The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-07-23

smoothly"
"You talk in enigmas, Helen. How
do you know that Forest & Wakem are
going to give me vacation? They
have never me ntioned 1t to me-"
"Mr. Forest told me so himself, this
afternoon, in his Office"
"But, Helen"
"There, now, don't be angry with me,
fatherl could not bear to see you dy-
ing before my very face and eyes with
out trying to help you. only went to
Forest s. Wakem and asked for the va
cation that you would not ask for your
self. told them Of your poor health,
and Of Alice's illness, and they were
very kind. So you see have every
thing arranged"
"There is one thing that you seem not
to have considered; travel and sojourn
at seaside resorts take money. Where
are the funds for our expenses2"
"Here, father" and Helen placed q
roll Of bills in his hand.
He turned pale and his voice was
husky with emotion when he spoke.
"Where-"
His wife interrupted him: "Helen
Howard, you have never drawn your
money from the bank" and she started
up excitedly.
Mr.. Howard drew his daughter low
ingly to his side. 81 feel grateful for
such loving, generous spirit, my
daughter, but | can not accept such o
sacrifice"
"What would all the pianos in the
world be worth without the two that are
dearest to me? Only use the money in
trying to get well and strong; can wait
for the piano."
"Helen," exclaimed Mrs Howard, in
rapturous admiration, "where are your
wings?
"They have not even begun TO grow
yet" she answered, with faint smile,
as she thought how hard 1t had been to
give up her cherished scheme.
So 1t came about that Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard were soon established in COM
Portable cottage on the beach, where
they began TO gain health and strength
with the first Whit Of the sea breeze.
1t was no easy task Helen has as
signed herself. She had worked hard
during the spring term OF school and
really needed rest and quiet; but her
hours of leisure were few, and she often
wondered as she took ceaseless steps in
pursuit OF mischievous Bess, combed
Carries. tangled curls, or darned the
knees OF Harry's stockings, how her
mothers strength had held out so long.
But every letter she received from
Ocean Park gave her new strength and
courage. Such bright CHEEKY letters
Mrs. Howard wrote.
"Your father" she said, in one of
these, "looks ton years younger, and
acts as wild as school-boY in vacation.
He has just returned from a fishing ex-
cursion, and such an appetite as he has;
you would be scandalized could you see
him. must say in Justice TO him, how
ever, that ! am not far behind. have
found an old fishing boat in sheltered
cove, in which | sit for hours, half
buried in cushions, with an umbrella for
nn awning. | am getting brown as a
gypsy, and have taken now lease Of
life. Father says every day; God
bless our Hclen,' and so say l. There
Is great deal here that would interest
you, but have felt too tired to do any
thing but rest
"You have heard me speak OF an old
school friend, Isabel Evans-now Mrs.
McAlstyne OF Portland-have you not?
| met her the other day and we have re-
newed our old intimacy. She Is warm
hearted and generous as ever; wealth
has not spoiled her. ercould keep
D secret from her in the old days, and
yesterday, before realized what was
about, told her OF your sacrifice.
When / had finished, she exclaimed
with fearful eyes: Alice Howard, YOU
are far richer than I. Willingly would
| give my fortune for such daughterP
Don't be angry, Helon, dear, for / really
couldn't help It,"
Later in the season, when the rested
ones were at home, everything and
everybody at the Howard's wore O fest
I've air; for had not father lost his tired,
anxious look, and was he not ready TO
romp with the children to their hearts
contentp And had not mamma grown
rosy and strong-able TO preside over
the household once more2 As Helen
looked upon the happy faces, she felt
amply repaid for her self-denial, and that
she could not possibly be one q tom hap
pier. But when an express wagon drove
TO the door, ana hugo box was do
posted which contained an elegant
piano, and when said piano was placed
In the parlor amid EXPLANATIONS OF won
Ter and surprise, and doubts as TO its
belonging in there at all; and when she |
tound from tiny note laid upon the |
white keys that IT was really and truly |
Ior her, she felt that her cup Of happi- |
ness was overHowing.
"Do not hesitate TO accept the piano,
lear Helen" wrote Mrs. McAlstyne, |
'for although have wealth and ease,
am lonely and childless, and shall ex-
pect you to como often to my sombre
I'D house and brighten 1t with the sun
'hine Of youth and happiness. / havo
arranged with Prof. Bohm to give you
! course Of instruction, and shall be
nado happy TO hear OF your advance
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