Marquette High School - Tatler Yearbook (Marquette, MI)

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LITERARY grief of losing her father, Madge had forgotten all about them until the will was read. Then there was a general search for them. Madge, Eloisa, and the servants searched the house from top to bottom, but could not find them, so they came to the conclusion that some one had stolen them during the funeral. The beautiful old home was sold and most of the furniture with it. Mr. Jones, the lawyer bought a little cottage a block away, and placed the remainder of the money in the bank. Nell, Nell, you dear little o1d'Woman you make me ashamed, I am so selfish. l'm glad you have made me think for now I won't bother dear sister about that party dress, for I can wear my white one just as well aid-fe. Here she comes, I heard the door open. Not a word about that dress now, dear, pr-:mise me. Madge opened the front door with a quicker step than usual. Her face was all smiles when she entered the small room used as parlor and living room which Eloisa had cleaned and straightened that morning. The few pieces of furniture were rich and massive, locking rather out of place in the small plain room. Madge looked around and a feeling of peace came over her. At least this was home. Nell and Eloisa came in from the kitchen where Eioisa had just placed the kettle on te stove to have tea. Nell spied the violets and an exclamation of delight came from her when Madge said, For you Nell. You will think me extravagent Eloisa, especially as my time is uptat Mrs. Geansons. But dear, through the kindness of Dr. Morrison, and here Eloisa noticed Madge's face turn just a shade pikiker, and was surprised that she had never noticed how really pretty, Madge was, I have secured another permanent position and you could never guess where, well, I will tell you, it's at the old home. Mrs. Hudson's 'little son is very delicate and I am to take care of him. He is Dr. Morri'son's patient. But I am afraid it will be painful to see the old home, our dear little Mother's room, and pc-or Dad, I will always see him sitting by the f're side telling Nell fairy tales. At this Madge was lost in thoughts, of the old days when they were all so happy, and the ever recurring mystery of the bonds. Well, dears, I must be at my new place early in the morning so we must make this a happy day. Eloisa, if there is anything I can do or fix bring it out, for I can't lose any time. No, Madge, you are not going to do a thing today, but rest. Nell and I are going to make a queen of you by waiting on you. So don't you dare move, I'l1 bring in the tea. The next morning Madge presented herself to Mrs. Hudson, and was pleased at the kindly way Mrs. Hudson received her. Little Roy was brought ia and touched Madge's heart at once. He was delicate and fragile, with big brown eyes that looked at Madge so lovingly. Mrs. Hudson was a very busy woman-and although she loved her child, and was worried, she couldn't spend much time with him. So she was glad to see that Madge was so motherly and that Roy to-ok to her at once.

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P dll? V i IA x Y Y X W' EJ A: H 'i wnffhffz ' -,,.lK,,-i x D Ll'l'lglfll2lI1'lY THE MISSING BONDS! It was a beautiful afternoon in April. A few moments ago the rain had come down in torrents. But now the sun was shining and every- thing looked so refreshing and sweet smelling. Madge walked along slowly enjoying every bit of it, for it was her holiday. She was to have the whole day to spend at home with little Nell, sweet, patient little Nell. As her thoughts turned to Nell, Madge hastened her steps for she dearly loved her unfortunate little sister. Madge was left alone to manage on a meager allowance for Eloisa, Nell, and herself. Eloisa was a beautiful girl just seventeen. Nell was ten, poor little dear she was so patient and loving. She had been Dad's treasure, she had an illness which resulted -in making her a cripple. Mr, Joh-ns had taken her to the best doctors, but they all shook their heads advising him to wait until Nell was a iittle older and stronger. Most of the day Nell was alone because Eloisa was at school, but she managed to amuse herself. Madge had trained as a nurse and at the end of the three years a large part of their moneyv was exhausted. and she was glad to find work at last to help out. At this her thoughts turned to Dad and a sigh left her that came from her heart. Madge's faher, Mr. Johns was a. large florid man with a jolly laugh and a smile for everyone. His girls just worshiped him. He was con- sidered to be in very good circumstances. One day coming home later than usual he told Madge he had transacted some important business and hadl bought fifty thousand dollars of bonds. He showed Eloisa and Madge the bonds and said, t'Now my dears if anything happens to mefl know you will be provided for. I have heard of a wonderful Doctor, to whom l ani going to take Nell next week. l had a. talk with a friend of his, a Dr. Mor1'ison, and he has great confidence in him. and is sure he can cure our darling. But such is life lor as James, the butler, went to Mr. Johns' room to call him next morning. he was found deadg he had died from heart failure. His girls were broken hearted. Nell took seriously ill from the shock which took Madge away from her troubles to look after Nell. lt was a long illness and there were times when the sisters dispaired of her life. To make thi-'ngs worse. when the will was read there was very little money to be found. Madge told the lawyer of the bonds. He also had beard about theln, but no trace of them could be found. In the

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LITERARY Madge became more and more attached to her little charge, and the little fellow just worshipped her. Every day they took short walks, and would usually drop in to see Nell. Nell would then tell Roy a fairy tale, while lviatlge looked over things. Roy under the care of Dr. Morrison and Made, was picking up won- derfully. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson were rejoiced over the change in him. Dr. Morrison came once a week and took Madge and Roy out for a long ride in the country Often they would stop at a farm where the Doctor would invite them in as though he owned the place, for he was welcome' everywhere. The children loved him and climbed all over him. Madge and Roy would be shown all over the farn: then asked to dinner, which they enjoyed very much. Made had always wanted to be a red cross nurse, and go to France and nurse the soldiers. So when the trouble came, she chose this vocation. Eloisa, Madge said, must continue at school, and as for Nell, well, she could always pray that God would show her some way to cure little Nell. Once more Madge's thoughts turned to the beautiful day and she began to think of the country and its green fields. If she could only take Nell there. for the summer. At least she must get some violets for her, it would make her so happy and she surely could afford it today. Eloisa, Eloisa, where are you? cried Nell. Yes, dear, I'm coming what is it dear, pain again? questioned Eloisa. No, Eloisa, I was just thinking Madge said she would be through with Mrs. Geanson's case this week, isn't this the day? That's right dear, she'll be along soon and I must tidy the house before I fro, for you know how particular Madge is. Besides I want her awfully good natured when I get home tonight for I must have a new dress for the reception. You know Jack has asked to take IIIB. His sisters dress so well, and he'll notice my dress has been turned. Oh, Eloisa, I think it so pretty. Dear Madge is so clever. VVhat would we do without our darling Madge? Yes I know but, it's awful always wearing the same dress time after time, never anything new, always old clothes of mother's fixed over. Eloisa. don't be selfish just think oftpoor Madge never going any- where. When she has a holiday, it is spent working for you and me. I know, Eloisa, she longs for good tilnes and nice clothes the same as you do. Oh, huh Nell, what do you know about it. Madge doesn't go any- where, and as for dressing up, who's to see her? She never has a beau. She doesn't care for men, she doesn't even care for Jack and he is so kind to ine, just because he doesn't work. VVhy should he, when his father is so rich? Oh. dear, I wish Dad had told us where he put those bonds. , Say, Eloisa, do you know I think you are mistaken about Madge, hating men I know one she doesn't hate, and that is Dr. Morrison.