Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-12-04

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"He's very kind" said Jessica.
1t was soon apparent that Pasha
would follow her anywhere. lie would /
stalk contentedly 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 cliifs.
"Hark r said Becca, Whats thatYf
1t was somebody who was whistling
very clearly.
fox jumped over the parsons gate ..
IA mani said Becca. IF he comes
here I'll set the dog on him." she add
ed fiercely.
A handsome man somewhat unden
80 came around the rocks, then paused
suddenly, lifting his hat.
Becca had no time to set the dog
upon him. Pasha was off like shot,
yelping with delight. He leaped no,
planting his great fore-paws upon his
masters breast and tapping his face !
Down. down, Pasha, old fellow!
Pardon, ladies' Misses Peppers, am
sure. am sure cannot be-mistaken;
and perhaps you remember my face
D'Albert of Calford. / have been in
the naval academy for the past year,
and know your respected father well.
You are seeking your health down
here, Miss Peppers? All, and find it.
You are looking finely"
Few men have been brave enough
to compliment Becca. Perhaps that is
why she mentioned the sex so tartly.
Be that as it may. she forgot Jessica,
and received Mr. D'Albert very civilly.
He was at the Oliver Hotel. Pasha
was his property. He was on his way
to Mrs. Green's, to pay the dogs bill.
The four walked down the sand;
together. Miss Becca did not see any
thing suspicious in the situation.
Perhaps she was little bewildereC
at having gentleman's arm to ieaI
on, and gentleman's strong hand t
help her over the rocks and gullies.
As for Jessica, who tripped light.
ahead, with Pasha at her side, the Sc
sparkled brighter and the waves race
more madly than ever. Her cheek
were like roses. and her eyes like dia
monds.
by paying marked attention to Bet
ca, Mr. D'AlbeFt managed to get
word and glance from Jessica durin
his visits, which came weekly.
Mrs. Green stared
"Well," said Becca, apologetically
"Mr. D'Albert is not like common
men,"
Certainly he was not, to undertak
the prosecution of so difficult siege.
Demure little Jessica could not bu
smile at the patience and zeal will
which her admirer continued his tao
! tics.
1t was long time before Becca tool
alarm and guessed the truth.
Mr.. D'Albert came to Mrs Green,
on Pasha's account. Pasha's bravery
and intelligence was a subject upor
which they all agreed.
Then, Mr.. D'Albert made their stay
at the seaside much pleasanter by fire
quent sails and rows. He bided hi.
time, and by and by could not be shak
en- off.
He loved Jessica, and Jessica had
learned to love him.
Why he should not be her husband
Becca could not say especially as Mr..
DAlbert coolly signified his intention
of waiting any length of time for her
pretty sister.
Becca, who ns' 6"f from Calford
with Jesslca, returned with her engag-
ed, with her fathers consent, to Mr..
D'Albert.
Mr.. Peppers, taken back by the situ-
alton, had weakened, and finally yield
ed. Pasha also approved.
And at the wedding Mrs. Japonica
had her opportunity to see Mr.. DIAL
bert kiss his bride, Jessica.