The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-01-21


the road that beautiful May morning.
The sight Of her fresh young lace set
the old man thinking how at ono time
in bis life he had loved her mother. and
tho daughters face seemed exactly
! kc the one hc had known so well.
Good morning. he called out
checrIly from bis work.
Good morning!'' sail the girl stop
ping nj the fence and shading her eyes
with her hands ''Myl how your
Strawberries grow-i don't believe
well ret pallful out OF our patch"
'Wcll. Won tell Our una she can help
herself to mine whenever she wants
'em. Tell hor rll come over Saturday
and bring some 81 lhcm with me But
say. hail letter from Charley yes
terday.' with a smile.
''YcsP" she said blushlng and pull
Ing at daisy in her hand. lyon
ought TO be glad OF that, squire Com
Ing down hcrc?'
.,For few DAYS. that's ALL
"Wcll. don't dlsappolnt us Saiur-
day" As she turned % 20.
II won't. said The squire. going
back 10 his work.
lie was very thoughtful. however.
MI the afternoon. and when Charley
arrived he took an early opportunity
TO corner him.
''I-rva been thinkin' some lately OF
gc,iIn''a new housckeepcr. he STAN
n'cred. growing very rcd in the face.
Doesn't Aunt Sarah want 10 stayP"
asked Charley msuspcclingly.
Tel ahcm.--a housekceper
of--of Of another kindr' explained
the squire rather cxploslveIy. wiping
his face very cnergctically after tho
completion Of tie difficult sentence.
II think | begin TO understand"
said Charley. ii great surprise. May
ask who II Tsp
sIrs--il down tho roadr' answer
cd the squire. choking considerably
over The words and jerking his thumb
In the direction of the Widow Kecnc's.
That's The way tho Wind blows. is
ltP" laughed Charley I'm glad to
hear il. You couldn't do better II you
\. hunted tho world over"
'Tm glad 10 hear yon say So" said
Is father. mach relieved. Il fell sure
I'd like TO have Lucy as--as IA
kcrbf the family"
haven't the least objection to
pm arrangement, answered
with a twinkle in his eyes.
* The Lord that over with.
ald the squire. drawing long breath.
i Charley strolcd on down tho path
n the twilight That's Il sensible
boy. wonder. now. that he never
took fancy TO Lucy. s'pose folks'll
bay I'm an old fool. but don't care |"
About o'clock on Saturday after
noon the squire. in his best coat and
with pail oil Strawberries on his arm.
knocked at Mrs. Kcene's door.
Good afternoon she said. opening
the door TO her visitor. He couldn't
help thinking that her face was almost
fair as il had been - years ago, as
welcomed him la.
ho squ re- wanted TO say he'd like
daughter. but concluded lie
dn't just then.
that time he was in the sitting
Who should hc see there but
rSAeldlng worstcd for Lucy to
nm, ming very much at home.
wind .sH And S,s ], rspcc, to see you here. :
he siammcrcd,
Then Lucy Charley 'rleu nara 20
,ook very dem'N and failed. and final
T. 60, 70 la,,rHg The squire fell
& eace cro,vlnc ncomfortabIy warm
..f,,., -. mhs, te brought rs. SAID
tho widow. dispIwi tho berries II
you'll hull some. lcH Wen nave
shoricakc Tor tea. remember yo'
nvcd to be rather fo1 OF shortcalSc
few wears ago." she 20 tue 81" =
md smiling an dimfv showed issci
each cheek.
II know what you're thinkiu' Of.
- spondcd he. THAT wan little tn
nu'<esf sborlcake ever cAmo across
Hester" and then they both laughc'
over the recollection OF some plcasnn
event IN bygouc years. Then Lucy an'
her mothcr went to the kitchen and ia
squire and his son were left together
Five spoken TO her about bcln
one OF the family and she's willing.
said Charley with little blush.
.WhatP" The squire felt hot an