The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-05-16

and carrying the baby He's named |
for him, too, you know-Harry Jaynes |
Deane. l should think they would feel
like changing that now"
Amy's cheeks were wet with tears as
she stood on the platform to wave a
farewell at the window from which
Baby Harry's face smiled at her. Her
brother silently drew her hand into his
arm, and led her away. Her pallor and
depression were noticed that day at
school by others besides the knowing
two who were in the possession of the
clue The Principal inquired if she had
a headache, and the entire class saw
the girls eyes fill as she replied in the
negative. Her bosom-friend and desk
mate, Clara Williams, offered an ex-
PLANTATION of her sorowful aspect at re-
cess, when Amy had gone home.
"Her sister, Mrs. Deane, started for
st. Louis this morning Amy is de-
voted to her and the baby. 1t is
dreadful trial to them all, her living so
far away"
Has Mrs. Jaynes gone to st. Louis,
too?' queried Florry.
Daisy pinched her indiscreet COM
rade, and Clara looked surprised at the
question.
.No. She has not been well for
some weeks; a touch of malaria, the
doctor thinks. She has gone to the
country to shake it off"
They needn't lie to conceal the
shaD,afn1 trnthtb nurnourad noicv in
Florry's ear. How true that one sin
leads to another!''
Daisy DORIS aunt, Mrs. Wodely,
lived directly in the track of her affec-
Tomato niece as she went to and from
school. She was rich, childless and
loved gossip. Daisy dropped in to
lunch with her that day. Things drift
ed to Mrs. Wcdely by the like law of
attraction that drew them to Daisy.
Elective affinity accounted for it in
both cases. Mr.. Wodely was not at
home. Hostess and visitor enjoyed
their dainty "tea-dinner" the more fol-
his absence.
II fear there is no room for reasona-
BILE doubt as to Harry Jayne's habits,
said Mrs. Wodely, unctuously regretfu
over her fourth cup of tea. His two
years in Germany must have taught
him the use of lager beer and light
wines. need not warn you, Daisy, tC
be careful where and to whom you re
peat this story. Of course it is quite
safe with mel"
Daisy only told her mother and elder
sister, both the pink ofprudence. Mrs
Wodely impaired her version of thu
scandal under the rose of sacred conf
dence to two very particular friends
than whom none could be more trust
worthy Yet by Saturday night-Mrs
Jaynes left town on Wednesday morn
ing-the only persons in the ''bes
circles" of the beautiful inland town o
Eastwood who had not caught SOM
whisper of the tragedy enacted in tn
Jaynes house, were DR.. Sargent, Harr.
and Amy Jaynes.
Explain and question as we may,
is indisputable that enlightenment Oh
such matters comes last to those mos
nearly concerned.
1t was glorious June weather Blue
birds and thrushes sang in the elms
Robins ran smoothly and swiftly owe
the shaven lawns of which Eastwoo
was Justly proud, and captured ia
slugs and squirming earth-worms 70
the home larder. Eastwood could no
but be social under such skies. Dow
ayers and maidens tripped along tn
streets and around corners, and poppe
in at open doors.
Fat slugs and unctious lumbrici wer
dry and insipid fare compared with tn
tid-bts rolled over and under bus
tongues Old residents remembered
with loud reluctance, that Harr
Jayne's great-grandfather's wine-cella
was noted for the excellence of il
liquors. A cousin twice removed ha
been "high liver" Harry's fathe
had temper of his own, although h
had died in the odor of sanctity of ty
phoid fever.
With regard to the nature and exter
of the injuries sustained by the mother
opinions varied, and widely. AccorC
ing to some the scalp was lad ope
across the forehead down 10 the bon,
, But the latter was not injured. The a
,, testants to this fact had the support {
eye-wtnesses of the transaction in il
latter stages.
I The naked truth was hideous enough
1 Young Jaynes had returned home frOl
the city at two o'clock p. m. Respec
o able citizens recalled how they ha
( heard with their own ears" IL
! FOWL train" He was partially intox
Gated, and brought liquor home wit
n him. A policeman had met him ne;
h the station carrying heavy valise, an
could swear to his identity. In poi
of fact, words were exchanged betwee
}! them, The policeman said, GOO,
!, evening, Mr.. Jaynes!' and the re-
= rebate responded, thickly, "Goo
!, morning, Mr.. JohnsonT'
q He admitted himself with his latcl
!, key, and found his devoted (and wi,
owed parent sitting up for him. 81
It always spoiled him from a boy 81
r had hot coffee ready They do Sc