Idaho semi-weekly world., 1892-03-01
BERENICES HAIR.
.please indulge me in this, Fred. /"

"You know ] object to spending the
summer In such an out Of the way place.
Nora Next winter must go to work
again Ia good earnest, and wanted a
little pleasant travel and recreation dur
rag the warm weather.
"Oh. nonsense! Berry says it's splen-
did. and che ought to know, for she
spent two months there with her aunt
last summer The incest hotel in the
world. with shaded terrace that over
looks pleasant green. There are lovely
walks and drives, too. and the dearest
little lake. with boat upon 1t. The viii
lage is perrhed upon the top of hill,
and it's such cool. breezy place. with
fine view OF the surrounding scenery
stop and take breath, Moral" ex-
claimed Fred, putting up his hands in
dismay Does Berry talk like that? If
she does should decline going to the
place. even IL II were an Elysium."
"Oh, Berry would make desert de-
lightfull She was the dearest friend |
had at school--a lovely little blonde,
with such beautiful hair long and
heavy and shining, and she arranges it
80 prettilyl She was always tho first to
adopt the new styles at school"
Probably her father was hair
dresser, and she assisted him when at
home"
sYou fibberl Her father was wealthy
gentleman when living, and Berry is an
orphan, residing with her aunt. It's
really romantic the way she was named
Her mother had long. beautiful hair like
Berry's. and her husband, who admired
II very much. used to call her 'Berenice'
sometimes for "A pet name. Soon after
| Berrys birth he died. and her mother
called her Berenice because he loved the
name Berry used to look at lsr con-
stellation, IA she called it, every sum
mer night when the moon was not too
bright never cared for it before, it is
so dim, but now | always think about it
when I'm looking at the stars Come.
Fred, yon are interested In her, know.
Be good brother and promise me we'll
20, for | told Berry was almost certain
Of It."
Very well, Nora. If you are sure
yon Will lie satisfied with the place we
will consider 1t settled.
Two weeks later Fred Lewis and his
sister Nora arrived at tho hotel in the
little village which Nora had described rs
so enchanting Berry was immediately
notified Of their advent. and was delight
ed to meet her friend. Fred. for a Won
der though he had heard her praised SO
often. was not disappointed in her.
Don't you think Berry is beautiful"
asked Nora of he7 brother upon the first
opportunity,
Now Fred had lost his heart already,
but thinking discretion the better part
of valor" looked little bored, and an.
swered. well, yeyes"-lingering on
the yes rather"
You know very well she Is, but you
won't confess it. because wish you to
liks her. said Nora sharply.
This was quite true, for Fred loved to
tease his sister, though usually he was
fellow and very handsome. and Nora
was really very proud of him.
He met Berry almost constantly, for
their two parlors were adjoining and
both opening upon the terrace, and he
soon grew very fond of her society,
though he still indulged his propensity
TO tease Nora about her.
One evening they were all sitting out
upon the terrace enjoying the starlight
and the cool night breeze.
"Your constellation is quite distinct
tonight, Berry" Nora said
Yes" returned Berry. though usu-
ally it is scarcely brighter than the Milky
Way"
Fred smiled and gallantiy quoted;
Behold
The glttering maze OF Bcrepice's hair,
Forty the stars, but such seem To kiss
The flowing tresses with a lamhent flame
And Berry, feeling slightly fattered,
was very decided in the opinion that
Nora's brother was u perfect gentleman
and could be very entertaining If he
liked
The ardor Of her imagination was
somewhat dampened. however. upon the
following afternoon. She was looking
unusually charming in dainty white
muslin. her hair wilderness Of smooth
braids and soft curls, Fred admired her
exceedingly, and rendered himself so
very agreeable that Nora was highly de-
lighted. Berry stepped into her own
parlor a moment in pursuit of book,
and Nora remarked, How beautifully
Berry's hair is arranged todayr"
"Yes," remarked Fred. provokingly
cool now the object Of his admiration
was absent. yellow hair is very ex-
pensive, I'm told. wouldn't wonder il
the mass she has on her head this after
noon cost CO."
Nora was about TO cry "For shamer'
when vision Of Berry in the doorway
checked her. She had returned unper-
ceived and stood half hesitating mo-
ment. Then she advanced slowly. the
soft white train of her dress rustlinR IN