Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-03-17

fair Lefty.
His next visit was to fancy stasioner',
near by, where he chose couple Ut floral
cards OF highly ornate design and ilenti-
eaiin every respect Mr. Younghusband
was desirous OF being considered a poet.
and so he got the obliging snopman to add
couplet, which lie fondly hoped would be
considered original. and 10 to a certain ex.
tent u was, seeing that the lines had origi.
naiiy belonged 70 n birthday card, and TO
make nc 10th cases some slight alteration
was necessary:
send thev u message of love from the flowers.
Tiis glad day to greet Ia its bright waking
hours.
Having persuaded the shopman TO super.
scribe the addresses-for he Thought the
element of mystery would be appreciated
by the fair Letty-the next question was
how to deliver the latter's offeringf lie
had not the least idea where Miss Major
lived, and thought IL most unlikely she
would be Mt the Hind street emporium ON
TIE eve Of her wedding day. However, the
brooch must be sent somehow, no, hiring
the first respectable looking cabman he
saw he intrnsted the packet to his care,
with strict injunctions TO deliver 1t into her
hands II he could find her ut tho cafe, but
- NV w otAts6 ~ bath ~ utft u tnt 81 uHlUI
Carlton club, where he, Younghusband,
would await his return.
He then proceeded to the postoficc and
registered his wife's present, rcpairing
from thence TO the Junior Carlton, whittier,
In due course, returned the cabman with q
piece OF paper on which was written:
PACKET received per cabman. Who are
your" In Miss Majors writing. SO Mr.
Younghusband's mind was set ut rest on
that score
1t happened that on that particular after
noon Mrs. Younghusband had occasion to
visit one OF the large silk warehouses in
the city In company with lady friend,
and as they passed along Hind street Mira
Morton suggested visit to the Perforated
Bread company's establishment for cup
Of tea
Entering the shop Mrs. Morton found be-
hind the counter young lady she had
known In u similar establishment ut quite
another end of the town.
"How do you do, Miss Smith," she In.
quired. II had no idea you were here"
Il only came today. madam" was the
reply. 'One OF the young ladies' here Il
going TO be married tomorrow and l am
taking her place"
''oh, indeedi Is that the young ladys"
indicating very smartly attired young
woman who came from room behind the
shop and began talking to one Of the other
girls.
"Yes, ma'am. She's just looked In for
some things she had forgotten
"What handsome grill Isn't she,
Lydias" exclaimed Mrs. Younghusband.
But before her friend could reply their
attention was arrested by u cabman inquir-
ing:
is there u Miss Lefty Major here,
missf"
"Yes, Pm Miss Major" remarked the
fair Lefty advancing.
"I've got parcel for you, miss. CENT.
man said was to lie very pertickler and
give IL 70 you personal. P'raps you wouldn't
mind givin me bit o. writin so that can
show him you've got it,"
"A wedding present." whispered Mrs.
YounghusLand to Ler friend, much
amused. 81 wonder what IL isi''
The fair Lefty, giggling and blushine
profusely, gave the cabman his "bit o
writin," and proceeded to open the packet,
the contents Of which were greeted with 9
chorus OF, MY, how lovelyr' from her less
fortunate friends.
81 feel horribly curious to know what Il
is," said Mrs. Morton with true feminine
instinct.
Miss Major will be very pleased to show
IL TO you, I'm sure" exclaimed the young
lady at the counter, and the diamond
heart was duly handed around for examin
alton. together with the card and its adde's
verse, which afforded no little amuse
ment. and gained for its recipient sligh
amount of chat.
Having finished their tea, the two ladie,
| took their departure. AIRS. Younghusbans
reniarking, as soon as they were clear O
the shop:
Rather an expensive article for one Ii
her position, dear, wasn't itfn
at was" replied Mrs. Morton, senien
tiously; Il should like 70 know who sen
| it.u
| Mr.. and Mrs. Younghusband made it
rule TO always come down to breakfast tc
4 gether. and ON the morning of the 9Th tn
/ registered packet naturally attracted al
tention. though the gentleman purposel
moved TO another portion of the room an
looked ut the morning paper.
| .what impudencer' exclaimed Mr..
i Younghusband as soon as she had opene
the packet. Charley. some idiot has sen
me bracelet; ! can't think who IL can b.
What am 70 do with iti"
Younghusband dissembied his safisfa.
tion at this proof OF her straightforward
ness as well ns he could and examined
carefully.
II thought there might be some inscriI
tion or initials on IL that might afford
clew, :" he said, as II Il were quite . natur.
thing for his wife to receive diamon
bracelets by post. "one Of your numerou
admirers must have sent IL. Can't 20
guess who IL isf"
mo, cannot" she replied decisively;
know no one who dare take such libert,
But II do find out who the idiot IL aha
send Ii back and decline the honor O; b
future acquaintance What are you laugl
ing ut. charleyf Why. ! do believe yc
sent IL yourself"
And. amid much merrimsnt. NJ
Younghusband confessed that he be
thought Il would be a good way Of makir
her small present.
You dear old darling. Why, IL mu
have cost a loe Of money-fifty pounds
| leastr'
And Mrs Younghasband embraced b
husband with much warmth.
"a card. too." she continued, diving In
the Fecesses Of the box. "and some poetry
Il send you . message Of love.
why. that's the same N that girl 4
,, In Hind street. and the cards the san
and tbs writing Oh. you wretcai ,,
! scoundrcll How dare you deceive ms
abominaiiyi Take your bracelet" q
. cried hysterically. throwing 1t on the ios
I ..and give IL to Jour Lefty Majors. IL thl
want it. I'll never speak 10 you aga
rll leave the house this very dayf' Al
sne burst from the room In flool Of tea
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