The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-22
CHAPTER IL

II say, Ursula" remarked Sidney one day.
about month after his arrival, run in and
pack us bit OF lunch, for you are coming
with Bart and myself on an expedition
across the lake to gather some berries for
tea. So go ahead, and don't be all day
getting ready"
Ursula, with many expressions of delight.
ran swiftly down the garden path, utterly
unconscious that other eyes than Sdney's
were watching her fleet, graceful move
meDts.
Hey there, young fellow" called out
Sidney, who are you looking at in that
love-lorn fashion ?''
Nobody. answered Kiagsly, shortly,
as he made his way to Sidney's side.
Hum, that's quite Compliment tn
Ursula, must say. I'll tell on you when
she retnrns. for she has consented 10 come
l just asked her"
mo, has she?" cried Bart, his eyes bright
eniDg. Pm glad OF that, for some ladies'
does" '''
"Oh, yes. I'm perfectly aware of that
Say. Bart, you'll do me favor, won't youP
There's that letter of Curiin's lying IN on
Inc Table 1or about three days. and big
head broken if don't answer it in time for
the post to-day. You won't mind takine
Ursula, DO you? l know she'll be ais
appointed II she don't 70, and l know, too,
that shell miss me. Ahem! Here she
A'"s ~ i a. tahC Lly icdNt. EXDIaln
the change and give her my regrets. Til
see you later. and Sidney disappeared as
Ursula came hurriedly up the path.
AFTER the change in the programme had
Deen explained and Bart and Ursula were
walking leisurely toward the lake. the afore.
said young gentleman became lost in the
contemplating of his charming companions
Charming, Ursula certainly ALWAYS was
ana Inc cool morning air had given deli.
cafe p,mK tint TO the clear olive skin; the
moment sparkling. another dreamy. The
hayward curlS that escaped from beneath
the broad Legh0rn and nestled caressjngiv
upon the smooth brow, were black MS ief
a., simple muslin fell in graceful folds
tho dnr,, Inc , girhsh inquire, and enhanced
Although Sid watched and waited for the
return Oh the strawberry seekers, it was not
until tea that they arrived home, and then
no berries e were visible 70 his longing eyes,
lost in thought that he spilled tfe frnif on no
~ one upon the roadside, and did not miss
tnem until he was tempted TO taste one and
then" she cried, merrily, "you shonid have
seen ms face There, there. Mr.. Kingsly.
SGa n ee not blush SO. for I'll tell no more
Alter few hours of continuous chatter
Ursula, being tired out, bado the family
goodnight and retired. As, with siuh
sue laio her curly head upon her pillow She
snousn, y! every WOrd tDat had been spoken
upon mat happy day-so happy. and vat
sne knew not why, her heart was filled with
an nnutterable longing. WIN
NeAt inornlng ner surprise was unbouo dad
when she heard from Sidney that NJ
hhingsly was to start for home that day. as
business would admit of no DELAY. '' 10
Inc, Mla .o. said Sid. tantalzngly, "he has
adv I 1ecea eniightened as to which Of his
dispatch as an excuse to get away" Th .aloS
seeing me two large tears which invninn''
tariiy start from Ursie's eyes. he nretsndad
10 oe critically studying fly on the ceiling
started 70 TO- rh h; gdod-bys were said and Bart
distant All the way the pIc,ure Of l 1it,es