Smyrna times., 1891-10-28

NUN received nothing but kindnas,
e. from all who knew her, and was oo,,
11e tent with her lot, until one mornino
II sne accidentally overheard a converse.
II zion between her mother and Profeosor
as thornton, in the course of which tbo
y latter asserted that he felt sure that
10 huth's sight could be restored nv a
b. surgical operation, but it would cost at
n least 800. '' az
e FOR some weeks after this, Ruth was
y unusually quiet, sitting for hours at q
, 'lme with her hands clasped in her
zap and her large, liquid ewes
9,"ring straight before her
5 Even Professor Thornton's pleasant
) companionship failed to produce the
usual effect on her spirits
One day after the conversation 90
, Cured which destroyed the calmnass
OF kuth's existence, and raised sucb
lohgIng and discomfort as had bitbarto
been unknown to her. she crossed 49,
little side yard and entered the Acod.
envy Grounds. She was soon met nv =
group Of the school girls, who were
talking in an excited fashion
"Oh, Ruth, have you heard the
news ?" asked May Powers
No; but it must be somatbinc
startling judging by the wav vonr
tongues were moving when I first saw
you" said Ruth, who always spoke Of
seeing as the blind often do
Keep quiet girls, and let mo tou
huth all about it," said MAY. "Yon
Ano~' dear, how proud St. Anne,s ia
u itS musical and evolutionary talent. {
We'll ten gentlemen have clubbed r.. ,
setner TO present prize of 500 to the s
girl who delivers the best recitation at 9
al entertainment to be given in the a
academy Hall on the evening of Nav f
81. There, Ruth, is the whole tbin1 =
IN a nutshell. Do you wonder At onr h
losing our heads ?" ),
Who is going to try for the priza j, h
asked Ruth. "OnIv nnriIs - -.
Academy ?' 'n0
NO; any resident of St. Annes, who OF
Is under Is and over IA years of acc o,
can enter the lists. The comnatitor. h,
must hand in their names to Profasor in
thornton by the goth of Nav. There or
IS the bell-good-by." -,
The girls ran toward the school f.,
room. With a thoughtful face Ruth W.
walked homeward, half-formed mr.. lin
'Ose entering her heart. For the NEXT an
ew days she was prey to feverisb III,
excitement which was quite as nnusroI -,
With her as her former quiet manner :
'ate on the third day, while WALKING be,
the academy grounds she was met Wi,
y Professor Thornton. !.
We'll, Miss Ruth, out for a VOL, h
indy said. H0 exI
came out to meet you, Professor
nave something 1 wish to saw to Won u,
confidence" And Ruth raised her Dou
yes with that pleading look which "o'
'ne could resist. we
Tell me, Ruth, and if il is onn.L, Aot
can do you may depend upon me- y j.,
Ihank you, sir, 1 am tbink;no S"y
out entering the contest for the DL'l'
w prize" she said, while a soft ausb W."
erspread her sweet face. oil,
II Professor Thornton felt apv sur-
lse' his voice did not betray it in the f esr
silly "DU car kne'
That 10 ,ou n w
Il be the fortunoto HOpe you as ju
oh. Profosso. M Ruth
lily think l have chance ," she ~
ed, trembling with emotion auu :.
Most assuredly." ul0u'
And will you help me? ?" p plHl'
win pleasure. Make yourself easv =, 4'''I
that score" III
You .ro 90 -. see al
tefnUv up N'iu salu Ruth Tn
avoo,+ -, 10 Iius. know OF when
ugh l am afraid she will object to baIo''
undertaking. She must consent ''O'
more depends"-She checked her.
and hastily added "No one knows CHC
It disappointment To ma ber 70 sides
! would be-" ported
Never fear. This very evenino -. China
lay our plans before your mother Ameri
VIC her consent to the scheme. suocul
70 now, 1t is getting late" And he Grego
KY led the way to the little side Churc
choler
lus was the blind GIRL enroiIad :. and WI
lst OF competitors, and none work The
lore faithfully than she. devast
the 10th of May, eleven names cloth a
the evolutionary class had been ing, ar
ed In, but so far as was known, no door-p'
DER was brave enough to compete rustlcs,
such talent as the class eouId measur
lce. ing and
the mOmentOus time drew near ness an
ement ran high, and ion the night
contest the Academy hall was Edws
led to its utmost capacity. There a brake
three distinguished men from the road h,
80 - IuuseS' ana MISS Niles, shortly
rectFess of the musical depart. nearl +,
NJ 'I TI' ai'O' EMPLOY
:, 'OUU anu ruth entered Donald
Ill, one of the ushers Conducted but was
down the aisle to the right of the ness sew
where Professor Thornton had the aoot
= ~ 0oa's' by paup
10 rear Vi ene stage was small McKinlc
nent in which the competitors this and
'ssembled, and there was no lit. men are
iosity among them concerning a in this n
part of the programme, where
Of stars had been inserted instead
me. Faster
10 is this nar,o,o.. 60. trOtting
May Powers, whom everyone s-e s ui'in
ed would secure the prize. tb Os o lSt =
went the least idea," said Ida MasbvilI,
; though l am fairly BURSTING 2.11-piv
lriosity. Look, girls, there Is capabiliti
or Thornton ready to deliver being trai
ming address. Oh, dearl NV
art is going like a tripham- aArOund I
mense NUM-
/ Old gaulu ~