Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-07-24

uOWn tnOS6 plnSl was mTS. DNfStOn y
admonition, and June obeyed with a
bit of rebellious pouting that was be-
wtching
The guests left almost Immediately
after duly admiring the work, and Aunt
Rachels wrath found vent at once.
:" She is like no young lady ever saw.
So self-assured and pert. The idea of
her answering you as she did When ]
was girl we were taught to be quiet
and retiring. We never spoke to gen
tleman except to answer some question
We had to be soughtp'
Why, Auntyl why are you so preiu-
diced? June has the kindest heart You
told me yourself how warmly she greeted
her old playmate, though only a dress
makers apprentice"
at was most improper to do it so
publicly" interrupted the spinster.
"Well, then, she came to Mrs. Niles
as soon as she heard of the accident;
hushed the baby, and with her own
hands and gentle ways brought order out
of confusion"
some strdllolo doesn't make summer,
Reginald She doubtless has kind inn
pulses, but your headlong people are
never constant. Did you ever see her at
Mrs. Niles'?'--the last query was sus-
picion.
"No, | was in the sick-room, and
didn't know that she had been there till
/ came away"
That was all the doctor said, but some
how his hand crept into his pocket,
touching the poor little crushed bud he
had hidden there with tender move
ment, and he thought
Poor June She must make her own
summer always. Society prefers wintry
propriety.
The days flew by Not one passed but
fresh flowers were sent for June, and
twice the doctor encountered her at Mrs.
Niles. The last time there was just
snow enough for the sleigh to glide
smoothly. The temptation was irresisti-
BILE, so he invited the young lady to ride,
and June nestled down beneath the fur
robes, quite forgetful of everything but
the electric excitement in the keen air,
the music of the bells, and the presence
of DR.. Reginald. The lnpIv"eA en- OiroI UNI
stances. so they sped along for more than
on bour oyertaking Aunt Rachel as they
dashed down the avenue.
Unlucky June! Some merry fancy
lust then amused her, so it was her own
unmistakable laugh that tloated out more
clearly than the ringing of the merry
bells. Her offense against Ashland de-
corum had been sufficient if she had only
ridden quietly with the much-coVeted
DOCTOR but OH that laugh!
Or. Reginald gallantly lifted his hat,
and June bowed, but poor Aunt Hachel
deemed it her duty to TESTIFY against
such goings on" and the winter Wlnu
was warm compared with her salutation.
The doctor was indignant. There was "a
spice of chivalry in his nature that made
him care ten times as much for his sweet
friend if he must be her champion. lie
had meant to take June home, but now
=" Aunt Rachel should see how much
he cared for her frowns." So the pranc-,
| ing horses were checked, then turned
sharply round before the good ladys as
! tonished face, and more miles were meas
ured off before they returned.
"You must come in and warm your
self, Doctorm pleaded June; so the merry
pair entered the house.
Mrs. Marston had grown used to the
doctor: she saw that June didn't annoy
him, and wisely concluded to let them
alone in their innocent fun; so she
greeted them graciously as they STOOD
near the glowing CRATE, telling of tho
splendid ride" as June phrased it. Hell
hood was tangled in her curls, its fringe
had caught in the fastening of her furs
when those fingers were wanted the pin!
went into her mouth, while she talked Oh
as gayly as ever; and the doctor watched
her, thinking how charming it would b'
to have such "June" making summe
for him all the year round.
"Oh. mother! the doctors horses arr
perfect; | drove till my fingers grew
numb, and" June stopped, choking
her ewes dilating in horror, and sh'
gasped: Oh-thdt-pinF
Mrs. Marston screamed, of course. Di
Deane grew pale, and his heart stoppe'
its regular beat-just second. In
, next his arm was around the sufferer he
head thrown back, and every professiona
nerve in order for service.
Keep quiet, Mrs. Marston: Give m
the case from my overcoat. Now-hol
her hands.
June! I won't hurt you any NOR
, than can help, but it will almost chok
+ YOU for an Instant then, bending owe
! her, he whispered, swifty:
; II can remove it safely, my darling
> trust me :"
Through the look of agony to th
= brown ewes were flashed for second
. light that lent fresh nerve to the pra'
! ticed hand. The bright steel instrumel
\ glided to its task; then, as he wlthdre
/ il. the doctor shuddered a little, but I'll
n danger was over.
Q Can't you fancy how that instrumel
I. was flung aside-anywhere-and how u
=. graceful head rested, for an instan
= where never woman's head had lain
fore? The mothers tears flowed Ia
q now, for with all her icy rebukings June
mother loved her child, and she cou
: find no words to tell her gratitude.
II Once more the doctor bending over
patient, message was given and !
v ceived, though no syllable was uttered
n 81 will come again before evening
a said the doctor TO Mrs. Marston. Mea
,r time, please keep all pins at safe d
r; tance."
q They were happy thoughts that ke
" him company till he sprang up the Sue
= of his own residence, with the brightn'
,e of his heart shining in his face, ana
entered his sanctum singing gayly'
n "Nita, Juaniata, let me linger by thy side :
ne Aunt Rachel never disturbed him
us the dinner hour, and then she met
at with a lofty air of displeasure that v
comical, considering the culprlts SIX I,
ly of manhood. Utterly Ignorant OF her q
- Measure Reginald slipped his soup,
is marking pleasantly, "Mr. Niles can WI
him to ride tomorrow.
his I" Indeed? l should imagine you ?
il ferred daintier company" with III
ad sneer.
rs Sometimes | do, and then take it
ca for instance, this afternoon. Eth, Aul
he is that what you meany
Ist Z" You were sufficiently conspicuous
YOUR devotion, and she was evidently
nj high spirits. Ugh! lean hear that Il
yes laugh now"
,es There was dangerous light in
at Deane's eyes, but he only answe
zen quietly;
,rk Pardon me, Aunt Rachel! June nj
ton laughs coarsely or boisterously'
1Is laugh is like music itself"
Law "Juae, indeedp retorted the !
on. maiden. You treat her-and she Sc
the to like it, too-just as If she was a ! !
leI. self.respect would allow herself I,
r. snolxen of in that way You are ma