The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-24
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had the advantage OF education, but when you
come 10 the heart you VIII lnd II good and rue.
Al the party the other evening we had
fright good lime" as they say here III you
want 10 good, honest pleasure. just 20 10
parry COMPOSED of cowboys. No aneclatl0n.
When they dance. they dauce. And when one
takes his partner-of course, his pest giil-into
a corner OF the room and whispers III her ear
until her cheeks as red as tie rlDb00 around
her neck, that she Is looking just mighty
sweet Tonight" you may be pretty sure that he
means every word OF II, and before long you
may, veiy lIkvly,-De invited to wedding which,
II POSSIBLE, beats the party for good, wholesome
fun.
But here's Jack back from the post0fIiee, and
holding up letter, for mr, think. Yes, for me-
Well, Sis. a letter from Dallas ~ Now, Dial
las is just Two hundred miles from our little
town Linden have so lOnged to go there, Tor
l must confess | am little hOmesick for sight
of city life, so here is an invitation from former
nelghbOr OF ours WHO moved 10 Dallas about
year ago. Her husband Is a large Cattle dealer.
She says in her letter: Dearest Jennie-l have
not forgotten my promise to send for you to
make me long visit this summer. have
young friend on bis way from FL l'aSO 10 Dallas.
Ii Will give him much pleasure TO cdllfOr you ana
brug you safely to me. Write as soon as you re-
ceve This. Love TO your good mother ana fam
lily. Your sincere friend, CLARA ARMSTRONG.
" Now, Sis, that's what call neat. vi course,
you Will go?'
why 10 be sure you can. III double mp, as
they say in tie play. l Will be both Jack ana
Sis and I'll make mother lie on the lounge all
day long While do tile chores, make the butter,
etc."
laugh and cry almost IN the same breath at
Jacks anxiety 10 give me tile pleasure L had
been longing for SO much.
And now Sis, on Will want little more cash
than you have got Now let NE see have got
$50 Tor Molly aud Jenny and their calves. and
those four yeailingS 500, and tile 500 had
laid aside for Pin-money as you ladies say; alto
gether that Will make $50, aud"
Now Jack, dear, wont do any such thing
as 10 take The money you have been saving up
for that saddle you saw IN town a few weeks ago;
and then you must have new suit of Clothes"
But, Jeunie-n
NO, wont take it, l say persstently. "Jen-
ME Douglass" said Jack, speaking III all tie
dignity lie could muster, " l want you 10 reflect
credit on The famous Douglas clan, also on
your brother who Is yet TO be one Of the cattle
kings Of Tex IS"
"0h, Jack" l said, throwing my arms about
his neck, lyon are king nOwi not OF cattle,
but OF your little sisters heart You are 50 good.
" Ut. tut, lille one. Now you must 20 and tell
mother all about your letter. and there comes
father fiOm Tie field looking like pictures have
seen of tie renowned Horace Greedy on his
farm at Chalpaqua, with big straw hat on and
wooden rake on his shoulder"
lie day has at last arrived that am 10 say
farewell TO home aud start on my journey. l
looked out Of the window aud saw handsome
young man spling from bis saddle and tie his
horse TO zee in front Of the gate. am l 8 now
aud am fully aware how awkward l am after
living thiee years on ranch almost isolated
from company not only those OF my own age,
but tile society had been accustomed 10 mlusle
with, ana as Jack honestly said. l required a
smart brushing up. had not much time, how
ever, 10 think on The subject before Mr.. Grant
Paige-ihal was the name OF my intended CaYd-
lier-lntIUduced himself. and In a very short
time made himself SO social that We all felt com
pletti} al ease, ana DeIOle Tue evening clOseu
agreed that lie was d most delightful gentleman
which f ct set my dear mothers heart al rest in
reference TO our journey.
In tie morning We starred early 10 catch the
train, which was lull ten mics from Linden
Mothers iealful eyes followed us fsr down the
hill until We werr lost to sight through the
thick foliage. Then father and our good dog
Kaiser, WHO had gone short distance with us,
turned back, ana Jack was lett master OF the
IelnS. l had Just Time TO return Jacks great
big mug When the cas- WhiStied for starting
My companion respected my peut-up tears, and
was sllrut for some time. Ii was difficult for
me to no lice tie lovely landscape flying behind,
the purple hills. Tie Tlch mesquite grass, tie
lovely wild flowers aud variety Of cactus IN
which Texas SO richly abounds. and The thou
sands OF cattle grazing on he fertile range. All
theSes beauties were aim 10 NE through my fall.
Ing tears.
This is a charming moonlight night and as l
sit III his quiet room looking out on lie green
velyety lawn lighted w by the moons silver
rays, | fall into a pleasant reyerit, and Oh! so
much 10 think OF l have realized happiness
enough in these Two months 10 last fof
lifetime. Dear Mrs. Armstrong has been SO very
kind 20 me, only little country giil. In her
loving way-I presume 10 make me happy-she
tells me l am growing positively beautiful. OF
course, cannot think shall ever be more than
so much III tie many delightful trips we nave
taken through the courtesy OF Mr.. Paige, Ii has
certainly enlarged my view OF things wonder
July. / really do believe IL L could remain IN
sueh cOngeiiial aJmosphere-socially ahd men
tally woulG be very much benefited.
have received so many endearlng letters from
home telling me not 10 feel anxious as TO their
welfare. Aotei says Jack is 4 perfect treasure
about the house, though he longs for the return
OF his good angel, as lie sometimes calls Inc.
But have really declded to 20 home next week.
This Is Tuesday. Tonight we are to attend a
ball given al The Windsor In honor oil General
Starr, Mir. Paigt'S adopted father, who has Just
returned from India. BY the way, Starr was
mothers maiden name; IL would be strange in
decd II lie should tuna out to be Uncle John.
MI Paige is 10 accompany US tonight. On,
do like him so much; l must confess this. OF
course lie cannot car for such little Ounce as
! am, while all lie ladies are just dying to get
smile iiom him. but he does not seem 10 care
particularly for any one Of them. But there is
ring at the door-beil. Why, it IS Mr.. Paige, with
lovely bunch OF roses, asking for me.
present 10 you your favOrite flowers [ think
you SAD roses were youf fayoIi,es."
l wish did not blush so; but / muster up
courage 10 say How kind Ut you 10 think vi
me-"
Not at all; 1t is pleasure, assure you"
don't know what Is the matter with me, but
OF lTle when Mr. Paige Is SO Kind to me | feel as
JACK would say. all broke up" Perhaps / am
bOmesck. Aud now, l did awlully foolish
thmg-IuSt burst out crying; ! really could not
help IL. Mr. Paige drew me down on the sofa
beside lin and with bis handkerchief wiped the
tears away Just as JACK would have done, ouly
more gently.
"Jennle, want to tell you something that
came here this morning TO say May / ?"
Yes" said, hiding my eyes IN my handker-
chief.
Il want 10 know before you 90 home II you
could ever love me enough to be my wife"
| was completely taken by surprise that
dropped the handkerchief and looRed at him in
amazemenI He mlsoOk my action Tor lndiiler-
eUce.
"Excuse me. Miss Douglass; perhaps ! am
too preSumnU, But ! felt that | must tell Won
my feelings toward you, so that l might have
the privilege OF comforting you. Am forgiven?
My only apology is that L truly and honestly
love you"
Love me !" | asked, In a daZed sort of n way.
l did not think you could ever love me-"
" can assure you that Is the easiest thing In
the world 10 90. But tell me, Jeuule, can you
loye-do you love NE ~ he asked with a new
light in his eyes. aud voice full Of tenderness.
My answer may have sounded TOO eager, but
had been brought up in an honest school, SO /
replied candidly, Yes"
1t would be useless TO tell you more Suffice it
TO say. no being could be happier than myself at
that moment
Years have come and gone. The ranch is still
In fathers possession and adjoining IL are thou
sands OF acres and ten thousands oflcaLtle graz
Ing on lis fertile range. On one part OF II Is
Substantial and elegant mansion, owned by
brother Jack, who Is called one Of the cattle
kings OF Texas.
Abou myself will say: My cup is full OF
happiness. My noble husband serves his coun-
try In legislative halls. His adopted father Is
Indeed the Uncle John who left for Texas long
ago. Each year we gather at the old homestead,
where the grandmother ana grandfai her SIT un-
der the trees, lovingly watching Jacks boy and
Jennie's girls gambOl on the green. And they
have never regretted leaving the coffin business
for Texas cattle.
San Francisco. DEEMA DUsANNE
WORLDS FAIR.