The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-17

smile as her husband entered
their-studio. they termed Il. but as
a matter OF fact II was their garnet
and the only room they had.
He shook his head YEARLY as he
placed the canvases on the table.
The dealers ara full up. and l
haven't sold one"
"Never mind" she answered. tender
ly-"luck must change soon"
Heaven only knows that ours has
been black enough since We married"
Dearest" she said. r~eproachfully.
and she gathered closer TO her breast
the sleeping child. whose face was so
dear 10 her, with tho blue eyes OF her
husband and Its halo OF fair. curling
locks. there is little Ruth"
Marmaduke Seton gazed modify
into the fire. His thoughts were far
from pleasant ones. Until four years
z be had never known that dread
feeling OF want His father. Sir Mar
maduke Seton. a very wealthy man.
had completely spoiled him. Not a
wish remained unsatisied. and his al
lowance was a princely one.
This bringing up had the usual re
suit. Duke made up his mind that he
was an artist and nothing would shake
him In this connection.
Not even the threat OF his fathers
dire displeasure would persuade him
TO throw down his brush.
There Is nc doubt that In time Sir
Marmaduke would have relented IN
have c~ountenanced his son In his ar
tistic ambition. but as luck would have
IL, Duke went into the country TO paint
landscapes. There he met Ruth. HIS
wife. the daughter OF the vicar. and at
once proceeded to make love. A few
weeks afterward he proposed TO her
and was accepted.
Sir Marmaduke did not rage when
the engagement was announced to
him. He wrote a few lines.
Marry this girl and | have done
with you. Not a sou will you have.
The choice remains with you"
Duke did make his choice and mar.
ried. The inevitabl e occurred and lit
tie Ruth was the browning blessing to
a happy marriage. Not for two years
did they begin to feel tho pinch Of
poverty. The ready money which he
had and the realization OF his jewelry
kept them going for that length Of
time. But the last six months had
been a weary fight with starvation.
Their studio" cost them four shll-
ings a week-an attic on the Gray's
road-and their food cost them OF.
less. Their thin faces and wearied
miles were speaking evidence Of their
lie. But little Kuth's bonny face bore
'igns of a mothers love and care.
There Is plenty OF lard and pota-
oes. let us fry them" Ruth said.
'heerfully. as she placed the child on
Ter bed.
The next morning they were awak-
ned by the child's chatter. The sun
vas shining brilliantly through the
OF the roof.
II VIII go the rounds again" he
aid. as he took up his canvases. II
iii be back soon with your breakfast.
hope. darling. Goodbye. little one"
There were tears In his eyes as he
,aned to kiss his little girl. !
His wife stood looking Mt the open
oorway. through which her husband
nd disappeared. Then, with a sigh.
he started cleaning their room.
The little n looked on for a while.
a few moments she grew tired and
'andered to the landing head. She n
alked down a few steps. /
Her mother went ON with her work. d
wv and hen stopping for a moment C
dash the streaming tears from her Il
res. h
Little Ruth reached the street. II
(which way did dad soY' she lisped I,
herself. In
After a moments hesitation she g,
to the left. A hundred yards VI
lead she reached Theobald's road e,
ID toddled along In the direction Of Il
ford street. ~
II find him soon-dad, dear dad. He Ell
crying. poor dad" she murmured. W
A sudden run to cross the street. a III
rick, the pulling up Of horses, and bs
e little n lay motion1ess in the at
Of a kindly policeman A quar- pc
: OF an hour afterward she was be- tn
: attended to by the house surgeon hi
a neighboring hospital. tn
"A simple fracture Of the arm" he
to the nurse. ct was a or
,vidential escape" ",
What's your name, little oneT' hs 70
red. tn
Ruth Seton" she answered, ODE pa
10,
Where do you liver was his next lar
W.
Far away, up high" she replied, liz
nting with her hand to the ceiling. or
What is the name Of the street7" IN.
Ruth doesn't know" she Answered to
alb.
What is your fathers name?" he
ed the nurse at n bnzard. In,