The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-24
JENNIE'S WEiIN1.

JENNIE'S WHINs.
i won't go,'
Miss Jennie pretty face flushed as
she spoke, and she stamped her delicate
little feet.
Papa will be very angry observed
the elder sister. pale blonde. with a
quiet, patient voice, whose tone suggest
ed that papa's anger would be visited
on her head rather than on the rebel
lious Jennie, who, TO tell the truth.
generally succeeded in having her own
way.
Il don carc, cried Jennie; nothing
in the world viii make make me attend
this garden party.
"Why be so obstinate, Jenuie2''
demonstrated Ada. you know papa
has set his heart upon it. and would
make you go if he were at home.
But lac Is not at home, said Jeu-
ale. with 4 defiant laugh. '.and / mean
20 please myself.
VERY wen. returned Mrs. Reed.
with a sigh of resignation; If YOU have
fully made up your mind not to 90,
suppose it is no use continuing the dis.
cusSion.
Quite useless, said Jennie. as sh,
rose from the breakfast table and be.
gan chirp;ug to her canary
She was a bright-lo0kiug Girl Of
about nineteen years of age, with reg
ular features, and a slight, graceful
figure.
Her father was very proud of Jeu-
MES beauty. and on this account pre-
q 4. J
able Ada.
Jennie would be sure to make an ex,
cellent marriage, he thought if She
would only be reasonable.
He knew that the son of one OF
the most wealthy men in the distric,
would be at the garden party, which
had caused the little discussion be-
tween the sisters, hence his anxiety
that Jennie should be there
Unfortunately for the fultjimeut ol
his wishes he had been called away
suddenly from his home, thus leaving
Jennie To her own devices, for Ada had
no influence over her. although Jennie
loved her dearly; all the more dearly,
perhaps, because she could defy her
authority.
All the other girls in the neighbor-
hood would be setting their caps at
Jocelyn Trchcarne, Jennie told herself,
and she was firm in the determination
to stay away and show her iudepend-
cnce.
The day came. and with it, the lady
who was to chaperon the two girls, in
gala attire, which formed a rather
startling contrast TO Jennie's rather
shabby gown.
What, not yet drcssed?' cried Mrs.
Marshall. in surprise. My dear, how
late we shall be-
Jennie is not coming observed
Ada, eHteringthe room at that moment,
in pretty white dress and a large hat
with a long. dropping feather
''Not coming. What nouseuse"
cried Mrs Marshall Go and get
ready at once. YOU little goose. You
must be out Of your mind to think of
staying away. Do YOU know that
Jocelyn Trehearne viii be there.
i ought TO know have heard II
often. said Jennie bluntlv. III be
wishes to fling his handkerchief at any
Of the girls at Mrs. Hamilton 5 garden
party. there viii be plenty to choose
from without me.
''Oh, Jennie,' cried Ada scandalized
by the not. very pretty or graceful
speech
Very well. if YOU won't 20, I am
sure l viii not try to persuade You,
said Mrs. Marshall. and she swept out
Of the room, her silkeu draperies rust
ling in a way that was suggestive OF
carefully restrained annoyance.
Mrs. Marshall is offended, said
Ada, looking distressed.
''She win be if YOU keep herwaiting.'
returned Jennie, and she playfuly
pushed her sister ont Of the room.
Then, going to the window, she
watched the carriage as il rolled away
a triumphant smile ON her pretty face,
When it was ont Of sight She went up
stairs and changed her black alpaca foI
a pretty holland dress with red trim
mings, for Jennie had no inclination e
be fright because she had denied her
self the pleasure OF attending the gar
den party.
Il II practice for an hour. she saiC
TO herself on returning TO the drawing
room. .-and then take the third volum'
Of the new novel down to the brook anl
enjoy myself Nobody viii disturb IN
there, and | am sure | shall Ike it
great deal better than that stupid gar
den-party.n and Jenu nodded he
bright head at her own reflection IN tn
mirror and trlpped to the open piano.
She would practice for quite tw'
hours, she told herself, taking out Ee
little watch "a birthday present from
her father. There would be plenty o
time, she had promised herself, after
wards.
How hate that Joeelyn Trehearne.
she thought, as her white riugiess lin
gers giided over the keys Of the piano
This was scarcely fair, as she ha'
never set eyes on the gentleman il
[ question
But it was enough for Jennie that b
/ kept her away from the garden-part
/ by attending it, and deprived her Of
/ pleasure that seldom came in her way
/ But she had shown her Independence
so Jennie told herself, as she rose iron
the piano, and pntting on her hat. lef
/ the house. and walked slowly towarU
/ the brook, which, although at som
1 distance. could be seen. through th
/ trees sparkling in the sunlight
! 1t was very quiet aud peaceful dow
/ by the brook. and, sitting on the trun
/ OF a fallen tree, JENNIE read her boo
/ with such deep interest that she did no
notice how the clouds were gatberiu
I In the sky, until a sudden darknes
made her lift her pretty head and loo
about her.
s.Why. declare it is going to rain,
she cried. and. rising huTrisdly. tarne
3
She was sorry that the weather wa
/ going TO turn ont 50 bad, as it woulc
/ in measure, spoil the pleasure {
Mrs. Hamilton's 5 garden-party By dr.
/ wing her guests into the house.
But, at all events. they would nc
/ GET wet, and Jennie herself was in fe
/ regular shower bath.
II it would only keep of till sh
reached Old Martha's cottage. OF
Martha was one Of Jennie's pensioner.
The girl increased her speed to 4 rIr
and arrived. painting and breathless 3
| the door of the humble cottage Just q
the first heavy drops fell from the oyel
laden sky.
why there is nobody at home, sal
Jennie. as, after repeatedly knoez zin
at the door, she lifted the latch an
| walked in
| Ii was a very close day. and Jenni
pushed up the little window. watehin
the heavy falling rain. her sweet fac
framed with clustering honey suckle.
As she stood watching tlie rain drop
| a gentleman came III sight walkia
lAhnrriedly down the road. Jaanie wor
dered who he could DE. She gazed s
him cariously as he approached til
cottage, and started when he knoeke