ACROSTIC 
HELIOTROPE AND LOVE; 
OR, THE AMATEUR BELL RINGERS 
That morning he took her to read to an old 
black woman ; but that was only the first of all 
sorts of expeditions to the sick and poor on 
which Tiushell went In the good doctor's 
company. 
The wedding day was sot for Christmas Eve, 
and TntssRM/fl time was filled to the utter¬ 
most. Mr. Glendith took Alice away from 
home surrounding* for two or three weeks, 
for she seemed so listless that her parents grew 
anxious. One evening soon after her return, 
os the family sat in the twilight, her mother 
judging it a favorable opportunity for Antes 
to bear the tidings, concealed by the gathering 
dusk, said “ I suppose that you heard, fatbor, 
that Mr. Sherburne has established SUBIUPAN 
In New York in business. It Is said that he Is 
engaged to Miss Bessie Tyndall, whose father 
is enormously rich." 
“Well," answered Mr. Glendith, “If ho 
would only settle to anything he might moke 
It worth while for his father to spend his 
money on him ; but there is no doubt Sherry 
resembles REUBEN of old, being ‘unstable as 
water.’ 1 am afraid he Is going to marry for 
money. Poor boy 1'* 
ALICE slipped away; she had heard enough. 
Reaching her room she locked herself in, and 
let the waves and billows of her misery rush 
over her. She had no idea of the time when 
her mother came to her* Thishf.ll, with her 
heart full of sympathy, felt, almost guilty to bo 
so blessed with 1 appiness, and know that she 
could tifTord no consolation beyond earnest 
prayers in her behalf. She hpard voices In 
Alice’s room for half the night.; and then 
Mrs. Glendith gently opened the communi¬ 
cating door, came in softly, and kissed This- 
skll lightly on her forehead. 
“How Is dear Alice?" she asked, opening 
her eyes. 
“She fell asleep sobbing and exhausted. 
Poor heart! She could have been hetter pre¬ 
pared for It but for Suekicy’3 last visit. Tie 
tried to make her believe that be preferred her 
to all others. I am sure this engagement will 
coat him something, for, as far as his shallow, 
vain nature Is possible, I believe he loves our 
Alice. But. it is all over, and her eyes are 
opened at last. She desired me to tell you, 
Thihkell, that it was not SniittBY whom she 
loved, but hor Ideal Impersonating It in her 
blindness In him. That had he proved honora¬ 
ble she should never have ceased to love him, 
nr even II he had made an effort to bo true ; but 
that her love has been dying by inches all sum¬ 
mer—that It is gone now, only she docs not 
wunt to speak of him for awhile, as her heart is 
too sore. “Oh, my poor child!" replied Mrs. 
Gi.KNDiTit, with an aoho In her mother-heart. 
“Good night, TmeSELL, dear,” and she took 
one more peepat ALtCB before she went to rest. 
Kent's picture sold in New York for a 
larger sum than he had thought, possible, 
and he was now busily at work upon jr.- 
other. Then, too, his father had given him 
as part of his wedding gift a pretty eottace 
• not far distant from the homestead, and 
on which the doctor was building a wing— 
i —In It the perfection of n studio open- 
i/k'\ ing out of tho cosy sittin 
Many pens here Join to traoe 
O’er the pape, with nimble grace. 
Old and new. the many ways 
Hustles learn to spend their days. 
Easy plans to sow and reap: 
Skill to grow, au<l modes to keep. 
Rural cots embowered with trees; 
Useful herbs, and Bowers to please. 
Ripe In rows the golden fruit; 
Airy lawns, with statues mute. 
Lingering note of Sabbath chimes; 
Nature voiced in liquid rhymes. 
Earth new-robed In living green ; 
Winter's garb—an icy sheen. 
Youthful games, If Bitch you choose; 
“ O’er true tales." nnd learned reviews. 
Round and round each day, apace, 
Keeps you In the world’s wide race. 
Earnest hearts and willing hands 
Reap fresh thoughts in many lauds. 
Peoria Co., III. 
BY EAITH HUDSON 
[Concluded from page 258, last number.] 
CHAPTER III. 
As the group broke up Thtssell rushed for 
her room. She wanted a few moments to pray 
and compose herself before Alice came up; 
but felt too confused and overwhelmed at first, 
aloue with her great joy, to think connectedly, 
so she leaned on the broad window seat, awhile, 
letting the fresh breeze blow through hor long 
hair which she was unbraldlng, and cool her 
flushed cheeks. She heard a rustling behind 
her and turned. 
“ Why, my dear, excuse me. I thought you 
were below. 1 came to see if there were any 
matches in your safe." 
“Oh, auuty, come here a minute. I believe 
there is a ’ match ’ right here," she said ner¬ 
vously, hulf laughing and ready to cry; " but it 
is not a ‘tuclfer ’ exactly. I hope It can count, 
for one or t hose made in heaven. It is Kent 
and I, yon know, aunty,” and she hid her head 
on Mrs. Glendith's shoulder 
“ You dear child, then It is all right 1 I am 
just as glad for you both as I Can be." 
Alice came to the door while her mother 
was talking, and was called In to congratulate 
the bride to be, which she did most cordially 
and unselfishly; for, poor girl, her own heart 
often ached. She felt very sure, now-a-days, 
that Sherry was unfaithful, and had strong 
proof before hor eyes, so unwillingly to sec, 
that, he flirted With every pretty girl with whom 
he became acquainted. Her heart sickened as 
she realized with what power she could love, 
and bow Time had weighed and found want¬ 
ing—all, so terribly wanting him in whom she 
thought she had found her ideal, but whom 
she now confessed to herself was unprincipled, 
although, sad as It was, yet, fascinating to her- 
still possessing tho manner and winning speech 
which had made her oaptlvo so long ago. 
TmsfWLL was most, joyfully welcomed as one 
of themselves by every member of the Breeze 
family. The doctor came over a few mornings 
after the betrothal ami asked for her. 
“ Well, my daughter," he said mischievously, 
that he might see the lovely color rush Into 
her cheeks, “ my main stay, ami that Is June, 
is olf professional duty, gone to Aunt Maud’s; 
Lucien Haywabd Is always carrying Win to 
ride or aomowhoro when she Is wanted, so that 
it Is high time 1 bad n new daughter. Now 
just, put your hat on your head, bible in your 
pocket, and jump Into my buggy as fast as you 
can. Start under sealed orders—details made 
known on the route." 
A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, 
AND SOMETHING ABOUT HER BRAVERY 
by mint wood 
How many troubles might mankind be 
spared if they would only Htop to hear each 
other’s explanation! How many ailments, 
both of body a^nd soul, if explanations only 
came more frequently and freely! 
room on ono 
side of it, with also a porch and outer 
door opposite — all of which required 
Kent’s dally supervision. Tho little home 
was to he kept a profound secret from 
ThISBELL until It should be finished, for 
she supposed that they were to live at the 
doctor's for the winter— although Kent 
meant that they should select all I he furn¬ 
ishings on their bridal trip. 
Time passed rapidly and wedding pres¬ 
ents began to arrive. They were far from 
numerous, as Thissell had not been long 
in Bclleport, hut they were all satisfactory 
and tokens of true love and affection. 
Capt. Saltmarsh, who had long -0 nee con¬ 
gratulated hts niece, presented her with 
$10,000, which be desired she would keep 
as a fund from which she could draw 
for all comforts that she might need be¬ 
yond her Income. He also stated that she 
should become his heiress. From her own 
property he had been able so far to rescue 
only enough to give her a thousand a year, 
and Thissell fearing that there might be 
long law-Bults should he try for more, 
begged the captain to make no further ef¬ 
forts on her behalf. 
When the cottage was finished, just be¬ 
fore the wedding day, Kent asked This¬ 
sell to go for a walk. As they drew near 
the little house she exclaimed: — “There, 
Kent ! — that is ju&t about my idea of a 
home for a small family; whenever I’ve 
been by here lately I’ve felt glad for the 
people who are to live here." 
“Wouldn't you like to look It over? I 
know the owners, and they won’t move 
In for a while,” said Kent, going up the 
few low steps on to a pretty porch and as 
he turned the key In the door, asked of 
an Imaginary being In mock politeness, 
“ Do Mr. and Mrs. Kent Breeze live 
here?” Then taking pity on Thu bell’s 
puzzled face he said, “Darling, this is our 
home; it is our present from father. Come 
In and see how you like It ?” 
Of course she was charmed, and they 
wandered over and over, taking measure¬ 
ments for carpets, etc. They thoroughly 
satisfied the doctor with their appreciation 
of his gift when they thanked him together 
that night. 
They were married in church on Chriat- 
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