The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-01-26

pdIlOf OF lOQSlng mouse IN the SUD-
urbs of London. Just underneath it,
SO that the bright light illumined the
varying shade of her auburn hair, sat
a girl, with the advertisement sheet
of the Daily Mail laid upon the table
before her. One finger passed rapidly
down the columns.
Il wish / were cook, Neville. Here
are cooks required of every size and
shape, no limit to either age or sex,
apparently. | could get dozen stu
atoms tomorrow if could roast a
Joint properly, aud could earn for
tune il could do made dishes"
The brother that Janetta Howard
addressed was good-looking lad
about 10 years old, with dark appeal
ing eyes. and closely-cropped curly
hair. The face was spoiled by the
purposeless, weak mouth and the char
acterless chin. He reclined in an easy
chair, and was smoking pipe, with
his hands thrust deep into his trouser
pockets.
What nonsense, Jennie! AS il |
should ever consent to your going out
as common servant! Besides I don t
believe you could do a red herring
properly"
Given a good fire and toasting
fork. | would evolve the way to do the
herring" retorted Janetta merrily.
But that dare not draw out our last
penny Of capital would go in for a
series OF cooking lessons, come out at
the top OF the tree, and take place
as cook in high family, tell you.
would not adopt the title of lady
help I'd be cook, and rule my kitchen
with rod of iron" And she clenched
her hand, as if she really gripped the
rod Of which she spoke
"And, failing this. what do you pro-
pose to do?" asked Neville lazily.
Anything that Offers replied jan
eta quickly, resuming her search
through the paper. ut is quite clear
that, II you are to accept this chance
of stool in an accountants Office,
must supplement your salary in some
way; you can't live on it, z
Il need not accept it; can wait for
something better
"Wait until we come to our last
penny, in fact" cried Janetta impa-
tiently. mo, Neville; you must take
this clerkship, and l must get some
thing and help you all can. You
know I'm ready enough to do 1t, butt
with little break in her voice
you'll keep steady, dear, when I'm
gomez
Her tone implied that the boys past
had not been altogether blameless, and
he started to his feet, as II stung by
her words.
know I've been a beast, Jennie.
I've wasted lot of money; but If /
hadn't had ouch bad luck / should have
won it back on the last Derby"
That's just it-you'd no right to
risk II" replied Janetta despairingly;
but you'll leave It alone nowyou
must promise me to try and keep
straight. think it would break my
heart IL you turned into a drinking,
betting man like father!"
The last words were brought out
sadly and reluctantly. briefly telling
the tale Of the present low ebb in their
fortunes.
He's dead; you need not bring up
his sins against him, said Neville,
rather sulkily. 4
And l would not, except that lore
you SO dearly that must give you one
word Of warning. You've nobody else,
you see,a said Janetta, with smile
that was almost q caress.
Let me see, where was I? Bent
upon finding that wonderful situation
that IL to make both your fortune and
mine, she continued. with an effort to
regain her usual light-heartedness.
What do you say to this e.
Wanted Immediately, a young
lady as companion, good looking and
| good-tempered. Photo must accom-
pany every application. References re-
{ Quired q
.EIumbug 3 calculated Neville, from
the depths Of his easy chair.
Come and look for yourself, II you
don't believe me. !. said Janetta, with
laughter In her eyes.
He rose and peeped over his sisters
shoulder, why. yes! It's there safe
enough. It's . hoax. OF course. You
Won't be green enough to answer it?,''
This very nigh. = said Janetta
|brtghtly ..at least, II you honestly
can assure me that I fdlfill the e
qnirements. Pm not old st two-and-
events, Am I
ct ayeragely good-tempered, and
could attain perfect self control Il N
occAsional outburst meant ! loss 81
EaitnAt Ion And - she spoke she
lla1ced At the common littIe mirror
Aboye the mAntel shelf don't mind
~ teei1ns tesl me traly; I'm / GOOD
ld6kins snous 4 III III
- e that you'll do,,s. replied
/ Nth the blunt nen a.