Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-03-22

The ooman ,oaied forth her troubles.
nv old man would have his drink, he
didn't beat us, and brought enough to us
to keep body and soul together; but now
know we can't do nothin' but starye and
def"
"Have you no friends2" asked Mr..
Shaw In low tone.
.Some, but as bad or wuss off than US.
Yes" she said, looking up with a grateful.
bright expression. There Is one-Lord
bless her who has done q lot for me-
Miss Mehitable Shanks. She sent medi-
cine and the doctor to the old man. and
guy me clothes and suthin' to eat; and
many's the man, woman, and child what
blesses her for takin' care OF EN-. Why,
sir, she even leaves little cards with
stamps on 'em, and Job Potter. who can
write, sends 'em to her when we are In q
very bad state"
After assuring her OF his sympathy, and
that he would do what he could for her,
the minister wendell his way home. As
he thought Of those to whom he might
appeal, q vision of a sweet bright face
haunted him, but while he fingered over
the thought most tenderly. there was
shadow on his brow as II there was some
slight jar that marred the harmony OF his
thoughts.
Mr.. SndW was TcCtOK VI Ouo VI Sho
wealthy churches of the city, and Ma
Belle Lee was one Of his parishioners.
Her face was Madonna-llke In its tender
curves and beauty, but when she talked 1t
was like q damper, a mist on beautiful
picture. marring the tints that otherwise
would have been perfect.
such o devotee to society that one
longed for the expression Of a
single serious thought that could
leaven into something like common sense,
was this personification of frivolity. With
it all, however, she was very lovely and
loveable to everyone, and Mr.. Shaw had
long struggled against an interest in her,
the Indulgence OF which he felt would be
fatal to his future happiness and useful.
ness.
Absorbed In these thoughts he found
himself In front OF Mr.. Lees house. and,
| obeying an impulse, he turned into the
| gate, and was admitted.
As Miss Lee entered the parlor he
| thought he had seldom seen q fairer Wis.
| ion. She greeted him with that easy
grace which was one Of her principal
| charms.
"Ah, Mr.. Shaw! I am so glad to sec
| you! have had a real spell OF ennui this
| morning. The last novel Is wretched, a.
/ DOtu HtTO dIlu uCkoihO ulo III siio ii'o'
| provoking way, all because OF some over
strained idea of duty, and was just wish.
ing that someone would come in and
could have a cheerful little chat to dispel
the gloomy impression"
| "Then I'm afraid" smilingly, "you
| will not like your present visitor. have
not come In very cheerful humor; and,
besides, wish to ask a favor"
"a favor2 That IL too lovely. Con-
slider 1t granted, even to the half Of my
kingdom. I am truly glad that you wish
think your opinion OF me was sufficiently
good for such q thing. Do you know, "
with q sudden droop Of the eyes. that
you always make me feel as II am doing
something wrong"
do III Well, shall give you o golden
opportunity now to redeem yourself. ]
have Just been visiting some Of those
wretchedly poor families in - Street,
and would like so much II you could in.
terest some ladies In their behalf-vislt
them and relieve them"
Il A look Of CONSERVATION overspread bel
pretty face as she exclaimed:
"Oh, indeed you don't mean for me tc
60 there! How could ! ever stand 1t?
can't bear such places Ask me almos
anything else. The dreadful men anC
children-the odor!s Ugh!' with shud
der. ASK me almost anything else"
A look Of keen disappointment drlftet
! over Mr.. Shaw's face.
She suddenly frightened and said:
/: ~ do intend to do something goo'
next week. have refused German,
> triumphantly, "that l may attend tn
Charity Calico Ball to be given. Yor
'' know all the dresses are for the poor, 81
shall do some good"
E And what Is your dress to be?" aske'
Mr.. Shaw with rather an indescribabl
infection to his voice.
"The lovellest light blue silesia with
l. lowered cretonne 'front.'" she replied On
Enthusiastically. Sleeveless waist. Medic
). collar, shirred and very ho,.rcm draper
les. 1t will be beautiful. aud know
will seem very nice to some poor woma
who has never had anything like It,"
o "Yes." he said In tone quite saturate
y with irony, al don't doubt Its usefulness
but don't you think you ought to add
few yards OF illusion to make some WAR;
bodies for those who have no fires, and
few yards OF ribbon to decorate tho litt
freezing armsi"
Now, you are angry with me, NJ
Shaw" she said hesitatingly. ." Don
think me utterly heartless but can't 6
to Street: 1t would really give me
iittie blue chill"
at could never consent TO such q cru
thing as that. he said with an unpleasa