The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-09-29

was brought to her. A little thrill Of
pleasure Welt through her as she lifted
the cover and saw the violets; another
when she read the card.
81 thought" she unused, chat he held
me in disdain as 'one of that musical
crowd who are so uninteresting to
him. He addresses such curt cynical
remarks to me when we meet. l al
ways begin to get retOrt ready as
soon as l see him approach. l wonder
how he came to send me these! l sup
pose because he was giving Lou some."
She sighed as she finished her toilet.
Her carriage stopped at the home Of
her little pupil, and Louise, radiant
with excitement and pleasure, came
out, carrying her roses.
you got the violets Mr.. Bradley sent
you, didn't your" asked the young girl
as she took her seat beside Miss Kane.
81 must tell you what he said about
you. He said you were music mad
and you didn't care for him because he
wasn't musical and he could never get
into your circle, and told him to jump
in"
Berry, listened to this voluble conf
dence with the feeling that she ought
to check or reprove the little tale bear
er, but she didn't. She felt still an
other little thrill and thought what
lovely night it was. If only Louise
would do her best!
Louise did. She came out upon the
stage clad in the white robes of
chorister, her fair childish face brilliant
with excitement and expectancy. Her
eager, searching eyes caught sight Of
Bradley in one Of the boxes. She lush
ed happily while the dimples came and
went. The prelude to her number end
co. Bradley, the crowd, every one, van
ished from her thoughts. She forgot
herself in the grand music Of the ave
Maria" and she surpassed in it's de-
livery the highest hopes of her teacher.
Then followed a wild ecstasy of APP
plause from an enthusiastic audience,
and she reappeared, this time attired
in q pretty white frock. She sang
"Home, Sweet Home" into the hearts
Of her hearers. Applause, calls, recalls
and flowers followed.
When the excitement had subsidized
and the next number was on Bradley
found his way behind the scenes.
"Miss Louise" he said, bowling low
to the happy little girl, when you are
a great prima donna don't forget that
I gave you your first flowers
MAY 1 thank you for my violets?'
said a soft voice behind him.
He turned, and his face glowed with
pleasure when he saw Miss Kane was
carrying his flowers. He noted how
happy she looked, but attributed the
fact to the success her pupil had
scored
even / know that Miss Louise made
hit. Every one is wild over her sing
ing, and they say she is the perfect ex-
ponent of your teaching"
'"Then my ambition is satisfied mu-
sically," she replied. 81 wanted to be
recognized as a successful teacher
'And have you any ambitions other
than music?"
''Why, of course" she laughed. "Mu-
SkC 10 a Ddlt VI lllC.
Every one has an aim," said Louise
precociously mine is to be a prima
donna, Miss Kane's to be a teacher.
What is yours, Mr.. Bradley"
''To make a SCOOP" replied Beryl.
THAT is only part of my life,'" he
quoted. II have another, great aim
and hope"
What is it?' asked Louise artlessly
81 am going to tell Miss Kane some
time if she will let me- Then will tell
YOU
Some one called Louise away just
then.
May come and see you soon-to-
in vibrant voice.
Yes" she replied softly, screening
her face with the violets.
II always thought you were bored
by people who were not musical" he
said.
"And 1 always thought" she retort-
ed, shat you were bored by people
who were musical
"YOu were mistaken"
$50 were you"
Louise ran to them.
"Our carriage is here, Miss Kane
Are we going home nowT
Certainly not" replied Bradley
quickly. "Prima donnas always have
supper after they sing I am going to
take you to one now, and Miss Kane
will chaperon u.s."
ooh, oh!' cried Lou ecstatically.
'This is my loveliest night!'
"And mine," declared Bradley en-
phatically.
"And mine," echoed Beryl softly.
Sing While at Work.
"They say the man whose soul wakes