“I must send her my ‘Brown-Haired Bess’ that I’ve promised Maybee,” said Miss Marvin to herself, as Sarah walked thoughtfully away. “I believe the ‘hidden life’ is beginning to show in that sweet, earnest face.”
XI.
BROWN-HAIRED BESS.
“They said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha.” 2 Kings 2:15.
Fan, handkerchief, and gloves in waiting lay;
She turned them gently over,—brown-haired Bess,
Stroked each one fondly, then looked up to say,
“There’s lilies, mamma, in your drawer, I guess.”
Mamma smiled down upon the upturned face,
And ’gainst the rosy cheek she softly laid