The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-02-08

tumble OF appliqued pictures in oil.
India ink. and water coIors, all being
protected from the dust by glass.
The following day WIS Saturday.
aud Phyllis. In her best gown--a
pretty. soft rose aud white challie-
set off for the Van Roosevelts. where
she was engaged 20 instruct tri-weeiS-
ly the younger children I'm music.
Quite the show place OF the neigh-
borhood was the Van Rooseyelts'.
Built In the most elaborate style OF
modern architecture. Ii was surround
ed by conservatories. orchid houses,
and terraces OF emerald velvet
Phyllis was endeavoring TO mako
the most diminutive Miss Van Roose-
Welt comprehend the difference be-
tween a CROCHET and quayer. when
Archie came into the room.
Archie was the Van Roosevelts
eldest son. their pride and heir. And
Archie was most tremendously La love
with Phyllis Clyde. This. 10 the girls
decided embarrassment and consterna-
ton. Not that che didn't like Archie
--one couldn't help that. so frank. and
kind, and handsome, and honorable
was he-but Phyllis felt their paths
lay in widely different worlds, and
that she would be moro content with
her prosaic existence II she barred out
from IL the dreams which never. never
could eliminate In realization. So
that was why she gave him now the
merest nod OF recognition whom he en-
tered the mushroom.
To half dozen random remarks she
made no reply. He tried the strategy
OF questions.
my mother went 4 sec your aunt
yesterday. didn't sheT
Yes"
about that curious screen9"
Yes
why. won't she sell ftp My
mother has her heart set on securing
it."
Phyllis looked up and laughed.
She says she is keeping 1t for a we'd
ding present for me"
"Phyllisr'
"Well. one. two. three, Bessier'
''Oh, infantile tuition be blessedl"
cried Archie In evaporation as he
flung out OF the room.
But he managed TO meet Phyllis on
her way home.
"Philis." he said. 1--WE thought OF
IA great scheme. Marry me!''
You've said that before with
shake OF her head.
Eyes. but about the screen. you
know. Wen give il TO mother as
peace Offering when you are her
daughter-in-law."
Phyllis laughed merrily. But she
was absolutely unrelenting.
mo, no. no. Archiem
Il shan't txSe no for an answerr'
avowcd the ybung fellow stoutly.
you mustl'
IL won'tv
THAT is nice way TO contradict
lady" reproved Phyllis. with great
Indignation. and at her heart warm.
glad thrill.
That evening Archie presented him
self at the door OF Mrs Merits domi-
cile.
Regardless OF his sweethearts pro-
test he marched boldly in TO see her
aunt.
He quite dwarfed the little parlor
and its furniture.
The wrinkled old lady In the window
looked at him Ia amazement.
Mrs. Merritt | presumePn he said,
standing. hat In hand. before her.
I'm Archie Van Roosevelt, and /
want To marry Phillis. IL she will ac-
cept a man who has to depend on his
brain and hands for living"
But your father and mother?"
''lIave disinherited me-
For wanting to marry Phyllis?n
Yes
Then | shan't." began the girl
promptly.
"Oh, yes" in voice both coaxing
and confident "Oh, yes, you will
Phyllis!'
Mrs. Merit turned her gimlct eyes
on her niece.
You'd betterl" she advised dryly.
''You won't find such lover every
day. Look at my luck"
The remark was effective. The eyes
OF the young people met, ana out on
each soft cheek OF Phyllis Clyde glow
cd bright flag OF surrender.
The following day Archie Van Roose-
welt went 10 the city and secured work
and Phyllis received note from his
mother. dispensing with her services.
A year passed. during which A rcnie
worked hard and saved every cent he
could. and Phyllis. half rcgretful that
she had made such sacrifice as his
necessary. and wholly glad OF his
royal love. counted the weeks till she
should see him again.
IL was In September that he came
back golden. fragrant delicious
September. Very quiet was their
wedding. And Phyllis. In hor simple,
snowy wedding gown, looked NOR Q
radiant aud lovely than ever.
just as soon rs the cottage could be
disposod OF Mrs. MERIT was To go to