St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-14

Indeed she won'tl" snapped Becca. s'we
have other intentions"
"'Man proposes but God disposes,'n re-
pied Mrs, Green, as she ratified her knitting
needles. 3
lnvalidism compelled Miss Becca - be a
late riser. Jessica usually had sea-bath and
run In the morning air before her sister
came down.
Ore morning as she was tripping across
the door-yard, her attention was attracted by
dog kennel, aud a great Russian boar
hound rose up and looked at her inquiring-
ly.
Jessica stared, her bright eyes widened :;
then she looked inquinngly around. But
there was no one but the dog and herself in
the yard, and as he wagged bis tail inviting
ly and looked kind, in spite Of his deep mouth
she drew near and patted his great head.
Jessica liked animals, especially large dogs
and horses. This dog wore a handsome col
lar, with his name marked upon it--'P4sha.''
--also his owners name.
Jessica trcmb little as she read the
letters. Her cheeks burned too. Then
she heard Mrs. Green's voice through the
open window.
Eyes, Miss Peppers, I've taken a dog 10
board. No harm in that, / hope. Your pa
couldn't have no sort OF objection 10 him.
didn't take bis master"
''Nol' snapped Miss Becca, AZ hope you
didn't take a man into the houser'
she wanted, though. lie was a stranger,
but nice and pleasant-looking, and I'd a-tak-
en- him but for my promise to yolr pa. He
went 10 the hotel, ] suppose, bout two miles
below here"
What made such a swarm Of dimpies creep
over Jessiea's satny cheeksl u SCENE 70
her the brightest morning she had ever
known, though Becca came out and scoldpd
her for dampening her feet aud running ont
bareheaded.
How the sea glittered how the waves
raced up the beach! How sweetly the little
beech-birds, swinging among the tall marsh
grasses, whistled and called
Miss Becca came out
'see what nice dog, Beccav' said Jessi-
ca, tmidly.
1 Becca examined the great fellow with her
eye-glass, while Jessica trembled.
81 suppose the great creature might be II
service 10 US. iD case we should meet-a man
in our walks,'' she said.
"He's very kind said Jessica.
/ II was soon apparent that Pasha would fol
/ low her anywhere. He would stalk content
eddy at her side, and when she sat down
among the rocks, lie down at her feet, with
his head upon her little shoe. He evidently
grew very fond Of Jessica, and Jessica was
/ very fond Of Pasha.
One day they were under The cliffs.
CLARK said Becca. ''What's that.'
It was somebody who was wbistling very
clearly.
a fox jumped over the parsons gate.
"a maul'' said Miss Bccca If he
comes here III set The dog on himl' she aG-
ded fiercely.
A handsome man somewhat under thirty
came around the rocks, then paused sudden
ly, lifting his hat.
Becca had no time to set the dog upon
him. Pasha was off like a shot, yelping with
delight. He leaped up, planting his great
forepaws upon his masters breast and lap
ping his face.
'Down, down, Pashai old fellow! Pardon
ladies! Misses Peppers, | am sure | am
sure / cannot be mistaken; and perh APPS you
remember my face--D'Albert of Calford.
have been at the naval academy for the past
year and know your respected father well.
You are seeking your health down here, Miss
Peppersl All, and find it! You are looking
finely.
Few men had ever been brave enough 10
compliment Becca. Perhaps that is why she
mentioned the sex so tartly. BE that as II
may, she forgot Jessica and received Mr..
D'Albert very civilly.
He was staying at the Oliver hotel. Pasha
was his property. He was on his way TO Mrs
Green's to pay the dogs bill.
QThe four walked down the sands together.
Miss Rebecca did not see anything suspicious
in the situation.
Perhaps she was little bew ildered at hay
ing gentleman's arm to lean on, and a
gentleman's strong hand to help her over
the rocks and gullies.
AS for Jessiea, who tripped lightly ahead,
with Pasha at her side, the sea sparkled
brighter and the waves raced more madly
than ever. Her cheeks were like roses and
her eyes like diamonds.
By paying marked attention 10 Becca Mr..
D'Al bert managed to geta word and glance
from Jessica, duriug his visits, which came
we ekly.
Mrs. Green stared.
"Well," said Becca apologetically, '9Ir.
D'Albert is not like common men.n
Certainly be was not, to undertake the
prosecution Of so difficult siege.
Demure little Jessica could not but smile
at the patience and zeal with which his adj
mirer continued his tactics.
1t was long time before Becca took alarm
and guessed the truth.
WI. ~ AlDGII Cdliit 10 MIS-. dreenS on
Pasha's account. Pasha's bravery and in
telligence was subject upon which they. all
agreed.
Then Mr.. D'Albert made their stay at the
seaside much pleasanter by frequent sails
and rows. He bided his time and by and by
cou Id not be shaken off.
He loved Jessica and Jessica had learned
to love him.
Why he should not be her husband Bccca
could not say, especially as Mr.. D'Albert
cody signified his intention of waiting any
length of time for her pretty sister.
Becca, who had fed from Calford with
Jessiea, returned with her, engaged, with
her fathers consent, TO Mr.. D'Albert.
Mr.. Peppers taken back by the stuaii on,
had weakened and finally yielded. Pasha al
so approved.
And at the wedding Mrs. Japonica had her
opportunity to see Mr.. D'Albert kiss his
bride, Jessica
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