The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-25

her. Tnls demonstration gave her better
opinion of him, and when in the following
spring he sent her magnificent talking
doll from Paris, she relented in her aniago-
nism, ard few days later the ant-GunZ
society was formally dissolved The men,
bers present Immediately formed the Baby
Ruth Sunshine League, with the object of
raising funds for poor children's summer
outings Ruth Cleveland was honored
with the presidency. but Zelda Sanders
was made the acting manager, as vice.
president. A number of entertainments
were given by the league with consider
able success, and largely through its efforts
site was obtained at Lakewood for the
poor chldren's home.
During the winter OF 1893-94 Zelda de-
voted herself TO the study of stage
dancing, for which she developed remark
able talent. Many were the offers that
she received, but so great was her mothers
love for her that no proposition. however
allurng. was listsnned to, if 1t involved
even temporary separation. During the
tour which Zelda made with the "Cinder-
ella" company Mrs. Sanders never lost
sight of her.
At the END of the season the two went to
Saratoga. and it was there that Zelda met
and captivated Lucky Baldwin. She
danced for him, she recited and sang for
him. and her natural aptitude and accom-
pliShments and her sweetness Of manner
won him at once. As the friendship grew
she was never happier than when driving
In the Baldwin carriage or sitting beside
the millionaire at some en- tertainment. No
expense was considered by him In procur-
Ing anything that would please his little
friend. As the time drew near for Zelda's
departure, Mr.. Baldwin grew moody and
preoccupied. He felt that he had grown
fonder OF her than he had realized and
that he would greatly miss her. When
the day before the final parting came he
took Zelda for drive. but spoke but little
on the way. The child was greved by
the gloom of her friend. and at length Mr..
Baldwin noticed tears glisteniDg in her
eyes.
What are you crying for. Zelda?"
asked tue millionaire, gently.
Because you're so unhappy" she re-
piled.
Mr.. Baldwin's half-formed plan became
resolution.
my child" he said, drying her tears.
WUulu YOU ike TO 20 away OUT TO my
California home and let me send you to
school and make you a rich young lady
when you grow up?"
"Oh. yes; indeed l would" she replied :;
and then she added. ''if mamma could go,
too."
That night the matter was talked over
with Zelda and her mother, and it was SET
tied that they should wait at their New
Ork home until Mr. Baldwin notified
them that the arrangements had been
made.
Zelda's head was not turned by the great
good fortune that came to her. and it was
only to few of her most intimate friends
that she c0nfided her secret that she was
soon 10 be transplanted to this coast.
a few weeks ago there was a ring at
Zelda's doorbelI. and a very prosaic and
unfairylke messenger boy handed her
telegram which babe her mother and her
self to start at once, and stated that Mr..
Baldwin would meet them In Chicago.
When they reached that city they found
him there. and the two firm friends were
delighted to see each other again. That
afternoon they left on "A special train and
came westward TO the celebrated tract of
land IN the Santa Anita Valley of this
State where Mr.. Baldwin's magnificent es-
tate lies. From there, after shGrt stay,
the three came on to this city, and Zelda
and her mother have since been luxurious
ly quartered in the Baldwin.