The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-12-03
LULU'S THANKSGIVING.
BY LIZZIE MEADE.

mo, never" etc., as she bounded down the
steps of her fathers stately mansion, in the
most fashionable neighborhood of Gotham,
and after race down the wide hall with her
canine pet Sparkle" " wended her wey to
the breakfast room, where the rest of the
family were assembled Existence was in
every wsy reality to Lulu. She was the
embodiment of youth in its full enjoyment
of the present; keenly alive to every delight
of sense, and reveling IN life as happy GER
tainty of tangible bliss, quite distinct from
the enthusiastic viaiOns of dreamer
Young, scarcely II, full of health and gayeiy
ricn. rich, as she said, her wishes often out
ran her allowance, generous as it washer
young life had never known \ shadow. As
she paused at the door, exulnpg in the
bright day and her own happiness, the
pretty creature at her side raised himself on
his hind feet and looked lovingly and intel
ligently into her face.
''Sparkle,' she said, pattipg him on the
head, "Soarkle, did you know this was the
29th of November. and that it is to be day
of Thanksgiving all over the United States2
So be good dOggie. and you shall have a
much better dinner than usual"
Sparkle winked his great yellow eyes and
wagged his tail IS though he thorou yhly
young mistress, with bright laugh, entered
the room.
"Good morning, papa. A happy day Ida,
sister mine, and mamma, darling, how is
your head this morning? Better, 1 hope"
stopping to kiss her invalid mother, to
whom she carried the sunshine of life.
"Whom were you speaking to In the hall,
my dsughter?"
''Only Sparkle, mamma; was telling him
1t was Thanksgiving. Lida,' as she poured
the fragrant coffee, which her mothers ILL
health and her sisters Indifference placed
this morning? 1t is SO beautiful. and have
three or four places to go. 1 do wish you
would Just this once" cOaxingly.
Not 1" returned the elder sister, not in
the sweetest tones. 81 expect company,
and, besides, ] don't care to spend the
tenement houses" And she devoted her att .n-
tion to her beefsteak and mullins, and con
graduating herself that she was altogether
free from the popularity which led her sis
ter on such errands and among such people.
Alb, we'll! once before, when the world was
newer than il is now. one held up unholy
hands, saying. II thank Thee that am not
as other men,"
Many said that Ida Gardner was one of
the handsomest women in New York, and
Ida herself was scarcely disposed to deny
the fact. 1t had been forced upon her no
tice SO often in the last few years that at last
she took it for granted. Tall and of com
manding figure. with clustering brown hair,
eyes of the same color and complexion
which was the envy of all her companions
she had easily taken her place in society as
one of the most brilliant bellies. And few
looking into the soft dark syes, and listen
ing to the sweet winning voice, when she
chose to fascinate, would have dreamed of
the cold. calculating heart beneath.
"Papa," she said, as her father laid down
his newspaper and prepared to leave the
house, "am l to have that bracelet YOU
almost promised me the other day? 1t is so
lovely, and l want it very much" And the
full wItcheTy OF the dark eyes was brought
to bear on her Indulgent fathers face. He
answered her at once:
Certainly, daughter, I intended you to
have it. Ninety dollars | think YOU sa,d was
the price? Well. g.tit whenever you choose.
And you, Lulu" turning sffectionafely tc-
ward her, what about your long talk ed of
set of coral, lit lie Daisy? Will you get it to-
day"
Lulu blushed and hesitated as she answer
ed:
No, SIR. have changed my mind If you
do not care, l would much rather have half
the value in money
Money! Have you not unlimited credit,
my chilo?" said her father, surprised.
'Yes, sir, stammered Lulu, ''but want
the money for plan of my own"
Give il to her, dear" said her mother,
looking at her flushed face; Il think know
what shs means"
'Oh, Doubtless" sneered Ida, after her
father hsnoing Lulu roll of bills, had left
the room. 81 suppose It's to buy hymn
books for the mission school. What little
saint we are!"
Now, mamma" said Lulu, brightly
three hours later, when she had made heI
mother comfort able for the morning, and
att -nded TO the wants of her numerous pete
.'msy have the carriage to drive round t.
Mrs. Murphy's? Her husband was no b. t.
ter when was there the other day and she
nf "a baaket + 4 bcr
Yer, dear, and while you are there go in
to see Annie Reeves, and leave her some
wine aud jelly. Sac is sinking, Martha tells
me. BY the way my child, Martha viii
help you with your basket, ard be sure you
take Mrs. Murphy her turkey"
Eyes, mamma, and suppose you let Spar
kle come in to keep you company Lida il
In the parlor, and fear you win be lonely
She Is gotten up in her best style. 60 SUP
pose she is looking for Charlie Mason"
hslf-suppressed sigh struggled up TO the rosy
lips as she made the last remark but sh.
bravely repressed it. and as she wended ne
way 10 the dining room she whispered
'How could he ever care for me when LID
was about? She is so beautiful. Well il 1
best as iti Mamma. could not poss.bI
spare me"
And in a few minutes she was her owl
bright, winsome self again.
As she passed down the ball on her wsy Il
the carriage, Martha following with th
we'll filled hamper, the parlor door opene,
and her sister looked sharply out.
Lulu, are you gong to that Mrs Murphy
sgain?'
"Yes; wby?" said Lulu.
81 see no use in your running there again
the next tang you know you will be brinf
ing the smallpox, or something from som
of those low places" she said. Tn.n. as th
street door closed behind Lulu, 'Vexstior
il Charlie Mason should happen to Sc he
her UfV nrOsndcf4 n n
over with the pr I'd " ung mill ;onaire. II
looked so tendeily at me last night when
said, L heard some OF the poor people I
Tenement row invoking bleasisgs on you
head, Miss Gardner. l went down there o
business for father. and accidensly fou d q
old nurse whom lost sight of five yea
ago. She was destitute, and says but ft
you her husband would have starved durin
his Sickness He thinks it was L Hs hs
Well, did not take the trouble to und
ceive him. His voice trembled when
mid, God would bless me for my kindnei
n the poors Strange that care for hin