The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-08-01
BEST OF THE LOT.

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ca HEY were sensible, Woodworking
girls, were the Thurlows, and ev-
- cry one liked and admired them.
The two elder ones made quite nice
little sum of pocket money by their
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 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 1t 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 be dreadfully late"
'I'm coming. Oh. wait a moment,
Rita; l 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 1t was no bluer than the azure
depths Of Angela's 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 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 flick Of the whip across
his shaggy shoulders, away went Jan
down the narrow avenue, out into the
lane which led into the highroad to the
town, four miles distant.
Pats Of yellow butter set out on
neighboring table, which was presided
over by fat farmers wife, made de-
ncious 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
r4orning went on. Strangers glanced
curiously at the lovely face Of the girl
in the blue cotton gown and the sun
bonnet which half concealed her love
liness; 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 ad-
yantages. 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
yanished-all but the pink roses and a
few eggs.
miss Rita, my DEAR" whispered the
fat woman at the next stall, hurriedly,
twill you look after my things while
run out to speak to my daughter for
a minutei she passed by, and must
see her at once"
"of course, Mrs. Radley," said An
gela; land IN have sold all you've got
by the time you come backg'
"Thank you kindly, Miss Angela,
dearg'
And Mrs. Radley hurried OF, while
Angela took the vacant seat at the STALL
1t was getting hot and she leant back
AGAINST the wall with a feeling OF
drowsiness, when she was reused by d
voice. saying:
"By Jovel there's a pretty grill 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 hel
eyes met those Of the man, who was
looking at her with frank admiration in
his handsome face.
envy dear Geoff, do be careful?' said
the lady, with a laugh; and then she
advanced to the stall where, as rule
the worthy Mrs. Radley presided ovel
the destinles OF her butter and chick
ems.
"Is this Mrs. Radley's stallf' sne
asked. with a surprised glance at the
sirl. who rose from her seat
ayes. ma'am," said Angela, with the
demurest air. "she has just gone out
of the market for a moment but an
booking after the things for her. What
can serve you with. ma'amr
The man was still looking at her, buI
Angela took not the faintest notice oI
him.
"a dozen eggs, please" said the lady
getting out her purse. and looking
about her; and oh. what-iovell
roses there are ON the next STALL Ar
those yoursT
sYes, ma'am," said Angela witt
alacrity. "will you take sOmsi The!
are quite fresh this morning"
"Give me half the bunch. win you
pleasei How muehl That Is right,
think. Perhaps you could bring then
sut 70 the carriage for meT