South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-28

~ rs s's"ncriHSi as IL ner Jyerty were
something to be ashamed of.
20 yes, understand, with look at the
miserable building. well, let me give
you the money-if you will be kind enough
to buy the ribbons, be added, with natural
politeness, aud TO produced his pocket
book, and handed KATE q bill.
what colors WI you have p she asked.
as If 10 dream. Was i, possible tina, af
ter oil she could be eoiug to earn some mo.
ney, and help her poor mother little
Whatever you like; only be sure they
are bright. When Gu l have them p he
asked, preparing to resume his seat.
Il wall have them ready Tomorrow
All right be answered, and drove off.
KATE paid another visit to the attic. but
her father sIill slept. As she was once
more descending the stairs, she met her
mother, looking more pale and weary than
when she went out.
i have found 10 better work, katie,
dear, she sighed
'But / have, mother responded KATIE,
Joyous y, and she eagerly related the incl
dent of the morning.
Now you have come, mey run and buy
the ribbon 2
DO you know where TO 90 2 asked her
mother, Frightening somewhat, at the siebt
of her chiId's delight.
80 yes! the milliner who gave me the
ribbon Is very goOd-uaturod, aud l guess
will tell me.
'Fery well, run along then, dear > and
KATE needed no second bidding.
Tae milliner had the required ribbons,
and gIIpI "A.
thod of making rosettes, and KATIE was
| soon at home and at work
The rosettes were quite ready whom the
lceman called the next day; and he paid
Literally fer them, and promised to send
other customers.
Ho vas as good as his word, aud for
few days KATE was almost constantly en-
gagged in making roscttcs of different hues.
t. fill the various orders brought her by The
icenan and Mr.. GRAY.
With the proceeds of her work Mrs.
REED bad bought more nourishing food for
her husband, who was now gaining rapidly,
and declared that he should soon be atlo TO
earn almost as much ns KATE.
Gao day, when he was finishing the last
set which had been ordered, and was think
more, the doctor entered.
KATE was an especial fayoriie of biz, and
after examining his patient, he turned as
usual to chat with her.
what aTe you so busy about this fine
morning, Miss KATE he asked, when you
ought TO be out in the bright sunshine 2
KATE readily explained her new business,
to which the doctor listened aitoniivcly.
'Aod SO that is your ast order 2 he said
musiogly. Wen, well, hope you will
soon have more and he hurried off
A few days passed, and only one more
application for rosettes hsd come IN. KATE
began to fear that all her work was done
and felt quite discouraged.
Olo morning, however, the doctor rush
cd in, somcwhat to Mr. REED 5 surprise, as
1t was sooner than lie bad expected anoth-
or visit
'Ab, good morning, Mr. REED, cried the
doctor, cheerfully. Getting along nicely p
And he hastily felt his pulse, and asked
some few questions.
Famous. We shall have you out soon
But where is my litilo friend 2 be asked,
looking about. y came to see her today
'Sho will be bach in a moment, doctor
said Mrs. RED. i sent her on an errand.
Here she Is now che added, as the door
opened, and KATE came 10.
well KATE, how the rosette businoss
Flourishing as ever? The color don't rub
OF your ribbons 90 to your cheeks anyway
be said, with applying glance at the cbill's
pale face. i wish l could turn you aod
your father out TO grass. 1t would be he
best thing for both of you.
We'll, never miod that now, be added
hastily, as he saw the wistful look 10 KATg's
eyes, at tho thought Of tho country. q
am in tremendous hurry, bat ran in 10
tell you that I mentioned your rosefte-ua-
king 70 o friend Of mino, who IS TIC car.oip
Of company Of soldiers. There is 10 be
a grand parade in e few weeks, and be
vents OIL the horses in bis company deco
rated for the occ1si9U. See, BIO Las cent
you the materials aud the doctor, opening
o package, displayed rolls Of ribbons, which
90 KArE's eyes seemed enough TO stock the
shop Of her friend the milliner
% doetor,I thank you SO much 2 she be-
gan, With giittering eyes, but tho doctor
cut her short with
There, there, never mind that am in
q hurry, and so ore You, and was leaving
ihe room, when hc suddenly pulled some
thing from his pocket 20, I forgot, there
is (. pattern Of wbs: he wants ! and he
disappeared.
Great was the rejoicing 10 that poor room, aod
bUs,ly Eaie worked All was completed by Tho
time Der kiud fioud returned, bringing with him
The Captain Siearus Of whom be- had spoken.
The captain was entirely satisfied With the
work, and much pleased with tbe li,de fid Who
so modestly answered bis many qoesuoos.