The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-10-02
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 obli1uely through
the glass roohng, kissing the spray OF the
fountain as it glanced across to the opposite
gallery with nod and a bow to the exhibitors,
as much as to say: Il am gong to bed pretty
soon, and want to bid you all cheerful good
night" As the glittering spray circled and
danced sporuvely away up amid the network
that holds the massive archway in place,
beautiful rainbow sprung into its embrace and
gLmmered mischievously out as it sported
gleefully in its crystal depths. The dashing
fountain seemed to sing more sweetly as il
pressed the bright vision closer to its BOSOM as
II aware OF the transient stay of its visitor l
wish you could have seen the lovely display
more beautiful in its simple delicacy than the
gorgeous colors that adorned the booths that
stood out prlm and stately just beyond, seeming
to say, like SO many little girls, Il am fairer
than thou art" While was striving to trans
late the language of the wooing going on in the
fountain spray, two little girls and their mann
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. L won't have them. want some of the
glossy ones, with the gilt necklaces" "But
these are much the prettiest, dear will take
those four" But won't have them tell you
[ want the shiny ones, I say" "Those are too
gaudy, dear. Do those up for me, miss" al
won't have 'em in my scrap book, so now you
can put EN- in your own old scrap-book. if YOU
want to. Now, just get me some of the polished
ones, | tell you" But 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-
garding the fountain while this little side-show
was being enacted, called to her in soft
musical voice as she was turning spitefully
away: Just see the rainbow in the fountain,
Susey, Amt it beautiful?" "No it amt beau
tiful at all. I don't care for no old rainbow, I
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 ob-
jected to whatever her mother wished to pur-
chase, until distance lent enchantment to 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. In
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 as something little
above the average child. Her features were
plain, but there was the tender heart and gentle
disposition to win esteem ORLENA
CHICAGO Ill.