Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-01-16


berry paid more devoted attention
than even his father had asked and
g.. .a'aalgi h.Ho' g
Of course it Was a grand successful
excepting the cold hautsur on Mrs. Nay
bsry's aristocratic face and THIS was 2
failure, because no one took the least
notice oft, SO mush more powerful
were the influences Of Mr.. Mayberry's
and Ernest's courteous, gentle manly
attentions. .a-ni5o n.- ~ ..
L only hope you are satisfied. Mrs.
Josiah said with whatwas meant to be
withering sarcasm, after the last guest
had gone and she stood moment be-
fore the fire 4 only hope you are SAL
isfed--particulorly with the attention
Earnest paid to that young woman-ve-
ry unnecessary attention indeed y
Mr.. Mayberry rubbed his hands to-
gether briskly. ..I Err
'Satisfedi Yes, thankful to God
had it in my pswer to make them for
get their poverty for only one little
hour. Did you see little Jimmy Hurd's
eye glisten when Ernest gave him the
second triangle pie! Bless the young
sters, hearts, they won't want anything
to eat for week. ...,
Il was speaking Of the young woman
who'-hs. Naybery was ieily severe,
but her husband cut it short.
so you were-pretty little thing 4,
ever 1 saw. A ladyliks, graceful little
girl, with beautiful eyes enough to e1'
Cuse the boy for sdmiring her.
The boy! You seem to have forget
ten ysur son is twenty-thrse-ole
enough to fall in love with and narry
even poor, unknown girl. you vert
quixstc enough to invite to YOU
table,
'Tweaty-thres ? So he is. And if h
wants to marry seggar and she 10
geed virtuous girl, why not7'
A little gasp Of horror and dismay
was the snly answer Of whichMrs May
berry was capable.
Grandpa y
winnis's voice was so low that Ar
Wilmington only just heard it, ans
when he looked up he cav the girl'i
crimson cheeks and her lovely dropping
face.
Yes, Winnie, you want to tell me
something"
She wsnt up behind hiR, and Leaned
her hot cheek csrslessly against his he
sweet, low voice whispering her an
swer:
Grandpa, l want to tell ysu some
thing. I-kr. May we-Ernsst ha'
asked-hs-wants me to-sh, grandps
eau you tell me what itisp
He felt her cbsek grow hotter agains
his
He reached up his hand and csrssses
the other one.
Yes, can tell, dear. Ernest hai
shown his uncommon good sense b,
wanting you for his wife. So that il
what comes ofthat dinner, eh, Winnie !?
And may tell him you are willing
perfectly willing, grandpa Because
do love him, you know
And you are sure /, ISN'T his money
you are alter, ehP
She did not take umbrags at the sharl
question.
L am al least sure it isn't my money
he is after, grandpa she. returned
laughing and pattinx his cheek.
Yes, you are at least sure Of that
there, / hear the young man comm:
himself. Shall l 60, Winnie p
It was tue young nan himself Ern
est Hayberry, with q shadow Of desE
trouble On bis face ss he came up u
Winnie and took her hand, then turning
to the cid gentleman.
Until an hour ago I ths't this woul'
be the prouSest. hsppiest hour OF N,
lite, sir, for 1 should have asked you b
give nae Winnie for nywifs. Instead
must be content to tell yos hew dsarl..
Ilsvs her, and how patiently and har'
| l will work for her to give her the hom
she deserves-bscause, Mr.. Wilmington
this morning the house Of hsybsrry .
ThurstSn failed, and both families ar
bsggers
His handsome face was pale. but hi
eyes were bright with . Dissemination
and bravensss nethlsg could daupt.
winsie smiled upon him, her owl
cheeks paling.
Never mind, Ernest, on my account
can wait, too
Old Mr.. Wilmingtoa's eyes were al
most shut beneath the heavy, frowninI
forehead, and qsIzEical lock Was Of
his shrewd old face as he listened.
Gene up, eh! Well, thats too bad
You stay here and tell Winnie lam jus
as willing she shall be your wife whs'
you want her, as if nothing had hap
pened, because / believe yeu can ear
bread and butter for beth Of you an
my Winnie is a contented girl. III
hobbls up TO the Office and see your fsth
or, he and l were boys together ;
word Of synpathy won't ssns amis
from me- .s. I'D
And of he strode, leaving the lover
alsLe, getting over the distance in
remarkable time and presenting hi
wrinkled, weather-bcaten old face i