The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-08-01

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praised-the cook whom he had declar-
ed he would have in his own house II he
could get her. And now he could un,
derstand the blushing Of the maiden and
laughing rejoinder of the Judge. And
aforementioned now OF having overheard
Mrs Lanark speaking to a member OF
the family of the sickness OF the cook,
and how unfortunate it was, and SO on.
With a clear sense and quick compre-
hcnsion, aided by keen powers OF anal
ysis and reason, Roland read the whole
story. He had gone too far to retreat;
so he pushed boldly on into the kitchen.
"Ah, good morning, Miss Lanark.
Pardon my intrusion, but saw the mix
pail come in and | could not resist the
temptation OH the old, old days! /
never shall forget them, and trust new
er may outlive them 1t was my boy
hoods delight TO tal>e from my mothers
hand the cup warm from the milking.
This is the first opportunity that has
presented itself for many long years,
and could not resist the temptation.
lou will pardon me, | know"
At first Kate had been startled terri
bly,; but she met the suppliant's warm
and radiant look, and the music Of the
old home love fell upon her ear, and
when she saw, rs by instinct, that the
scene was pleasant 10 him, she felt her
heart bound with gleeiul assurance; and
brushing the flakes Of dough from her
arms she went and filled q bowl with
the new milk aud brought ii 10 him.
Il trust," she said with bcaming|
smile, that the dust of toll upon my
hands will not render the Offering less
acceptable
No matter what Roland replied, he|
said something and then drank the milk
lie evidently louged 10 finger in the
kitchen. but propricty forbade, aud. with
more of his real feeling in his looks
than in his speech. hc retired
\ few days after the young banker
sought thc ind 1c in lIis study, and said.
as he took seat, that he had some
thing important So say
Il came hr said. ito ask that |
may seek the hand of Your daughter"
The Judge was a%rceably surprised.
He iancicd tina, Of late She youth had
been growing ldtowagd his daughters
My dear boy" be said, between Won
and me there need, be- no beating about
the bush. ! should bc most proud and
happy 10 welcome You as my son. or
thc two which is itt"
"0l the two." replied Roland.
An: is il Isabel or Bertha"
Neither. s.r; ii is Kate want"
Kate" cried the old man in blank
establishment Bu; quickly glad light
ianccl in his eyes.
lcs. Judge. your Kate ieibc woman
| want, if | can win her"
But. my dear boy. how in the world |
lid YOU manage to find my pearl. my
ruby. among the household Jewels: |
Where and wacn have yon discovered |
the priceless worth %. that sweet childI" !
Il discovered ii first in ihc kitchen.
Judge. first fell irrcvocably and truly
in love with her when found her with
ger white arms bare making bread. |
nave known her better since It's your
X ate want"
God bless You, my boy, e. and win
ler if You can. And be sure you gain
l treasure"
Roland went away. and half an hour
,iterward the slpernal light that dane.
ID in his eyes told his story Of success.
And Kate. when closely questioned,
confessed that the first flame of real
owe which burned in her bosom for Ro-
and Archworth was kindIed by the
iccp and true element of manhood which
lc had displayed on that early morning
n the kitchen
OF course. Mrs. Lanark was willing,
hough she was surprised at the young
mans choice
Isabel and Bertha were disappointed;
nut since, at best, only one of them
could have wen the prize. they conclud-
I'd, on the whole, that it was we'll as it
was. They loved their sister, and were
'cally glad that they were thus enabled
o claim the wealthy banker for a bro
hcr-in.law.
As for Roland and Kate, their happi-
less was complete. Of all the accom-
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