St. Landry democrat., 1884-07-19
A COLORADO SAUCEPAN.

One thousand, five hundred miles in
farm-wagon! A weary distance to
travel.
To be sure there were double-springs
fitted to the wagon, and a comfortable
bed placed in the back where the in
valid mother constantly reclined, and
where Nellie, too, often cast herself
But both Nellie and her mother were
more glad than they could say that
Pixies Peak was so near, a1d their
journey nearly done.
stop minute, Harry" cried the
young girl, excitedly, as they passed
the Balancing Rock in the Garden OF
the Gods. And out she sprang to res
cue shining object from beneath the
crunching wheels,
E'It is a saucepan, mamma, perfectly
rew and bright. Was anything ever
more fortunate? We have needed one
so much since we lost ours in that storm
on the Platte =
''Will it fit our camp-stoVe9n asked
Harry.
Exactly, think. =
cit must have been dropped by per-
sonssa very short distance in advance,
said the mother. '.Atsupper-tine they
will bewail their loss.
tsAnd at supper-tIme, laughed Rel
lie, 1--WE will rejoice over our gain
An hour later the travellers had passed
through the picturesque village Of
Nianitou, nesting at the base of Pixies
Peak, and halted in Engiemann's Cam
on, near the Iron Spring.
1--WE have selected the 1oyeliest spot
for orr tent that you can imagine,
mamma" announced Nellie, breath
lessly, after short exploration of the
camping-ground. Frank and / were
divided as to the north or south side of
the road, but we finally decided on a
little south-side knoll. which slopes to a
gurgling brook at the back, and faces
the road in front.
''It 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 the wagon unpacked
g Oh, love, I am lonely,
I'm waiting here for thee"
warbled Nellie, at her work in the ex-
tension or kitchen.
How glad am that we have no near
brother, who was feeding the stove with
resinous pine, ''for shall want to sing
all the time out here
s'But we have neighbors," he an
swered. They came few moments
ago, and chose the very site | first Sc
1ected, and are busy putting up their
tent now. =
lis there an invalid with themPn
Eyes, an old gentleman, rather cross
one, too, am afraid, for ! heard him
scolding quite sharply a short time
ago.
Poor old man, he ought to have
been brought across the country as we
brought mamma, and improved health
may have made him more amiable."
t'Bring mamma out to supper, Har-
~, the porridge is ready. y
esNoW mamma, this porridge ought
TO be doubly nice, for we have had none
for SO long, and besides it was cooked
In the new saucepan. Tomorrow we'll
engage meat, bread, butter, milk and
vegetables TO be brought as needed by
the wagons from town, and then we'll
fare like princes.
Nellie arose early the next morning
for there was much yet to be accom-
plished in the way of becoming settled
In tho new home. While preparing
breakfast she heard a pleasant Good
1norning!'' from the back door, and.
glanced up TO find young man stand
ing there.
pardon so early q visit, = he ex-
planned, but have you saucepan you
could conveniently loan? We have lost
ours, and my uncle thinks he can not
uossibly do without his porridge.