Bisbee daily review., 1911-08-09

to go when all my life I've wished for chance to study more and mcle my musie souctrinE rore h1a ea accom- l.sau.
 q don't want to be mean and sels- ish." he said. q think it is the right thing for you to do. and I'm not going 10 try to hold you back. but you mustn't expect me to smile over it. Serena"
 The Serena who came slowly into her mothers room vas a very differ ent girl from the radiant one who had left.
 Why. what's the matter. dear?' her mother demanded.
 Serena threw herself on the floor beside the couch. "I don't want uncle's old money" she walled. T wish he hadn't left it to me"
 Hush" her mother warned. What makes you act this way?" 'lt win take me away from Rich ard and he wants me 10 marry him. mother. only he isn't asking me now because he thinks 1t is best for me 10 go"
 Do you love him" Mrs Carter asked, enough to stay here. dear?"
 "oh. don't know" Serena an swered. But I wish he hadn't said anything about 1t. He has spoiled my happy day"
 The next morning Serena sallied forth and took car to the city. There she accumulated folders and information ~ith regard to sailing of ships. the prices at hotels and all the details that interest travellers. She visited dressmakers and tailors. with 6 view to acquiring some modish clothes suitable for her outing. but with 1t all she had no enthusiasm, no sense of joy. In the afternoon 1t rained. and she plodded along wear fly. wishing that the routine of her life had not been broken into. As she splashed into puddle. voice at her side said: Don't you want me to hold your umbrella?
 In a moment her gray day had changed to radiance, She didn't care how hard it poured Richard was there smiling down at her. He took her into a cozy little shop where they had tea together and a good long talk. When you come back" was the burden of Richards remarks. When you come back will have things ready for you. Serena"
 Somewhat cheered. Serena came home to find her mother sitting up and looking over a package of old letters.
 They are some of your fathers" the little mother said "He loved me dearly. Serena, and I have been wondering if Richard loves you as your father loved me"
 A soft light came into Serena's eyes. T think he does" she said. He is as true as steel. mother. and a year is a long time to keep him waiting"
 She caught her breath quickly. and then dropped her head on her arms and sobbed. q don't know what to 6o"
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 nave tloueLt or way OuL or lL. she said She laid the letters aside, and pointed through the window. Look" she said. "and behold the fairy palace of your dreams"
 Serena stared bewildered. then she gasped: ".Oh. mother, you mean the bungalow? Could l buy it?"
 Why not? Live there with Rich ard, and I'll stay cozily here, so near you can care for me and see me every day, and if there is any money left we will buy pretty things with lacs and embroidery and pink ribbons for you 10 wear, my Serena"
 "Oh. you little, lovely mother" Serena threw her arms about her mother and kissed her. 'It will be better than a trip to Europe or any thing else in the whole wide world"
 The little mother clapped her hands. "Of course 1t wilI," she said, "and now telephone Richard and ask him to supper and when he comes you can take him over and show him your fairy palace, Serena"