The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27


thought, sit breaks my heart to remem-
tons. and to think that mamma, in her
ill-health, is banished from YOU"
perhaps may ask your daughter
again for the saucepan. madam" said
Frank Castleman, when he returned
that useful article. 'By strange coin
cidence the only tin store in the village
was burned last night. Our man viii
be here in few days with supplies.
however. and then we will trouble you
no longer
Mamma" said Nellie on his de-
parture, IL feel sure that saucepan is
theirs. 1t seems dreadful to think of,
for we need 1t so badly"
"Tll buy you one. sis. with the very
first money can earn. IN
s.Oh, dear, how miserable it is to be
poor!" sighed Nellie. II think I'll just
keep it, for mamma must have her por-
ridge, and they can buy dozen if they
wish" - ....s.. .rrH tu. ..r,
But the result of the matter was that
after dinner she attired herself in a
brown cashmere dress, whose color well
suited eyes of hazel and golden hair,
and started with the saucepan to their
neighbours tent. ....... $50
The doors we're tied back, and seated
within on a camp chair, she saw a
feeble old man. ". "a
"Come in,r he called, in sharp
voice, as she hesitated at the door.
"Help yourself to chair. child. 1
am in no fix to play the gallant. as you
can see."
Il trust you find that Colorado air is
beneficial to you, SIR" Nellie ventured
to remark, after being seated.
'.Not bit of il" he answered, testi-
w. Those pesky mountains came
near being the death of me. The alti-
tude was too great" .Ha
ut seems so pleasant here that we
hope our invalid mother will grow
strong rapidly" -
pleasant enough, if camping out
wasn't the prescribed thing, but this do
ing without home-comforts for the sake
of health seems rather inconsistent to
me-
1--WE have quite comfortable camp
ing outfit" said Nellie, with modest
pride. ''Our list includes coffee-sack-
ing carpet, folding rocking-chair, a
looking glass - ...... . ..rs
"And a saucepan" he interrupted,
grimly. '.'..'
mo, SIR" she answered, earnestly,
1.-The saucepan is not ours. We found
it in the Garden of tie Gods, short
time before we reached here, and 1
brought it over thinking it might be the
one you lost" b. -.a '
.'Humphr after brief examination,
SIT is the very same. know it by this
cross mark. suppose | ought to be
greatly obliged for it's return, for one
doesn't often get back what is lost on
the highway" ... 70.
ave would like to have you call to
see u.s." said..Nellie, rising; 81 believe
we are your nearest neighbors."
Didn't suppose Id have any neigh
bors,' he answered. with evident irri-
tation; twas told there would be no one
near" t." .' '
with stiff 'sGood afternoon" Mel
lie made her exit ...a-. |........
'.Disagreeable old man, she said. on
reaching home. He did not thank me
at all, mamma, and implied that he re-
GREETED having neighbors when l asked
him to call" .. ... .."
He must be great sufferer to be so
| ill-natured," commented her mother.
"Mother, I'll take you on iaunt
through the Ute Pass b-day," said six
teen-year-old Harry, few days later,
g for as I've found a job at last, the
horse and will have to leave you soon.
Frank Castleman says he will take
charge of the tent"
"Why should we place ourselves I'M
der obligation to MIR. Frank Castle
MANI" asked Nellie, coldly. 1.-The tent
can take care of itself
Since the unfortunate visit in regard
to the saucepan. she had passed the
Castleman's tent day after day. unheed-
ing, on her way. to the Iron Spring.
That very afternoon, for the first
time, Frank Castleman had seemed
quite oblivious to her presence as well,
as he stood in the spring pagoda chat
ting gaily with bevy of lastly dressed
girls from one of the village hotels.
And Nellie felt an access of bitter
ness in her heart at the thought that one
day this gay. laughing young man. who
onl appreciated wealth and style,
would be master of the dear home she
had lost. .......,....
"You avoid us, Miss Loomis," said
Frank on the very hext morning, as the
two CHANGED to meet at Ruxton Creek
"You never give us nod and smile
as you pass. Has anything my uncle
may have said in regard to that wretch
ed little saucepan aught to do with the
matter2' ..
"By no MEANS" was the frigid re.
ply. THAT was too slight an affair to
be worthy of remembrance" q t..r
PLEASE explain. then,' an honest
trouble in his dark eyes. 'Have done
anything to offend?"
"No. it is nothing. Why vex your.
self about a trifie? You have many
friends in the village. doubtless, who
are congenial, and who enjoy your COM
panionship." -
"As you do not. am led to infer
he replied, bitterly. as he left"
Il intend to enjoy myself" thought
Nellie, defiantly, few nights later,
notwithstanding the proximity Of
those two gentlemen.
Mamma, it is lovely out here in the
moonlight. Old Cog and Magog are
staring down stonily at me. and the
pine trees on the slope look like darkey
ghosts. What shall sing for you?"
tuning her guitar. /" Oft in the Silly
Night would be appropriate"
Twas very sweet tender voice that
lifted forth the old song. Then fol.
lowed: 1.-The Last Link is Broken, "
s.yThy do ( Love Thea and Others.
until the night was filed with music.