Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-27
THREE YEARS an A House OF BE
FORMATION.
BY MAS. SARAH y. DURNo.
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He Was very foud Of study, and his father II
offered him . college eduostion and the pro- b
fsssion of the law, If he chose 70 elevate v
himself TO H. He went TO Mary Will v
hams college, and while there became &C q
auainted with . family Of the Methodist /
persuasion, and fell in love with one OF the c
young ladies. When they we're about TO be a
N Arried she died. He mourned her loss 9
very truly, and after a while settled into .
sori of melancholy, from which il seemed
i'm possible TO arouse him. When he finally '
recovered his spirits, he thoaght he was I
called to preach, and We could use no ar
guments thai would convince him that II ,
was only Q passing fancy. AS he had no ,
intention of taking holy orders, we settled
him on the place where he now lives, and
supplied him with all means of comfort,
even giving him old Doroas the house
keeper. We hoped tina, his gloom would
wear away with time, and he would get
married, bat il seems he has no interest in
the society Of ladies, and now he is getting
so old that il 10 not very likely that he will
ever change his mind. Ada looked at
Grandma with the big tears falling from
her ewes, and said "Why did you not tell
me Abou: it before? | AN sorry | have
tbased the poor, dear man so often. Only
think that his once light heart was nearly
broken by disappointment; that his affec-
tions we're left to wither and oorrode that
his once pleasant prospects were all blight
ed aud shose wrinkles furrowod by signs
that brought no relief. Why do you so sell
dom pass Q day at his house with him ?"
She replied, "Hs never seems to care for
visitors, and this is my hoGe. love il too
we'll, to leave it very often, besides, l see
your Uncle nearly every day" Ada's face
frightened up aud she said, Nov, dear
Grandma, have q plan. / will make him
have COMPANY whether he will or not I'll
think about il, aud when my plan is ma
tured will tell you what it is"
CRAP. Nv.
Next day Mr.. Field took an early break
fast aud started of with Bill, the hostler,
toward the city. Ada Was in an ecstAoy OF
delight. She fancied they we're gone after
the poney. She wAs Watching for their re-
turn, At an upper window, and at length saw
them coming with the poney in full rig,
even the much coveted silver-moanted
whip. Her father called her oatside the
gate and she danced for Joy. She ex-
claimed, Dear, dear father, is this my po-
ney ?" he replied, ayes, Ada, this is your
donkey, will YOU 2" mo, no" said Ada
He is q beautiful little fellow, and love
him dearly, he 10 so sleek" The father
snquired, what shall We name him?
think can find q name. l believe you goi
him on account Of that boques of weeds
An appropriate name would be Wildhower.
Ada pot her arms around ponsy's neck and
said, "Yes, your name shall be WIldaower
and / will garland you al over with flow
ers, not wild, but sweet jsssAmine and myr
tie" She jumped iuto the saddle to take
short ride to try his mettle, as she said
and away he csntsred at full speed. Il,
was easy and graceful as . traveller
and she was very happy. Her riding dress
was nearly completed aud her father bad
brought riding gloves for her, and she bad
only TO wait till the next day to be fully
ready for long ride. Next morning sc
soon Is she could see day light she
dressed herself in Q morning wrapper and
crept softly into Grandmss room, when The
old lady raised her head and said, els II
Ada ~ She went close TO her bedside AuG
whispered, ~ am going TO take breakfas
with Uncle John. want TO take ride OF
Wild Flower, aud do not be anxious Aboa
me 90 | may stop there to dinner She
went TO the cabin of Bill, the hostler, and
pounded away. He Jumped up and opened
the door, rubbing his eyes with 6 sort o.
bewiidsred look aud exclaimed, "do enny
body want de docier ?" "Thes doctor" said
Ada, mot that | know OF, but IL you don't
put on your clothes and saddle the poney
for me, you may need doctor right 5000. -
Twill take halt an hour to brush him and
get him ready, and hurry too" All right
said Ada, bat you fly round lively. She
started toward the garden gate, and a. she
reached il, she polled and pulled, and al
length discovered THAI ID was locked. She
looked at 10 . moment and remarked that
Glove laughs 81 locksmiths and so will ]. so
here go, scaling the gate.
She gathered honeysuckles and myrI!es
for . wreath 10 pat abound the neck OF her
poney, and talking TO herself, said, snow
my good Wild Flower that will do for this
time. Next time will do better" Bill
had led the ponsy up to . step, and taking
the bride IN her hand she went with bound
into the saddle. When Bill had adjusted
her dress, and put the whip in its place, he
opened the gate TO the road, and looking at
her said, "Misses ye dos look splendid.
She took from her pocket half Q dollar and
threw il at him and said, $50 you say look
splendid, or do you mean poney = de had
picked up the money, aud stood grlnning
when she screamed oat with laugh, BIZ
lust shut your mouth till i am OIL little
distance, or Wild Flower will dash through
il and think ID is another gate. Uncle
John had not left his room when she arrived
At his house She called the hostler to TAX
care Of the poney, and Unole John hearing
her voice, looked out from his window ant
enquired IL all were well at Field Place
"AlL.a quite we'll, thank you, and as
wanted to take ride | have come out q
breakfast with you" "You are very kind,
said the lonely man, 81 will be in the sittinl
room in few minutes. You can walk II
and take . seat. You must be hungry" b
said, taking her hand, "And it is so pleAsan
TO have company al the table, hope 20
have plenty of hog aud hominJ. You kno'
We are always said 10 live on hog so'
hominy nc the South" She vent into tn
kitchen and spoke pleasantly with th
bousekeeper and other servants that sh
found there. As they were taking seats q
the table. he seemed surprised to see he
AZ early In the morning, and said TO he
aI am right glad TO see you here, Ada.
She looked AZ him witha tear glistsning
heT ave and replied, IL am coming OF
here 10 take breakfast with you once
week. | am to take the place of mistre'
and tell the housekeeper what improvement
are needed, until everything is in Perfe
order"
He looted pleased, and then said to he
chow very kind of you, TO think OF your o
Uncle" They were seated opposite eAe
other and Uncle Johns inference W.
nearly choksd a. he pronounced the Rrao
Ada looked At him and said, "onlJ v
two. Are you not lonely hers?'' De n
Piled, "Yes, Ada, am very lonely here
sometimes feel ~ though am sacrihcin
myself. an too dull 10 do the little goo
within my power" She enqaired, I'D
you know the rssson7" He answered
81 some,imss think do, and then -oOr
olude u Is the will Of my Heavenly Fsshei