The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-23
HER HERO.

own sweet clear voice.
And Harry, the elegant young law
yer, sprang up from the table, all lif
and animation, to greet her; but Farm
er John rose more deliberately, thougl
his bronzed cheek flushed slightly, ant
an unwontedly bright glow filled hi
eyes.
'.When Kitty comes homeI' hat
been a household refrain for two week
or more, and 10! here she stood among
them-sWeet-voiced brighteyed Kitty
with the soft curly fringe of COLDER
hair across her white brow, and tn,
indescribable air of fashion about her
They were all glad to see her. Mis-
Cornelia, the old maid, who kept hous
and raised such fine poultry; Harry
who had come out from town to spenC
few weeks, and who found the coun
try SO dull; and Farmer John-grave
handsome Farmer John-who had beel
Kitty's guardian and friend ever sine
that sad day her father died and lef
her alone and unprovided for.
She was but a wee girl then, ant
John Dangerfield young man of five
and-twenty; but he took her up in hi
strong arms, stroked her tangled curl
gently, and poor, forlorn little Kitty
ceased to tremble and be afraid Hasa
He was now fve-and-thirty. and she
was a lovely blooming girl Just home
from boarding
John Dangerfield was hero; though
unknown to the world and unhonored
of men.
He had once cherished ambitious
dreamE but just as the future seemed
H. Ii 81 IL
charging him to take care of his moth
or, sister, and little brother.
There was but one way to do ito
remain quietly on the farm, and work
as he had always worked, sowing and
reaping, with only day now and then
for self-eulture.
He accepted his lot unmurmuringly,
putting his dreams of different life
forever from him. His mother died,
his sister grew to old maidism, and
Harry received the education he had
once intended for himself.
Harry could not endure the farm
aud the rough work of a farmers life,
and so had to be sent TO a lawyers
Office to read little law and great
deal of trash.
John remained at home, added to
the farm as the years rolled by, studied
books as well as farming. and watched
over Kitty with untiring devotion until
the time for her to be sent away to
boarding-school to finish her educa-
ton.
His watchful care did not cease then,
and if ever a girl had cause to feel
grateful, it was Kitty Mclean.
Kitty had come now, and in less than
an hour the whole house felt her inf1u-
ence. All bowed before her, as the
household queen-even Harry, who fol-
lowed her around, was her most de-
voted slave.
Kitty certainly made a great change
in the quiet old house. She filed it
with music and gay laughter. and even
created dEtter throughout the neigh
borhood.
That was when she first came home,
and her freedom seemed so new and
delightful After awhile o change
came over her.
AUNT Cornelia. what is the matter
with John?"
She always called the plain elderly
spinster aunt = s
Miss Cornelia shook her head.
81 do not know, child. Why?n
He is so grave and quiet, and--and
he will never 60 with us, or take any
part in our pleasures.
'sYou must remember, dear. he is not
young ike you and Harry"
81 am sure he is not oldrn said Kitty
Indignantly.
mo. not old. but approaching mid
die age said Miss Cornelia with calm
cruelty.
kitty. Kittyl where are youP''
It was Harry calling her, and she
frowned impatiently; and, sinstead of
answering him, she ran away to her
own room.
But John seemed to grow quieter
and graver, to devote himself more
steadily than ever to his work and his
books.
John, come and play croquet with
Us this evening. said Kitty coaxingly.
meeting him in the hall.
She had on fresh white dress, with
roses on her breast and Ia her hair,
and looked q very picture Of fresh
youthful beauty, while be stood there
In rough working garb. brown and
stained with the soil of wood and
field.
BE smiled half-sadlY, and Just touch
ed her soft hair with one broad tell
hardened hand
s.Nay. dear; would only spoil the
game with my stupid LAUNDERING.
mo, you would not. Please GOMEZ
mot this evening. hear Harry
calling you.
He hurried By her into his study,
and she walked slowly out to where |
Harry waited for her.
Come, Kitty, or it viii be dark be-
fore We can play one game.e
81 do not wish 70 play this evening.
have changed my mind about It
Then we win take 3 walk. Iwant
10 tell ron something.
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Late that evening IS John Danger
field sat reading. or trying 70 read. .
new magazine. bis yenng brother en-
tered. looking rather pels and DE-
ieotsd
'sJohn. mag / aslz : favor s. fe1
be began abrupt and iInttatine i6
leaves q . book SERIOUSLY
Certainly ny dear fellow What
d itR1 be SID kindly
Yen hare great Is |,enes 3iIh & 'lt5.
Use Is Ion me-
The elder hEethsl dashed ||<S SIs|s
pale.
WHY. Harry
III lore hex John
ssAnd She
Refused me- 4ts S[s1I f|eSs
help mel I 40 not tI|sk Sic = s s'S.|
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