The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-10-01
WORTH KEEPING.
Halo, katei'


stairs, as Charley Grant called from
the cosy little ball below.
Come down here; I've got some
thing to tell YOU
Charley's handsome face was bright
enough to tell anybody that his news
pleased him greatly. as he stood wait
ing for his wife 10 come down. And
why not since his pretty cousin, Jessie
Kingsbury. had come at one time very
near filling the place which Kate had
now?
But Kate was as sweet and pretty as.
ever jess bad heen-at least. she used
to be. before Baby Johnnie came-and
-and- well. Kate appeared ut the in
stant. and even Charley could not call
her pretty now.
Her golden hair was all punched up
and tucked back with an ugly comb.
her wrapper Eubelted, no collar on.
and her small feet thrust into clumsy
old slippers.
Caarey's friends used to say he was
perfect iend on the subject of untidy
women aud he couldn't help shade
crossing his face IA he remembered
how Trim aud nice Kate was when
tEcN were llrSI llilllcS.
But the shade passed as swiftly as it
came, and he stopped to give her the
usual kiss. as he said:
Busy to-day?n
Yes Hush. Charley. Don't speak
so loud. You'll wake the baby"
'-Oh. bother the baby! He's always
going To sleep or waking up. or doing
something TO make life miserable for
other folks"
why. Charles Graat! Aren't you
ashamed to say that of your own
blessed little son?n
And Kate,s eyes began to fill, while
her cheeks reddeucd.
Charley FASTENED to undo his mis-
chief by saying, tenderly:
Now. there! You know was only
joking, dear. He's the fiuest baby
that ever lived, no doubt. Isn't sup
per ready? I'm rs hungry as =
hunter
Yes. it is waiting. I'll ring it up
at once. What was it you wanted to
tell me, Charley?"
There. Bless my soul. if | hadn't
forgotten. Who do you think is
here?"
Il couldn't guess. so | won't try.
Toll mc?'
Cousin Jessie kingsbury. She is
over at Brother Johns now. Came
to-day"
Did shr?'
There WAS no very intense interest
in KutcS tone. for she WAS not over
glad TO hear of the Young lady's ar
a lint
she felt obliged 10 say. as Charley
waited:
"Will we have 10 invite her here?"
Why, of cow Sc. Kate. Wen do
our part of the entertaining with Stella
and John. We must call tomorrow
and set a time for her TO come TO Us.
She will stay Il Ironth or two. jess Is
so lively, we cant be dull while she Is
here"
Kate was iu,t conscious of u queer
twinge at Char ,cy'S words but Nae led
the way to tbs. table. and poured the
tea With her usual pleasant manner.
There | forgot something else.
too" cried Charley, suddenly clapping
his hand OH his pocket. Eve got ii
treat for us Tonight"
What is it?" asked Kate.
Charley took two small squares Of
pasteboard from his pocket and held
them up to hea'.
What are they?" said she. The
atcr tickets"
pany. | knew YOU always wanted to
hear Faust, 50 got can on purpose
for vuu.'
Charley looked pleased. but kate's
fair face cIouded rs sac answered:
We'll, I'm sorry you spent the
money, | can't 20"
Cant go. Why in the world can
YOU. then? You are so fond of good
opera. though. this would be 4 reI
treat
so it would. Charley, if l could
leave the baby
But | thought sou had good
grl?"
We'll, | have: u perfect treasure. "
We'll. don't You think she might
manage To rock lie baby for two hours
on one OCCASIONS asked Charley, seri-
Ouslv.
oh. hut, Charley. he might be
taken sick or something"
Yes. the house might burn down
but don't think it will" returned
Charley. more shortly than he Otter
spoke to Kate. I'm very sorry you
won't 20" he addgi. rs he rose from
the table, b is appetite quite spoiled
1T is II disappointment TO nre.
Why. You can COLIN sure, Charley
| shalt not care at all. :"
No; l'u stay with you. ant. we es;
have our own music. | hare no
| heard YOU sing for month
Kate hesitated moment. then sh
| said:
"Bnt. Charley. must stav mp in th
| nursery. | never trust Jo.huuie 1
Sarah of evenings"
Charley frowned, stood irresoiute a