Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-08-01
sunshine"
BY ALICE.

Ou, ION Dcaulllul CAclululeU
Ethel Sharon, as on q clear summer
morning she stood by the flowing wa
ters of the noble Hudson, and watched
the sun as it rested on the majestic
heights of Storm King and Crows Nest,
and on the surrounding valleys below.
AS she stood watching the sun rise,
she made lovely picture; tai and
slight. but perfectly formed. her golden
hair falling in heavy curls below her
waist, her dark blue eyes lighted up
with wonder and admiration ut the sur
rounding view, and a smile on her sweet
lips which lighted up her face and made
her most fair to see. One hand rested
on the large setter which stood by her
side.
Suddenly the noise of horses hoofs
attracted her attention, and turning, she
saw approaching two young men on
horseback; behind them came dog-cart
with a groom in attendance, and the
necessary articles for journey arcoss
the country. AS they came near they
raised their hats, and the gentleman on
the side nearest her said,--
Pardon me, but will you be kind
enough to tell me the name of those
mountains opposite?"
She felt the color rush to her face as,
lifting her large frank eyes to his, she
REPLIED
Certainly; Storm King and Grows
Nest"
"And is that West Point just below"
eyes"
&C Many thanks for your information;"
and again touching their hats, they rode
on, leaving her to wonder who they
were. and where they had lived, that
they needed to ask the names of the
mountains along the Hudson.
She watched him out Of sight, then
calling her dog started on q run for the
lovely home nestled in among the trees
at the foot of Breabneck."
She was the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thorn, and her sweet, loving ways
and pleasant disposition had given her
the pet name of Sunshine" by Which
all who loved her called her and al
though in her nineteenth year, she was
as ligLt-hearted and guy as a child, for
sorrow had not touched her innocent
heart.
AS she approached the house, flushed
by exercise, her father met her, say
ing
Sunshine. l was afraid you had met
with an adventure, you stayed so long,
and was just starting to look for YOU"
Suppose l should tell you I had
met with an adventure?"
should have to put a stop to
those morning walks or else accompany
you. But, come, breakfast is ready,
and mamma impatient"
While seated at the table letter was
brought in to Ethel from her dear
friend, Minnie Watson, begging her to
make her long visit, saying her
brother was to return home that morn
ing from trip across the country,
bringing his European friend, George
Stanley, with him. She wanted Ethel's
help In entertaining them.
90, after proper preparation, Ethel
TOOK the afternoon train to Peekskill,
where Minnie lived, and in short time
the two girls were busy talking over
their schooldays together.
Minnie was tall, handsome bru-
nette, and though but few months
Ethels senior. society belle, and, I
am sorry to say, a firt, while Ethel
summed anything of the kind as dis
honorable, but the girls were firm
friends, and loved each other dearly.
and who, Minnie, is Your brothers
friend you mentioned? Some new ad.
mirer of yours ?"
On, no l had never seen him I'M
til to-day. He met Ned in London.
and they travelled for over a year to,
gether, and SO became fast friends. He
!s handsome, and l think shall like
MIN II he will only condescend to notice
me-" ''0'
There is no danger but he will do
that, Minnie. l am quite anxious to
see your brother, as have never met
him. Is he like your"
Like me? Gracious no He ia a
confirmed bachelor; unless he meets an
angel In lis wanderings. he will never
marry, for all mortal girls fall far short
OF his expectations.
=" Is he really so hard to suit?"
Yes, indeed; but still he admires
beauty as much, if not more than most
young men. You should have heard
him describe country girl he met this
morning on his way home. There never
was such beautiful creature seen be-
fore. l told him he must have seen a
mermaid
Eyes"
Where was it?"
90 the road somewhere between
Fishkill and here; could not find ont
just where"
Were they on horseback, attended