The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-16

pleasure went through her as she lifted
the cover and saw the violets; another
when she read the card
II thought" she unused, that he held
me in disdain rs one of that musical
crowd who are so uninteresting to
him. He addresses such curt, cynical
remarks to me when we meet. / al
ways begin to get q retort ready as
soon as see him approach. T%onder
how he came to send me these! 1 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
rs she took her seat beside Miss Kane.
II 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"
Beryl listened to this voluble conf
dence with the feeling that she ought
to check or rcprove the little tale bear
er, but she didn't. She felt still an
other little thrill and thought what Il
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 II
chorlstcr, her fair childish face brilliant
with excitement and expectancy. Her
eager, searching eyes caught sight Of
;,,o 90 fhn Sha In
ed happily while the dimples came and
went. The prelude to her number end.
ed, Bradley, the crowd, every one, van.
! ished from her thoughts. She forgot
herself in the grand music of the lave
Maria," and she surpassed in it's de-
livery the highest hopes of her teacher.
Then followed wild ecstasy of ap-
plauSe from an enthusiastic audience
and she reappearcd, this time attired
! in n 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 OH Bradley
found his way behind the scenes.
Miss Louise" he said, bowing low
to the happy little girl, ''when you are
great prima donna don't forget that
gave you your first flowers
May l thank you for my violetS?"
said soft voice behind him.
He turned and his face glowcd 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
Gwen know that Miss Louise made
n hit. Every one is wild over her sing
ing, and they say she is the perfect ey-
poncnt of your teaching"
'"Then my ambition Is satisfied mll-
sically," she replied. II wanted to be
recognized as a successful teacher"
And have you any ambitions other
than nsusicY'
''Why, of course" she laughed. "Mu-
sic is only part of my life"
Every one has an aiin,' said Louise
precociously. milne is to be prima
donna, Miss Kane's to he teacher.
What Is yours, Mr.. Bradley"
'"To make n SCOOP" replied Beryl
THAT is only part OF my life,'" he
quoted. II have another, a great aim
and hope"
"What IS it?" asked Louise artlessly.
Il am going to tell Miss Kane some
time If she Will let me. Then l will tell
YOU"
Some one called Louise away lust
then.
MAY I come and sec YOU soon-to-
morrow night-Mlss Kancf" he asked
In vibrant voice.
"Ycs," she replied softly, screening
her face with the violctS.
81 always thought YOU were bored
by people who were not musical" he
said
"And 1 always thought" she retort-
ed, that 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 now?"
Certainly not" replied Bradley
quickly. "Prima donnas always have q
supper after they sing. am going to
take you to one now, and Miss Kane
will chaperon u.s."
"Oh, OH" cried Lou ecstaticaIIy.
This Is my loveliest night
And mine," declared Bradley en-
phatically.
"And mine echoed Beryl softly.
Sing While Mt Uorlr