The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-07-04

| self" she asked. Her eyes were
troubled. Don't you think ought
to 20 when all my life I've wished
for a chance to study more and make
my music something more than An
accomplishment"
Il don't want to be mean and SELF
ish," he said. Il think 1t il the right
thing for you to do, and I'm not going
to try to hold you back, but you
mustn't expect me to smile over 1t,
Serena"
The Serena who came slowly into
her mothers room was = 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. Il don't want
uncle's old money" she walled i
wish he hadn't left 1t to me-"
Hush" her mother warned What
makes you act this way?"
1T will take me away from Rich
ard and he wants me to marry him.
mother. only he isn't asking me now
because he thinks it is best for me
to CO."
DO you love him." Mrs. Carter
asked. enough to stay here, DEAR"
"Oh, l don't know" Serena an
swered. But l wish he hadn't said
anything about 1t. He has spoiled
! my happy day"
) The next morning Serena sailed
! forth onA f<nL nor tn thA CitY.
Y There she accumulated folders and
information with regard to sailing OF
e ships, the prices at hotels and all the
e details that interest travellers. She
t visited dressmakers and tailors, with
e view to acquiring some modisn
9 clothes suitable for her outing. but
with it all she had no enthusiasm. nc
l. sense of Joy. In the afternoon II
It rained, and she plodded along wear
n lily, wishing that the routine OF bel
life had not been broken into. Al
e she splashed into a puddle, voice al
e. her side said: Don't you want me tt
hold your umbrella?"
ID In a moment her gray day hat
is changed to radiance. She didn't car
u how hard Ut poured. Richard wa
there smiling down at her He tool
I her into a coy little shop where the.
had tea together and good lonl
talk When you come back, wa
"a burden Of Richards remarks
when you come back l will hav
things ready for you, Serena"
n Somewhat cheered. Serena cam
home to find her mother sitting u
Y and looking over q package Of oil
Il letters.
ri "They are some Of your fathers,
n the little mother said He love
81 me dearly, Serena, and l have bee
81 wondering II Richard loves you
q your father loved me-"
4 A soft light came into Serena
81 eyes. Il think he Does" she SAT-
He Is as true as Steel mother, an
i year is a long time to keep hi
4 waiting"
1 She caught her breath quickly, an
then dropped her head en- her arm
| and sobbed. Il don't know what
do"
Her mothers eyes twinkled.
have thought of a way out of 1t
z she said. She laid the letters asid
and pointed through the windo'
> Look" she said, "apd behold Il
:. fairy palace of your dreams"
Serena stared bewildered. then 81
are gasped: "Oh. mother, you mean Il
sic bungalow? Could buy it,"
to why not? Live there with Ric
ard, and I'll stay cozily here, SO ne
you can care for me and see me eve
day. and II there is any money Il
the we will buy pretty things with la
e." and embroidery and pink ribbons
you to wear my Serena
ena "Oh. you little. lovely mothe
Serena threw her arms about
mother and kissed her. 1T will
d better than a trip to Europe or al
thing else in the whole wide worl'
rd's The little mother clapped her han
ou." "Of course 1t WILL" she said. "a
now telephone Richard and ask b
he'd to supper. and when he comes y
can take him over and show him ye
ly. fairy palace, Serena"