The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-19

ne CLOSEUP against WlNhtu niVs ihoh
did sit me down outside the door and put
my head into my lap so that would not
disturb father writing within, But soon
ii did seem. could not keep my heart
down longer, itchoked me so, and father,
hearing sound, came out and found me.
And father brought me in, and ! did
tell him all, and nothing said he but,
'Little daughter, this is one of the small
mistakes that sometimes cause great sor-
rows" And he did smooth my hair and
take me to madame to ask for pardon,
which most graoiously she granted, And
] now put this down so that | may never,
never forget that the small mistakes do
sometimes make great sorrows.
Dec. 9th, 1880, - Friday, Father
took me to the stables to-day, and there
showed me a most beautiful pony, black
as night, and with a soft, silken name and
tail. And father did seat me on her and
say; 81 bought this for friend of mine,
little girl" think am most wicked,
ever angry and jealous. And did feel
so envious, for did want the pony so
much myself, and nothing did l say but
81 am very glad for the little girl; l hope
she may like it."
At that father did laugh outright and
say "The little maid Is not far away;
mayhap you know hera"
And then of suddenit did flash across
me that the little girl was my very self,
and did speak out quite boldly and say:
sob, sir, is it mineg"
And father laughingly did say: "Yes,
little friend; it is late Christmas gift
and an early New Year one. What will
you call her3"
"Gypsy, dear father" said 1; and l
was so glad that knew not what to do.
So l did think me what could give
father in return, and l did go into the
kitchen and ask cook if she would kindly
allow me to make pie for father.
And l did make most beautiful one,
albeit l did let 1t fall upon the floor in
carrying it to the pantry. But busted
it off quite clearly, and father was greatly
pleased.
took lesson in riding, and father
did make me present of beautiful
gold-handled whip that did belong to my
mother.
December 2Sth, 1730.-Saturday. l
rode forth upon my dear Gypsy this
morning with father. 1t was beautiful.
My Cousin Patience comes this day.
am very glad, for Patience is my favorite
cousin.
Father did tell me that her mother was
my dear mothers sister. Patience has
hair that shines gold-ike in the sun, and
her eyes are blue as speedwells.
She hath some years more than l, be-
ing twenty. She doth ride like the
wind on a milk white steed, and she hath
most beautiful habit of green velvet,
trimmed with silver lace.
"But you will not have Patience long,
mayhap," said father. 81 think some
one is going to take her away"
May, dear father" said l; for
it grieved me sorely to think any one
should come and take my dear Patience
away at cannot be true"
But father did laugh, teasingly, and
did go off and leave me quite miserable
to think that after all it might be true.
December 29th, 1730-Sunday. Pa
thence has Gomez was standing on the
staircase last evening, when l heard the
coach wheels and in moment, there
was my dear at the door looking so beau
tiful!
But with her was a gentleman, so tall
and straight, but with such handsome
face, and eyes all a-laughing, that some
how was not bit afraid till it came to
me that he might be the one who would
take my Patience from me. Then l did
go up to him right boldly, and when he
did take my hand, said, care you to
take my Patience away2"
And he did laugh and say, eff thy
Patience wilt but come with me-"
And she, with most beautiful red all
over her face, did take Inc in her arms
and kiss me.
But l feel much better about it now,
for Patience did tell me she would often
come and see me.
We went to church this day. wore
my new pelisse, trimmed with fur, that
Cousin Patience brought me. l greatly
fear | did think more of that than of the
sermon; but l am truly penitent, and
wore my oldest pelisse afterward, to
mortify my vanity.
December 30th, 730.-Monday. l
have told my dear about the diary and
shown it to her. Not the inside, yet,
but did say to her: "When l am with
my mother, then, Patience, you must
have my book and read it." And Patience
smiled, and her eyes seemed so bright
and sparkling that methought there were
tears in them, and she said: "Sweet-
heart, thank thee; but may the time be
far away"
Last night did dream of my mother
Methought | saw her holding out her
arms to me, with smile, and the bright
angels round about her were smiling
also, and I thought did start to go to
her, but hearing cry, | turned back
and saw my father weeping, his face
upon his hands, and woke.
have begun to ride with my Patience
and the captain. Father comes also
at times. The captain is part of his
his name-he who came to take
Patience. We have fine times, and il
doth seem l like him every day the
more.
But the great secret is. and tell it to
you, for you will never say aught about
it, my dear is to be taken away, married,
on New Years Day, Margery says.
That is why Patience came here, and
| never knew it until last night, and she
told me.
Father wished it so, and everything il
to be so beautiful. I did see the lace
the vail, Patience is to wear upon hel
head, and it is to float downward DER hel
dress.
Margery did tell me people always Civ,
presents to those who are to be married
And | did think me what l could give t.
my dear. So told father, and he asked
me if had thought of anything Their
I showed him a little ring that he hat
given me, that was my Mothers beau
tiful gold ring with circle of pearls.
! And father did say tn me stMy dear