Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1880-11-27

Broadway.
But Dolly Penfield was there fresh
ming up the old stock Of the day before
with wet moss and cool water, and
clipping the stems Of the rosebuds.
"No more carnations. John" she
said bri,kly, nor anIaryllis flowers,
and we want plenty Of camelIias and
geraniunis, and those bright flowers"
II thought, perhaps" sail honest
John Deadwood. who measured six
feet in his stockings, and had the face
Of an arliable giant, you might want !
to 20 back with me to-day, Dolly.
Your aunt has come on from Kansas,
and there is going to be a dance out in
the old barn, with plenty of candles
and evergreen boughs. And mother
said she would be proud to well ONE
you to the old farmhouse, Dolly. Your
oIeander tree is kept carefully at the
south window, and"
Dear me.'' carelessly interrupted
Dolly, why don't they put it in the
green house,"
Because, Dolly" said the young
man, reddening lit reminds US Of you.
And the mcadow-lark in the cage sings
beautifully; and old red Brindle has
spotted calf
las sle:' questioned Dolly, indif-
fcrently.
John Deadwood looked hard at her
Dolly said he, you don't care
about the Old home any long-r"'
"Ies, do, said, Dolly rousing her
self "Iut-'
She paused suddenly, the rosy color
ru-hing in a carlnine tide to her
check, an involuntary smile dmpling
the corners Of her fresh lips as she
glanced through the smilax trails in
The window
John Deadwood, following in the di-
recton of her eyes, glanced, too, just
in time to see q tall gentleman lift his
hat and bow as he went jauntily past.
Is that it, said John bitterly
Is WHAT" petulantly retorted Dolly.
'I'm sure l don't know why we are
standing here waiting now, and | with
twcnty-eight bouquets TO make up hy
> O'Clock. That's all, John, Ithink,
Don't forget the lilies of the valley" :"
But you haven't answered me,
Dolly
Answered you what?'
About the dance in the old barn,
and coming back with me when the
wagon returns at ) o'clock"
It's quite out of the question:" said
Dolly, listlessly.
"Dolly.'
',Well'
"Iou promised me, years ago
"Eonsense' said Dolly, tiinging the
azaleas and pnks around in fragrant
confusion II was only child then. y
But you've no right to go back on
Your word, Dolly, child or no child y
81 never promised, John.'
But you made me believe that one
day you would be my wife. And I've
lived on the thought of it, Dolly, ever
since. And if this city situation 0
yours should break up my life's hop'
Don't hope anything about me
John :" brusquely interrupted the girl
Here comes customer. Please j. ohm
don't stand there any longer, lookin,
like ghost ~
And honest, heart broken JOIN
turned, and went with q heavy hear
out to where the wagon stood, and ol'
Roam was waiting with down-drooI
ing head and half-closed eyes.
1T does seem to me" he muttere'
between his teeth, THAT there is moth
!, ing left to live for any longer
, Dolly looked half remorsefully afte
him.
, I've almost a mind to call him back
said she to herself, as she picked out
!, bunch of white violets for the new
;. conner. do like John Deadwood; b,
4 think he has no business to considt
f himself engaged to me, just because {
that boy-and-girl nonsense. One
!, ideas change As one gets on in life.
( And Dnily's cheek was like the r.
# Election of the pink azaleas as 81
I thought OF Mr.. Fiizalan and the tu
e uuoi>. ring that he adsiven her
le Il truth plight. /,
And Mr.. Wiki I'm came in PRESENT.
I've a note from the Sedgewicks. q
V, Fifth avenue said he hurriedl
They always order their flowers fro
N Strvus-, but ServoSs has disappoint.
III them. They want the house decorat.
II for party to-night-there' not mi
IL ute 10 lose I've tel, graphed to b,
T. tons for one hundred yards of smils
ii and running fern and one hun ir,
poinsetta>. and | think We can mana
Il the rest ourselves You had better
al once, Miss i nnfield, and plan Il
Is decorations-youve = pretty taste
Is- veur own-and III send upt the flowe
le with Hodges 10 help YOU
Il H.