The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-05-13

Agatha proceeded to obllge us with the
dirge in question. When the polite ap
plause which greeted "a very proper
expression) its conclusion had ceased,
said to Miss Winifred:
~ sat In the dress circle"
Miss Wlnifred buried her eyes witt
the cartoons.
"In the dress circle" went on, IA
the back"
"Who is this meant to be
"Where | had an excellent view moi
only of the stage. but also of the Other
occupants-Q dwelt on the words)-
of the seats in that part of the house.
| waited for her remark, but there
came only rustic of leaves.
yes" said, "the profession OF nurs
ing is an honorable professional pro
fession of self-denial-a calling when
debars its followers from enjoying
many pleasures of life. We enjoyed
Rosemary very much"
But" said Miss Winitred, looking
up from the cartoons. 81 thought you
went by yourself"
"Who told you did," l asked, sus-
piciously.
mice, gentlemanly fellows, many
of them, but, of course" came from
Mrs. Wreford- Brown. l did not hear
the rest of the sentence.
"NYho told you did," | repeated.
"Oh, II always thought you went
alone" was Miss Winlfreds weak re-
joinder.
81 see. Well, you are right. l was
alone. But we refers to myself and
all the other people in the dress circle.
l like to speak of my fellow beings in
n broad, kindly, unseldsh sense like
that. And felt-I felt grieved"
what about" asked Miss Winlfred.
"Grieved," said, "to think that you,
Miss Winifred only get one night off
in a month. l felt that 1t was selfish
of me to enjoy Rosemary when you
were watching by the sick and dy-
ing"
Perfectly straightforward, truth
full girl" came from Mrs. Wreford-
Brown, 'in whom have the utmost
confidence. Some girls placed in her
position would"
is this meant to be the chancellor of
the exchequer?" asked Miss Winifred,
quickly.
THE man." said, selling the dread
full commodity known as-excuse me
for mentioning it-dried haddock. is
tie first lord of the treasury. but The
cat which is rubbing itself against his
legs is, as you suppose, that great
statesman, the"
Think for moment that Y dear
child allowed even a house surgeon TO
pay her" was waited from the ma
ternal lips over to our corner.
chancellor of the exchequer!" 1
concluded with disgust.
One of the other girls-the third
fancy-sat down at the piano and be-
gan to play dreary selections from
Beethoven. Mrs. Wrefsrd- Brown low
cred her tones to polite murmur. Miss
Winifred simpered with quite assum-
eu) pleasure over another picture.
Il saw a man there that l knew
whispered to Miss Winifred. She nod
ded and, think, breathed more freely
1 nave reason to believe" I wbis.
pered, still more confidentially. chat
he Is member of the medical profess
sion l think he is at some"
Crash, went the bass notes. Whishr
went the leaves of the cartoon book
some hospitalr
Mamma" cried Miss Wlnifrod
jumping up q do not like to say bound.
ing up, its time for me to be"
Sh-h-h!" came from the eldest Miss
Wreford-Brown, in a vicious hiss
Miss Winifred sat down oooin no
luctantly. Once more she buried hon
self in the cartoons.
i have heard" | continued. "tbot no
IS on the indoor staff"
Us this Morlcyr' demanded Miss
quite loudly.
,,,u 1,,' cuine from the eldest
MISS Wreford-Brown, in an angry
snap. angry
-, nat whispered, "is Mr.. Morley
lie master who is fiogging him is the
minister of agriculture"
Inc music went on. beat tlme for
minute with my hand, and thon
lending close to Miss Winlfred,s oar
lgaln, observed: car
He was with two mamhors A.
honorable profession of which have
'eeh speaking. The member SITTING hv
iim-the less repulsive-lookinr % ~
wo, that is" VI 'ne
The pianist was PLAYING tho -,
iorus' Miss Winifred shut the car,
Don book with a bang. ' e'i-
had" l concluded. snoo,,nn
cry hurriedly, 'brown eyes darlisS
lnIr' rather dimpled chin,
orash!!! and the musical operotion
Iaa been brought to a gratifying terl
ana so, colonel, you seep came IN
LIS Wrcford-Brown's voice c,oon -
pei,' through the silence which fol-
'wed the finishing of the music ' 81
, a,e every confidence in NV dow
md Thank you, Miranda. Timo co.
gu to go, Winifred? You seem 70 bn ior
&c ecu having a very entertaining time
= ana Mr.. Wormholt, with that hooI,
cartoons" va" That DOCK |
? extremely nH.Iy entertaining" said Ru+
ro souise | spoke only for myself