Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-07-05

weii-grcwu child Of Twelve, nput her
foot down" Such mite OF footl IL
was absurd 70 imagine IL hadany weight
in the worlds machinery; but 1t was
down, and Daisy kept IL there. Tom
was lawyer, aad Tom could take
Wharton's cases for tho summer months
There was her farm-a poor place to DO
sure, but at least a house, and with some
furniture IN III and surrounded by beau
tiful scenery, possessing the purest OF air
and water. With six hundred q year
they would not starye, and there was a
nest-egg in bank in case Of emergency.
Wharton pshawedl Wharton fumed.
All in vain. Resoiute little Daisy
packed trunks, arranged her household,
engaged her one half-grown girl 70 ac-
company the party as child's nurse. and
enlisted the entire Trueman family on
her side
And Wharton. finding those queer
feelings In bis head increasing. the
dizzy spells becoming moro frequent
finally submitted to fate, In the person
OF Daisy, explained the various points
ut issue TO Tom TruemAn, and, accom-.
panied by wife, child ard nurse, took
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early morning when rickety old wagon
containing tho party and baggage en-
tered an Enclosure that had once boon
fence, and the family took possession
OF Daisy's Farm.
The prospect was not encouraging
The house had not improved in years Of
emptiness and neglect. and even Daisy's
heart sank at the broken roof, the
tumble-down doors. the shaky windows
But, as she said, covering her dismay
with q brave smile. ''thcre they were.
and they must make the host of itl'
Jennie, the nurse. proved q treasure.
and the women were soon busy putting
70 rights" while Wharton took Tom on
an exploring expedition over tho estate.
There was queer glance in his eyes
as he came back in time for dinner, bu,
no only said;
81 can't quite trust my own head yet
Daisy, butts there . post-ofiice al
Corn's MILF"
Yes. the mail goes ont twice week
'Give me sheet OF paper and an en-
velope, that's dear"
"Now, Wharton. that Is not resting
"I'll only write a ozen lines, dear"
The dozen lines being written and
posted, Wharton seemed to find an un
failing source OF amusement rowing
about the farm. poking holes In the
ground with short cane. often knesline
down to examine the earth, so turned
over. Daisy limited at planting SONS
vegetables. though she said, despond
entity:
II don't suppose they will grow II VI
do"
"Neyer mind beans and peas now
love. Wait till we have an answer Y
my letter.
A week later. whom June was young
the answer came In the person Of tive
men. one white-haired and absent
, minded, the other young and emphatl
cally business-liko. Wharton gave
shem cordial welcome, and after par
taking Of a substantial luncheon, tbs
three started out upon the farm.
Little Daisy, intensely happy in the
knowledge that Wharton had not had
one dizzy turn since their arrival on tht
farm. that he had the appetite OF I
plow-boy, and was cheerful and full o
animation, was busy baking a batch o.
pics, when the three gentlemen re
turned 70 the hoHse. She could sc,
them from the kitchen window as thel
came over the neglected path, and saw
that Whartons eyes were fail OF exul
tation, his tace flushed, his carriage
erect. He looked like some one newly
laden with coed tidings, and all thrc,
were talking eagerly and earnestly.
Daisy wondered little. and scorche,
one OF her pies. While she carefully
pared the burnt edge Of crust tho kitchen
door opened. and Wharton. needless o
her big calico apron and bare arms
ushered In the strangers.
"Mrs. Hiil." ne said, bowling Will
great Difference, accept my congratula
lions upon your great good fortune"
sin searching my pies2" lAughet
Daisy.
'In owning fifteen acres Of coal land.
81 don't understand, Daisy faltered
1.-THE farm. my dear. your legacy from
your old nurse. is enc solid bed OF coal
and there Is no mine within nine mile
OF it. Nobody knows how much lies be
yond your fonces In the vacant lane
about US, but in my minds eyes Sc
this colony Of miners.
Are you sure, Wharton"
~ suspected It the first day we came
but having no experience, wrote I,
one Of my clients in Postsyille to seuC
me an experienced hand to test my sus
picions. These gentlemen confirm M
opinion.
There Is no doubt about tho coal
ma'am. said the old gentleman, mo
about It's lying 50 near the surface tina
1t can soon be available
THE question IS. said the younger
stranger. ..4vhether yeu will sell out OF
open the mine yourselves. am author
lied 70 make yoa an olfer II you wish I,
dispose OF the property"
Time enough for that said Whar
ton. II will return with you 70 Potts
vile"
"wharton--nn businessrf
'Don't fear, Daisy, this kind Of bust
ness will NOT inIure me. You viii let
me decide ia the matter2'
Certainly
And the decision, after Wharton had
spent month in Pottsyille, vas 70 sell
out 10 company who we're already buy
ing up the vacant land surrounding the
farm. The young lawyer knew nothing
of mining, and had no desire 20 learn,
but he was no fool, and he made salts
factory terms for the sale Of the "es.
tate" and Daisy returned home Q
wealthy woman.
European trip restored tho health
Of the young LAWYER, and he resumed