Lucretia Ward was the maiden sister of Carrie Ward Burton and aunt of Luella her daughter. Because of her status as dependent she was an unpaid servant who stayed at home, wore hand-me-down clothes and was blamed for everything that went wrong in the life of her sister and niece. In spite of the life she was sweet and unassuming and worked dilligently to help others.
When a telegram came from the son of their older sister, saying he was coming into town and would be visiting them, Luella and Carrie immediately decided that because he was from the west he would be an uncouth miner and they would not let him embarass them before their friends, they immediately left for a three week vacation at the beach, where Luella hoped to cement her relationship with a gentleman who she felt was interested in her. They left Aunt Crete at home to meet the cousin and encouraged her to spend time with him and tell him they were at the beach when the telegram came. When Donald Grant arrived on the train he was just in time to hear Luella say they were leaving to avoid a "backwoods cousin" who was coming to visit. Donald was able to determine that he was the cousin and had an idea of what type of family he might be meeting. But he went to the house anyway to be certain he was right. His delight at meeting Aunt Crete was wonderful. He immediately encouraged her to come down to the shore with him and purchased an entire wardrobe for her, as well as the best suite in the resort.
I like this story becuase its always great to see people get the punishment they deserve. Seeing Crete brought up to the level she deserved to hold and how beautiful she was when she didn't have to cook and clean was just wonderful. It reminds me that no matter who you are, if you are a mean spirited person it will show and one day you will pay. This was a great read.
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