The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

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wisdom Of my way. When ! can take
Der TO the city she VIII have happier
time OF II than here
Nothing further was said OF his
change Of plans for q few lays but
Phil could not fail 10 notice the change
IN Bess appearance. Her face was
pale and demrre, and the eyes looked
as II she bad spent sleepless nights
worrying over the matter.
Il wish she wouldn't take It 20 70
heart Phil reflected more than once.
Then a little lrritabIy. "Girls expect 50
much Of brothers. They wait TO tie
them down 70 their apron strings"
This sort OF argument did not tend %
convince Phil Of bis mistaken line Of
thought
A week later he had fully made up
his mind 10 carry out his long-cherished
plans One afternoon be walked over
10 the old Spencer home TO get Eds
city address He would write 70 his
old companion and find what be could
do for him
The Spencer home was tumble
down, neglected farm Of some half
dozen acres. The only one Of the fam
fly. IN Pills estimation in the past
was Mandy: but the odds were against
her IA the uphill struggle. and to-day
Phii's heart beat alphabetically for
her.
She was pale and thin, and worried
expression marked her face. AT the
sight Of Phil she flushed. and tried to
straighten out these stray locks Of hair
on her head and TO arrange her faded
dress
i've been 50 busy" she apologized.
that I've had hard time to TX Up de-
Gently
phil laughed and tried to make her
feel at ease
1--WE come over to get Eds address
In the city, be said pleasantly. after
a few moments Of conversation Il
want 20 write 10 him"
I'm not sure have It" Mandy re-
piled, blushing deeper than before Ed
has changed II several times lately
He doesn't seem to stay in one place
long"
1--WE always heard that they move
often In the city" Phil answered 4
suppose he's rising 50 rapidly that he
has to change every little while to bet
ter quarters"
Mandy tried to laugh at this sugges-
ton, but It was a poor attempt
ed is very restless" she ventured
finally. HE lost his old position, you
know. and I don't know whether be viii
Hke his new one"
'No; I didn't know be had lost the
old one" returned Phil slowly.
-Yes. there Was something that-that
well. Ed is very restless wish be
was nearer home. 50 / could look after
him a little
Il think all sisters want their broth
ers under their wings" replied Phil.
with a laugh -Bess now doesn't want
me to 20 to the city TO work"
Are you thinking Of goingy quickly
asked Mandy Spencer.
-yes-that Is. Ed said he could get
me a position if"
Mandy dropped her sewing. and with
flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, said
vehemently: Please don't 90. then.
Phil-for Bess' sake and mine
.Why-what-"
well. because-we'll miss you. and
then you'll be happier here. Ed is not
doing as well as you think. and"
I'm not sure OF that he seemed to
have plenty Of money with him last
week. But suppose be gave 1t to you
for a birthday present"
Birthday present. Oh did you re
member that my birthday was last
week. I'm SO glad / thought"
Didn't Ed remember ity'
Mandy bent over her work and made
no reply. She was too loyal TO make
any confession that would reflect upon
her brother.
When they parted a few minutes
later. she took Phsl's hand, and said
earnestly: "Please do not leave Bess-
and me. We should miss you so much.
Phil"
Phil walked home in an uncernln
state Of mind. Somehow his desire to
20 to the city cooled down. and the
sight OF two anxious faces made him
| hesitate.
ed is about as selfish as ever" he
| acknowledged "A fellow with all OF
his money who doesn't remember his
own sisters birthday is good deal OF
l 80
He didn't finish the sentence. but he
knew pretty well In his own mind what
he meant. Suddenly he stopped In his
walk. A strangely unpleasant thought
occurred 20 him. Was he also selfish
and thoughtless because be Ignored
Bess' wishes and desiresf No; a boy
had to make his way In the world
even II he did sacrifice the old home
stead.
Phil deferred writing his letter TO
Ed for a full week. Then something
happened that made It unnecessary. In
one Of the city papers there was a