St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1874-07-31
VOLUME 37---NUMBER 1881.

of his clerk, and also suffered from in
digestion after masticating poor Alicc's
pastry, pair of small legs incascd in
scarlet stockings, were observed pass
inf the window.
"Oh, graciousr exclaimed Janet,
blushing violently. She knew the small
legs very well indeed.
The bell rang. Master Freddy Dale
wished to see Miss Maby. Nothing
could have exceeded the compn>Ilre of
this Juvenile emissary. He kissed Janet
graciously, and presented her with II
bouquet of choice flowers. "Oh, and
I've got this too :" added the widowcrs
son. ''Pa sent it that's his writing,
you know-and he says will You please
to answer it,"
Janet received the missive shyly,
much embarrassed by the scrutiny of
sharp young eyes. She might have
spared herself the trcmnrs of conscious
ness so far as Freddy was concerned.
He knew nothing about the letter, and
cared still less. The day was memora-
bile to him bccaII%e he was invested in
knee brecches- pctticoats were now
spurned forever by the embryo man
because his father had promised him Il
new kite, and because his grandmother
| had subjected him to Il series of frantic
embraces, and then retired to Il corner
to melt into tears. Beyond these strict
" personal considerations. he was pre-
pared to take IL lively interest in the
affairs of the Maby family as new
field. Before Janet had broken the seal
of the letter, on which hinged all their
future. he had climbed on a chair to
| frighten the canary. and brought down
the one article of Virtu the room hoastcd
an exquisite vase. Janet read the
letter with quiveIing lips and teardim-
med eyes but as il was her very own,
we NAV not also read it. Before she
had finished her mothers arms were
about her. How to answer! There
were whispered consultations. and then
Mrs. Mahy dipped pen i'll ink with great
apparent firmncSs tn indict the reply.
Janet knelt before Freddy III wiStfUl
depreciation.
"Will YOU try to love me, dear !!
Frcddy's response was Il dry laugh,
as he departed. 1t did not hcc"mc a
Young gentleman 50 recently elevated
to the dignity of knee -bIcechcS to make
rash promises.
oh. tender the twilight in that little
parlor! How easy explanations made
| in low carcssiug tones. with hands
claspcd, and eyes searching other eyes
trustfullH
Alice stood in the door pcnsively.
wondering what it was like to have Il
lover. when il stranger approached.
Miss Maby." he began. raising his
hat.
Yes" returned Alice. dcmurcly. Civ
ing her blue muslin swift feminine
smooth.
"lour sister,
"Is engaged" Then they both laugh
ed, and bccamc friends.
What was Horace Dale seeking! He
scarcely knew. What he actually found
was our pretty Alice, with the rippling
golden hair and dimplcd chin. Avail
ing themselves of the situation. it is
quite wonderful how much they dis
covered to say To each other. 1t was
dark when Il carriage drove mp. and
Lady Kew alightcd. She paused on
the Threshold. more like fairy god
mother than ever. and pccrcd into the
paIlnr.
$50 you two men have got here he
fore me" Then she added. in Hum
phrcy Mahy's ear. Il managed the whole
business. Bless you, YES. But they
will never know it,"
Janet came forward radiantly happy.
"lIavc you remembered to take youl
milk-punch At noon every day p plIc-
! ing hand on her kinSwoman's arm.
"All the better for you. mind. if | for
get. for have made my will in yonI
favor" replied Lady Kew. with Il
grimacc.