Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-03-08
THE SPREAD OF HAPPINESS.

THE SPREAD OF HAPPINESS
Two months had elapsed since the
specter of Scar Face and David's tor
turing conscience had caused him to
leap into oblivion, and he was al
most forgotten. The Mizzy falls still
poured out from beneath a sheathing
Of ice, and glittering pendants hung
from the rocks beside it or swayed
from the trees that bent toward it be-
low. The mills were choked with
snow, the great house near by was
empty, not footprint showed that the
premises ever had a visitor, and the
ghost that once haunted them had
been banished. The gossips had more
eheerins subjects to discuss, and Mar
tins discovery of AMI, his good Sa-
marian service and care for that pitt
full man, old Cy's voluntary imprison-
ment with him in the far-away wilder
ness, and the hope that both would
return in the spring, were discussed
at every fireside. There was also an
other topic of warm heart interest
the news that Angie and Martin were
near future. 1t was not long in spread
ing. for when Angie somewhat peni-
tently informed Aunt Comfort, that
motherly soul first kissed and caressed
her with fearful joy. and then straight
way informed Aunt Lorey and Gin the
vernacular) that settled it,
The snow was deep, but that was
no hindrance to Aunt Lorey, for be-
fore the sun had again risen ON fair
Greenvale, the important news was
known all over the village.
And what romantic tale of faith
full devotion we'll rewarded it was, and
how the congratulations and good
wishes came showering upon Angie.
For years she had lived her patient,
helpful life, always thinking of and
doing for others, bearing her own
troubles and wrongs in silence, until
she had grown very dear TO the hearts
of all, and now to come into her inner
tied rights and the crown of love and
betrothal almost at once, with the pros
pect of again meeting father sup
posed to be dead, was q reward greater
than fairy princess ever received.
And well deserved, as ali consid
cred
Aunt Comfort shared the genera
love-feast CT goodwill and wishes, anC
Martin was also hero. DR.. Sol wa!
not forgotten, and even Meier received
few crumbs for his Flooding through
the snow early. every morning fol
weeks to build a rousing fire in tn,
schoolhouse for Angie-acts which
were attributed to his devotion to her
The social life of Greenvale also re
ceived new impetus that winter, ant
evening gatherings of the middle-age,
and young folks, to which Angie an,
Martin were inevitably invited. becam
frequent. They were considered tn
guests of honor at all these simpl
functions, and none complete withou
them. Angie was, of course, the so
cial star, who was sought as queen
her wishes were consulted. her sug
gestions were asked for, and she wa
forced to receive a homage she care
not at all for. The general sociabilit
also eliminated in several dance
where she and Martin were obliged t
lead the grand march. and she was be
sieged afterwards by would-be part
ners. Aunt Comfort also entered int
the spirit of joyousness and battle
with Angles sense of economy unit
an ample supply of new gowns an
frocks were added to her wardrobe.
you've been denyin' yerself n &C
ing without things long 'nough." sh
said when the subject came up, al
now you've got ter dress up. if Nv
got ter sit up nights SEWN. The
you've got ter consider Martins fee
ms. He's got mans nat'ral pride
you, that you mustn't forget"
He also considered, and the cos
" dollhouse flowers kept coming