Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-11

HER TELEGRAM.

BEL, stamping nef lOOt upon tHe HooF,
''she shall not have have him! l know
the arts of these bits of simplicity. It's
been dead set ever since she came,
and l say she shan't have him"
1t was Clarence Barton of whom
Jane Bell spoke as him" and Ruth
Harla6d whom she meant as 'she." 1t
was on the eve of a projected picnic
party. just five minutes ago Ruth
had exhibited her new dress to her
rival. quite ignorant of the fact that
Jane was a rival at all.
I'm so glad Mrs. Spencer sent it
home tonight, said Ruth, ''for l
couldn't have gone tomorrow if it had
not come"
And Jane Bell who had been hoping
all day that the dress-maker would fail
to fulfill her promise. had replied,
sweetly: Pm SO glad. dear!'
But now that she was alone and
thought of Clarence Barton. who was
such a "catch, and whose heart she
intended to win, and as she recalled
how Ruth had come between them,
and fully understood what an oppor-
tunity tomorrow picnic would be for
her. she grew furious.
''She shall not 60, if can prevent
her." she said to herself. IL must
have my opportunity at the picnic
Clarence Barton liked me before Ruth
came, and she shall not flourish him
before everyones eyes as her prize al
ready. hate her, and only wish |
dared to insult her and send her home;
| but mamma would never suffer any
| thing to be done to hurt the feelings OF
dear cousin James child. l suppose,
| so must manage some other way.
She glanced at the dress lying on
| the chair and wondered whether she
dared in any way distigure it? but her
conscience was not equal to the deed.
Horribly becoming rs the dress was, it
must remain uninjured.
| I'D like to tear it into shrcds," said
Jane; but must achieve my purpose
in some other way. If l could only
send her homer Then thought
| flashed into her mind. Il can send
her home" she said; land when once
there she will be obliged to stay. l
know she can't afford the expense of a
journey back to us this summer; and if
she can be banished I shall be Mrs.
Barton yet"
And the girl laughed spitefully as
she glanced out of the window. 1t was
nine o'clock. The streets were quiet
and dark Jane had seldom been out
alone SO late; but she intended to go
now. She took her waterproof cloak
from its peg, and sought, in her ward
robe, for her plaincst hat; over this she
tied blue veil, and locking her room
door, and slipping the key into hel
pocket she crept slowly down the
stairs, into the basement.
sit up for me. Ann" she whispered
tic the servant girl, land I'll give you
a present tomorrow; but you need moi
tell mamma I'm OUT
Away Jane hurried into the mair
road. where she took a tramcar which
was travelling city wards; and on reach
ing the terminus she alighted, and il
much trepidation and consciousness.
; that she was awakening a good deal o
unpleasant observation, she sought Tho
district telegraph
, After ALL Jane said to herself. ''nt
one can see my face: and what is a lit
tie confusion to the loss of "a rich hus
band?"
The thought encouraged her as sh'
advanced to the counter, and hande'
, in her slip of paper.
How much, plcase?" to the clerk
who smiled in an unpleasant manner
, us he answered her.
Then it was over. She hurried
away. caught the return train. AM
reached home unmolested. But sh
was pale and trembling as she slip
: ped into the kitchen, where she wa
I welcomed by sleepy Ann.
The missus don't know you're out
8 but she tried to wake you awhile age
, There's u telegram for your cousin
, and she's fretting over it."
Let her fret, it will do her good,
said Jane, viciously to herself, rs sh
stole off to bed.
9 She slept quietly, and dreame
4 dreams of triumph, while in the neA
\ room little Ruth packed her trunk
a and kept fearful vigil.
4 Some one must be i'll or dead, sh
o sobbed. ''or they would never hav
telegraphed to me to return HON,
d How can bear this long journey,
: such suspense. and what shall l fin
+, when | reach the end OF it?"
When Jane went down to breakfa
the next morning, she found Rut
ready for her journey; and was tol
how telegram had come the nigl
/ before, signed IT. Smith" summon
$ ing her home.
g And Ruth knows no one OF tn;
l. name" said James mother; 80 l te
y her to hope for the best; it may
o nothing very serious"
v depend upon it. it is not" sa
Jane, with some pity in her heart, Ru,
was so pale. They are only an
ious to have you with them. Dor
= iret"
,r But Buth was not to be cheered, al
ID she left many signs.
,el And you will lose the picnic, to
n What a pity" said Jane hypocriticall
"A Yes" answered Ruth with a sob.