The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-05-01

Wnat- She paused ana turned the
pretty jar slowly round and round.
why, you two gooses,' politely re.
marked Tom why, it's honey-strain-
ed honey. Old man Blessing is crazy
about bees, and your beau knows how
gone you are on sweets, and of
course he'd be sure to send you some
of his first crop"
"But isn't it a little early in the sea-
son for honey, Tomp" l ventured.
early! OF course not. Why, l
seed a whole row of jars just like
them III Killer grocery yesterday"
This decided all doubt on the mat
ter, and with a happy laugh and brim-
ming over with Importance. Nell dis
patched Tom to ask auntie if we might
have hot biscuits for tea, ''and Tommy,
DEAR added our heroine i%nsinuating.
ly, you'll run over to Willow Farm,
won't you, with a note, and I'll finish
your reins before you get backP"
"All right sec that you do,' was
the patronizing response, as he rush.
ed otto execute his mission. AS soon
ashe was well out of sight and sound,
Neil exclaimed why, Alice, don't
you sect Why, it's as clear as day.
Poor Harry? how clever of him.
Perceiving that l did not compre
bend, she continued "Don't you re-
member how provoked l was because
Harry declared emphatically that of
course he would make me an apology
IA sweet apology'-and-here it Isl
holding it up against the sunlight,
triumphantly. l shall send him a
dear little note, say the apology is
accepted. and ask him to tea" and,
clasping the sweet treasure in both
small hands, she fastened to the
house, and lost no time in penning a
few words which would pardon and
recall the erring one. Aunt Mary
gave us carte blanche, and much de.
light was expressed at the prospect Of
light biscuits, fresh butter and golden
honey.
Prompt to the moment came the
repentant swain, Greeted with
smiles was he by a lovely little maid
en-, dressed in an exquisitely fitting
pale blue cashmere robe, particularly
becoming to my fair cousin.
Not q word was said in reference to
the past.
As for Harry, he looked a picture
of puzzled delight at his loves mag
nanimity. We seated ourselves about
Aunt Mary's bountiful board, and
after each had been served with cold
chicken, jelly aud light snowy biscuits,
almost too hot to touch, conversation
began.
Nellie, what in the world have you
got that thing there for 2" inquired
MI. Blessing, indicating tile jar.
Just waitand you win see" nodded
fingers she quickly loosened the top.
At this moment | noticed a peculiar
smile pass over Mr.. Blessings coun-
%tenance.
Expectant Tommy, who could no
longer restrain his feelings, demanded
liberal and immediate distribution.
tom, keep quiet" cred Nell, "It's
my turn first"
.sOf course, that's only fair" echoed
the chorus at the table.
..But hadn't you better wait till
81 don't see the reason why" STAN
mered the bewildered Harry.
The chorus united in a full cry of
sob, hnshv" ..ThatM dol" .'Give us
some!'' ETC., etc, until our friend Har-
ry was rendered quite audible.
Nell poured a generous quantity OF
honey over her deliciously buttered
biscuit.
"Ah!" murmured she, raising it to
her lips.
s.Ah!" echoed the sympathetic
chorus. The lovely mouth closed
1 quickly ove a goodly bite.
tNell!" shrieked Harry, "what are
you doing!' and grasplng her arm he
sprang from his chair, overturning the
jar and ruiningAthe blue cashmere for.
ever.
My cousin covered her face with 9
napkin and fled from the room. Ifol
lowed her. Mr.. Blessing did NOT wait
further Developments. Tom rolled
on the floor in an ecstasy OF merri,
ment, while poor Aunt Mary and I'm.
Gle James were left solitary and sur.
prised at the tea table
1t is necessary to tell our readers
how vainly poor Harry tried to ex
plain that in the humility Of his spirit
he had purchased a large jar of the
very finest liquid glue at Killers gro.
Gerry, and how he contemplated help
AbS WAtA hOoAh uIIu Auuo W COuplcLt
the album which had occasioned sc
much disturbance. He had brought Q
charming collection of peace offerings
and was naturally confused to find his
mucillage placed upon the supperta
bleP
l am sure you will readily see thai
nothing short of unceasing devotion
to fancy picture albums, albums large
and small, of all sorts and shapes ant
sizes, together with a collection o
character cards from all corrers O.
the civilized world, and, in addition
an humble submission to the newt
able in the form of cream-chocolatt
bon-bons-then. and not till then, die
our fair Nell accept a ga sweet apol
ogy."-Snsiday Mercury.
He Succeeded Too Well.