The Hazlehurst signal., 1884-04-10


conteutmcnt--of gratitude. I ought 10
say"
But tina, Miss Bright would not al
low; she reminded Mr.. Binney of the
many kind actions he had done. and in
her own quiet way thanked him for the
thoughtful present he hal sent to her.
"No, no, no, now you must not speak
of that" Mr.. Binney hastily interrupt
eel her; and 10 give turn "a the con.
yersation he said she must have some
tea," and ringing TO order il, he hoped
she could stay.
Well. yes, she thought she could
spare time for that indeed, TO be plain,
she was not in such very great hurry.
The fact hal been that Joe had an un.
expected holiday; and she saw that. only
for her being there. he had come home
TO 30 ont somewhere with Sally.
",'o hope the little iib told will bc
forgiven INC. for when l said that was
wanted ut home, although it was quite
true perhaps, | need not but for that
have left quite SD early. But IL was so
nice OF Joe to come home. l do love to
sec husbands and wives companions to
each other"
"Ah. indeed. yes; that is the object
Of matriniony. too often. / fear, lost
sight OF in our day, by tho young and
the old. too"
But Miss Bright did not agree. "No."
she ''kncw 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
IL out. Her offer was accepted. "Only,"
said Mr.. Binney, ''you must take of
Your cloak. or YOU won't feel the good
of IL when you 80; and your bonnet,
too; wouldn' you feel more comforta-
bic without tha,?'
Miss Bright said: NO." she would
not take her bonnet on.
Haven't u cap with You, | sup
poSc?" said the old gentleman slyly.
"YcS. indeed | havc-a present from
Sally-and u very becoming one. too. T"
"Pu, ii ON then, and let me pass my
opinion"
Mss Bright FASTENED 10 obey, AMI
when she came for his inspection the
smile ON her face and the soft pink in
her cheek made her look ten years
younger.
"Wcll." she said. snow what do you
think Of it?"
II think IL you take my advice you
will never wear any other"
Really" and she laughed softly;
''but il il for high days and holidays,
YOU know" And she tip-toed to look in
the chimncy-glass. saying that IL GER
,ainly was very pretty cap, and then
she sat down to pour out the tea. 1.-The
hes, tea things! she said, admiringly;
II am so fond Of pretty china" And
then searching in the sugar basin. she
added; IL have not forgotten that you
like two Jumps of sugar. you sec.'
Mr.. Binncy smiled complaccntly; n
feeling of well-being and comfort took
possession OF him.
OF certainty IL was very pleasant TO
have n congenial somebody to bear one
company. one who could talk well.
listen well and hold her tongue well. il
him that. Miss Bright possessed each
OF these good qualities. When she had
stayed there when Mrs. Binncy was
first III. their evenings had passed very
pleasantly. and recalling the things
they had done, he asked:
"Do you often play chess now?"
mo. never.
"Cribbsge. backgammon"
"ryc no one TO play with. That is
one thing In my going away" and she
swallowed sigh-"my evenings will
be less lonely"
"Ah. yes. find the time very long
after dinner. don't like to 60 10 bed
before half-past ten, although i often
feel inclined to-"
"And the days draw in so quickly
now. there is no afternoon--it is all
evening. which reminds me that it is
getting time for me 10 20, for IL takes
me quite an hour 10 get to the station"
mot in cab?'
mo. but am going TO walk; 1t Is
quite line and dry. and II i feel tired at
the Conway road shall wait at the cor
ncr for the omnibus passing"
Miss Brighe began TO put on her
Bonnet. Mr.. Binney walked to the win
dow; for n minute he looked out, then
be rang the bell.
81 shall go as far as the Conway road
with YOU"
"0h, Mr.. Binney! No. pray don't
think Of such thing; IL might give YOU
cold. and there isn't the slightest occa-
sion-l am 50 accustomed TO 20 about
alone"
But Mr. Binney remained firm; his
hat and coat were brought to him. and
away the two set of together They
chatted pleasantly rs they walked
along. ~ shall hope TO como and see
them all sometimes" Miss Bright said.
- know rs long rs the Brendons have
home they will take me in"
"And remember that so long As I
have house there will be room for you
in It."
THAT is very kind Of you, Mr.. Bin.
new" she said softly. 81 am sure I do
not know why people are all so good to
me-"
Mr.. Binney apparently was no better
able TO inform her, and they walked on
silently until the Conway road was
reached.
Snow. then" said Miss Bright. ..here
we say farewell. and she held out her
hand. but Mr. Binney did not take Il;
he was engaged in hsiling = cab he saw;
then he drew out his purse and Miss
Bright knew that he intended settling
with the man for tho fare. She shook
her head at him reprovipgly.
Mr.. Binney gave the directions TO the
driver aud then he held out his hand.
hesitated. opened the door and said, al
don I see why I should not 20 with you
rs far rs the station" = = ~
At the railway station they had but .
very short time Of waiting. Miss Bright
stood uear the carriage which she had