Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-05-03
A DAKOTA ROMANCE.
BY rRrxn @ W. ADAMS.
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XI.
A copy Of the Wildblow Herald pro-
reedod the happy couple to their desti-
nation. Holland sent special request
to Mr.. Brown that the notice be copied
into the city journals, and that as fatter-
ing mention as he might make Of brand
Mrs. Sharp would be endorsed by all
who knew them. Another copy was re-
ceived by Jacob Sharp, Esq. That old
gentleman shrugged his shoulders
ominously. swell, well; the lad has
really mastered the difficulties CT the
situation and come ont ahead. So far,
good; but do not fancy his claiming
relationship with ME. Always thought
he was related, though. Brother Joe
made fool of himself, going out there
among the Indians. Got fortune, ell?
Guess I'll keep shady till see how orH-
ERs receive them. The boy is too proud
to court my recognition, and viii not ex-
pcct me to recognize him. He is of good
stuff. He kept his fathers secret well
during his school years. Pretty tough
on q lad to feel obliged to deny his
parentage lest the truth disgrace his
friends. like the boy. could trust him.
But guess I'll not admit that just now,
till l see how they make it out on the
Boston wave Of aristocrisy."
The city journals copied the Windblow
Herald's notice. adding that the popular
author, Holland Emmett, known also by
the NON DE PLUME Of "John Smith," had
communicated by private letter that Mr..
and Mrs. Sharp were refined, educated
people. destined to rank high in Boston
society. The senior editor had called
upon the brilliant couple at the Common
wealth Hotel, and could freely endorse
the euologies pronounced upon them.
Thus, Holland Emmett started the ball
Of popularity that might at last lift his
friend to secure social standing. Boston
papers copied the fattering remarks con-
corning them, and they became noted
citizens before they had been in the city
month. Myrta's natural grace and her
early experience in public concerts with
her father. gave her the self, possession
needful for her new sphere Of action.
Her taste in dress. aided by Louis artis-
tic judgment, rendered her toilets mar
wells of beauty. Her delight in them was
a constant pleasure to her husband. 81
loye beautiful dresses as l love your
pictures, Louis, not because they add to
my attractions, but because they are
beautiful"
Her sweet voice was soon solicited at
charity and church fairs, and as her pop
ularity increased she assisted ut parlor
concerts in the finest homes in the city,
not as professional, but with her husb-
and rs favored guests. She gave atten-
ton and energy to the study Of music,
determined to repay her husband by her
improvement for his lavish expenditure
of money upon her musical education.
She was too much occupied with her art
and her husband to pine for home or
friends for two years or more. When
she had acquired all that could be gained
of musical instruction in Boston, she
wished for house to keep. She had
not been raised in idleness. She could
not be happy inactive. Louis was en-
crossed with his pictures until she set
up this plea. He had gained recognition
as an original and eminent artist, and
had found ready sale for the fruits of his
hand. Socially he had been generously
accepted, though it was the little wife
who had sung the way to these icy
hearts. He read this fact clearly, and
rejoiced in it as HER victory, not HIS.
$50 my singing bird wants a nest" he
said to her. Wouldn't she rather fit
away and see more of the great world
before she settles DOWN."
Il should Ike to 90 home" she ans
wered. Il begin to wish for the dear
faces We left there"
ave will 60, my birdie; pine for the
dear faces, too. ! want Holland"
The few pictures Louis had on exhibit
ton were soon disposed Of, and every
thing likely to induce them to seek
Boston again was packed up ready for
shipping. The city papers announced
that the gifted artist and his lovely wife
had completed every preparation for an
extended tour in Europe and the Old
World.