The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

be of service to us, in case we should
meet a--man-in our walks" she said
"He's very kind" said Jessica.
1t was soon apparent that Pasha
would follow her anywhere. He 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 cliffs.
"Hark p said Becca. whats that"
1t was somebody who was whistlins
very clearly:
A fox jumped over the parsons gate.
"a mani" said Becca. "If he comes
here I'll set the dog on him." she add
ed fiercely.
A handsome man somewhat undel
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 up,
planting his great fore-paws upon his
masters breast and tapping his face.
Down, down, Pasha, old fellow!
Pardon, ladies. Misses Peppers. 1 am
sure. l 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 il
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 sands
together. Miss Becca did not see any
thing suspicious in the situation.
Perhaps she was little bewildered
at having a gentleman's arm to lean
on, and gentleman's strong hand u
help her over the rocks and gullies.
AS for Jessica, who tripped lightly
ahead, with Pasha at her side, the sea
sparkled brighter and the waves raced
more madly than ever. Her cheeks
were like roses, and her eyes like dia-
monds
BY paying marked attention to Bee,
ca, Mr.. D'Albert managed to get q
word and glance from Jessica during
his visits, which came weekly.
Mrs. Green stared.
"Well," said Becca, apologetically,
"Mr. DAlbert is not like common
men,"
Certainly he was not, to undertake
the prosecution of so difficult siege.
Demure little Jessica could not but
smile at the patience and zeal With
which her admirer continued his tao.
tics.
1t was long time before Becca took
alarm and guessed the truth.
Mr.. DAlbert came to Mrs. Green's
on Pasha's account. Pasha's bravery
and intelligence was subject upon
which they all agreed.
Then, Mr.. D'Albert made their stay
at the seaside much pleasanter by fire.
quent sails and rows. He bided his
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.
D'Albert coolly signilied his intention
of waiting any length of time for he,
pretty sister.
Becca, who hao fled from Calford
with Jessica, 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.. D'Al
bert kiss his bride, Jesscd.