The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1883-11-29

Lu0 Sdllle 5luC5 uc uiCG uOi' W OF
she'll not disappoint him this l:-"a.
Sne'd never find better husband if shs
looked the world over. And OF course
I'll give her warm welcome. He can
be sure OF that, for can never forget
that owe her my boys life. I've got
the lettes in my trunk now telling how
she nursed hi ~ day and night as his
own sister might have DONE"
When dinner was over Farmer Staples
put old Brag to the light wagon. and
started off to neighbours to buy a leg of
mutton for The ilE pending feast. Turning
into the Liscom road when he had
travelled auout mile, he came sudden
Nv upon little Mrs. Brown, who vas toll
ing along in the snow as if already
weary.
Cant / give you lift?" he asked,
drawing old Brag up with jerk.
30, if you only weuld," she answered.
81 am 30 tired, and have yet a long dis
lance to CO."
He helped her over the wheel Of the
wagon to a seat by his side. and talked
To her pleasantly until they reached
Mr.. Jackson's-where he was to buy the
mutton-of everything that occurred to
him; told her of Giles, and how proud
he was of him, ard rehearsed his many
virtues. as only loving father could.
'She's a good little woman" the old
man said to himself, as after bel ping her
out of the wagon, be watched her walk
off down the road. "She seemed to be
real interested in all | said, and vet she
never saw Glles. I wonder where on
earth she is bound this cold day."
The sun rose clear and bright, the
air was just cold enough to he bracing,
and the snow was in sptend d condition
for sleghing on Thanksgiving morning
Hannah Staples was up by daylight,
ANXIOUS to have her house IN perfe CT
order before the arrival OF her guests,
for, besides Giles and his sweetheart,
she expected Mr., and Mrs. Pettlgrew
distant relatives. She could not nell
giving glance into the pantry every
now and then, so we'll satisfied did sht
feel with her preparations for the least
Such an array Of good things ha''
seldom graced those, wide
shelves. Pumpkins, APPLES, an,
mince pies, flaky doughnuts, cream aud
Jelly tarts, golden cake, iced an Incl
| thick, loaves of golden bread. a Dig PUN
pudding all ready for the pot, three
g.ass moulds filled with ruby CRANBERRY
| Jelly, and in fact, everything CALCULATED
| W !llhh6 w q 10y al >@AA-No~
| Now, s'pose must 90 and put OF
that hateful grey alpaca nuttered Mrs
| Staples, as the clock in the corner OF tn.
| kitchen struck nine. "Father'll be baci
| with Giles and his sweetheart befor'
Pm ready if don't hurry; the TRAN
| comes in at nine"
! She was about to leave the kitchen
| when a knock a. the door arrested heI
| Opening little Mrs. Brown came In
looking nervous and agitated.
"'ve brought you another basque
| Mrs. Staples" she said. II sat mp 81
'ast night to get it done, and now yo'
can wear the silk dress to-day after all.
Another basque" repeated Mr.:
Staples, in bewildered manner.
Eyes, matched the silk at Duncan
in Liscom, and"
"How did you get to Liscon?'' inter
ruptad Mrs. Staples.
II walked part of the way and rod
the rest" was the answer.
"And how did YOU get back?'
81 walked. But indeed, Mrs. Staple
I didn't mind it much. | felt SO sorr
about the dress that l would hay
walked us far again rather than hav
YOU wear your old dress to-day whe
you were 80 anxious to have the ne
one"
Hannah Shapes could not speak for
moment. Something rose up IN he
throat and choked her.
"I'd rather have done withoutthe Dire
a hundred wears than have had you
she began but stopped suddenly as tt
sound of manly step rang on the Wal
outside.
tits Giles" she cried. "Mv own de-
boyr' ., u po
letting her bundle fall to the floor. 81
sprany toward t. door to make her
CAPE; but too late! Giles Staples thre
it open IS her hand was on the KNOB,
One instant he gazed at her 10 asto
ishment. the next sprang forward al
, caught her in his arms.
"Emily, dear Em,lyl" he cried in
voice deep and tense with emotion
"Have | found you again? And In q
own mothers hOuse?"
Little Mrs. Brown did not answt
Her face was hidden OIL Giles's brea:
and she was sobbing hysterically.
The Young man bent and whisper
something to her. Her answer WAS on
a faint pressure of tie hand he hel
but it seemed to satisfy him.
"Mother." he said, in tone of gu
love and pride as Hannah Staples h,
never heard before. This is Emily
once my nurse. now my promise
wife,"
"That Emily Rayw exclaimed MI
Staples, completely at sea. 20, Gils
it can't be-"
YES" he said. This is Emily-EI
, ily Ray Brown. I stopped at Banno
this morning to bring her on with II
and found that my letter had been If
warded to her. She has just given L
her answer to the question l asked in
mother, and have cause to consid
this the ha opiest Thanksgiving day
my whole lie"
One moment did Hannah Staples ht
itate. 1t took her that long to conqu
her pride; for seldom indeed had S
craved pardon from any one. But t
recollection Of the great injustice S
had done this woman to whose uns
ishness she owed her sons life owe
anne every other feeling at last, and 81
ran forward and folded the little wido
ia her arms.
!: "Forgive me-" she whispered. so
my dear, my dear, | didn't know.
Never had happier party sat
Farmer Staples table than gathere
about it that dav. Every heart vi
Tiled with thanks living, for the angel
7 love, and the dove Of peace hovere
over all.