Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-03-28

Then discussion arose respecting tina
payment, Mrs. Huntley considering
smaller sum than he proposed an equiv
alent, but finally he gained his point.
where is the child now, Mr.. Ora
hamr asked Lillian. Surely not alone
at the hotel?"
'No, not alone; for two young ladies
acquaintantes of my sister, came out in
| the same steamer, and kindly took
charge of little Nell; but they leave in 6
few days for one of the large Western
cities. You will relieve me of great
difficulty" he continued. az was about
to take her to the house of the friend
with whom you met me this evening
| His wife would receive the child, bul
they have a large family of their own. !"
So it was decided that Mrs. Huntley
| and Lillian should call the next morn
ing, and make little Nells acquaintance.
"How do you like our new friend,
Lily?" asked her brother, who had re-
turt ed from plotting their visitor to the
| street car, en- route for his hotel.
Very much, indeed, Jack. And dur
| ing your absence mamma has suggested
that give up my outdoor pupils to De-
come the child's governess, dressmaker,
etc. We shall have that little room
opening from ours newly papered, and
buy some pretty light furniture for it."
''Then am not to escort you through
our lucky street any more?"
II think not, Jack. We found that
money, and we found Mr. Graham-I
am contented."
Late in the summer, Allan Graham,
who had been travelling in the far west,
returned. He had heard frem Lillian
that little Neil haa suffered slightly from
the extreme heat; so, before coming
even to see her, made trip to Long
Branch, and there arranged for Mrs.
Huntley, her daughter and their little
charge to remain until cool weather set
IN. ..-.
And when they net, it was almost like
old friends for he and Lillian had con-
stantly correspondent, upon Nelrs ac-
count, the child always enclosing little
letter of her own.
At the close of their weeks soiourn,
Mr.. Graham made his second trip,
bringing with him Jack, who, perhaps,
was for the time, the happiest mortal in
all that seaside resort.
He had to return to Monday morn
ing's business, but Graham hinge red
few days longer. Then these weekly
though one being omitted caused
general disappointment; while for Lii
han, the blue seemed to have all gone
out of the SKIES, and the melody of the
waves changed to a saddened moan.
But at length he came, and doubtless
her sunshine and her music were bright
and sweet once more.
And you think I have fulfilled poor
EilnOr's desires, Lillian" asked Allan
Graham, one evening, during a sea-
beach ramble, Mrs. Huntley and Nell
being lett at hOme-One deep in al in
teresting novel, the other in childhood's
happy dreamland.
Indeed I do. Mr.. Graham, ana con-
slider you to have been one ofthe kind
est and most devoted of brothers.
"And yet there was another request |
my sister made: | will repeat it in her |
own words. Allan, you are now twenty |
seven; why do you not change your |
lonely, single life. for orc more home |
like? Think you, is there no dear loving |
girl whose sweet presence would add to |
your happiness? To Nell we shall re-
main only tender memory; but to you
she will look up with chiId's love and |
duty, as 10 father. " i'll you not give
mother, also?' | was constrained to
promise, though at that time there was
10 one whom loved, or, probably who
cared for me; but now have found herl
Lily! will you help me to full
fill my sisters last wishes? l think you
care for me-a little!'
"Not only a little, Allan, but very
greatlyP'
He kisses the tear-glistening eyes, and
the sweet lips Quivering with emotion
Then they walk homeward together.
and the dull, cold,earth seems transform
ed in to paradise.
And when she hears their story, how
happy Mrs. Huntley will be! But Jack
what will he say?