Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-26
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''o''' X''s Pe6SJ
The sun-bonnet tippeS. back like cart
body.
..Sakes alive.. cried Siiss Dolly. not in
the words of the hymn as Mr.. Wiggin
strobe towards her on u slightly rheu-
matte legs.
II DIDN'T mean to MT you out" he
laughed. shaking hands aeartily: but it
seemed kind o'nateral take part with
you in Invitation. Z
lyon always had a WY Of falling in at
the most unheard OF ting, I remember, :"
retorted Miss Dolly SAFELY. recovering
herself and going on ga:$ering catnip.
You used to say ke$t good time only
too much Of it, purified Mr.. Wiggin
with sudden inspiratis;S: but / tell YOU
what Dolly. time never I'd drag with me
more than it does these says"
1T is a dull season." Said Miss Dolly
with exasperating simplicity. Il suppose
the grass-hoppers have q 'en most Of your
wi, --lHsa, 'hey-sJit'll hardly pay
Just So" assented Sir. wiggin dis
comforted He had rst travelled five
miles in the heat to discuss the state OF
the crops. j
Walk in and sit dog won't you?'
said Dolly with reluctant hospitality. Her
She devoutly wished it Sad been larger.
well, YES. I don't caS If do" ans
wered Mr.. wiggin, aftx hypocritical
show Of hesitancy. has little business
further on at the black chs. No hurry
though, as know Of" sd he turned to
let down the bars for .fiss Dolly who
meanwhile slipped through the fence. cat
nip and all BLESS mk heart. | don't
sec but you are rs smart s. youever was, :"
said he admiriDgly. ~ ~ pulled along in
her wake. ''Still you MIST he getting in
10 years, Dolly, As well sH mo offence.
hope-and I was wmdsting whether Or
no it wasn't lonesome os.you living alone
here Il woman SOP z
80. never was one the lonesome
kind" responded Miss 3Dolly. briskly.
seating her guest in he patchwork
cushioned rocking chair land for that
matter. hardly day pa, Is without some
of James folks running r.
Eyes know but if VI was to change
your situation, wouldntly you enjoy life
Miss Dolly fidgeted at &c green paper
curtains and intimated thy her happiness
would be complete il TIE grasshoppers
would stop feeding on he. garden sauce.
That's Just it," contiEsed Mr.. Wiggin
eagerly ''you do seem Il need n man to
look after your farmingSinterests, now
don't you, Dolly? msh that will be
ready and willing to do foe you, and make
you comfortable %
II don't know" said MSS Dolly dryly.
1.-The year father died lid have Silas
Potter, and he is the most faithful crea-
ture living but what witl,-the extra cook
ing and washing had to 10 for him, my
work was about double, AID when mud
time came. was glad enough to hire by
the day. made up my mind that men
folks around the house co.! moe than they
come to-"
II guess we don't understand one anoth-
err said Mr.. Wiggin. slightly dscon-
certed ut this unflattering view OF his sex.
81 wasn't speaking Of hirisg help. Dolly
Naturally you would get tied OF that. Its
worrying to q woman. Bns il you was to
have a companion. now-sne that could
give You a good home. ant wood and wa
ter under cover"
''Shoo. shoo!'' cried Miss Dolly. flying
out after an inquring chicken on the door
step.
Mr.. Wiggin drew his red handkerchief
from his hat to wipe his glowing face.
Certainly he had not felt tie heat so bad
through haying. /
''How's your health. suow- a days ?''
asked Dolly. frisking back. with look OF
resolute unconsciousness.
Every good; remarkably. good, don't
know where you will find, a man with q
tougher constitution than I5ave got"
AIR and Dolly blusheN like sumac
in October.
Yes I'm we'll, pursued Mr.. Wiggin,
perseveripgly, land I'm tolerably ell-to-
do. with nothing to hinder my marrying
again. providing can see woman to
my mind"
There's the deacon's wifow suggested
Dolly officiously; '.shc's psous. economi.
cal"
''She's left with means enough to carry
her through handsomely.s interrupted
Mr.. Wiggin quickly. "Nosv I'd rather
have = wife to provide for-sme that need.
ella home. In fact Dolly. fhave nv eve
on little woman want thE~ minute
He had both eyes on her Cor that mat.
ter. and Dolly was forced tosrecognize the
situation, whether she acceRed il or not
.'I've managed to sweeySn my tea SO
tar, David. without calling S'onm my neigh.
bors,' chirruped she. slipping to lay
straight the braided mat. AID might as
well keep on. / dont't fc.s it a tax as
some folks would But there's Martha
Dunning she's having haSd time to ge,
along.sNhy don't YOU taxi her David
She'd appreciate such honis as yours
1T would seem rs IL / any woman
might" said Mr.. Wiggin n an injured
tone; ''all finished off complete. painted
outside and in
shed be delighted with; tim sure
Of it." broke in Miss Dolly. with an al,
Of conviction. rs she darted lnto the kitch.
en- to lift the boiling kettle nom the crane
"But You don't mean that you won,
marry me, Dolly1" pleadedfMr. Wiggin
anxiously following her to Che door. Il
have been dotin' on seem yyu at the head
of things ut my house."
''Martha is grand msbager." said
Miss Dolly coolly. "DavidAeedn't think
he can buy me with a newS set Of build.
ings.' she added. mentally, swapping
down the lid OF the pug-nosea teapot. II
never did have the name % being crop.
ing" I
Il tell you. Dolly. won't gave Martha
| don't like her turn" cried ssir Wiggin,
testify. balancing himself on BE threshold,