The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-04-21

She finally replaced the little picture
as she found it, and leaving her charge
in the care of old Mrs. Grimes. went
home te seek rest from the labors Of
the night.
Arriving At home she found her f.
ther already prepared to come after
her. he was wrapped up in his great
coat and muftiers, and stood talking
to young lady of about her own age.
why. Nellie." cried Bessie, run
thing to this young lady and kissing
her. ''How glad l am to see you! I'd
began eea to ..til,, think you were not coming to
The young woman blushed and
looked rather abashed 1t this friendly
salutation.
Never mind: papa sdded Bessie,
take off your things. I'm going to
stay home for . while. NV patient is
getting along we'll. Now, come sit
down here by the fire and tell me
Nellie' ~ 'e'
She drew = chair up before the fire
and urged Nellie to sit down.
81 thank you, Miss Boyd" said the
girl, 'but l cannot with propriety ac-
cept your invitation. You are worn
by the exertions of the night, and l
had isther :; not keep you from your
1.-The idea Of such an excused" cried
Bessie. IT am perfectly willing to
give my time when l have company,
Come, sit down and tell me where you
have been ell this time.''
The beautiful young creature smiled,
but would not accept the invitation.
She looked toward the old gentle
man, who stood near by, taking off
his outside coat, and her look was one
OF caution. She was evidently on her
guard. and determined to say nothing
Bessie noticed the sly look she gave
her father.
Father" suddenly cried Bessie, 81
wish could have some eggs for din
ner. There are none in the house, and
I'm actually craving for them"
his hat Immediately.
"You shall have some. nv dear -
%ox A. 1a'a; %.nvs;s Ss;Asny'hins to please YOU
-. "A ADO; dozen: III we're not tired I'd
She was interrupted by a hearty
smack on the lips, and then the two
falr young girls were alone.
Now you will sit down, I know"
said Bessie.
Yes, I can stay . few minutes"
said Nellie, ''but only few minutes +"
"Mhy only few minutes, dear?"
"Mamma wants me home.''
"Oh!" exclaimed Bessie. 81 am
ever so anxious to know what has kept
you away these last few days. she
added.
Family affairs" said Nellie
"mother needed me-"
''There was q curious expression
upon her face as she said tlffs-a look
which puzzled Bessie Boyd, and made
her more curious than ever.
Your mother is not sick, is she?''
sNo-not sick.''
Nellie's face was somewhat flushed.
am impertinent, am l not, dear?"
said Bessie. "But I don't mean to be,
only long to know why we can't be
friends without such o distance beinh
placed between US. I love you, dear
Nellic-l love you as l would love .
flesh and blood sister, and l long to
have you think enough of me to act as
if l were . real sister. Instead of that
you are shy, and consequently when
l ASoA oAsy eA1n6 0OOOt yOuA A10 C0Us
not speak for fear you will not like it.
Unlike the rest of the girls, you keep
aloof from society, and would have
kept aloof from me had I not boldly
spoken to you and asked you to call
and see me-"
The girls eyes flashed and she looked
almost fiercely into Bessie's calm orbs
as she asked:
Who has dared say anything of my
life? Who has dared speak i'll of me
or mine?'
Don't get angry, now, I beg"
pleaded Bessie. II did not say any
one had spoken disrespectfully. But
really you are so reticent that it could
not be wondered at. if such were the
case. It is becausesI think 50 much
of you that speak of it. Why don't
You mingle with the rest of the girls,
dear. and why are you so afraid to
speak of your affairs3''