The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-07-30
A COLORADO SAUCEPAN.

One thousand, five hundred miles in a
farm wagonl A weary distance to
havel
To be sure there were double springs
ftted to the wagon, and comfortable
bed placed in the back where the invalid
mother constantly reclined, and where
Nellie too often cast herself.
But both Nellie and her mother were
l1Nre glad than they could say that Pixies
was so near, and their journey
4 Zone.
e0p minute, Harry" said the
young girl, excitedly, as they passed the
Balancing Rock in the Garden of the
Gods. And out she sprang to rescue a
shining object from beneath the crunch
ln hoels.
'Ttis saucepan, mamma, perfectly
new and bright. WAS anything ever
more fortunate2 We have needed one
on the Platte"
''Will it fit our camp-stove9" asked
Harry.
'fExactly, think"
''It must have been dropped by per-
sons very short distance in advance"
said the mother. ''At supper time they
Will DeWall tnelr lOSS
Sand at supper time, " laughed Nellie,
1--WE will rejoice over our gain.n
An hour later the travellers had passed
Through the picturesque village of Mani
f0u, nesting at the base of Pixies Peak,
and halted in Englemann's Canon, near
the Iron Spring.
''We have selected tho loveliest spot
Tor our tent that you can imagine,
mamma, announced Nellie, breathless-
iy, after short exploration of the camp
ing-ground. "Frank and were divided
ns to the north or south side of the road,
but we finally decided on little south
side knoll, which slopes to n gurgling
brook at the back and faces the road in
front. 1t is all among the pines, too,
mamma, and am sure it will make you
well to breathe such pure air in such a
lovely spot"
The tent was soon pitched, and when
the early twilight fell the floor had been
laid and wagon unpacked.
ooh, love am lonely;
Pm waiting here for thee"
warbled Nellie, at her work in the ex-
tension or kitchen.
"HOw glad am that we have no near
neighbors," she remarked to her brother,
who was feeding the stove with resinous
pine, ''for shall want to sing all the
time out here"
''But we have neighbors," he an
I swered "They came a few moments
ago, and chose the verNsite l first Sc
tent now"
sis there an invalid with them9"
old
cno, too, l am afraid, for | heard him
fcolding quite sharply short time ago"
Nellie arose early the next morning for
here was much yet to be accomplished
the way of becoming settled in the
FsW home. While preparing breakfast
she heard pleasant Good morningw
Rom the back door, and glanced up to
md young man standing there.
''Pardon so early visit, he explained,
"but have YOU saucepan you could con-
veniently loan 2 We have lost ours, and
my uncle thinks he cannot possibly do
without his porridge."
"Ours is not in use and you are
quite welcome to it, ," was the cordial re-
sponse.
''Are you the cook 2" she continued,
her face dimpling into smiles as she
scanned the handsome face and well-knit
figure.
''Yes, to my sorrow, l am for the pres
ent. May l call on you for some kindly
hints when in a particular dilemmap
glancing suggestively at her well-houred
hands.
"Certainly, as often as you like |
nave served full apprenticeship.
"Nellie, the potatoes are burning"
called her mother from the inner
room.
Whereupon the young man hastily de-
parted, promising an early return of the
saucepan.
'No ladies with themw said Nellie,
at the breakfast-table, chow dreary that
must be"
''They have been on tour in the
mountains said Harry, "but it did not
seem to benefit Mr.. Castleman."
"Castlemanm exclaimed Nellie, in
panied surprise, sis that the name2n
"Yes. But what's the matter, Nell2
You look as if you had seen a ghost"
'Where are they from2"
''Illinois, believe. The old gentle
man SAYS he owns property in our cOun-
ty."
''The very same, thought Nellie, with
Q pang. ''Just before papa died he told
me that Castleman was the name. of the
man who obtained our home ON secu-
sty debt. And this is the man. Dear,
Near old home, " she thought, lit breaks
y heart to remember your comforts and
associations, and to think that mamma, in
pen lll-health is banished from you.n
Perhaps l may ask your daughter
1aln for the saucepan, madam, " said