Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-12-12
EStelIe'S Hair.

hair of hers. 1t fell down to her
knees in ripples and waves. She could
coil, twist and braid it and make it
more beautiful each time 1t was a
golden brown color, and Adolph fell
IN love with it.
Estelle was an actress of very minor
parts and Adolph was far above her in
the profession, well paid and hand
some.
The hot days of Summer were ap-
preaching, and the theatre was to be
closed for repairs and improvements.
Only twelve nights more of the Golden
Goose'' and then those who would or
could might rest TO- while.
The leading lady, Mime. Laporte,
who was to be queen OF the fairies in
the next piece. had given the small
fry a glimpse of her in street attire at
rehearsals, and mad condescended to
say that she would give five gulneas
for that little creatures hair" Hers
was the same color, but whose chignon
she sported no one could say.
One night Adolph escorted Estelle
| home from the theatre, and an hour
afterwards some one was heard groan-
s;sy near the house. EStelle knew 1t
was Adolph by instinct, and with the
| landlady's sons lifted the PROSTATE
| form from the pavement and brought
him into the house. A doctor was
sent for, and the poor, bleeding, sense
| less soul was cared for as well as
could be.
Robbers had set upon him and had
taken from him his pocketbook con-
| tanning $50 in bank notes, his watch
| and loose valuables; they had broken
l bfs lar a,l ont haa1 oman in tbp
| struggle. 1t was long time before
Adolph could tell how 1t happened,
| and then he confidei to Estelle that he
had not been remarkably economical.
| and all the money he had in the world
| was in his stolen pocketbook.
Estelle had just eli; that was soon
| expended in medicine and rent. The
| theatre was closed and there was no.
( body to call upon. The landlady began
| to demand her money, and threatened
If the money was not paid to have
I Adolph sent to the hospital.
| This, as the doctor Informed Estelle,
would be a very dangerous matter In
Adolph's present weak state, and that
lie should not be removed for two
weeks yet.
Estelle went up to her own room and
wept. The old woman would turn him
out, and he would be lame for life. Ii
would ruin him in his profession.
While she was weeping the comb
fell out of her hair, and Its silky
weight fell upon her shoulders.
"I'll do it." she said. Anything
sooner than he should suffer so," and
putting on her hat she hurried to the
| street where Nine. Laporte, the lead
ing lady of the coming season, had hel
headquarters.
She was soon in maaame's presence,
and letting down her hair all In rip
pies, she said: MADAME. you have
said often that you wish you had my
hair. If you will give me five guinea:
l will cut it close TO my head"
"Fivel Ill give you ten for It.
Such hair can't be had. But you'll
repent 1t, child.''
Estelle was firm IN her purpose, and
in five minutes more madame had Es
telles's hair and Estelle ten gulneas.
She sent the package of money tC
Adolph by the landlady's boy. Tel
him it is from FRIEND" she said
And Adolph received it as gift from
the gods, attributing it TO the gener
osity of the manager. He paid tht
landlady, and had some wine anC
Jelly. In the dusk poor cropped Es
telle crept in and sat beside him
After this she never went near hiu
when it was light enough for him Il
see her, and even then she muiiieC
her head in a kerchief. She had looked
in a glass Just once, and saw such ;
plain little creature, with such
smooth little round head, that she diC
not look again. And be was angry a
her neglect, and never guessed what h
owed her. But the broken bones knit
and strength came back, aud he re
covered surprisingly; and the manage
came back again to town, and all hi
!, troubles were over, and when the neH
fairy piece was advertised he wa
. readysto take part in it.
Estelle was at the theatre the frs
, day of the rehearsal
, The first object that she saw wa
, Nine. Laporte, the leading lady, wit
Estelle's hair on. fastened by myste
rious band or comb, so that one woul
! have sworn it grew upon the leadin
lady's scalp. She looked as thoug
she had never met EsteIle before.
) She walked towards the entranc
, and met Adolph. He started, locke
: at her and held out his hand.
"EsteIlel'' he cried, ''have you bee
! | MP" She shook her head.
; what has happened to your hair?'
: he asked her In z lower voice. thong
tie leading lady heard it.
al cut it off, said Estelle again.
You've made fright of yourself
said Adolph, more candidly than p'
lltely. The devil must have temple