The morning call., 1890-12-25

word on the subject. But when he came
to his prayers at ni9ht (such quiet, good
little boy as he was all through dinner and
the EVENING" he added an original post post
'dopted sister, that can ride on a d0nkeyP
Miss Celia made no comment. 1t was one
of the times when she felt how hard it was
to decide on the right course for boy.
Downstairs she took out Reggy's note to
Santa Claus On very smujgy and crum-
pied sheet of paper was written:
Dear Santa Claus: ] want little sister and
donkey aud little cart aud type writer like
wants good little boy, maybe Will do Henry
FerefZie wants FUR CAPE to Keep him warm
when he drives aunty. Teena wants an easier
the day. but l guess she was mad when she said
that you don't need 10 mind. but she truly
wants a photograph album. Mrs. Ferelzle wants
a tea-keitie, the cover has come off of hers and
she don't know any English so she can't buy one
downtown. but you can tax Swedish. can't you?
Ana / want a little sister most OF ALL Maddox
wants good little boy. too, like auniy Lizzie.
our second girl. that never saw Santa Claus,
don't forget / want a littls sister Maddox
writes this. but l write my name myself. (Be-
low IN IN Reggys cramped little hand was: love
Poor little pet lambw said Miss Wilder
tendery, Il hope he will forget about the
sister and be content with the donkey and
the typewriter his uncle has sent him. Now
the other things-I believe have every thing
neve; say word for herself hope she'll
like her dress" Thus thinking, she called
Maddox to consult with her about the tea
kettle.
Generally. Maddox drom long and careful
knowing her place. looked no more ex-
pressiye than the wooden woman who comes
out to announce pleasant weather in some
toy barometers, but tonight there was dab
OF red on each cheek and queer, hickering
brightness in her pale eyes.
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she began in her ordinary voice, but her
hands were pluekng at her apron. There
is soIne-newS!
News" repeated Miss Celia. while her
heart went seeking timOTousiy for possible
loss OF sorrow; for this is the cruel ghost of
affection that we shall ever afterward be
afraid.
Il have been doing what it's like you
wont wont approve, Miss Celia Maddox con-
nurse-girl. | knew her before she went to
Mrs. Brace. she being Mrs. Feretzle's sister,
and SO she sometimes comes here OF an
evening. And she was here this evening.
And let her talk about her mistress"
That was wrong, Maddox" said Miss
Celia, with dry lips.
Yes, ma'am, but the subject came up
unbeknownst TO me: She says Mrs. Brace
is very kind lady"
Miss Celia only lifted her hand.
That amt it, Miss Celia. Mrs. Brace is
Miss Celia"
Dead! A wicked woman Celia believed
her; but her sins were gone to that solemn
audit where the cleanest of souls must need
mercy.
God forgive heri" said Celia.
Yes, ma'anl," said Maddox, in all SINGER
ItY. She died very suddenly, in Paris Il
month ago GENE Tomorrow. You know she
was married again. Miss Celia, to "a French
gentleman; so they buried her there, ana
In
and Elna says there is something in these
papers about you, and she thinks Mrs. Brace
wants to make friends"
The red crept into Celia's cheek she drew
up her slim figure haughtlY. You see it is
an easy thing to forgive the dead-the living
are another matter.
Il wish Mrs. Brace DO harm,f said Celia,
in clear tone, but our paths lie apart
She chose 1t when she would not come to
our father on his death-bed But that is not
why sent for you, Maddox"
Maddox told Teena she felt herself ''fair
snapped in two"