The Van Buren press., 1895-08-24

Mn. Wallingford, accompanied by TWO
other ladies, called to inquire about
| the work. Louise was in the midst OF
her candy-making; pan of cocoanut
cones was just ont of thsoven, kettle
iof-icudsnt had Just reached the proper
consistency, the air was laden with
sweet odors, and Louise was in big
apron mp 10 her chin. Hastily turning
down the lamps and setting the
sscream" ina pan Of hot water. she
went behind the counter and produced
the work. Everyone exclaimed over
its beauty, the owner being particu-
hrlY pleased.
s.Edon't know how much it ought to
be-" said Louise, ingenuously; "this is
the first work Of the kind I have ever
done for pav."
but know how. much it is worth
to me-" said Mrs. Wallingford, and
gave in return a bill of such generous
dimensions that Louise was quite over
| whelmed.
In her confusion she noted that one
of the lad iesSvas looking around rather
curiously. There was sascer of candy
on the counter, left by Effie moment
ago; at this moment that busy little
maid was trying to make some pep
mints" by receipt OF her own, and .
strong odor Of that delectable herb
filed the room. Mrs. Wallingford was
q. woman of keen intuitfons; she looked
at sthe big apron and the saucer, she
shifted the overladen air,sand light
broke in upon her.
"'You don't mean to say, Miss Hun
ter, that you are the author Of those
delicious candies from Browns? Well,
you are wonderful grill" and the
plump hand closed kindly over the
slim one.
The next day quite bundle of work
came down from the s'st James," a
lace tie and fichu, some dainty isle
thread hose and silk underwear, and
until the hotel closed Louise always
had work of that kind on hand. More
over, as one after another the visitors
began packing trunks fora northern
Aight, pretty boxes Of confectionery
were slowed away among their belong
ings.
April came, and the vast hotel was
silent Once more; only six weeks long
er and the college would close, and
most Of Louisc's merry and boyisli pat
rons would be gones Even now it was
growing so warm that "sweeties" were
not so much desired. She had time for
her garden and household work, time
also for making few friends, and
among them Mrs. Singleton, matron Of
the college Many pleasant after
noon did she and Effie spend in that
lady's sunny parlor; and it was lit
tie odd, that as often as not Prof. Allen
would come in with Fred about five
o'clock, and all four would walk down
to the ''P. and d. Establishment" to-
gether. Later on he brought Mrs.
Singleton for an evening call, and
noting the brave and quiet simplicity
in which Louise lived lost his heart
more and more surely
When July came, with its heat and
heavy rainfall, Louise lost all her
roses. Miss Beesley had gone to the
Adirondacks month before, aud
now letter came from her saying, so
kindly: "Dear child, l need you; copae
and spend the summer with me and we
will do each other good
How Louise longed to go! Mrs. SIN
gleton's advice was to the point: "Now
just you go! Don't worry about Fred
one.mite; I'll board him, and welcome,
for the company and help he'll be-"
And SO in short time Louise and her
merry little sister were gone. Prof.
Allen spent rather doleful summer;
there seemed to be other things be-
sides his socks that needed patching
and darning'Ehis heart, for instance.
and his temper; and he learned, to his
great surprise, how empty ones world
may be when only one small person is
out of it.
Among the cool and quiet hills Louise
gained strength and spirits rapidly.
and spent long, cool mornings prepar-
ing and crystallizing fruit for her win
ter trade, strengthened and cheered
by Miss Beesley's kindly, practical
common sense.
Child said the latter one day, sud-
denly coming out of a brown study"
II believe when you go back III spend
the winter with II. You've no idea
how lonesome was last year, es-
pecially when the lumbago got so bad;
and if won't be IN the way"
| A soft hand was laid over her mouth
just here, and . sweet, glad voice
called out:
I''You'lt justmalke the way all bright
and sh8 lg and clear If you are in it.
Oh, de..,s Miss Beesley! do comet And
10 it was settled ESl
''And You won't mind fifty pounds
extra baggage, will your said the lit
tie old maid, 'when it happens to be
the best Vermont maple sugar? The
nuts will be along about Christmas"
Two weeks later and the party were
safely domiciled at Woodbridge.
Among the first to call was Prof. AL
len.s 20 "a. -. a..
& "Any kin to the Aliens, Of Ports
mouth?" queried Miss Beesley. M
"My grandparents live there's" said
the professor, smiling indnlgently. (
"Was your fathers name Jeremiah,
and is yours Thomas?" questioned Miss
Beesley, with sas much d;rectness as a
census taker. M& ga
Exactly" said the professor, now
thoroughly interested. "a
Well, it beats my time" said Miss
Beesley, fairly gasping. "When was
"a girl. your'father's back yard in Ports
mouth joined ours; and manys the
time I've seen you, sir, barefooted, and
with your face molasses FROM ear to
ear!''
"And | haven't lost my taste for