The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

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mony, too often, l fear, lost sight of in our day,
by the young and the old, too"
But Miss Bright did not agree. mo, 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. Only"
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 said no she would not take her
bonnet of.
Haven't a cap with you, I s%uppose?' said the
old gentleman silly.
Yes, indeed | have-a presentfrom Sally-and
a very becoming one, too"
Put it on then, and let me pass my opin-
Miss Bright FASTENED to obey, and when she
came for 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
Il think if you take my advice you will never
wear any other"
Really" and she laughed softly; ''butit is for
high days and holidays, you know And she
ttlp-toed to look in the chimney glass, saying that
1t certainly was a very pretty cap, and then she
sat down to pour out the tea. THE best tea
things" she said, admiringly; 81 am so fond of
pretty china" And then searching in the sugar
hasln, she added: Il have not forgotten that you
hke two Jumps of sugar, you see"
Mr.. Binney smiled complacently; a feeling OF
well-being and comfort took possession of him.
vi a certainty 1t was very pleasant to have a
congenial somebody to bear 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 each
OF these good qualities. When she had stayed
there when Mrs. Binney was first i'll their even
ings had passed very pleasantly. and recalling
the things they had done, he asked:
"Do you often play chess now"
INC, never"
'Cribbage, backgammon
I've no one to play with. That is one thing
in my going away, and she swallowed Il sigh
my evenings will be less lonely
"Ah. yes; find the time very long after din
ner. l don't like to 60 to bed before halfpast
ten, although / often feel inclined to-
And the days draw in so quickly now there is
no atternoon-lt is all evening, which reminds
me that 1t is getting time for me to go, for it
takes me quite an hour to get to the station"
Not in a cab?1
mo, but l am going to walk: it is quite fine
and dry, and if | feel tired at the Conway road
shall wait at the corner for the omnibus pass
ing
Miss Bright began to put on her bonnet. Mr..
Blnney walked to the window; for a minute he
looked out, then he rang the bell.
Il shall go as far as the Conway road with
you"
'Oh, Mr.. Binney! No, pray don't think of
such a thing; it might give you cold, and there
isn't the slightest occasion@ am so accustomed
to go about alone.n
But Mr.. Binney remained firm; his hat and
coat were brought to him, and away the two set
on together. They chatted pleasantly as they
walked along. Il shall hope to come and see
them all sometimes, Miss Bright said. know
as long as the Brendons have a home they will
take me i'm
And remembe that so long as | have a house
there will be room for you in it."
That IS very kind of you, Mr.. Binney,' she
said softly. Il am sure l do not know why peo-
pie are SO good to me-"
Mr. Rip,,av 80 lz.4-. Ill -
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 out her hand, but Mr..
Binney did not take it; he was engaged in hail
ing a cab he saw; then he drew out his purse and
Miss Bright knew that he intended settling with
the man for the fare. She shook her head at
him reprovingly.
Nh. Binney gave the directions to the driver
and then he held out his hand. h~esitated, opened
the door and said, Il don't see why | should not
go with you as far as the station"
t the railway station they had but a very
short time of waiting. Miss Bright stood near
the carriage which she had chosen: nothing re-
manned but to say goodbye and enter.
"And you will let US hear how you get on?' for
she had not said she was coming up again,
oh, | shall often write to the Brendons and
Sally. You will hear of me through them"
"And | hope so very much that that you will
be comfortable and happy
Miss Bright tried to smile, but her eyes filed
rapidly, and to hide the tears she half turned
away.
Il wish that you were not obliged to go away.
Couldn't anything be managed for your
She shook her head sadly. NO she said: II
tried everything | eould'-and here a sob would
come-'but nobody seemed to want me-
II want you!" Nh, Binney was stammering
out his words excitedly. Miss Bright, can
you-will You stay for me! Could you consent
to become Mrs. Binney!'
Mrs. Binney!-I-everything seemed to
swim around her-"but, Mr.. Binney, such an
idea never once occurred to me-
Il am very sure Of that, my dear, he said
earnestly, land it has taken some time 10 come
to me, or | should have made The offer long ago;
however, better late than never-that is, if you
will accept me-"
''Oh, but l think it is so good of you-and you
feel sure that l can make you happy. What
will the Brendons and Sally Saylr
Say that am more lucky than | deserve to
be for not asking you before. Now l under
stand why | wouldn't consent to your being my
housekeeper; l was wanting you for my wife,
you know"
"Oh, my!' she cried, there's the train Off
gone, ] declare!7
What of that, if it isl Another will soon fol-
low, and while we are waiting for it we can ar
range our plans and fix the day
And if any one wishes to know how it all
ended, 1 can satisfy their curiosity by telling
them that a more happy. CHEEKY couple never
were seen than the present Mr.. and Mrs. Bin
ney.
The Fate of a Hebe.
Charleston News and Courier.
About thirty years ago Colonel w. B.. John
ston built a large cistern in Mulberry street. in
Macon, Ga. This cistern was ornamented in the
center with a fountain consisting of a beautiful