Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-07-30

bit of rebellious pouting that was be-
witching.
The guests left almost Immediately
after duly admiring the work, and Aunt
Rachers wrath found vent at once.
"She is like no young lady ever saw.
So self-sssured 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 soughtT
Why, Auntyl why are you so preju-
diced? June has the kindest heart. You
told me yourself how warmly she greeted
her old playmate, though only 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"
"One soaIlon doesn't mike summer,
Reginald. She doubtless has kind i'm
pulses, but your headlong people are
never constant. Did you ever see her at
Mrs. Niles'?"--the last query was sus-
picion.
"No, I was in the sickroom, 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:
I" Poor June. She must make her own
summer always. Society prefers wintry
propriety.
The days few by Not ope 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-
ble so he invited the young lady to ride,
and June nestled down beneath the fur
robes, quito forgetful of everything but
the electric excitement in the keen air,
the music of the bells, and the presence
of DIR. Reginald. The longest way is very
apt to be selected under such circum-
stances, so they sped along for more than
an hour, overtaking Aunt Rachel as they
dashed down The avenue.
Unlucky Junel Some merry fancy
Just then amused her, so it was her own
unmstakabie laugh that floated 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!
DR. Reginald CALAMITY lifted his hat,
and June bowed, but poor Aunt Rachel
deemed it her duty to testify against
"such goings on" and the winter wind
was warm compared with her salutation.
The doctor was indignant. There was a
spice of cbivalry in his nature that made
him care ten times as much for his sweet
friend il he must be her champion. He
had meant to take June home, but now
49," 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 lady's as
tonished face, and more miles were meas
urcd off before they returned.
"You must come In and warm your
self, Doctorp 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, the
splendid ride" as June phrased 1t. Her
hood was tangled In her curls, its fringe
had caught in the fastening OF her furs,
she had two pins In her fingers, and
when those fingers were wanted the pins
went into her mouth, while she talked on
as gayly as ever; and the doctor watched
her, thinking how charming 1t would be
to have such June" making a summer
for him all the wear round
sob, mother! the doctors horses are
perfect; / drove till my fingers grew
numb, and" June stopped, choking,
her eyes dilating in horror, and she
gasped: Oh--that-pin"
Mrs. Marston screamed, of course. DIR.
Deane grew pale, and his heart stopped
its regular beat--just second The
next his arm was around the sufferer, her
head thrown back, and every professional
nerve In order for service.
keep quiet, Mrs. Marston. Give me
the case from my oyercoat. Now-hold
her hands
"Junel | won't hurt you any more
than can help. but 1t will almost choke
you for an instant" then, bending over
her, he whispered, swiftly:
81 can remove 1t safely, my darling!
trust mel"
Through the look of agony to the
brown eyes were flashed for second a
light that lent fresh nerve to the prac-
ticed hand The bright steel instrument
glided to its task; then, as he withdrew
II, the doctor shuddered little, but the
danger was over.
Can't you fancy how that instrument
was flung aside--anywhere-- and how the
graceful head rested, for an instant,
where never woman's head had lain be-
forep The mothers tears flowed fast
now, for with all her icy rebukings Junes
mother loved her child, and she could
find no words to tell he gratitude.
Once more the doctor bending over his
patient, message was given and re.
ceivcd, though no syllable was uttered.
II will come again before evening""
said the doctor to Mrs .Marston. Mean
time, please keep all pins at safe dis
lance"
They were happy thoughts that kept
him company till he sprang up the steps
Of his own residence, with the brightness
of his heart shining In his face, and he
entered his sanctum singing gayly:
"Nita, Juaniata, let me linger by thy sider'
Aunt Rachel never disturbed him till
the dinner hour, and then she met him
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