping that, through a luc

nless he was rich. Since she had no expectation of that, she had

But in her devotion to her selfish mother, she had resolved to accept the sacrifice. Love, courtship, and marriage were thi

oo clever to say anything in reply, knowing that it might cost her the job that supported both her

pset the forewoman. There had been a plot among the girls to tease Fair about Waverley Osborne in order to provoke Miss Pla

companions and only answered in monosyllables when spoken to. In fact, she pouted like a spoiled child and ignored Sadie's friendly attempts

h the passion of a child as she left the building and started home through the busy street. But just

iven. She had an objective in mind, one she was determined to pursue. However, Fair held no particular ill

ing. I saw the girls teasing you, and joined in for fun. But I would have bitten my tongue off if I'd known

wered, not wanting to discuss the matter further with

es today who were once simple working girls like you and me. They were beautiful, and their faces won

ld her many times that she was beautiful, but it a

had the chance once, but I didn't love the man. But I could easily bring him back even now, if I wi

cried, so vehemently that her bitterness

Fair, you'll marry rich someday, and show he

s about! It was spite toward your mother, who was born a lady, and of whom she was jealous. Come on, let me help. I know a rich young man who's considered a bit of a crank because

her head. "No, I'd rather not," she said, but Miss Platt only

a frown creased her brow. "But I know he

added, "Well, I'll go in here for

ng a casual nod before walking away. She disappeared into the crowd, while M

angrily. "Never mind, I'll set a trap she'll fall into soo

d full of venom. "He'll come back to me, but I