Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-23

a. we'll as jeanette nerseiii
Things went on in this way for long
time, but there came change, tor
Mrs. Norris received letter stating her
bro would be with her in q few
weeks. Great preparations, therefore,
were made, in which all took part.
At last the day came for the arrival.
I'm sure you will like him." Kath-
leen said to Jeanette, as she gave the
finishing touches to the leaves and
blooming flowers which formed tn.
word "Welcome" above the door.
"Hscs ,.su found 90 news Of your
wife yet Claude?" was the first ques-
ton Mrs. Norris asked her brother.
"No, none at all except the note stat
ing she was dead" answered Claude
gloc mily.
AS he prepared to mount the stepa
Kathleen shouted WELCOMED" from the
door which led from the veranda.
"Ah! So you have done that all BY
yourself for me, Kathie?" he asked gay
", tossing her upon his shoulder.
"Oh, no! not by myself. Jeanette
helped me-"
Jeanette" he repeated. THAT was
tho name of my little girl lost.
"Have you lost your child?" said
Jeanette, her brown eyes beginning to
fill with tears, while her whole childish
heart sympathized with him.
"She reminds me very much Of my
child" he said, walking around the
lawn. "She is quite prey. is she
pot?"
YES" answered his sister; but 30 10
her mother, whom you will be intro
dLCed to this evening""
Late that afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Nor-
ris were having long talk with MI
Clinton MRS. Norris bro.aer' when a
light tap was heard at the door, and IN
walked Mrs. Roberts, lo)K'n,, more
lonely than ever. her BEAUTIFUL blacs
hsi- contrasting with the white gown,
while a single rose in her hair gave the
finishing touch.
Il fear | have intruded upon you,
she began. Mrs. Norris interrupted her,
saying, "Oh, no! you have not in the
least, and here is my chance, for have
promised Mr.. Clinton an introduction
Mrs. Roberts started at the name, Dut
quickly composed herself, and, curiosity
getting the better of her, she looked up
and in doing so their eyes met, and ne
cried, Dorothy" and she likewise
cried "Claude!" and fell sobbing into
the outstretched arms. Mr.. and Mrs
Norris quietly withdrew.
II suppose it really was his wire we
were sheltering under or -oor all
along" said Mrs. Norris.
That evening Mr.. Clinton gave an ex.
PLANTATION: while living in one OF the
me st fashionable houses in New YORK,
I received letter stating was needed
on business in California. l went, but
not before leaving my wife $1,000, as
that would cover most Of the expenses
ill l came back, which intended to d.
in four months. However, was de-
tanned three months longer. l wrote to
ny wife stating the cause of my deten-
ton and enclosing more money. This.
however, did not reach her, as after
wards learned. The money which l had
given her before, therefore, soon gave
cut. Having thus been reduced to such
poverty, she changed her name to Rob
erts. She fell sick, and was taken to
the hospital, where she was expected
not to live. 1t was then received
news that she had died, but which was
not true, for she recovered and tried to
live Independently by taking in sacks to
sew in that room, which you found her
in. Years had passed, and |, having 70
news of her out West, or anywhere els
decided to come here and ask for youi
bid in the search. When l did not re-
turn Dorothy thought some accident
must have befallen me, but she could
nor travel about to hunt for me, for she
lad barely enough money to keep her.
self and Jeanette alive, SO could only
trust to God. And now in this wonder
full way we have been brought together
again. May our future lives prove oui
gratitude to GOd!"