The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-04-16

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much the same style. Shortly they sat
down together over a cup Of coffee and
some sandwiches which had made the
Journey with them, and then went out
for a walk, arm in arm.
II never told you why studied medi-
cine, did r. asked Genie softly, grow
ing confidential in the dual solitude
"Never," said Belle.
II am engaged to my cousin, who Is .
doctor. He is in Europe just now, and
we thought 1t would be very nice to
work together, to have one objectSin
life. In tho fall we are to be married.
So many Of the students have no interest
in that sort of thing, but thought you
would, SO | tell you."
at is a very nice prospect" " said Belle,
with little sigh. "As for me, am all
alone in the world, and | think shall
never marry"
"Oh. you are so handsome people are
sure to fall in love with you." said
Genie.
"They have" said Belle quietly; "but
now will tell you my secret. have
been in love; shall never love again;
shall never see the man still love, and
I shall never forget him. His face is just
there before me when | wake in the
night, and often when am walking in
the street in the day time, SO that feel
as il could put out my hand and touch
it. hear his voice. remember things
he said to me- 1t was on a voyage to
Europe that we became acquainted with
each other. Papa was living then. He
objected TO our engagement. He told
me he would put an end to it. He did.
| never asked how. Then | was 1S,
now am "a, but feel just the same. |
am not foolish about Carlos; shall not
sigh and pine over it; only it was sweeter
than anything else can ever be. had
my happiness. 1t is over. Now am a
doctor with career before me. Mems
lives often begin like that Why not q
woman'sE"
"Oh, Belief" said Genie, perhaps you
will meet again after all"
"After this don't talk about it" said
Belle. 81 never said all that to any one
else. Tell me all about your own love
affair whenever you choose; shall like
TO listen. only wanted you to know all
about me now that we are to be chums
for the summer"
THANK you," said Genie.
They walked on arm in arm. Sudden
ly Genie found that Belle had led her.
unaware, into the vicinity Of the ugly
brick building
"Why do you come hereg' she asked.
II want to show you the local in
stitutions," said Belle. She nodded to
two old women who sat in two dilapi-
dated rocking chairs at the door Of a
long, low hung room, with benches set
against the walls and an unblacked
stove with a long stovepipe still stand.
ing in its place. though it was summer
time, and passing around the house
came to another door, which revealed a
very tidy little parlor, its window
adorned by white curtains and pots Of
geraniums, where a woman sat sewing
with her foot upon the rocker of a cradle
"a youngish woman in a tidy muslin
gown and a neat white apron-who arose
and came out to greet them.
"Do come in, Miss Yolande," she said
~ heard you were coming down, and
I'm real glad to see you again"
Thank you" said Belle. This is my
friend, Miss More, Eugenie; this is Mrs
Fenn."
II am glad TO make your acquaint-
ance; take some seats" said Mrs. Fem,
placing chairs.
"Mr Fem is sheriff Of Corinna. !" said
Belle.
Don't speak Of it." said Mrs. Fem,
shaking her head. Don't speak Of it.
was as pleased when he was appointed,
and l didn't mind his havin' to live here
nor nothin. The poor folks didn't give
no trouble, and we hadn't nobody in the
prison morn three times o year, and
when you've been strugglin' along like
we had, reg'lar celery was suthin' tc
rejice in. But lands sakesl me an he
wishes we was organ grinders now OF
bootblacks or anything"
Dear me! Mrs. Fem. I'm sorry &c
hear that" said Belle.
Eyes, you've come on US in times Of
trouble and tribberlation, said Mrs.
Fenn. Listen to that"
The three kept silence for q moment,
Then Belle said in q shocked voice,
"Who is sobbing so?"
ats my poor Bijah," replied Mrs.
Fem, putting her handkerchief to heI
eyes. Hes the tenderest hearted crit.
ter alive. And Jest as good and pious-
and it's broke him down to think that
he has got to hang a feller critter Friday
next Is a week. don't think he'll live
through 1t. It is awful"
The girls shuddered.
perhaps he'll come oct and talk to
you," said Mrs. Fem. "He used to sot
lots by you. He thought you was so
smart and kinder independent, larnin'
to be doctor. And think there had
orter be lady doctors myself. They is
things you can say better to woman
But I'll call Bijah."
She left the room as she spoke, and
was heard talking to some one beyond
an inner door. Then she came back.
"Bijah will come as soon as he's
washed his face and put him on col
lar" she said. Hes real glad you've
come. He kinder thinks you might think
Of something, though what there is to
think Of goodness knows"
~ am so sorry for him." said Belle.
"Well, that helps some when you're
feelin' real desperate" said Mrs. Fem,
rocking the baby. A moment more
Abijah Fem came into the room. He
was naturally pleasant looking man Of
forty odd, his light brown hair had a
wave in 1t, and his eyes had full lids and