Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-08-12
yond Them boat on the river at the
end of the garden. So the question OF

er. far more peremptory voice called
her; but she answered:
There is nothing the matter, Bata-
yius. l am well. | am happy. And
now will go into the garden to make
me a fine nosegay," and she walked
slowly out of the door and stopped or
stopped at every fiowerbed, while Jo-
anna watched her.
Out of sight of the window, Kath-
crime ran rapidly to the end of the
garden, and, parting the lilac bushes,
stood flushed and painting on the river
bank. Capt Hyde's pretty craft shot
into sight, and few strokes put ii
at the landing stair. In a moment he
was at her side. He took her in his
arms, and in spite of the small hands
covering her blushing face, he kissed
her with passionate affection, yowing
with every kiss that she was the most
adorable Of women, and protesting
ION his honor as a soldier" that he
would make her his wife, or die
bachelor for her sake.
And who can blame young girl II
she listens and believes, when listen
ing and believing mean to her perfect
happiness? Not women who have
ever stood, trembling with love and
Joy, close to the dear ones heart. If
they be gray-haired, and on the very
shoal Of life, they must remember still
those moments of delight-the little
lane, the fire-lit room, the drifting
boat, that is linked with them. If
they be young and lovely, and have
but to say, 1T was yesterday" or, ut
was last week." still better they will
understand the temptation that was
too great for Katherine to overcome.
And, as yet, nothing definite had
been said to her about Neil Semple.
and the arrangement made fer her fu-
ture, so that in effect, she was still
free, since Neil had not spoken.
On the night OF De Vries' return
there was a great gathering at Van
Heemskik's house. Conspicuous In the
happy, chattering company, Lysbet
Van Heemskikrk hustled about, in the
very whitest and stiffest of lace caps.
Very soon after shutdown, Elder Sem
pie and madam his wife arrived; and
the elder, as usual, made a decided
stir among the group which he Joined.
mo, no, councillor" he said, in an
swer to the invitation of Joris to come
outside. mo, no, III not risk my
health, maybe my vera life, GOT on the
stoop after sunset"
We'll, then, neighbors, well go in
SIDE" said Joris. "Clean pipes, and
SNOWFALL (gin mixed stiff with SUI
gar). or a glass of Hollands, will not,
think, be amiss."
The movement was made among
some jokes and laughter. and they
gathered near the hearthstone.
Katherine came and stood behind
her fathers chair. She let her head
fall down over his shoulder, and he
raised his own to clasp it. What is
it then, min, Katrijntje kleintje?"
at is to dance. Mother says yes
if thou art willing"
Then l say yes also.
For a moment she laid her cheek
against him, and the happy tears came
into his eyes, and he stroked her face
and halfreluctantly let Batavius lead
her away.
At that day there were but few fam
lilies of any wealth who did no. own
one black man who could play well
upon the violin. Joris possessed two,
and they were both on hand, putting
their own gay spirits into tho fiddle
and the bow. And oh, how happy were
the beating feet and the beating hearts
that went to the stirring strains, 1t
was Joy and love and youth in melo-
dious motion. The old looked on with
cleaning, sympathetic eyes; the
young forgot that they were mortal.
Miss Katern Van Heemskirk and Mr..
Neil Semple will now hab de honor OF I
'bhging de company wild de French
minuet"
At this announcement, made by the
first negro violin. there was sudden
silence; and Neil rose, and with low
bow offered the tips of his fingers to
the beautiful girl, who rose blushing
to take them.
Neil's dark, stately beauty was well
set off by his black velvet suit and .
powdered hair and gold buckles. And I
no lovelier contrast could have faced I
him than Katherine an Heemskirk; (
so delicately fresh, so radiantly fair,
she looked in her light blue robe and
white lace stomacher, with pink rose
at her breast.
Neil had a natural majesty in his
Katherine supplemented it
with a natural grace. AS she was in
The very act of making Neil a profound
the door opened and Mrs.
Gordon and Capt. Hyde entered. The
latter took in the exquisite picture in
4 moment. and there was a fire of jeal-