The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-10-03
Two Little Girls.


l have only time this morning to tell you
about two little girls saw at the Exposition,
and want my little readers to let me know
which of these two they will take for an exam
pie. The sun was shining obliluely through
the glass roofing, kissing the spray OF the
fountain as il glanced across TO the opposite
gallery with a nod and bow to the exhibitors,
as much a. to say: II am gong to bed pretty
soon and want to bid you all cheerful good
night" As the glittering spray circled and
danced sportively away up amid the network
that holds the massive archway in place, q
beautiful rainbow sprung into Its embrace and
gllmmered mischievously out as II sported
gleefully in i's crystal depths The dashing
fountain seemed to sing more sweetly az II
pressed the bright vision closer 70 its bosom, as
if aware of the transient stay of its visitor !
wish you could have seen tbs lovely display,
more beautiful in its simple delicacy than the
gorgeous colors that adorned the booths that
stood out prim and stately just beyond, seeming
to say, like so many little girls, Il am fairer
than thou art" While WAS striving 10 trans
late the language Of the wooing going on in the
fountain spray, two little girls and their MAN.
mas came up to the counter and beganadmiring
the embossed heads. in the showcase.
81 want some heads for my scrap-book,
mamma" said one little girl, with very
authoritative toss of the head, and the pictures
were displayed for their inspection. "Not them,
though. 1 won't have them. want some of the
glossy ones, with the gilt necklaces. But
these are much the prertiest, dear. will take
those four" " But won't have them, ] tell you.
want the shiny ones, say" @Those are too
gaudy, dear. Do those up for me, miss. i
won't have 'em in myscrap-book, 80 now. you
can put 'em in your own old scrap-book, II You
ones, / tell you" Blu. the lady paid for the
pictures, and the child followed her away. pout-
ing and flirting herself angrily around
The other little girl, who had been silently re-
garoing the fountain while this little side-show
was being enacted, called to her in soft
musical voice as she WAS turning spitefuily
away: Just see the rainbow In the fountain,
Susey. Amt it beautifully" "No it amt bean
tiful at all. don't care for no old rainbow.
don't" What will you have, dear!" said the
mother, after gazing at the fountain moment,
turning again to the counter.
"Just what you wish to get me- mamma.
You always know best"
Some delicate ferns and quiet head or two
were purchased, and the two passed on, the
sweet little face turned toward the fountain in
stead of the gorgeous display of the booths.
could hear the angry tones of Susie, as she OBJ
jected to whatever her mother wished to pur-
chase until distance lent enchantment 10 the
sound.
Now. children, which of my two characters
seem the best adapted for an example, and
which will YOU choose for your model? You
can be either one you wish by cultivating the
same propensities in your own natures To-
diligence in peevishness, complaining DISPOSE
ton, and bursts Of anger will bring you very
soon to Susie's standard; while contentment,
submission to the teachings of your parents, q
desire to be beloved and respected, and close
watch over your actions, will bring you up TO
the position the other little girl has gained, viz,
the respect and esteem of the world.
Susie made enemies wherever she halted,
while Jessie was admired az something little
above the average child. Her features were
DaiD but there WAS the tender heart and ppptle
disposition To win esteem. ORLENA
CHICAGO Ill.