Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-11-24

house and driving that fine spani
Heigho. you're in luck, Obed. if any,
body ever was"
NANCY Lovejoy, you know better.."
replied Obed. strengthening up and try
ing to look indignant.
IF there is any truth in apple-seeds
swapping. You can't help yourself; and
I've heard of several fortunes proving
true. told that way." said Nancy, with
mock gravity, at the same time watch
ing the effect of her raillery upon Obed
Obed pretended not to hear. and said.
frankly:
ct is several months, Nancy. since
l asked you that question. and every
time that have referred to it you have
evaded answering it. II Il did not be-
lieve that you do care for me. in spite
OF your words. never would mention
the subject again."
II never have denied \ regard for
you; but must be sure that it is Just
right before decide. But the several
evidences that l have had that it is
right for us to care for each other fail
to satisfy; but am sure they will oc-
cur
IL doubt if they ever do" replied
Obed, gloomily. Haven't you had
evidences that it was right for YOU to
care for Harlow Briggs?'
Never" retorted Nancy, sharply.
''You would make good choice, il
you did encourage Harlow. He is rich.
educated and talented. There is moth
ing Objectionable about him." said
Obed. cycling Nancy critically.
.'It isn't necessary to plead any ones
cause with me. Obed LOvejoy. You
are talking to retaliate for my words
about Samantha" retorted Nancy,
quickly.
There! mother is crying about that
Washburn affair again Strange how
people will stand out" said Obed. evil
IDENTITY trying to change the subject.
well, if Reuel Washburn takes din
ner here Thanksgiving. will answer
your question finally" laughed Nancy.
"Such thing is possible. but highly
replied Obed. coOlly.
"Tll ask the question that old Glenn
Bates asked the other night, when |
Ansel Blake said that all the proof |
that he wanted of the new minister's |
fitness for Hartwell was to preach such |
q sermon that Reuel Washburn and 1
father would shake hands right in the |
would soften their hearts so;
and Glenn asked How can you think of |
such an unlikely thing. after old Parson
Leighton tried for two wears to make
hem see the hurt that they were doing
The cause of Christ, and then resigned,
believe, because he failed? Then
hat smooth. fiowery Mr.. Walpole
.ried three; now this well-recOmmended
Luther Wheaton has come. and if he
lends the arrow of conviction into their
,earts so deep that they do shake
lands in church I'll sign an obligation
o attend church every SUNDAY, sick
less excepted. for five years. Just the
ime I've stayed from church so
will !. Yes. so will L. echoed all
round the post-office. So you see
What good things would come about il
hese things would take place." said
Died. calmly.
Il cannot imagine that they will;
ut God knows. said Nancy. bidding
Died goodnight.
Things are never quite complete in
his world; and it is well that they are
OF. else we should forget our weak
ess. Though Milly Lovejoy's pantry
'as fragrant with pies. cake, bread J
nd fruit. and the oven steaming with
nrkey. chickens and pudding. and the
Inside world on this anniversary would
sgale in all that makes perfect day.
lear Aunt Milly was sorely tried.
!adn't she prayed, wept and pleaded =
i these years that not another Thanks l
wing might be marred with this quar- '
Il?
Aunt Milly opened the door to q q
emile knock that had interrupted her
editations, and met Tommy Goblet
'ying. r
Come in, Tommy: come in and tell