Middletown transcript., 1881-06-17

| do not mean what l say, and think
that l am going to marry you despite
my refusals."
Yes, for your. two negatives will
make an affirmative. However, June,
Pm going away for all time and will
not trouble you after to-day"
So soon thought you meant to
take week, ;" came the faint answer.
So l did, but there's nothing to
keep me here now, and shall go.''
With sudden look downward, Leigh
for the fiftieth time changed his mind.
June, he said, impetuously, "look
at me-
The dark eyes met his an instant,
then roved off again.
Listen, - he said, imperatiyely, 81
will stay if you wish it. Tell me if it
is anything to you whether 1 do or
not"
The small hands that he had detained
for a moment were pulled away. Miss
June was quite herself again. Coolly,
very calmly, she replied:
"Oh yes, stay, if we can keep peace!
We have quarrelled long enough. Still,
the days are cooler, and it isn't so ia
tiguing as it was besides, every one
else is away, and we hardly see a soul.
Stay your vacation OUT with side
CLEAN of mischief in the merry eyes.
She was not rewarded, however, by
vexation on her companions part,
though he stopped suddenly.
81 will go this evening goodbye"
he said, extending his hand but disre-
garding it entirely, Miss June said sau-
cily:
"You will call and say goodbye af-
ter lunch.'
"'Till then, good morning."
Leigh registered VOW that after
noon as he pursued his way toward the
home of his lady-love. Never had she
looked more lovely, he decided and |
June, with quick look upward, reali-
zed that something was wrong. With
out a word he crossed the room and
took her in his arms. "June, . he said
firmly, "once before 1 held you here
and let you go this time never will
till you tell me decidedly that you do
not love me that you will not be mine,
or until you kiss me and promise to be
my wife.
June trembled violently and sought
to escape.
''Myra will be here in ten minutes, y
ne went on, as he opened his watch to
note the flight of time.
"You won't keep me here ?'' plead
ngly came from June.
" Yes, 1 will.
g June, look up = and laying hand
beneath her chin, he raised her face
i'll his eyes held her own. II love Z
vou, and l have a right to your answer.
The time is nearly gone" he answered
joon after. "Myra will be here in
hree minutes. F."
No answer.
He watched the sweet face against
lis breast as the bushes rose and fell. :
"Tell me-" he murmured; T" I hear
ler in the hall, and Burt is with her." .
"Not really?" queried June excitedly.
"Truly," came the calm answer. q
"Oh f! please, Leigh, let me go p
"When you do what wish,'' was
lis deliberate reply.
"Oh, DEAR
The words were hasty breath as
rune heard the footsteps approaching. .
Two small hands were reached about
4eigh's neck, and her lips touched his. i,
Yes, | do; l will.' ;
"My darling - :
Her burning face was covered with
lis kisses then she stood released just !;
S Myra and her husband entered.
Myra Howe wondered at the amicable
ilence that reigned and June's frantic {
.olor, but she only laughed, ''Let us l
AVE peace" and soon after left the i
DOM. f
Strange to relate, June and Leigh are :
he most amiable couple in existence, |
md she even laughs lightly with a t
,lush when Leigh inquiries teasingly if I
he thinks an affirmative can be con- J
idered gained by two negatives. t