Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-24
STItAYEI).

Yes. Dolly did feel soSowhat dis
consolatc, as she sat in the big nursery,
listening to baby's fretiul walls, as he
lay in Nurse Alicc's arms, while the
day was so bright and sunny, the sky
so blue azure.
Suddenly she sighed, and, slipping
from her big chair by the window, nest
led coaxingly against Alice. lisping in
II sweet, childish voice:
ME wants to 60 out, Alice; me will
20 in the garden
mo, you can't, Miss Dolly; present
ly, when baby sleeps, | will take you
Until then rest quiet; you disturb him.
Dolly looked pitcous; her rosebud
mouth took an ominous quivcr, and
two big tears woilcd into her brown
eyes.
Mes tired it is so hot here" she
said, gazing longingly at the cool gar
den, full OF trecssand flowers, plainly
visible from the window.
Alice turned sharply, but something
in the mites dolcful face, the sus-
picious signs of coming storm, made
her hastily change the few abrupt
words to kinder ones.
There, there, Miss Dolly; don't cry
You shall 90 in the garden if you like.
only YOU mustn't dirty your pretty
clean dress, or 20 out of the gate"
Dolly's sober face frightened Won
dcriulIy, and a gay smile wroathcd her
lips.
Hastily clutching q rather ill-used-
looking doll from tho corner, she tri-
umphantly descended tho stairs, and
was soon running happily about the
garden, chasing blue-winged butter
flies, and busy dancing bees. as they
flew from flower to flower
Presently, however, the child grew
tired of this amusement. and looked
around for some other diversion.
As she wandered aimlcssly about,
the garden-gatc, partly open, attracted
her attention.
Eagerly rushing forward, she climb
ed upon it, and began swinging softly
to and fro.
This kept her occupied for several
moments, but after while, forgetting
Alice's warning, Dolly slipped quietly
out into the road.
At first she hcsitatcd; then, gaining
courage, walked boldly away in the
direction OF inc town.
Here she amused hVsclf for long
time, gazing into the shop windows,
admiring the pretty things displayed,
and more than one passer-by stopped
to look in some surprise at the bcauti-
ful, dark-eyed child wandering about
alone, with her big battered doll hug
gcd closely in her dimplcd arms.
Presently, after straying from one
street to another, unconscious of the
distance she had travelled, Dolly began
to feel somewhat hungry and weary.
Standing still, sho gazcd curiously
around, but could see no signs of her
home; nor did she know in what di-
roction it lay.
Suddenly sweet smilo crossed her
face, and stepping forward she enter
cd a large confectioner's
Behind the counter stood a rosy,
good-natured-looking woman, who
glanced questioningly at tho tiny Gus
toner.
what do you want, little oncP"
she demanded, bonding nearer.
Cakes" Dolly lisped, pointing with
one small hand at the pile of tarts and
buns on the counter.
lnc WOulhu hlllIcu aiDuScuIy, out,
seeing Dolly was serious, sho went
round to her.
Where is your mammal Are you
alonc"
yes me run away" the child cx-
planned gleefully
Then will you stay with me until
your mamma finds youP"
yes"
And with childish confidence Dolly
placed her hand in her new friend =,
and allowed herself to be led into n
big room, where she was fed on cakes
to her hearts content
''Sho is such pretty littlo thingl |
have half a mind to keep her." tho
delighted woman remarked to her hus-
band later.
Lee shrugged his shoulders and smil-
cd grimly.
"Perhaps her mother might object
to your idea"
"She wouldn't know about it. |
could easily hide the child away when
she came to seek for her."
"Do rs you like. am quite willing
you should adopt her; only don't get
yourself into any trouble over it,"
"No fear Of that" confidently.
Meanwhile at Ashiield House, Alice,
after having rackad ba hv IN alaon and