Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-10-21

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their nephew's daughter, from New York,
would spend the summer with them, and
arrive that evening.
How old is She, Miss Emily?" asked
Rosa, the maid, who if company must
come, hoped they would be fashionable
Il do not know, Rosa, but suspect Bes-
sic is but a child, for our nephew speaks
: her as his little girl replied Miss
Emily,
Tom drove TO the station, and on his
return, beautiful Young girl was seated
in the old-fashioned barouche Her gown
far exceeded l>osa's expectations, and the
quick, animated way in which she bound
ed from the barouche caused her aunt's
heart to swell with pride and admiration.
Why, my dear, l thought you were a
child said Miss Lanton, embracing her
warmly.
That is papas worst fault" continued
Bessie. for he will persist in calling me
his little girl in spite of the fact that
make my debut next winter, / tell
mamma he viii want to introduce me as
one then"
She was out gathering flowers when her
aunts came to breakfast, and declared
She knew she would enjoy every moment
OF her visit
Her kind disposition at once made
friends of Tom and Rosa. but nothing
she could do would win the favor of a
flock of geese her aunts possessed. They
became more aggressive each time they
saw the results Of encounters with them.
The most desperate attack occurred
one morning on her way TO the village
She had on a pink gown, and large
white hat, and started off mcrrily, sing
ing an operatic air. On one side of the
road was a wooded valley cool and en-
ticing, and on the other farm where Il
boy was working.
Bessie was so engossed with the seen
cry that she did not realize the proxim-
ity of a neighbor's flock of geese until,
feeling something tugging at her skirt.
she looked down and saw one large gray
goose pulling at her ruflles. several pick
ing at her shoes. while the rest were
grouped about her and quac1ing SO lust
lily that her blood fairly froze.
She gave one scream, and tried to Jump
on the railing that spanned the bridge,
but her enemies proved too strong. Her
screams attracted the farmer boys atten-
ton. and he came to her rescue with a
stout stick. saying: They won't hurt
you, miss; they hain't got no sense"
Her skirt was literally in ribbons. As
soon Is she was out of sight and hearing.
young man. who had been sketching in
the valley close by, burst out laughing.
saying:
Well that is the richest thing have
seen. What pretty girl, and a stranger,
too I'll wager, for no one here has her
style | must ask aunt Fannie who she
is
He was doubly surprised to see her a
few days afterward, seated on his aunt's
porch in company with some elderly
ladies.
There he comes,' exclaimed Mrs. Vane,
waving her hand to her nephew. She had
been eXpatIating on his remarkably fine
qualities. and Informed her guests that
he was to leave in the fall for Italy to
study art.
Bessie had been an attentive listener,
wondering if he could be Stella Hollis
brother. of whom she had heard so much
but had never met.
Gerald thought it no wonder that his
sister admired Bessie Linton. for she
looked so dainty and Winsome, in a cool,
white dress, with spray of honeysuckle
nesting in her hair
The sketches were duly commented
upon. but when the one in particular was
reached, Bessie's checks grew crimson.
and looking inquiringiy at Gerald, she
asked, where were you them
Not far away he replied, and as she
laughed. good naturally he did also.
That was the beginning of days that
seemed all too short for both. for the
idea OF a chaperon did not present itself
to the Misses Linton. and the young
people were free to roam about as they
chose
In such close companionship, Gerald
fully realized what these days meant to
him
He Thought it would not be fair to ex-
tract any promise from her before she
had had a chance to choose for herself,
among others more worthy than he At
times he feared for such opportunities to
come. Then. again from some little word
or sign, perhaps unconscious with her. he
Nyould see that she cared for him more
than she knew, and he would take fresh
courage.
In ono respect he was correct for Bcs-
sic Hdu not dIidtA LtN HtE lStInES III Ie-
gard TO him, but when the day came for
him to leave. and she thought OF the
future without him. her heart grew faint
and she realized that she cared for him
more than as a friend
People wondered why the belle. Miss
Linton, did not marry 1t was strange
indeed for size had had scores of splendid
offers. bit for some unknown reason re-
fused each sutton
During these years she had not heard
from Gerald Holt except through his fam
ily and the press He had won a great
rame, was looked upon as the best artist
Of the city. his pictures had met with the
warnest enthusiasm ard been purchased |
by c5nnoisscurs Of both lands
When it became known that he was to
return to his home. society and the world |
II artists made PREPARATIONS to receive |
rim. Arrangements were made for pub |
ic exhibition Of his works. and its open |
ing was marked success.