The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-03-13

mony, too often, fear, lest sight of in our day,
by the young and the old, too"
But Miss Bright did not agree. NO." she
knew so many united couples. There were
the Brendons now" but at this moment the
tea was brought in. and Miss Bright asked
should she pour it out. Her offer was accepted.
"0nly," said Mr.. Binney, you must take off
your cloak, or you won't feel the good of it
when you go; and your bonnet, too-wouldn't
you be more comfortable without that?"
Miss Bright ssid No" she would not take
her bonnet off,
Haven't a cap with you, Supposed said
the old gentleman slyly.
" Yes, indeed, | have-a present from Sally
and very becoming one too
Put it ON then, and Lot me pass my opin-
ion.'
Miss Bright FASTENED TO obey, and when she
came fer his inspection the smile on her face
and the soft pink in her cheek made her look
ten years younger.
"Well," she said, now what do you think
Of it?"
"I- think If you take my advice you viii
never wear any other"
Really" and she laughed softly; "but it
is for high days and holidays, You know! !"
And she tip-toed TO lock in the cbimney-glass,
saying that, it certainly was a very pretty cap,
and then she sat down to pour out the tea The
best tea things.p she said, aGmiripgly; am
so fond of pretty china." And then, search
/ ing in the sugar basin, she added: :" have not
forgotten that you like TWO humps of sugar, you
! see"
| Mr. Rinney smiled complaccntly; feeling
Of weli-bcing aud comfort took possession of
him.
/ OF certainty it was very pleasant to have
congeniai somebody TO fear one company--one
| who could talk well, listen well, and hold her
tongue well. if necessary. Experience had as
sured him of that Miss Bright possessed
4 all rc "A CHI bad
staid there when Mrs Binney was first i'll.
their evenings had passed very pleasantly. and
recalling tie things they had done he asked:
:. DO you often play chess now9"
No never"
"Cri5bage. backgammon"
ave no one 10 play with. That is one
thing in my going away" and she swallowed
sigh-"my evenings win be less lonely"
'Ah. yes. l find the time very long after din
ner. don't like TO go to bed efore half-past
ten, although ] often feel inclined to-"
land the days draw in SO quickly now, there
/ is no afternoon-it is all evening, which re-
minds me that it is getting time for me TO so,
for il takes me quite an ho0r to get TO the sta
ton
Not in a cab?"
"No, but / am going to walk; ii is quite
fine and dry, and if feel tired at the Conway
road ! shall wait at the corner for the omnibus
passing"
Miss Bright began to put on her bonnet
Mr. Binney walked 10 the window; for a min
ute he Looked out, then he rang the hell.
. shall so as far as the Conway road with
you"
"Oh, Mr. Binney! No, pray don't think of
such thing; it might give you cold. and
there isn't the slightest occasion-I am go
accustomed to go about alone"
But Mr.. Binney remained firm his hat and
coat were brought to him. and away the two
set off together. They chatted pleasantly as
they walked along. - ] shall hope TO come and
see them all sometimes" Miss Bright said. 81
know as long as the Brendons have home
| they will take me in"
Aud renenlber that SO long as have a
house there viii be room for you in it"
That is very kind of you. Mr.. Binney," she
said softly. :" / am sure do not know why
people are all so good to me-"
i Mr.. Binney apparently was no better able to
inform her, and they walked On silently until
the Conway road was reached.
Now, then" said Miss Bright, "here we
say farewell" and she held ont her hand, but
Ar. Binney did not take it; he was engaged in
hailing q cab be saw /; then he drew out his
purse and Miss Bright knew that he intended
settling with the man for the fare. She shook
her mead at him reprovingly.
Mr.. Binney gave the directions TO the driver
and then lie held out his hand, hesitated,
opened the door and said, 81 don't see why
at the railway station they had but a very
short time OF waiting Miss Bright stood near
the carriage which she had chosen; nothing
remained but 10 say good-by and enter
And You VIII let us hear how you get ON -
for she had not said she was coming up again.
Oh, shall often write 10 the Brendons and
Sally. 1ou Will hear of me through them"
" And hope so very much that you viii be
comfortable and happy"
Miss Bright tried to smile but her eyes filed
rapidly, and 10 hide the tears she half turnea
away.
away; couldn't anything be managed for
youg"
She shook her head sadly. "No," she said
! tried everything ] could" and here sob
! would come, but nobody seemed to want
me-.
III want you" MI Binney was stammer-
ing out his words excitedly Miss Bright,
can yoH-wiH you stay for me? Could you
consent to become Mrs Binney2n
Mrs Binney II everything seemed to
swim around her" bat, Mr.. Binney, such an
idea never once occurred to me-"
- am very sure OF that my dear" he said
earnestly. and il has taken some time 70 come
} 10 me, or ] should have made the offer long
ago: however better late than never-that is
, If You viii accept me-"
, "oh, hut / think il is so good of you-and
you feel sure that c:n make you happy? What
viii the Brendons and Sally say?"
say that am more lucky than deserve to
be for not asking you before. Now understand
why / wouldn't consent to your being my
housekeeper; was wanting you for my wife,
you know"
Miss Bright held up her hands in dismay.
"oh, my!" She cried. There's the train
J off-gone, / declared"
what Of that if it is?-another win soon
follow. and while we are waiting for it, we can
arrange our plans and fix the day"
And if any one wishes 70 know how 1t all
ended, can satisfy their curiosity by telling
them that a more happy, CHEEKY couple never
were seen than the present Mr.. and Mrs Bin
ney.-Iemple Bar.
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