The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-13
Y SARAH MABIE BRIGHAM.
CHAPTER XXI. CONTINUED.
Copyrighted. 1856.

place IL l5' just the nome Tor my darling,
thought Pictures Of ancestors for many
generations hung on the walls of the long
gallery; and. rs we were passing along
Melyorne stepped 20 one and paused.
"This." he said, with reverence, twas
Sir Edward, our grandfather
Stella looked for some moments 40 the
stately form with snow white hair and
beard and bright blue eyes
MY father had those clear blue eyes
and broad smooth brow, but the express
sion Of his mouth was not 80 hard and
proud said stella AZ she moved away.
"This was my mothers room, said Mel
vorne leading the way into another apart
ment The room was trimmed In blue and
white The ground work OF the carpet,
the curtains and all the drapery OF the
room was blue. while delicate vines and
leaves were traced In white. Every thing
about the room was I'm accord with tho
most perfect tas.e.
This was your fathers" said Mel
vorne, opening door down the hall.
Here, rich. dark tints gars- a warm glow
10 the room. And these were his books
when n school-boy" he continued opening
the doors Of "A bookcase.
stella went 20 the open case and with
tender sadness on her face took one book
place and read with an aching heart the
dear name now forgotten save by few.
Tears fell on the open page rs she looked
upon the writing Of the hand that had
been her guide from infancy. / ionged 10
comfort her. as she stood there with the
memory OF a fond fathers, kind, protect
ing love so fresh In her thoughts / went
20 her, and placing my arm about ner
waist remained silent.
ITO think she said, that after all
these years they are here 20 give me wei
come home. II seems like almost seeing
my father 20 be among his books and see
his own writing!"
There is comfort I'm the silent MESA
ges," ! said, as she stood reading from the
margin Of an old book Then. as though
speaking 10 herself alone she said:
80; loving father, fond and true
Each silent book can speak for YOU.
And with an eioqucnce most rare
Remind me OF your tondcr care.
Then, rs though some unseen comforter
md been near Stella closed the doors OF
the bookcase with gentle touch NJ though
she felt that IL was conscious OF her love
Then we left the room and joined Lady
Irving and Melvorne In the school room
Broken toys and torn books still told OF
chilaren's Maynard ways But now, alas,
how changed, as Longfellow so beautifully
pictures life in the lines:
IAN things must change
To something new, to something strange;
Nothing that Is can pause or stay,
Too coon to-day be yesterday,
Behind us ia our path cast
The broken pot shreds OF the past.
And all are ground 10 dust ut last,
And troddcn into clay
II was day Of mingled JOY and sadness
for Stella To her, this new revelation Of
her fathers early life was a source OF inf
mite pleasure, but IL was mingled with re-
greet because Of her great loss in his death
With Melvorne the past was full OF pre-
cious memories, and with thoughtful kind
ness he anticipated Stela's slightest wish.
After lunch and ramble over the vel
vety lawn and through the fragrant park,
we returned 10 the city. In the evening
papers we read the announcement OF our
arrival and they also gave a lengthy de
scription az double wedding soon 10 take
place.
When we parted that evening l babe
Stella goodnight, saying
Goodbye, my darling, when we meet
again shall claim you as my own. No
more separations then. II is only for
short time, still II looks long and tedious
You will write 20 me often, Stella deartn
i asked, as | held her 10 my heart In
close embrace
Eyes, Lloyd | Will write often, for letters
help 10 make time pass more quickly But
hate TO let you go She said clinging TO
my arm.
'You know must 60 to make Waver-
land ready for its illustrious little mis-
tressr'
Dear old Waverland, | shall soon see II
once more Kiss Myrtle for me. Bring
her with you when" then she paused
as though afraid 20 say more
Eyes, dearest, will bring her with me
when come 20 claim my bright. my BON
ny BRIDE | said, giving her u parting en-
brace.
IL was beautiful morning when
reached Waverland Immediately set
men 10 work repairing the place The
lodge at the gate | had taken down and set
workmen 10 rebuilding IL after the plan OF
one | had seen In Colorado | had the
lawn moved, the walks re-gravcled, the
trees and shrubs trimmed and the old
fountain once more gurgled forth its glec
I'm silyery sprays The sound OF saw and
hammer made music 20 my heart from
every quarter for was preparing 10 re.
cciye my fairy star-my Stollal
The next day after my return rode over
60 Sir Wrcn's 20 get Myrtle. When came
up the avenue ] saw her in the poultry
yard feeding the chickens, ducks and pig.
cons. The pigeons were flying about her.
some OF them even allghting on her head
aud shoulders.
What picture Of innocence and trust
the group formed Myrtle, with her sun.
ny curls floating about her neck and
shoulders, her rosy checks and laughing