Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-29
BEST OF THE LOT.

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CO HEY were sensible, Woodworking
girls, were the Thurlows, and ev
- cry one liked and admired them
The two elder ones made quite a nice
little sum Of pocket money by thei;
poultry and vegetables, which they
took into the market themselves, and
sold right well, for their things were al
ways Of the best and found a ready
sale.
1t was a brilliant June morning and
the pony was waiting with the little
cart at the door, stamping his little feet
with impatience, for it was Monday
and Jan" was fresh from his stable.
Angela" cried fresh young voice
hurry up. Jan is at the door and the
baskets are In. Do make haste; we
shall De dreadfully late"
'Pm coming. Oh, wait a moment,
Rita; | must take some of those pink
roses from the south wall. I'm sure
they'd sell"
1t was just eight o'clock and lovely
day. Overhead hung a cloudless blue
sky, but it was no bluer than the azure
depths of Angelas eyes, and the sun
light was scarce brighter than her glo-
rious hair, which coiled round her head
in masses of warm color. She was
known as the "best Of the lot" and she
certainly deserved that position in the
family looks on this glorious morning,
as she came round breathlessly from
the south wall, where she had been
gathering a large handful Of delicious
pink roses, all wet with dew.
Now, then, my good Rita, as hard
as you and Jan like~ said Angela
gaily, as she got into the cart.
And, with a flick of the whip across
his shaggy shoulders, away -eHt Jan
down the narrow avenue. cut into the
lane which led into the highroad to the
town, four miles distant.
Pats of yellow butter set out on a
aeighboring table, which was presided
over by a fat farmers wife, made a de-
licious contrast to the piles of vege-
tables baskets of brown eggs and the
loose bunch of pink roses which the
girls speedily set out IN their turn; and
there was no lack OF customers as the
morning went on. Strangers glanced
Guriously at the lovely face of the girl
in the blue cotton gown and the sun
bonnet which half concealed her love
illness; and presently carriage which
was passing stopped and two people-a
man and lady-got out and came
slowly into the market
They were strangers to the Thurlows.
Possibly they were staying In the
neighborhood, which was famous for
its scenery and its natural sporting adj
vantages. But they had no time to
waste in staring idly at passers-by, for
they were besieged by customers, and
soon their pile Of produce had nearly
vanished-a1 but the pink roses and a
few eggs.
Miss Rita, my dear" whispered the
fat woman at the next stall. hurriedly,
will you look after my things while
run out TO speak to my daughter for
a minute? She passed by, and l must
see her at once"
"of course. Mrs. Radley,' said An
CELIA; land I'll have sold all you've got
by the time you come backr'
Thank YOU kindly. Miss Angela,
dearr'
And Mrs. Radley hurried Off. while
Angela took the vacant seat at the stall.
II was getting hot, and she leant back
against the wall with a feeling OF
drowsiness. when she was reused by
voice. saying;
by Jove! there's pretty girl! say,
Maude-"
She glanced in the direction OF the
voice. and saw the two strangers she
had noticed getting out of the carriage.
They were coming toward her and her
ewes met those Of the man. who was
looking at her with frank admiration in
his handsome face
.'ady dear Geon. do be CAREFUL said
the lady. with a laugh: and then she
advanced 10 the stall where. as a rule
the worthy Mrs. Radley presided over
the destinies OF her butter and chick
ems.
lis this Mrs. Radley's stall?1 she
asked. with surprised glance at the
Sirl. who rose from her seat
~Yes. na'am." said Angela. with the
demurest air. "She has just gone out
OF the market for moment, but l am
looking after the things fer her. What
San serve you with. ma'amT
The man was Still looking at her. hus
Angela took not the faintest notice Of
him.
a dozen eggs, please" said the lady.
getting cut her purse, and looking
shout her: "and- Oh. what lovely
roses there are on the next stall, Are
those yours
YES. ma'am." said Angela with
aiaerity. "win you take some9 They
sre auste fresh this morning"
give me half the bunch, win you.
pleased HOW mucAe That is right. I
think. Perhaps you could bring them
out 10 the carriage for meg
Let me take them, Maude." saio the
man stepping forward. There is no
need to trouble any one 10 carry your
parcels when am here. Is thar anT'
yes. You look rather absurd with
that basket OF eggs and the roses.
Geoff; but have your own way. Good
morning"
The msn cast glance at Angela and
lifted his hat. as be followed the lady
from the stall; and Angela withdrew
TO her scat with mischleyovs smile
curving her red lips.
or course, he thought she was a farm
er's daughter. or something Of that sort,
nnd she laughed 10 herself at the rec