The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-06


Mrs. Smith (agitated) -I-O-~I don't
know-yes, rather, my dear. IL once
knew some one who used TO wear flow
ers there.
Violet (clapping her hands)-How
funny So did daddy.
Mrs. Smith-But the-the lady knew
used to wear them with peculiar mean
ing.
Violet-So did my dear mamma. But
she died ever so long ago. don't think
remember her properly.
Mrs. Smith-Your mother?
Violet--Yes. You know daddy wasn't
always rich; and mammals people
wouldn't let her marry him at first,
or talk 10 him, or anything. But when
he was likely 10 see her, she used 10
wear some white flowers just here for
signal 10 tell him
Mrs. Smith (wildly)-That she re-
membered-and would never forgetl
Violet (dellghted) %, you clever Mrs.
Smith to guessl That's just what il
was.
Mrs. Smith (trembling)-What is
your fathers name-your name, OF
course, / mean-miss?
Violet-Charles Thornton is daddy's
name. and mine
Mrs. Smith failing back In her chair
and holding her side) My God! (Her
assistant runs forward and supports
herr Dear dear me; it's thethe
weather-or something. Gradually re-
covers)
Assistant (bustling about noiseless-
ly) She's had trouble, miss, and IL
always eXcites her 10 talk about such
things. Don't say no more'an you can
help.
Violet (remorsefulIy)- II am so sorry.
Mrs. Smith. Shall I ask daddy TO send
you a doctor? lie would, am sure.
Mrs. Smith gathering herself to-
gether)-No, no. dearie, thank you. II
was only a spasm. You must tell me
the end OF your pretty little tale, which
| was rude enough TO interrupt.
Niolet-O, daddy didn't tell me any
more OF H.; except. OF course, that he
married mamma. And then she went
away.
Mrs. Smith-Went awayP
Niolet-Died, OF course, he meant.
People say went away" because it
doesn't sound 500 uncomfortable.
You know.
Mrs. Smith (absently)-I see, / see.
(ries up large bundle OF fowers)
There! Now let me fasten them as you
wanted. (Brokenly) In memory Of
Violet (reyerently) My dear mother
in Heaven. Suddenly catching sight
Of a gentleman i'm the distance) Why,
there's daddy. Goodbye, Mrs. Smith;
l hope you1l soon feel better puts
down her money and rushes to meet
him.)
Mrs, Smith (swaying on her chair)-
1t is-the-the heat-I-
Assistant-Pll get you some fresh
water. brushes off TO the fountain.)
Mrs. Smith (tallIing TO herself)-In
memory of-will never forget
Unsteady fastens some white flow
ers in left side of belt and sinks back
unconscious. Crowd of boys gather
round, and policeman comes up, as
assistant returns with water)
Niolet-O, daddy, there's something
wrong with my nice old flower woman
Can't you do anything?
(Ier father makes his way through
the crowd as the flower seller opens her
eyes. They look gravely at each other.)
He-Call cab, policeman. No, no;
insist-to take this woman home. Eth?
Her stall? That will be all right. II
have some friends who are interestd in
her case, and wish TO provide for her.
Tips policeman and cabby. Has
few words with assistant. Then walks
Oft with Violet)
Violet (admiringly)- How kind and
good you are, daddy. Why, it's made
you look quite I'LL
He (wiping his forehead)-No, no,
my dear. It's merely excitement. It's
"a very strange coincidence-but my
lawyer has been looking for your flower
seller. She was not brought up like
this, and some friends wish TO make
her an allowance.
Violet-IIow lovely
He-And-and-.I shall perhaps add
something TO it-for your sake. dear.
Violet (gently)-No, daddy, dear.
points to her flowers) In memory OF
- GEe bows his head. BLACK and
White.