Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-16
muNTlNC 4 VOCATION.

And out upon the listening air,
From Mary Games" Bsca p
HUNTING 4 VOCATION.
We were country folke, Charley and Ii
barn and bred to farming life. both OF
us-a grand and glorious birthripht, il
We had only been sensible enough to
know it; but we were simple, and sold
our RoOdly inheritance for something
less than a mess Of pottaee.
At the time of our marriage lived in
an old-fashioned farmhouse with my
grandfather. My parents were both
dead, and from my baDyhood he had
made great pet Of me, and intended
me for his heir-so rumor had it. This
made me quite belle in our quiet little
village, and won me scores of suitOrs;
but did not care 6g for one of them.
Charlie and met each other in rather
q romantic fashion, and fell in love at
first sight-and, strange 10 say. we kept
in love.
We were bctrothsd in lees than a
month after our first meeting, with the
hearty good wishes and congratulations
Of all our friends, who, being c0Rnizant
Of the little romance that brought Us
together, took an unwonted interest in
our well -being. II was quite a common
place adventure. My mad pony, Noon
shine, took it into her silly head to run
OF one afternoon and came within q
hairs breadth Of preeipitatina me over
tho bridge and into the river. Charley,
brought II tho spot by one Of those spe-
cial Providences in which ! 20 conf
IDENTIFY believed, saved mo in my moment
of peril, at the expense of his right arm,
however, which was terribly shattered.
OF course could not help loving him
after that; and when he asked me to be
his wife did not say nay, and neither
did my grandfather, though he was only
Q farmers lad, with no fortune but his
honest face and manly arm.
"The boy has deal of impotence"
b said: but have it your own wsy--
I've nothing to say"
We took him at his word and appoint
Cd an early day for the wedding, which
was quite stylish affair in its way; our
old country mansion threw open its pom
derous doors. and everybody far and
near was invited. Grandfather gave me
a splendid outfit and a bounteous we'd
ding feast. When all was over and we
were preparing to start on our bridal
trip, he came to our chamber.
Here, little GIRL" he said, putting all
old-fashioned casket in my hand, !" these
are for you; they belonged to your grand
neither; never sell them unless it is for
bread"
As I uncla sped the casket screamed
with delight. All nv life long coveted
those diamonds, and here they were,
large. lustrous, every single ono worth b
small fortune, and all my own. Grand
father smiled at my delight, and, taking
q sealed package from his pocket, he
handed it to Charlie.
"This il for you, young man." he con-
tinued; ." !! trust you'll know what to
On breaking the seal we found deed
OF gift OF Walnut Hill farm, adjoining
the one on which my grandfather lived;
but Il had this proviso: We were to reside
upon and cultivate the farm; removal
forfeited our right OF possession. 1t
was charming place, we'll stocked and
under fne cultivation, with . snug little
farmhouse all furnished to our hand.
After our wedding trip Charlie and !
went mp and took possessis n, feeling
very rich and very happy, a., supptse.
newly married folks always do. For two
or three months everything went bravcly
ON. Charlie set to work in good earnest;
he got in = good crop and began to make
preparations for cutting and hauling
timber. Grandfather looked in every
day or two, but said nothing. He meant
for rs to manage our own Affairs, hs said
land we did.
Just about hayin2 time Charlie and
took a fancy to 90 to Niagara. OF course
We went, and the consequence was ths
loss Of the whole crop; the proper sea
son missed, long rain cane On, and al
the sweet-sccnted fields were spoiled
Then the rust took the wheat, and thu
corn was very poor for want Of good
tillage; 20 that the end Of the year founs
Us In rather n mcaQsr condition.
Tho farms doing badly. grandfath
en-" said Charlie. think We shall hAv
to cast about for something else."
The old man laughed and shook hi
head.
A rolling stone gathers no moss" b.
replied. " ihs farm we'll enough, Char
lie; the fault lies with ou."
Charles fms gray eyes flashed will
indignant resentment.
40 IL \ WCHG AAot WOA&kk NY tEUts 0<As
sacrificing all my prospects in tbs bar
gain" he said, land just to please him
Fact il. Belle, [ don't think farming
my yocatinn-I think I've missed IN.
calling"
$50 do /, Charlie" chimed in eager
~, fired aud excited by the sudd n hop
that nv girlish dream Of having a fam
ous husband might yet prove reality
II really believe you have capacitie
for something better. Suppose yo'
try"
Charlie looked meditativs end seri
ous.
Earnings very common" be said
at last. 1T never raises ono to any en-
inence."
"rhat's 80, Charlie"
"'Iis nottin. bat dreavy repe:isisl
Of digging and deiv .ns. sowing AID rtar
ing. eating and sleeping. ! had hof<'
for sonnet ire b, tier than this.
Oh .riie's air ard manner OF speakin
WERE impressive in tina extreme. A halt
formed idea Of the STAGE flashed thr.ux
my mind IS lobksd at him.
You can DO something hetter," sas
Il" You mutt"
There are no opportunities here
But elsewhere.
He flushed end hesitated. At last b
said:
eve must give up Walnut Hill"
Give il mp. th<n,n replied, bravei.
though the bare thought brought teri
TO my eyts; s.bett<r TINT than stay Esi
and bury your talenta."
Oncs started, the matter was hCrsl
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