The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-21
CHAPTER Iv.-tcontinuedJ

With the utmost care Ella arranged her
long curls, and then, tying over her black
dress the only white apron which she
possessed, she started for Mrs. Camp
bells. The resemblance between herself
and Ella Campbell was indeed so strik-
Ing that but for the dress the mother
might easily have believed it to have been
her own child. As 1t was, she started up
when the little girl appeared, and, draw,
Ing her to her side, involuntarily kissed
her; then. causing her to sit down by her
side, she infinitely examined her fea-
lures, questioning her meantime concern
| ing her mother and her home in England.
OF the latter Ella could only tell her that
they lived in a city, and that her mother
had once taken her to a large. handsome
house In the country, which she said was
her old home.
From this Mrs. Campbell inferred that
Elias family must have been superior
to most Of the English who emigrate TO
this country, and after a few more ques-
lions she decided to take her for time
ct least; so with another kiss she dismiss
ed her, telling her she would come for
her soon Meantime arrangements were
making for Mary and Alice, and on the
same day In which Mrs. Campbell was
TO call for Ella Mr.. Knight, one of the
"selectmen," whose business it was 10
look after the towns poor, also came to
the cottage. After learning that Ella
was provided for, he turned to Mary,
asking, how old she was, and what she
could do" saying that his wife was in
want Of just such a girl to do chores,
and II she was willing to be separated
from Alice he would give her a home with
him.
But Mary only Rugged her sister closer
TO her bosom as she replied, I'D rather
20 with Alice. | promised mother to
take care OF her."
Every WELL" said the man. "Pm going
to North Chicopee, but shall be back in
two hours. so you must have your things
all ready"
Don't cry so, Mary" whispered Billy,
when he saw how fast her tears were
falling. I'm come to see you every week,
and when / am older, and have money, |
viii take you from the poorhouse. and
Alice, too"
irove up. She had been taking her after
noon ride, and now. on her way home,
had stopped for Ella. who in her delight
at going with SO handsome a woman. for
got the dreary home which awaited her
sister. While she was getting ready
Mr.. Knight returned, and. driving his
old-fashioned yellow wagon up by the
side Of Mrs. CampbelPs stylish carriage,
he entered the house, saying. Come, gal,
you're ready. hope. The old mare don't
want 10 stand, and I'm in a desput hur-
~, too. | ort to be TO hum this minute,
instead OF driving over that stony Part
upos road. / hope you don't mean 10
carry that ar thing" he continued, point
ing with his whip toward Alice's cradle,
which stood near Mary's box Of clothes.
The tears came into Mary's eyes. and
she answered, "Alice has always slept
In II, and didn't know but"
Here she stopped and, running up to
Ella, hid her face in her lap and sobbed,
at don't want TO go. Oh, | don't want
to go; can't l stay with your"
Billy's yellow handkerchief was sud
denly brought into requisition, and Mrs.
Bender, who. with all her imaginary
aches and pains, was a kind-hearted
woman, made vigorous attacks upon her
snuffbox. while Mrs. Campbell patted
Mary's head, saying, Poor child, can't
take you both, but you shall see your sis
ter often"
Ella was too much pleased with Mrs.
Campbell and the thoughts of the fine
home to which she was going to weep,
but her chin quivered when Mary held
up the baby for her TO kiss, and said,
perhaps you will never see little Allie
again"
When all was ready Mr.. knight walk
cd around his wagon, and, after trying
20 adjust the numerous articles It con-
tanned, said: II don't see how In the
world / can carry that cradle; my wagon
u chuck full now. Here is a case OF
shoes for the gals to stitch, and a piller-
case OF -four for Miss Smith, and forty
'leven other traps, so l guess you'll have
to leave 1t. Mebby you can find one
there. and il not, why, she'll soon get
used to going without it,"
Before Mary could reply Billy whisper
ed In her ear. "Never mind, Mary; you
know that little cart that draw moth
ers wood in; the cradle will just fit IL,
and tomorrow afternoon I'll bring 1t to
you, IL II doesn't rain"
Mary knew that he meant what he
said, and, smiling on him through her
tears, climbed into the rickety wagon,
which was minus a step, and, taking
Alice into her arms, she was soon moving
away. In striking contrast to this Ella,
about Ave minutes afterward, was care
fully lifted into Mrs. Campbells hand
some carriage, and reclining upon soft
cushions was driven rapidly toward her
new home.
VIII their paths In life always continue
thus different? Who can tell
CHAPTER v.
How long and tiresome that ride was,
with no one for q companion except Mr..
Knight, who, though a kind-hearted man,
knew nothing about making himself
agreeable to little girls, SO he remained
perfectly taciturn. Alice soon fell asleep,
and though the little arms which held
her ached sadly, there was no complaint.
Only Mary's tears gushed forth. and
falling upon the baby's face awoke her
Her nap was not half out, and setting up
a loud cry she continued screaming I'M
til they drove up to the very door of the
poorhouse.
For the lands sake" said Mr.. Knight.
as he helped Mary from the wagon.
what a racket; can't you contrive to
stop 1t? you'll have Sal Furbush in your
hair. for she don't like noise"
Mary glanced nervously round in quest
Of the goblin Sal, but she saw nothing
save an idiotic face with bushy, tangled
hair, and nose fattened against the win
dow pane. In terror Mary chung to Mr..
knight, and whispered, as she pointed
toward the figure. which was now laugh
Ing hideously: What is it? Are there