Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-17
ALLIES GIFT. =
How Ii Game Back again after Many
Days.

Days.
1t was in Juue, when the roses
We're blushing in myriads together
and the air was laden with their per
fume, that Richard Crindall, with a
small bundle in his hand, crept from
the house stealthily, and darted
quickly away.
The sun was not up, and every
thing was quiet and still in the morn
ing twilight. He stole along the
little path in the orchard and soon
stood in front of a large white house.
surrounded by trees and flowers OF
almost every variety. No one was
stirring within all was silent as
the tomb. He looked long and
wlstfully toward one of the windows
of the house, and at last he called
timidly to the sleeper within.
Allie" he said, "Allie look out oil
the Window
NO answer was made, and he call
Ell again, this time with more bold
ness. The shutters were thrown
open, and bright head, with its
wealth OF golden curls, appeared at
the window.
Allie whispered the boy, 81 am
going away, and I wanted Won Ia
SoiAiN NAoNh ottoIt L 20.
Pr be down in q minute - was
answered, in pretty childish voice.
And the golden curls disappeared.
In few moments, which appeared
like hours to the anxious boy. the
door opened cautiously, and Allie
Drummond came stealing out. Her
shoes We're united, and her pretty
curls had seen neither comb nor
brush that morning
dick" said she, "are you run
ming away 2"
Yes" said the lad, in solemn
tone land Pm going to stay till I'm
a rich man. L can't bear To stay at
home any longer, and be treated
ike a dog though if mother was
alive I'd bear anything rather than
leave her.,
The sweet, blue eyes of tie little
girl We're filled with wonder and
sympathy.
Dick" said she, 81 shan't take
any more comfort after you are gone
but you will be much happier, and
I'm glad you are going; and when
you get to be great man, and are
rich, then you can come back. and
we VIII be married together, and
never part any more.n
Yes" said Dick, "that is lust
what | am going to do, but it will be
a good many years before | can come
back, and you'll see a great MANY
handsome men, and you may forget
me.n
Forget YOU Why, Dick, you
know better" said the child, pout-
ing. IF you never come back, I'll
never get married in all the world
are you going To the great city that
Uncle Alden told us about 20
don't know, Allie,n said the
hoy i have only five dollars and
tlat VIII not carry me far. | shall
go TO the city if L can"
Ihey were silent moment, then
Allie said
Dick, must give you a keepsake,
SO that you'll not forget to come
oack To me. Wait here a moment
till | come"
Softly she stole into the house and
up to her room.
Now, said she 10 herself. she
mas got only five dollars, and III
give nm the money papa gave me
Yesterday TO buy that necklace l
liked SO much
she drew it from her purse-a five
dollar bill.
- " III ten = SAID
she but what are ten dollars ? Sis
Ter Jane pays ten dollars week for
her, board
She went 10 trunk, and. taking
therefrom. a little white box. She
opened 1t and there lay a beautiful
pin.
Aunt Emma gave me this" said
she, softly, ito wear when 1 am
grown up; but they say it is worth
a great deal of money, and would
much rather Dick would have in
than wear ii myself"
90 she placed the five dollars be-
SIDE Il in the box, and tied the cover
on snugiy; and putting il in her
pocket, she glided down the stairs
agaln, ana out 10 the great elm tree
where Dick was waiting for her.
Now, Dick" said she, promise !
me that you will not open this box
III tomorrow night
PROMISE" said Dick "and / |
thank You for the gift, Allie, y what
II may be.n
stir was heard in,the house, and
Ia. sun was coming up behind the |
hills.
Il must go now, Allie" said the
ooS, WITH tears in his eyes. kiss
NE, and don't forget mel
Il never viii, Dick" said Alto.
her arms about his neck |
lnu pressing her pretty red lips to
lis cheeks.
Richard Crindall was sixteea
ears Old, and Allie Drummond was
We've. They had always been
riends ever since Alice was a wee
,aby when the brave little girl
toie BACK To her couch. the tears