Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-06-11
A Faithful Maid.

threatening sunset were nullerlng IN tne
west: the huge Oak-trees and pines of the
forest were murmuring ominOusly, and the
one chimney of the small farmhouse on the
edge of the woods sent up its blue column
of smoke, like cherry hand beckoning TO
the way-worn traveller over the hill. And
how bright and cosy the interior of the
kitchen looked, as Dora Klein stood on the
threshold, cold, hungry and ineXpressihiy
weary. \ little girl, blue-eyed and blonde
haired. scarcely vet sixteen, with shy as
pect and shrinking mien, she had walked
IRON the city, seekingly vainly for work at
various places she had passed, and now
at nightfall she was nearly discouraged.
"A girll'' said Mrs. Myers, obviously,
as Dorah Klein proffered her meek re
quest. Il don't know anything about
you"
Mrs. Myers turned to her husband, who
sat hy the fire, trotting two year-old on
his foot, .'What shall do, James,"
.'She's a total stranger" he replied
..But she looks 50 weary and worn out,
said the wife.
.WeH. let her come in and stay all
night: bowl of bread and milk and one
llIllI : lNu-lll- Ntil hANeAN aAo-
so Dora Klein was admitted into the
farmers small family, and SO neat and
handy was she about the place. SO light and
agile in her movements, 50 quick 10 learn
and steadfaSt TO remember, that good-na-
tured little Mrs Myers had engaged her be-
fore she had been in the house a week.
"You women are so impulsiye, said the
honest farmer. shaking his head
.SuppoSe she should turn ont bad:
..How can she, James, said Mrs
Myers, Indignantly. "She has face Al
innocent as habys-
my dear, don't believe in plysiog
nomy.'
Nor |, altogether. but | do believe il
Dora Klein.
And as the DAYS and weeks went by
Mr.. Myers was obliged to confess to himself
that so far. at least, his wife's judgment o.
instinct had been correct.
The last November leaves were flUttcrins
down one clear. cold afternoon, when Mrs
Myers stood At the door, ready to join he
husband and baby in the wagon, to attend
a merry making at the nearest village
some distance below, while Dora hleiI
was to remain at home to keep house.
"Mind Dora you feed the chickens a
five O'Clock. Dora, and don't forget the lit
tie calf in the pen; and if you have an,
extra time, you can just chop the mea
and the apples for the Saturday mince pies
and"
"Come wife. come" called out her hus
hand from the wagon.
And if the house should catch fire o
ANYTHING" added this prudent little editio
of Martha. troubled with many cares, ''re
member, that the money is in an old stock
ING under the board by the south window
and the silver in the japanned box near it,
Eyes. nm, - said Dora, kissing her han'
to the laughing baby, "lll remember.
..Some people would say, my dear, tbs
that wasn't very sharp proceeding
yours" said Mr. Myers, as they oio'
away.
..what do you meant" asked his wife.
.'To tell that girl just where our yalu'
bles are kept"
.sJames, what an idea. Why, | ca
trust Dora as implicitly as ! would tru
myself"
Mr.. Myers whisteled and drove on, an
his wife was vexed with him for eve
thinking such doubt of Dora Klein.
But as they were jogging slowly hom
, ward in the November starlight, neighb'
hailed them, joyously, from the top OF
load of barrels.
81 say, it's time you were home, sai
/ Nehemiah Hardbroks, your gals got con
e pany."
; ..What do you meant demanded Myer
> ssWhy the doors and windows were 8
omen as | came by the crossroads, Ie
where We can see across the meddcr to yo
hack door. and there was two or three m'
in the kitchen. | thought it was some
your folks, till see your wagon just now
James Myers looked at his wife.
Mrs. Myers white, anxious face return'
the gaze. NJ
.sthat's the very reason I'm worried. lilo
the baby firm, and. I'll see what in o
s. Dobbin."
g How they ratified over the frosty roa
u Dobbin galloping as if trying the turi, a
10 the old wood rushing past them Ike |
le scenic spendors of panorama, while to |
anxious hearts of wife and husband, eve
moment seemed an age. The house
dark when they reached it. Nh. Myers flu
the reins over the dashboard and spra
2 out. :,
u "Dorah! Dorah Klein" he called, |
there was no answer save the faint echo
his own voice.
And when the lamp was lighted, II she
a scene of dismay and confusion; L
a. the first corner at which the farmer glanC
v revealed to him that the loose boards
1y meath the south window had been tC
away and the treasure nook which had II
IS, the silver spoons and the stockings full
IS hank notes-their little all-was empty.
$50 much for your girl and her friel
.Iane,n said Mr.. Myers in the bitterness
his first anger, and Mrs. Myers burst L
=. tears not so much, at all, at the loss of
money, although that was serious eno'
on matter. as to think that little Dorah hle
en a1 of whom she had unconsciously grown
ou fond. was unworthy of a tender thought
id That was one side of the little, ev
es day life story at the cottage: and now
ed us take peep at the other Her ma
Id and mistress had been gone an hour,
Dora was choppiDg away at the meat, 81
ing some roundelay as she worked, W
a cracking on the floor, and turning
head. she started to behold two very
. and gruff looking men in the room
ssWho are youln demanded Dorah, v