St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-04-19

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younger.
Well" she said, .'now what do you
think of it?'
II think if you take my advice you
will never wear any other.''
Really" and she laughed softly;
'but it is for high days and HOLIDAYS,
YOU know!' And she tip-toed to look in
the chimney-glass, saying that it GER
tainly was a very pretty cap, and then
she sat down to pour out the tea. ''The
best tea things!'' she said, admiringly;
II am so fond of pretty chinaI' And
then searching in the sugar basin, she
added: Il have not forgotten that YOU
like two Jumps of sugar, you see"
Mr.. Binney smiled complacently; q
feeling of well-being and comfort took
possession of him.
Of certainty it was very pleasant to
have a congenial somebody to bear one
company, one who conld talk we'll,
listen well and hold her tongue well, if
necessary. Experience had assured
him that Miss Bright possessed each
of these good qualities. When she had
stayed there when Mrs. Binney was
first i'll, their evenings had passed very
pleasantly, and recalling the things
they had done, he asked:
DO you often play chess now?''
''No, never"
Cribbage, backgammon?'
"I,ve no one to play with. That is
one thing in my going away" and she
swallowed a sigh my evenings will
be less lonely.n
All, yes, / find the time very long
after dinner. / don't like to 60 to bed
before half-past ten, although [ 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 to go, for it takes
me quite an hour to get to the station.
mot in cab?"
" No, but | am going to walk; it is
quite fine and dry, and if | feel tired at
the Conway road shall wait at the cor
ner for the omnibus passing
Miss Bright began to put on her
bonnet. Mr.. Binney walked to the win
dow; for q minute he looked out, then
he rang the bell.
~ shall go as far as the Conway road
with YOU"
's0h. MI. Binney!s No, pray don't
think of such thing; it might give you
q cold, and there isn't the slightest occa-
sion-l am SO 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. Il shall hope to come and see
them all sometimes Miss Bright said.
- know as long as the Brendons have
a home they viii take me in.
"And remember that so long IS I
have house there will be room for you
in it.
''That is very kind of you, Mr. Bin
ney," she said softly. 81 am sure do
not know why people are all SO good to
mel
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 out her
hand, but Mr.. Binney did not take it;
ne was engaged in hailing 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
ler head at himreprovingly.
Mr.. Binney gave the directions to,the
1riVer and then he held out his hand,
lesitated, opened the door and saidt 81
Ion see why [ should not go with YOU
Is far as the station
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 to say
sood-by and enter.
''And you will let as hear how YOU
ret on?" for she had not said she was
coming up again.
''Oh, | shall often write to the Bren-
Ions and Sally. You 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
yes filled rapidly, and to hide the tears
he half turned away.
II wish that you were not obliged to
o away; couldn't anything be man
ged for your
She shook her head sadly. "No,"
he said; Il tried everything / could"
nd here q sob would come, q but
obody seemed to want me. -
F" IL want you" Mr.. Binney was
bammering out his words excitedly.
Miss Bright, can you will you stay
or me? Could you consent to become
Trs. Binney?"
Mrs. Binney! = Ir' everything
eemed to swim around her. but, Mr.
inney. such an idea never once oc-
lrred to me. =
| am very sure of that, y my dedr, .
e said, earnestly, and it has taken