Richland beacon., 1888-01-21

stephen fieathcOte came with his
young family from England six years be-
fore and had lived poor mans life since
he landed. Ills wife with sweet resic-
ration accepted the inevitable, but often
sighed for her tlowcr-covered cottage in
| Manchester.
jimmy called his father and mother,
VINO shortly came out from their little
room. Mr.. lIeathcotc greeted the chill
dren chcerily and kissed crippled Elsie
heartily. Heres hoping that luck will
strike US before dinner time" he said, as
he swallowed Il lump III his throat.
Never you mind, pa" said Jimmy.
Il got some wood an well have a fire
anyway"
Mr.. licathcote broke the barrel stave
into small pieces. Mrs. IIeathco,e
brought out handful of tea and then
tore he newspaper. She stopped and
locke at one piece and then at the other.
There was a startled look in her ewes.
with trembling hands she Joined th !.
PIE es together again and gave a gasp as
he did SO.
"Nhat is it, lass!'' said Mr.. Heathcotc,
who had been watching her curiousy.
lead it, Steve She replied, huskily.
Elsie ho5bled over to her side and
Jimmy looked on with wondering eyes.
Mr. ilea' hcotc took the paper and read:
IGERSoNAL-Any information of the
A whore ihou;s OF SrErHEy Jony HEATH
'rrE of Manchester, En- .land, will be Il,er-
ally paid Tor. Address
J. f. H., Hoffman House.
"0h, pc, that's you," shouted Elsie,
gicefully. "Who is it."
Its my brother Jimmy, thank God. I.
The paper is datcl November Is. That's
over mo.th ago, bat III 90 and sec if
can find him. Maybe its not too late.
Get your tea, dcaFs. This news has iillcd
my stomach and I'm bit hungry"
The children raised their faces for q
kiss and then his wife threw her arms
about his neck and with her head on his
broad bosom ray ed that he might find
his brother. 1t was 40 O'clock when
the f"ther went out. The tea was steeDed
and tn three made their frugal break
fast and were thankful for it. Elsie and
Jimmy climbed into the window seat
again to watch for their father. The
time went on until it was 12 o'clock by
the clock in the church steeple two blocks
away. The children were straining their
eyes up the street watching for their
father.
say, Elsie, see that Ay turnout. Gosh.
but ain't that slick.n SAID Jimmy, as a
Ill gniicent pair Of che ,tnuts, with gilt
tc1ng harness, shining carriage, and liv-
cried cqMhman and footman drove slowly
down tie street.
That's Just like my dream, Jimmy.
Oh, my, amt them nicer Then her
vo &c dropped to an awed whisper as she
con;inn Il: 81 say, Jimmy. they're stop
ing here in t ont of this house"
Mrs. Heathcote looked from the win
dow and said: They have probably
come for Mrs. Clark, the Nurse, who
lives or the FIST floor"
n moment more and the three watchers
heard footsteps on the stair, then along
the hal! and then rap on the door. Mrs
ilcathcote opened it and saw a gorgeous
footman.
Does Mrs. IIcathcote 1--we ere, num-"
That is my name, SIR"
"TEe mastIr said as 'ow we was to
come and fetch you and two children,
an as 'ow your 'usband was that busy
that he couldn't CONT. So if You please,
we will 'urry hrp, as the master said to
us to 'urry hup, you know, mum. You
was to lock the 'Ousc hup."
Elsie pinche1 herself to see she wasn't
dreaming again, and Jimmy danced n
breakdown that Mickey Finn taught
him. At last they were dressed. Elsic's
patched plaid dress and Mrs. IIca,hcotc's
faded black shawl were in stirling con-
trast to the alive green BIO dc. 9th and
shining silk lat of the footman. Wien
ne saw that Elsie was lame he picked
her UP in his arms, carried her down
stairs and placed her in the carriage as
tendcily IS # she were a Princess. Mrs.
lIcathco;e 10; ked up her home and fol-
lowed. Jimmy executed h,s brcakdo wn
and shouted to his playmatcs. They
were all there. gazing in wonder at tie
carriage and lhe grim coachman, for such
turnout was never seen in Sheriff street.
Mickey / inn was there and was generous
to Jimmy, for, instead Of being envious,
he shouted as Jimmy got into the car
raTe: Xxi, but you're in luck, Jimmy.
Bully fur you:'
The ca -iage door was slammed. the
coachman climcd t. his seat and the
horses wheeled and went up Grand
street at rattling pace.
The coachman drove over to Sixth
avenue and stopped before dry goods
palace. The footman climbed down.
opened the door, and then Mrs. Heath.
cote saw her husband in company with
another gent cman, bronzed and bearded.
whom she rccogni ed as James, the
brother, who went ten years before to
Brazil. There were kisses and hand
shak .ngs, and the party went into the
store.
''leu see, Mary, you are going to live
wi,hme now. said the brother. IL have
tired of hotel l:fe and have bought
house. It's more like English living,
you know, aud then | drove over and
persuaded Mr.. Smith to co.re down and
open the store for me, for you need some
dresses and clothing for the children.
You've had hard lines. dear, but l don't
want my servants to see your rags. You
are not dressed for a ball room now. are
You. sistcr-in- law?"
Mrs. Hcaihcote smiled through her
tears. Elsie sat on stool with ,limmy's
hand in hers, every little while squeezing
it and saying: MY dream is coming
true, Jimmy"
After half an hour Jimmy was fitted
cut with a suit of Knickerbockers, rcd
stockings and shoes, warm overcoat
and a cap with flaps for his ears. Elsie
had three dresses, a plush bonnet, and a
sealskin sacquc aud other accessories
Mrs Ecaihcnte had two warm cidnr