Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-10-26

evening wear. Aunt Grayson told the
truth; she would look shabby in the
grand rooms at Oaklands. in the midst
of Charles stately sisters!
The tears came faster, and presently
the little pearl-handled knife, with
whic i she was ripping the seams, slip
ped suddenly, and cut a great cash right
across the breast of the coat.
KatMs gave shrek of dismay.
There, now! I've spoiled the best
Of the cloth. can't get my jacket out.
What shall I do2'
Down went the bright young head,
and with her face buried in grandpa's
coat, Ksthie cried as if her heart would
break.
Mrs. Grayson snored on the lounge,
the canary twittered, and out above the
wintry hills the sunset fires burned
Her cry out, Kathie raised her head,
dried her eyes and went on with her
ripping. Something rustled under her
hands.
"Why, what's this? Some of grand
pas papersp
She tore the lining loose, and there
beneath the Nadding, was a package
done up in parchment and tied with
red tape.
Kathie drew it forth. One side was
marked: 'sThis package belongs to my
grand daughter, Kathie."
"Why, what can it be?' cried Kathie,
her fingers fluttering as she tugged at
the tape.
At last the knot yielded, and she I'M
folded the package. Folded coupon
bonds round dozen at least-and a
thick layer of crisp bank notes. On the
top little note. She read it:
MY dear grand daughter, here is
your marriage dowry. Ten thousand
dollars. One day some fine fellow will
claim you for hts wife. You are treas
ure in yourself, but take this from old
grandpa"
ooh, grandpa, you did not forget mel"
sobbed kathie.
A ring at the door startled her. She
looked out and saw her loyer. Gather
ing her treasures into the lap of her ruff
fled apron, she rushed out to meet him.
'Oh, Charlie, come in quick; I've
some wonderful news to tell you'll"
The young man followed her into the
drawing-room, wondering what had nap
pened.
"Oh, Charlie" she cried breathlessly,
holding up her apron, her eyes shining,
her cheeks aglow; "see here, am rich,
l have found my marriage dowry. A
minute ago was crying was so
poor. 1 had to give George all my
money, and I've only one silk; and /
had to trim my old hat over, and aunt
laughed at me SO, and said you would
feel ashamed of me. I was cutting up
grandpapa's old overcoat to make jack
ct, and found this; only see, $4,000!
Oh, Charlie, Pm so glad for your sake"
The young man bent down and kissed
the sweet, tremulous mouth.
"My darling" lie said, his voice thrill
ling with tenderness, 81 am glad Of this
because you are glad. For my own part
would rather have taken these darling
little hands without dollar in them.
You need no dowry Kathie; you are
crowned with beauty, and purity and
goodness. In my eyes you are always
fresh and fair and lovely, no matter what
you wear. l love your own sweet self,
my darling.
Kathie let the folded coupons and
bank notes slip from her apron and fall
to the floor in rustling shower.
sob, Charliew she whispered, leaning
her head against his shoulder, 81 am so
glad"
Glad of what, Kathie, grandpa's
dowry?"
mo, glad you love me for myself"
He clasped her closely, and at their
feet grandpa's marriage dowry lay I'M
needed.