The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-19
WEEKLY EDITION.

altogether. In the face of both m,
negatives you insist OH believing I d,
not mean what say, and think that
am going to marry you despite my
J rcfusals."
eyes, for your two negatives vii
make MI affirmative. However, June,
am going away for all time, and 1 vii
not trouble you after to-day"
$50 soon? I thought you meant tt
take week." came the faint answer.
$50 did, but there's nothing to keel
me here now, and L shall CO."
With sudden look downward, Leigh
for the fiftieth time changed his mind. .
"June," he said impctuously, "lool
ut me-"
The dark eyes met his IN instant, thel
rovcd off again.
"Liston," he said, imperatively. "1
will stay if you wish it. Tell me if it is
anything to you whether do or not ?"
The small hands that ho had detained
| for II moment were pulled away. Miss
juno was quite herself again. Coolly,
very calmly, she replied:
ooh, yes, stay, if we can keep peace.
We have qunrreled long enough. Still,
the days are cooler, md it isn't sc
fntiguing rs it was besides every ono
| else is away, md we hardly see a soul.
Stay your vacation out" with II side
glenm of mischief in the merry eyes.
She was not rewarded, however, by
veXation on her companion's part, though
he stopped suddenly.
" I will go this evening good by, D
he said, extending his hand; but dis
regarding it entirely, Miss juno said
saucily
"You will call and say good-by afte,
lunch."
"Till then, good morning
Leigh registered II VOW that afternoon
rs he pursued his way toward the home
of his lndy-lovc. Never had she looked
more lovely, he decided; and June, with
quick look upward, realized that some.
thing was wrong Without n word he
crossed the room and took her in his
arms. "June," he said, firmly, "onoc
before held you here, and 1 let you go
this time never will till you tell mt
decidedly that you do not lovo mo that
you will not be mine, or until you kiss
me, and promise to be my wife"
June tremblcd violently and sought tc
escape.
"Myra will DO here in ton minutes, ,
he went on, rs ho opened his watch tc
note the flight of time.
GO You won't keep mo here?' plead.
ingly came from Juno.
eyes, will"
"June, look up ;" and laying a hand
beneath her chin, he raised her faco till
his eyes held her own. "I love you
and have right to your answer. Tho
time is nearly gone," he answered soor
after. "Myra will be here in three
minutes"
He watched tho sweet face against his
breast, rs tho bushes rose and fell
"Tell NO." he murmured; "I heal
her in the hall, and Burt is with her."
"Not really?" quoricd June, ex'
citedly.
"Truly," came the calm answer.
"Oh, please, Leigh, let me CO."
"When you do what I wish," was his
deliberate reply.
"Oh, dear!'
The words were hasty breath MS
Juno heard tho footsteps approaching
Two small hands were reached about
eyes, 1 do, / will.
"My darling p
Her burning face was covered with
his kisses; then she stood released just
as NIyra and hcr husband entered.
Myra Howe wondered Mt the amicable
| silence that rcigned, and Junos frantic
color, but she only laughed, "Let us
have peace" and soon after left tho
| room.
Strange to relate, June and Leigh art
| the most amiable couple in existenco
and she even laughs lightly with q blush
when Leigh inquiries teasingly if she
| thinks an Affirmative can he considered
| gained by two negatives.