Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-04-10

more than q cold. but IL had kept him
= prisoner. To-day he might have
gone out, but he had not felt inclined
70. and he gaIlantly said he was glad to
be in, rs he should have been sorry in
deed to have missed seeing Miss
Bright
s'And 50 You are really going 10 leave
us" he said, and almost regretfully,
too. We'll. you viii be very much
missed don't know what the Bren-
dons' viii do"
They viii not miss me more than I
shall them" aid the brave little
woman made an effort that her voice
should not sound shaky; '.but you know.
Mr. Binney. | am not growing younger.
an I?''
Mo- he said. That is true. Twas
saving the same to myself of myself
only TO-DAY"
..Yes, only with men il does not seem
to matter. but with women the thought
always comes with little shudder. tlsat
when we get old and want quiet and
rest and a comfortable armchair by the
fire there is 4 doubt whether we shall be
able TO get them"
Mr. Binney d d not answer, and fear
ing she was saying too much about her
own feelings she altered her tone, which
had been little sad. and went on in her
usual cheerful way: but then / ought
20 feel 50 thankful that this opening
has been made for me told them that
l knew something would come; il has
always done 50; have always been 50
lucky"
'.If's your happy disposition makes
you say 30. NV dear Miss Bright; a
cheerful spirit shortens the longest day.
/ wish could follow your example. 1
often feel condemned af my want Of
conteutment-0f gratitude. ought 10
say"
Bat tha. Miss Bright would Lot al
low; she reminded Mr.. Binney of the
many kind actions he had done, and IN
her own quiet wag thanked him for the
thoughtful present be had sent to her.
mo. m. no. now YOU must not speak
of that" Mr.. Binney hastily interrupt
ed her; and to give 4 turn % the con-
versation 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. ia be plain.
she was not in such a very great hurry.
The fact had been that Joe had an un-
expected holiday; and she SAT- thai. only
for her being there. he had come home
10 60 out somewhere with Sally.
40 hope the little fib told will be
forgiven me, for when I tsid that was
wanted at home, although it was quite
true perhaps. need not but for that
have left quite 50 early. But il WAS so
nice Of Joe to come home do love to
see husbands and wives companions to
each otherr'
..Ak. indeed. yes; that IS the object
Of mztrimony. TOO often. fear, lost
sight Of in our day. BY the young and
the old. too"
But Miss Bright did not agree s.No.r
she knew 50 many united cou7 IS
There we've the Brendons now! but
n this moment the tea was brought in.
and Hiss Bright asked should she pour
II 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 go; and your bonnet.
too, wouldn't You feel more comfOrta-
BILE without thst?T
Mss Bright said: NO" she would
not take her bonnet of.
Haven't 3 cap with YOU. I sup
Poses" said the old gentleman slyly.
." Yes. indeed have present from
Sxlly-and q very becoming one. too
a. Put Il on then. and let me pass my
opinion"
Miss Bright hastened 20 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 its''
- / think If you take my advice you
viii never wear any other.
Really" and she laughed softly:
s-but Il is for high davs and HOLIDAYS,
YOU knOwl" And she tip-toed 20 look in
the chimney glass. saying that il Ger
tainly was very pretty cap. and then
she sat down to pour out the tea TIE
best tea thingsrs she said. admir.ngly:
II am 50 fond Of pretty chinzl' And
then searching in the sugar basin. she
added; Il have not forgotten that ,ou
Ike two Jumps Of sugar. you see"
Mr.. Binney smiled complacently: =
feeling of well-being and comfort took
possession of him
OF a certainty il was very pleasant to
have . congenial some body to bear one
company, one who could talk well.
listen wen 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 hsd done. he asked:
''Do you often play chess n0w?"
No, never"
"Cribbage. Backgammon
"Tve no one to play with That is
one thing IN my going away" and she
swallowed sigh--my evenings viii
be less lonely"
" All, yes. / find the time very long
sfter dinner. don't like to 90 TO bed
before half-past ten. although often
feel inclined TO"
'-And the days draw in so quickly
How. there is no afternO0n-it is al
evening, which reminds me tha. II is
getting time for me to 90. for il takes
me quite sn hour 20 get to the station -
- Not in a cab2''
No. but ! am going to walk; It is
quite fine and dry. and II feel tired at
the Conway rosd I shall wait at the cor
ner for the omnibus passing"
Miss Bright began to pui on her
rson,nf M Q;uras- v.-.II-s..4 o., a. =.
dow; 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 = thing, il might give YOU
4 cold. and there isn't the slightest Occa-
siOn-I am 50 accustomed to 90 about
alone"
But Mr.. Binney remained firm: his
nat and coat were brought 10 him. and