The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-11-19

tinued.
Mary's school had closed for the summer,
when Mr.. Alrisnn one day announced he
had rented The farm, and would move to
Garry towu, ten miles distant for the win
ter. The plan met with approva. For
Mary and Maurice, it meant II year at
school. Nandla, debarred from that privi-
lege on account Of weak eyes, saw rosy
visions of musical advantages only they
could afford to employ music teacher.
Zone never knows what may happen she
said, land | am glad we're going"
They had lived in Carrytown about
month, when, one day, Vandla came in
from walk ia high spirits. eve been to
call on the music teocher in town." she
added, in answer to her mothers look OF
surprise, "but had nice visit told her
how | love music and am determined to
be musician, though too poor to take
lessons. She encouraged me to keep up
my practice and invited me to meet with
the class each week, to talk aud study
about music. Wasn't that sweet Of her -
These class meetings became a source of
inspiration to the lonely student. Miss
Clark says it would be excellent practice
for me to play in church, and | mean to
look Tor an opportunity" she announced,
on her return from one of these meetings.
She found it at McGregor Street Chapel, a
small, objectionable church that had no
regular organist. One Sunday there was
no one to play. Nandla, though timid
volunteered. She did so we'll the pastor
asked her to play regularly, which she
consented to do. This required an extra
amount of practice.
Thus the winter passed pleasantly. On
the approach of spring, Mr.. Auison de-
cared himself tired of city life, and pro-
posed to return Immediately to the farm.
Mary had secured the spring school at
home, so 1t was thought best to II owe ba TX.
Mr.. Arrison made a trip to the country,
and returned with the announcements that
his share OF grain had been stored in two
rooms OF the house There was but one
room for the family.
The mother and the girls were ai.maysd.
''Ihere'll be no place for the organ Van,
ola exclaimed
What can We do?" asked the mother.
looNing perpleNed. MARY will be at
school, and father at work"
There is nothing to he done but to
shell the conn., replied the father. 'and
then we have nobody TO haul it to town. :"
shell seven hundred bushels Of corn,r
and Mrs. Arrison laughed at the idea.
Nothing more was said, and preparations
were made to move. Nandla was deter
mined to have place for the organ; she
felt she could rot 20 without it. The day
they moved she said to her brother:
Maurice, we have hand. shelter
Yes. What do you want with liz"
"lf you II help me, mean to shell that
corn"
1--WE two shell seven hundred bushels of
corn" the boy cried, in astonishment.
ut is the only chance, Maurice. | am
bound to have place for the organ.
Wen get it shelled after awhile if we keep
at it,"
The boy looked at his sister with admir-
ing eyes. eff you can stand it, | can 90
ahead, Sis. But what about getting it
hauled to town? Father'll be busy with
the team
1--WE thought it over and decided to
give Jack Sutton music lessons in exchange
for hauling. He is unsteady inclined,
and am going to propose it to him, any
way"
Maurice was silent moment, and then
blurted out II say, Van; if you don t get
to be musician, the kind of one you're
trying for, it'll be a shame. girl that
has your sand deserves to succeed"
Vandla smiled, pleased at the boyish
praise. She went to see Jack Sutton, and
made her proposition. To her Joy, he
accepted. "Ill drive round Tuesday
morning to see if you have load ready
he promised.
Monday morning. Vandla and Maurice
began their task. They took turns throw
ing in the corn and turning the crank.
Night found them with thirty bushels
shelled. Ny. Arrison, seeing how hard
they worked, shelled till eleven o'clock.
Very tired, the brother and sister tossed
on their beds, but the next morning,
though so lame they could hardly turn the
crank, they resumed work. Their mother
helped, and Jack hauled load into town.
After that they did enough to send q load
each day. One happy morning, they saw
Jack start with the last load, and Vandla
went into the house with tears OF JOY in
her eyes. The rooms, though empty, did
not look inviting. The corn had mildew-
ed and stuci to the wall. They white
washed the walls and scrubbed the floors,
and in few days everything was as coy
and neat as possible. Vandla was then
ready to begin her musical career.
There was no music teacher in the COM
munity. Jack had helped advertise the
news that Nandla Arrison had come from
town to give mnsic Iessons V,ndlo took