The Cecil Whig., 1882-12-02

A few days later, Mr.. Haywood inform
ed his family that Mr.. Dunstan had ar
rived, and would take tea with them that
evening.
Dick was s"nt to n distant field for
some black berries, with which to honor
the occasion. and Pet volunteered to ac-
company him. Wnen their dish was
about halffilled with great, delicious
looking blackberries, Dick suddenly ex-
claimed:
There he is! HAllo, Mr.. - l forgot
your name, or else never knew it!'
my name is Leroy. Dick said he,
smiling. as he advanced toward them.
"This is Pet" said Dck, by way Of
an introduction. "You know l told yon
about Pet"
81 am very happy to meet Miss Pet. y
said he, setting himself to work at pick
ing berries as though he had come for
this express purpose.
By the time the task was completed.
Miss Pets bright eyes and sparkling face
had become sadly entangled in the
meshes of the young strangers heart
She had always been regarded as child.
and although nearly seventeen years OF
age, was SO childlike that she saw no i'm
propriety in enjoying his society while
the privilege lasted.
have an engagement to meet your
father this afternoon, Miss Pet" said he,
when the dish was filed with berries.
''and with your consent will walk home
with you"
"Why, of course you'll walk with us, "
answered Dick. YOU'D look nice asst
tin by the road an a-waitin' for us to
get home, and then come toggin' along
behind-now wouldn't you..'
ooh, Dick, you bad boy remonstrat-
ed Pet, gently, while Mr.. Leroy laughed
and said that Dick was boy after his
own heart.
Arriving at home, they found the whole
family-that is, Mr.. and Mrs. Haywood
and Miss Celia-assembled in the parlor,
awaiting the arrival of their distinguish
ed guest.
Pet and Dick had been instructed to
carey the berries around to the kitchen.
and not appear in the family circle until
tea time. But Pet decided that it would
be impolite to leave Mr.. Leroy to enter
the house alone; SO she sent Dick around
the back way with the berries. and she
ushered her new acquaintance into the
parlor, where Celia, in her handsome
dress, proved marked contrast to the
little sister, with the berry stains on he,
fingers and suspiciously near her rosy
mouth.
"Why, Dunstan," exclaimed Mr.. Hay
wood, before Pet had sufficient time t.
introduce him, where did you come
across the children %
In the berry patch" said he, with
the utmost nonchalance. while over Pet
face swept look of CONSERVATION.
Could this pleasant, genial gentleman
be the grand parsonage whom her sister
was to marry?
eff that Mr.. Dunstan, Celia's weddin'
has fizzled again" Dick confided to Pet.
on the back porch. after tea, while Celia
was straining every nerve to appear
agreeable and fascinating in the parlor.
Il let the cat ont of the bag the day We
went fishing. let out the whole thing
false frizzes. paint, powder all. 1t seems
as if l can't hold my tongue, nohow; but
don't care-he's a sight too good for.
anyhow
A year later, when Pet became Mrs
Dunstan, and went to live at the greal
house on the hill, Dick declared that h+
was glad he had a tongue, alter all, and
| that he knew hew to use it the day he
went 1" a. fishin'."
He spends the greater part of his time
at Dunstan Hall, with his favorite sister
and her Jolly husband" as he calls Mr.
Dunstan, while Celia, with another yeal
added to herage, is still cultivating ever,
means of fascination, in the hope of fl,
nally securing husband.