The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-10-01
Love AND Pride ];
WON BV "A SONG
BY HARRIET E. s. cREssY.

Lord Dashier, just home from college, and
the successor of his fathers immense estate, was
one day strolling ever the grounds occupied by
the tenantry, when his ear was greeted by the
sound of the most charming voice, as he thought,
he had ever heard. 1t was female voice,
chanting one of the current songs of the day,
and proceeded from little glen, where the
songstress had, as it seemed hidden herself, to
carol with the birds. His curiosity was greatly
excited TO know who the singer was, still he had
not the audacity to intrude upon her retirement,
so he seated himself on a stile near by, listen
ing spell bound until the singer ceased. Nor
did he then leave the spot, but in the course a
few minutes she left her place of concealment,
and in passing him for her home, he exclaimed,
Little Miss, may ask you if you have seen a
greyhound in this quarter? missed one of mine
this afternoon and have been looking for it ever
since" At first the girl was startled at sight of
the high-bred gentleman, but, gathering her
Self-possession, replied, "No, sir, I have not,
but will ask my father when he comes home
from his work if he has seen it.
"Who is your father, please-I think he must
be very proud of a girl who can sing like you p
John Little sir, one of Lord Dash er 8
tenants
g Yes, he is one of my tenants, and now that
you have learned who am, will you permit me
to tell you what think of your voice. while you
sit down beside me ON the stile a few minutes p
Fearing to displease the young landowner,
upon whom her father was so dependent she
complied, though it was done reluctantly, and
with the hope of speedy escape from the pres
ence of so exalted parsonage. s{t
81 have heard" he began, :" the greatest
singers of this country. and perhaps in any
other, but must say without the least dissimu-
lation, you have a voice which, if cultivated
ro11l6 c11y1 INV 7 how hoo 1,
This compliment from one she looked up to
as the great Lord Dashier caused deep blush
to mount her brow and cheek; and, although
she dared not say as much, she felt that he was
fattering her. She had often been told that
she possessed very sweet voice, but had no
idea she had the capacity to ever become a
great singer.
"Would you like to be placed under the tuition
of great mastery he continued.
Oh, yes, very much, indeed, sir, but father
has not the means to do it, neither would he
permit me to leave him; since mother died
have been all his dependence there are three
of us left-father, my little II years-old sister,
and myself"
you are about seyenteen2" 49, ~
"No, Is last February" b 81
AS the artless girl tand answered his cues
tons Lord Dashier gazed into the depths of her.
liquid dark eyes, whose long ashes partly shaded
the round blushing cheek, listened to the brief
sentences which passed her ruby lips which,
unless speaking, concealed the even, whits
teeth, and saw the luxrlriant brown hair slight
ly waving in the breeze he thought he had
never seen SO lovely picture. And he then
resolved that SO rare a flower should not
!" waste its sweetness on the desert air. even
though she were PEASANTS daughter.
Ihyra's mother was something of a scholar
IN her day, and had taught her little girl all she
could before she died, besides leaving her quite
q little library of books. These had been the
cnllds chief compan ons, and, in converslng
with her, Lord Dashler was surprised at her in
tellgence. As they sat chatting upon different
subjects, the moments glided on SO swiftly that
TWO hours passed before they parted. And
even then the young Lord would not release
Ihyra until he had extracted a promise from
her to meet him the, following day, at an APP
pointed hour, in the glen, when he would bring
her some valuable books he was anxious she
should read. He would also give her the first
instructions in the French. language, which he
was DESTROYS she should learn. 81 AZ
After she lefther app rent admirer she ran
as fast as possible to the little cottage, where
she feared her father had been waiting for her
to cook his supper, but fortunately he had not
returned, and knew nothing of her extended
absence. With burning cheeks she went about
her tasks, feeling that she had perhaps done
very wrong In promising to meet Lord Dashier
the following day. Although she felt some
what flattered at his compliments, and thought
him the noblest, finest-looking young gentle
man the country probably afforded, she heartily
wished she had not met hirns she feared there
was something wrong about her talking SO long
with him, as it was a circumstance about which
she dared 4 not speak to her father. A
dozen times she said to herself, 81 I will not
meet him again, unless he comes To the cottage
to see me-" Then the thought would force It.
self into her mind. "He is our landlord. and if
L refuse he may be hard with poor father SO
will go and stay just long enough to get the
BOOKS he offered to fetch me, and then hasten
home" So, after Thyra did up her work after
dinner the next afternoon, she sent her little
sister to play with some neighboring children
her father having already gone to another town
to market some vegetables then fastened the
cottage door, and started with fast-throbbing
heart and scared face for the glen. Lord
Dashier was there in advance of her. ~
" Twas afraid you would not come, he said,
placing pile of costly-looking books in her
hands.
~ am afraid it was an improper step. Lord
Dashier," shereplied
"Oh, perfectly proper or would not have
asked you. My motives in meeting you are
the best. l detect in you talent which must
not be wasted. / want you to sit down and
sing again just as you did yesterday and then
will give you French lesson"
Thyra complied, singing even more sweetly
than before, although her voice quivered lit
tie as she saw the most irresistible eyes that she
nad ever Dehelu bent mon her. When she had
finished her song, he said:
"Now, Miss Thyra, there is no reason why
you should refuse to become a professional
songstress and, if you will accept the offer I
am about to make you, it will be at no distant
day. You must go to London and be taught
by the greatest masters. | will see that all
your expenses are paid a9 Z rs 2
T" Lord Dashier, your generous proposal ex-
ceeds anything ever heard of, and I assure
you feel gratified and f1attered by it but
there is one obstacle in the way. NY father
would not part with me for all the wealth of
the empire. Only the other night, he sat down
beside me, put his arm around my neck, drew
me toward him, and said: NY darling, YOU
are the only comfort / have in this world
Your dear mother and my two little boys, who
were all so precious to me, are all gone, and
nov you will not leave me, will you, my little
lambY Oh, my Lord if you could have seen
the tears that came into his eyes as he said it. z
"Why9 Did he think there was any danger
of your leaving him?'
81 cannot quite tell, Lord Dashier, l an
sure" shyly replied Thyra.
81 suppose one of these neighboring rlstics
had been casting an eye at you" Dashier said,
his eyes flashing fire. sob, that must not be-
Your father was quite right in wishing to keep
you from one of that class. You must 60 to
London and cultivate the wonderful gift nat
ure has bestowed upon you. and be brought in