The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-26

the west, having made a hurried tri]
to the East to see her son, who hal
been quite ill, but was now GONZALES
cent. Her immediate presence was re
quired at home and she was obliged tt
return alone, the friend with whom sh,
had come not returning for some weeks
81 am so unused to travelling alone
that l am quite timid," she said with
deprecating look and smile.
Sadie did all in her power to make
her comfortable as far as their ways lay
together, and enjoyed her companions
ship, since she was very intelligent and
cultured, as further conversation re-
vealed: When they reached k
they parted with real regret; Sadie
wished the lady, whose name she did
not know, safe and pleasant journey.
Laura was delighted with the flowers,
which had kept wonderfully fresh,
more than delighted 10 see her friend,
and in the happy busy days which fol-
lowed, all remembrance of the lady with
whom she had shared the flowers grad
ually faded from Sadie s mind.
One day there came a letter from
home in Harry's hand writing which
contained the following paragraph:
"The other day tne expressman
brought box addressed to you.
Mother was dying with curiosity to
know what was in it. Of course 1 had
none, being man, but at her solicita-
ton l opened the box. II contained
beautiful panel painted in oils, of Wild
Asters, with Ia spray of Golden rod.
Underneath lay card, on one side of
which was inscribed: Geo. L. Grams
toun, Boston, Mass On the other:
Will Miss Farnham please accept as
slight token of gratitude for kindness
shown nay mother while traveling?'
81 wrote to Charley Livingstone, in
quiring in casual way if he knew him.
When he replied he spoke very enthu-
siastically of him, and asked where 1
had met him. So father wrote to young
G. acknowledging receipt of box, with
thanks for contents.
"Now, should like to know, altho',
as you know, I've no curiosity, what
you've been up to, Wasn't my last
charge to you a solemn warning to you
not to get into scrapesP"
Laura declared it was most romantic,
quite like story; and when Sadie left
for home she knew her departure was
fastened by desire to see that panel.
Sadie had no adventure during her |
homeward journey, having a seat to |
herself most of the way. The re-
mainder of it was occupied by an old |
gentleman who took snuff and had the |
catarrh, saying sum! uni" in the most
emphatic manner latter each applica-
ton of his handkerchief.
The panel was almost the first thing
shown Sadie on her arrival.
Sand how did you happen to give
your name and address to an entire
stranger?" chorused the family.
"Why, l didn't"
"How did she know it, then?"
sJust then Harry's eye happened to
fall on the pretty bag with its silver
plate. In voice trimming with mis-
chief he read: ''Miss Sadie M. Farm
ham, Pleasantville, Me-" and added:
II suppose you labeled yourself with
that all the way, didn't you, Sadie, like
4 package sent by expressp"
"The idea! kept the plate out of
sight all the way; but I left it on the
seat once when | went out to get some
uncb.'
"It's wonderful to me-" said Harry,
'that you didn't leave 1t somewhere
that being your usual GUS
o'u."
Autumn passed away, and early win
er. With Christmas came another
package by express to Sadie in care of
lei father. The box when opened was
ound to contain a beautiful lace pin,
he design spray of Asters, from Mrs.
Jranstoun. Later came a very charm
ng letter from the lady, begging Sa-
lies acceptance of the gift.
All the young readers are saying,
why doesn't she hurry up and tell
where Mr.. Cranstoun came to see Sa-
lie, made love, and was accepted"
My dear girls, l leave you to mag
ne that part, and will simply tell you
hat Mr.. c. came up with Charlie Liv-
ngston at New Year, and when the
Isters bloomed again there Was quiet
yedding in which Sadie Farnham and
ieorge Cranstoun were central figures.
And the bride wore Asters instead of
range blossoms-how oddl
ANApEI O. ANppEUS