Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-02-26

And as the days went by the relations
between tie house and camp grew more
intimate. Mr. Danlelson was an enthus-
last aD ] found the voice of the young girl
fully as attractive as alligator-hunting
Day after day he listened TO her singing
and often accompanied with his own rich
voice. A little practice and her quick ear
caught the opera airs; even her teacher
was sometimes surprised by exquis-
tie rendering which her superb voice gave
to them, and the more he listened the
more be resolved to take her back with
him to New York.
Il should like the training of such
voice. be said to Mr.. Lowery; there is
rare promise IN it.
A few days later, as they were standing
near the cabin making arrangements for
the lext days hunt, she suddenly snatch
ed the rife from Cleb's grasp, and taxing
quick aim, fired. A heavy crash and
scream almost instantly came from the
underground near the camp.
bits a viii cat, y" she said, in explana
ton . 'Twar a-makin' for you uns'. |
low smelt vittles."
And, sure enough, an immense cat was
found under one of the live oaks. As Mr.
Logery pointed to the small wound in the
base of the skull he looked at his COM
panion significantly.
You or L. he said, could never have
done this at such a distance.
Mr.. Daniel5oD made no reply, but he
looked at the strong, lithe figure Of the
young girl with renewed interest
She will De grand woman some day, "
be thought. IF only her language were
not so barbarious'
But as the weeks went by even her
language seemed less harsh to his ears.
Sometimes her quaint expressions seemed
positively charming. And her eyes were
so brown and deep-s0 frank and open
what mattered few oddities o. express
sion?
One day Mr.. Lowery took him to task.
You must 90 slow, Danielson, he
said kindly. You are but %, and Liza
is no ordinary girl. But you know the
impossIblIity."
For a moment his companion made no
reply, then he raised his eyes slowly.
Yes" he said quietly, Il know the i'm
possibility, | have Convinced myself of
it hundred times. The girl is absolutely
ignorant a cracker in the extreme sense
of the term, while I am--W what books and
money made me. And yet, " he continued,
after pause, ''as soon as | convince my
self Of It's absurdity | am sure to begin to
make plans to take her north and give
her an education. With her capacity an
education would be a matter of little diff
Guilty.
But you must have her consent, and
excuse me-the whole plan is idiotic.'
Il know it.
A moment later be arose and walked
toward the cabin. Mr.. Lowery watched
him curiously.
81 fancy our alligator hunting il about
over" he thought.
The next afternoon, as the two were
practiclng duets together, Mr.. Danielson |
asked the CIR. IN matter of fact tone:
"How would you like to go north and
study music, Liza
She raised her eyes frankly. This was
one Of her charlottesville never showed !
EN- barrassment or self-consciousness.
81 use to low I'd like ter learn things
right much, y she said simply; ''but sen
paw s been sick an money skase We gin |
hit all up. Hit mus te gran ter know
things like you uns.'
There was a usefulness in her voice
which ne took instant advantage Of
''lf you could arrange to go north with !
US, he said, eagerly, you would have
chance to learn everything. My mother
would took after you, am sure
Hits too late-an' tha'5 other
things"
"What?"
But It this moment Mr.. Lowery came
up. With him was tall young man in
rough costume.
Excuse the interruption. Danielson,"
said Mr.. Lower, but want you to know
my friend Norton. You've heard me
speak to him. My guide among tina
Aeys-saved my life off AncIote and near
y lost his own"
Mr.. Danielson advanced cordially. He
lad heard many stories Of this brave guide
this Apollo among the cowboys.
But before he could grasp his hand a
little figure sprung before them.
"Oh, Bobl We didn' 'spect yeh fore
orange-plckin'." Then t rning about,
she added with a charming air of pro.
pLietorship: Hits my Bob. ''-Waverley
Magazine.