The Grenada gazette., 1888-05-26

scenery. taken from the ''region round
ab,utn her home. She might never
grow rich or famous in her art, but
that she would derive intense enjoy
ment, and. If willing to work hard aud
faithfully, would be able to gain a
simple livelihood from it, there was nc
doubt. She had undeniable talent,
and her simple pieces had been highly
commended by good authority.
Whatever Bertha's plan was proving
financially, her friends could not deny
that physically it was doing much fol
ber. Never had she bloomed as she
bloomed now. Healthy, happy and
busy, her energy was inspiring.
One day in April, nearly four year:
rom the time she came to the coun-
ry. telegram came from her mother
i said
1--WE are in trouble. Come"
Fearing all sorts of disasters, Bertha
,ook the first train to the city. When
she reached home her mother met hel
at the door and quietly led her up
stairs.
Bertha, your father has failed
again, after all these years"
Failed! and with no warningp'
"He has been little worried lately
but did not speak of any thing serious.
He is completely discouraged and un'
like himSelf-sits with his head in his
hands, and eats nothing" and pool
Ms. Searles broke down entirely.
But, mother, has he completely
failedP in debt, and all that?" asked
Bertha, at loss to account for thi:
state of affairs, for her fathers bust
ness had been prospering finely.
"No that's the only bright spot. A
sudden misfortune-what. ! can no
find out yet--came upon him. But il
took every cent he had to meet the de
mand. and now we are penniless. HI
can not raise money, or work; but i
is not like him to give up so. No
thank Heaven! we are not in debit
Taking off her things, and goin!
down stairs, Bertha found her fathe
} in the sitting-room.
Good afternoon, father" said she
cheerfully. touching his arm.
Mr. Searles looked up. betrayed n'
surprise at seeing her, said Good af
teruoon." vacantly, and again claspeo
his head in his hands.
but, father I've come home" sai'
Bertha, again touching him.
He looked up wcarily.
.Home. We have no home. Tv
no money to pay ront!'
A sudden inspiration seized Bertha
Rent! no! but | have home,'
exclaimed she, clasping her hand
with a truly tragic gesture, and drop
ping her glasses, while Mr.. Searle
looked up with more natural ex
preston.
That's just the thing. Why didn'
you think of it! You must pack u
and come home with mel" Mr.
!. Searles smiled feebly as the poor, near
sighted eyes blinked at him. while tn
, glasses swung unheeded at her side.
, All aglow with the idea, Berth
wrote note to the landlord, askin
him to take the house off their hands
and then sat down to talk quietly wit
father and mother.
t 1t was soon settled, and the neA
: morning preparations began. Carpet
2 were taken up, packing-boxes ordered
good-byes said. and in a few days the
. were on the way to the country.
, Now" declared Bertha, as she we
| coined them to her home, "this is you
home. and you must feel it SO. Father
rest up for few days, you need it sac
+ ly. We will furnish the house a
|, through--we have more than enough
G but it will keep until you get on yot
q feet again" and relieved in body an
mind, Mr.. Searles sat down with hi
\ family to the hot supper Mrs. Bowe
o had ready for them
V A few days of quiet and rest, the
. Mr.. Searles left for the city. Now tn;
y his loved ones were safe he could 9
n cheerfully on his search. After Ion
$ days of working and waiting he SUI
~ ceed in tindinga moneyed partner. wh
s was glad of the name and credit I
v Thomas Searles to work with.
r. Thus he entered business again. Ft
IS the present, the family would stay wit
n Bertha until he could give them a hon
as good as the one they had lost; b'
# he must run up to 1.-THE farm with Il
e good news. OF course there was Gel
n cral rejoicing, and Bertha's eyes file
IS with tears as her father said, with u
l. usual tenderness in his voice; ''Bcrth
dear, ] want to beg your pardon Il
t. every uubclieving word of mine in l.
If gard to this home Of yours. God on
II knows what should have done wit
Il out this retreat. say, Three chez
81 for Bertha and for Bertha's farm
n Thank you. dear" and he kissed h
10 tenderly. Mabcl B. BcardSiey, in N
II Examiner.
Curry of Beet. An excellent Gu
70 ry may be made of the lean part OF ii
flank of beef. Cut one pound of Il
y flank in small pieces. Mince half ,