Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
STORM BROUGHT
GOOD LUCK.

avenue. Royalty as she was named,
Victoria. ever since her fathers death,
had been what in her native city
would be called market gardener.
Strictly speaking, it was her brother.
Prince Albert, who was the gardener.
Victoria drove into town and sold the
vegetables and fruits he raised. II
was their only means of support, and
since their fathers death the receipts
had so fallen OF that the family
mother and baby being the rest of it,
were in danger of losing their home
through inability TO keep up interest
payments on the mortgage.
Victoria had all that in her mind as
she drove up 10 the house. and after
glance skyward at the threatening
clouds. sprang from the cart, saying TO
herself as she tied Molly's halter:
Father said Mr. Marcus. in the real
estate firm that we bought our place
from, was his friend. l remember
that. but ever since father died they
have been away. because Mrs. Marcus
NtAGd- Abt. 3ASl sA~AA
Marcus has been i'll. The girls, Eve
Iyn and Harriet will help me TO see
their father, il he's home, and I'm go
ing today TO see.'
There was q quiyeFing stiffness IN
the air. and strange shadow was
creeping up the sky. but Victoria. in
tent upon her errand. paid no more at
tcntiel to the gathering storm, though
many OF the paSsers-hy looked up anN-
tousIy as they hurried along the street.
They are surely home" she thought
joyousiy; Il knew | didn't say my
prayers so hard. and see the moon
right for nothing" And she drew a
basket OF snowy fresh eggs out from
under the seat and walked up TO the
door
Esther. the parIor maid. opened the
door IN response to Fietoria's knock
oh. here's Victoria. with fresh
eggs she cried. I'm pleased enough.
child. 10 see them. We got home this
morning, and you know Mr.. Marcus
has been awfnlly sick since his wife
!. died. ard he don't eat anything. hard
"; 50 I'm glad to get these fresh eggs
to tempt him."
20. Hester said Victoria. eagerly.
s.d-d-d-dO you think l could see
him just bit? I'd not worrit him.
but it's awfully necessary for me TO
see him. and yietoria's eyes filled
with tears.
Il don't know" began EstLer. doubt
fully. ..the doctor doesn't want him TO
talk business; but I'll ask Miss Eve
Iyn and Miss Harriet; they can tell
you more about il than / can. I'll take
the eggs IN to cook. and you come in =
nd NTsa ryfrfx great
friends. 50 she sat on the edge or q
chair. looking expectantly at the door,
her checks dimpliHg and her eyes shin
ing.
Presently in rushed two little maids,
who dashed ut her with big hug.
.sO!!. heres our dear Victorian they
cried. ..iust in time for our tea party.
Whit do you think. Victoria" said
Evelyn PAPA had all the old part
OF the house up stairs made into the
biggest. loYeliest play room you eTel
saw. while we were gone, SO we would
not miss mother-quite so much" shs
added. with a little sob, hiding he
face on Nictoria's neck.
Victoria knew-she had an ache Il
her heart. too. for her dear father, tina
even hard work and never-failin;
cheerfulness could not entirtly deaden
But in minute she remembered he
errand.
Can I see your father. do yor
Think she asked. Its so needful
should, you Sec she continued
Evelyn patted the cheek nearest hel
"Yes, I'll ask him, and then / tell yol
what; you come up afterwards. an
wen give you some truly tea"
"Out Of truly brass tea kettle, wit
- NFes
Ming nose" finished Harriet.
Victoria laughed.
I'D love to come better than any
thing" she said. IF the storm won
come soon and brighten Molly"
SO they all went along the beautift
hall to the library door. which Eyely
softly entered, leaving Victoria on th
threshold
It was dark with the coming storm
but Mr. Marcus, sitting at his writin
table, touched a button that fioode
the room with electric light.
what IS it, EyelynE" he aske'
"what do you want, dear?''
.'Oh. papa" said Evelyn, going u
TO his side. do you remember vi
tcria. our vegetable girl, that we tol
you about? She used to bring us sue
good vegetables, and let US drive b
hind her Molly, her horse. Sometime
many escapes to his god angel I
Albert, her brother, came, and som
times she. and-and-mOther like
them same as we did and alway
bought their things. She wants to 81
you, papa, dear"
''To see me-" said Mr.. Marcus, su
prised.
Eyes. dear, and then she's coming U
stairs TO have tea with u.s." So Evely
and Harriet raced up stairs to g,
ready for their guest.
While Victoria stood forward muc
scared, and little blinded with Il
light. my father was Henery Hobb
sir" she said, with a funny little cou
tesy, "and he said you were b
friend" she began.
"HobbsT said Mr.. Marcus after
minute. "Yes, yes, of course, he VIZ
our porter at the office and bought h
little place Of us. Yes, indeed, remeI
Der him well. Is he ill.," he asked.
Dead. sir" said Victoria, her roun
chin quiyering fast. "And we are b
hind with the money, and the firm 'ay
said we must pay or go. We will pa