The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-09-10

so glad at the mintion ov Lis name, as
anybody could see wild 'alf an eye, to be
sure. Belize it's mad wld him she is,
bekase he hasn't bin here fur the likes
OF three days or SO. Bedad, it's sorry fur
him am"
All this thought Bridget while slowly
descending the stairs, and at last she
reached the parlor door. Mr.. and Mrs.
Berkeley had gone out, and A4rhuri How
ard--alone in the room-came eagerly
forward, thinking, as the door pushed
slowely open, that Eide was entering.
Only Bridget's honest face appeared.
however, and the message was delivered
The young gentleman's surprise at
Bridget's words was very manifest, and
thinking TOT comfort him the girl added
TITS very busy she is, and after not
being well at all the day"
"Here. my good woman" said the
visitor, "take this your cardtom lessstr
there is some mistake, I guess"
Very willingly the girl retraced her
staps and Arthur5 Howard heard her
knock timidly at Zides door. A moment
then there was no installing the clear,
distinct tones wh;c h ba6e Bridget repeat
her first message, "Tell Mr.. Howard that
l am engaged this evening !" There was
no need for Bridget to bring him the
message his time, for before Eide could
close her door he had left the house,
crimsonwith modification and annoyance.
Days passed. Young Howard made
two more attempts to see Eide Berkeley
but failed each time, and at last ceased
to trouble her. Mrs. Berkeley. much
puzzled, questioned her daughter, and
received the following reply, which put
an end to further questioning Mamma,
tickle, but az any rate she has Charged
her opinion of Mr.. Howard, and will net
be bored with his visits"
Mr.. Berkeley ventured to make
inquiries concerning the absence of
the visits who used to be so welcome
at his house, and Eide only
-ie~si.oa cad snruggeu nor suouiaore iaai4sr.
emily. So both parents concluded, regret,
fully, that eide was a sly firt, and they
really must talk seriously with her against
the sad habit - which "serious talk" was
never begun, we may as we'll state. 1t was
well for Zide's pride that nobody saw her
when in her room at night. The tears came
fast enough then, and the dimpies and smiles
which deceived everybody during the day,
vanished entirely when the young lady found
herself alone and unlikely to be intruGed
upon In her grief
ITO give my flowers. which he begged for
so hard, to love whom he is ashamed to
own, and pretend to care for me, Gas his eyes
positive declared. if his lips didn't speak J
when all the while he is engaged to another
1t was perfectly outrageous and abomiuable!
And oh I'm thankful didn't let him know
how much cared for him ! And nobody
shall ever dream of it-never-never !-above
all. Arthur Howard himself. But I had
learned to care for him, oh SO much-so
much !"
A Boston relative visited New York and
carried Eide back with him to try Boston air.
After the girl had gained two or more
pounds she returned to her parents quite
her old, merry self, and Mrs. Berkeley, who
had felt quite concerned about her daughters
mysterious running down" before her
visit, declared there was nothing like change
of air when one got bilious and proceeded
to try the same remedy for her por.ly self !;
so Eide and papa kept house together.
20 ! Eide Berkeley. arn't you going to join
the Flower Mission ?" 90 yes It's just
splendid You ought to join, Eide ~ Thus
exclaimed two OF Zide's friends, one morning,
meeting the young lady in the street, their
hands laden with boxes In which tiny bou.
quetS were resting, destined TO carry cneer
and comfort to many q sad heart.
1.-THE Flower Mission ?'' echoed Eide, "Why,
yes; I've heard about 1t. They are doing
something of the kind In Boston, and was
thinking the other day what fun 1t would be
to join the society here. But isn't 1t awfully
troublesome, girls ?"
"The idea, Eide Berkeley |" exclaimed one
of her companions. why, what If 1t is
just think how much good we are doing.
II you could only zee the faces of some poor
souls brighten when we leave the fragrant
blossoms in their hands you would not
mind fatigue"
GAIL right. them" Eide said, I'll join you,
girls when shall meet you next time, aud
whereY