The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-09

bul u BlII, uOl Nv MI DItbly, VT very
interesting, shy and old fashioned"
DIayne had said, "but good as gold"
and he (Sinclair) on the eve of another
three years tour over foreign countries.
Well, he philosophical himself into
making the best of 1t. He telegraphed
that Miss Winnie should be ready to
accompany the escort he would send to
bring her home to Roseleigh, at three
that afternoon and then after long,
serious talk with good motherly Mrs.
Viney, who had been housekeeper for
his father before him, this highly favor
ed young gentleman considered the
momentous affair settled, dismissed it
from his mind as much rs possible, and
went on with his arrangements for leav-
ing home early on the morrow for that
wandering abroad, in which having un-
limited means at ready command he so
much delighted.
When his dead friends child arrived
he went to her at once, and the instant
he crossed the threshold he met her eyes
great, mournful dark eyes, deep set
and bistre- circled, with look in them
that was a strangely mingled one of
utter frlendliness and sorrow, and neces-
sitious resignation.
She certainly was not pretty in the
least, and in her thin, angular figure,
propped SO awkwardly in big.cushioned
easy chair-in the sallow, peaked face,
and short cut, stubborn light hair, of
nondescript color, and perfectly straight
there was scarcely a promise of future
attractiveness.
She arose and courteseyed gravely as
Mr.. Sinclair advanced, scanning her
curiously, and swiftly deciding that she
was hopelessly ugly little soul-even
homelier than her father had said-but
all alone in the world but for him. And
the thought unconsciously lent bright,
sympathetic smile to his greeting.
And so this is little Winnie who
has come to live at Roseleigh, is il 2"
L hope they took good care of you on
the way ,and did not allow you to become
very tired. You shall have famous
times here at Roseleigh," he enthusias-
tically continued, as he smiled at her
solemn, forlorn face. "You know / go
abroad tomorrow for awhile, and
during my abseuce l shall want you
to enjoy yourself all you can. You will
have nice little pony carriage, and
some big dolls, and lots of fairy tales to
read, and some money to buy candies
Then, after you get stronger, and feel
perfectly at home you can have your
lessons to learn to be q nice, accomplish
ed young lady. Won'tyouY"
But instead of an answering smile,
the tears gdshed from her eyes, and her
pale lips quivered piteously.
:" Oh, please, Mr.. Alan, don't want
anything at all. L don't wish to be any
trouble or expense. 1 think L would
rather-please--I would rather die and
see papa than anything. And 1 pray
every night may-soon !"
And then the smile died out of Mr..
Sinclair's handsome eyes, and his man s.
heart felt pang of pitiful consideration
for this patient, odd little waif.
that. If it is heavens will that you
live, you should not repine. You have
been sent to me-perhaps to be q very
great comfort to US all, Why not try
why not decide you will be- Why not
make up your mind you will accept the
advantages offered you to grow up into
a lovable, lovely, accomplished woman
"a blessing wherever you so 2"
And not till then was there particle
of animation in the child's face. Then
her eyes began. to sparkle, and painful
flush struggled with sallowness in her
thin cheeks.
" Could l ? Could be that ? And,
Mr.. Alan, would it please you? Would
it repay you?
Her eagerness was something almost
distressing.
=" 1t certainly would, Winnie" he
said gravely.
Then, sir, I'll do it. I'd do anything
can for you papa made me PROMISE
I'll do it,"
And when Mr.. Sinclair bade her good
bye that night, her strange, wierd eyes
were glowing eagerly, impatiently.
shall begin tomorrow, sir,n she
said, as he shook hands with her.
VERY well, he laughed; "and send
me letter once month. And when L
come back, in two years, / shall expect