Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-07-06

would soon forget me, and go fishing
and be as happy as ever.
when the neighbors are down with
fever they want me, but when they get
well they don't care for me. They say
that am proud. l believe that l am,
too, and that is the worst of it. What
have | to be proud of? What will be-
come of me? l am nearly 20. All of the
girls know marry before they are as
old as l am, but would rather die than
marry any one who will ever ask me.
when go to Orquay with mother
to buy calico and muslins and jeans l
feel SO poorly dressed and awkward.
| Why was l bornY
She looked far out over the swirling,
rushing flood. There were strange
shapes among the drift white logs which
looked like dead bodies; blackened stumps
with gnarled and twisted roots bearing
! the semblance of hideous monsters;
masses of foam spread out like ghostly
wings, and branch of sycamore like a
great white arm reckoning to her. There
were noises too. The dam was lost, but
there was sullen roar of water, grind
ing of the drift and heavy crash as
some tree torn from its place flung itself,
as might Il despairing soul, into the
angry flood.
"Why was | born?" Oh, lonely girl!
millions have asked that question. Mill
ions will ask it again. To some life
brings an answer, to many there comes
no reply. Fate has lips as silent as those
of Memnon until the day breaks, the sun
arises and over the sands of ljfe's desert
is heard the immortal song.
She turned to retrace her steps. 1t was
a favorite haunt of hers, this bridge.
Being within calling distance from the
| house il was safe. and it was a habit of
hers to get away from the chattering of
her young brothers to indulge in mel
ancholy thoughts.
mo, | will never drown myself; | will
try to do right whatever comes; l will
| be patient" she said, and turned to take
a last look The water will commence
falling by morning. Ny God! what is
that?"
Help! help. for Chlist's salse!' From
mass of drift rushing swiftly down
came these words in faint, strangled
voice.
Here is help" called the strong young
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