The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-31
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''He's an old stupidr' said Sally
land now she is going away altogether
ever so far'-for Miss Bright had an
other piece of news to tell An ole
pupil of early days had recently beer
left widow, her health was as delicate
as her heart was kind, and when sh,
made the proposition that Miss Brigh
should come and spend the remainder
of her days with her, it was not entirely
of her own comfort that she was think
ing. Miss Bright had readily accepted
her offer, and she had written to tel
Sally that the next week she should
come up to see them.
She could only stay few hours with
them when she came. The farewell
visit was to be paid later.
''But L think" she said, as she was
going, "that will call on my way home
and say good bye to Mr.. Binney, in case
| might not have another opportunity. ="
DO" said Sally, and away she went
Mr.. Binney was at home. He had not
been quite well lately; nothing more
than cold, but it had kept him pris-
oner. To-day he might have gone out,
but he had not felt inclined to, and he
CALAMITY said he was glad to be in, as
he should have been sorry indeed to
have missed seeing Miss Bright.
'sAnd so you are really going to leave
usp" he said, and almost regretfully,
too. "Well, you will be very much
missed / don't know what the Bren-
dons will do"
They will not miss me more than |
shall them" and the brave little woman
made an effort that her voice should not
sound shaky; "but you know, Mr.. Bin
ney, am not growing younger, am Ip''
NO." he said, ''that is true. / was
saying the very same to myself of my
self only to-day"
eyes, only with men it does not seem
to matter, but with women the thought
always comes with little shudder that
when we get old and want little quiet
and rest, and comfortable arm chair
by the fire, there is doubt whether we
shall be able to get them"
Mr.. Binney did not answer, and fear
ing she was saying too much about her
own feeling she altered her tone, which
had been little sad, and went on in
her usual cheerful way: Il
''But then l ought to feel so thankful
that this opening has been made for
me. l told them that l knew some
thing would come; it has always done
so; have always been so lucky"
"It's your happy disposition that
makes you say so, my dear Miss Bright;
cheerful spirit shortens the long
est day. / wish 1 could follow your
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my want of contentment-of gratitude, |
l ought to say"
But that Miss Bright would not al
low. She reminded Mr.. Binny of the |
many kind actions he had done, and in
her own quiet way thanked HIM for the
present he had sent her.
mo, no, no, now you must not speak |
of that" Mr.. Binny hastily interrupted
her, and to give turn to the converse
ton, he said she "must have some
tea" and, ringing to order it, he hoped
she could stay. M
Well, yes. she thought she could
spare time for that-indeed, to be
plain, she was not in such very great
hurry. The fact had been that Joe had
had an unexpected holiday, and she
saw that, only for her being there, he
had come home to go out somewhere
with Sally.
$50 hope that little ffb / told you
will be forgiven me, for when l said
that was wanted at home, although
It was quite true perhaps, need not
but for that have left quite so early.
But it was so nice of Joe to come
home. / do love to see husbands and
wives companions to each other.
''Ah, indeed, yes; that is the object
If matrimony too often, l fear, lost
sight of in our day, by the young and
he old, too"
But Miss Bright did not agree. mo,
the knew so many united couples.
There were the Brendous now" but
1t this moment the tea was brought in,
md Miss Bright asked should she pour
t out. Her offer was accepted.
Only" said Mr.. Binny, "You must
axe off your cloak, or you won't feel
he good of it when you GO; and your /,
,onnet, too, wouldn't you be more
comfortable without thatp"
Miss Bright said mo- she would not
axe her bonnet off
Haven't a cap with you l supposep"
aid the old gentleman silly.
Eyes, indeed | have-a present from
'ally-and very becoming one, too" ,
''Put it on then, and let me pass my |,
pinion."
Miss Bright FASTENED to obey, and !
When she came for his inspection the :
mile on her face and the soft pink in /;
er cheek made her look ten years !,
We'll" she said, "now what do you |,
hink of it?'' :,
81 think if you take my advice you :
vill never wear any other" !
Really" and she laughed softly; 5
but it is for high days and holidays, r
on knowl" and she tiptoed to look in c
he chimney glass, saying that it GER /
ainly was very pretty cap, and then a
he sat down to pour out the tea. t
The best tea thingsr' she said admir- |
ugly; II am so fond of pretty china" v
md then, searching in the lump basin, i
he added: have not forgotten that
on like two, Jumps of sugar, you see"
Mr. Binney smiled complacently, a T
ceiling of well being and comfort took !.
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