Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

Russian boarhound rose up and looked
at her lnqulringly.
Jessica started, her bright eyes
wldened, then she looked inquiringly
around. But there was no one but
the dog and herself in the yard, and
as he wagged his tail invitingly and
looked kind, ia spite of his deep
mouth, she drew near and patted his
great head.
Jessica liked animals, especially
large dogs and horses. This dog wore
a handsome collar with his name
marked upon it-'Pasha'-also his
owners name.
Jessica trembled little as she read
the letters. Her cheeks burned, too.
Them she heard Mrs. Green's voice
through the open window.
eyes, Miss Peppers, I've taken
dog to board. No harm in that, l
hope Your pa couldn't have no sort
of objection to him. didn't take his
master"
No" snapped Miss Becca. Il
hope you didn't take a man into the
housOl"
"He wanted to though. He was a
stranger, but nice and pleasant look
ing, and I'd taken him but for my
promise to your pa. He went to the
hotel, l suppose, bout two miles be
low here"
What made such swarm of dim~
pies creep over Jessica'S satiny cheeks2
| 1t seemed to her the brightest morn
ing she had ever known, though Bee,
ca came out and scolded her for damp
enInG he feet and running out bare
headed.
How the sea glittered? how the
waves reced up the beechl How sweet
ly the little birds were singing among
the tall marsh grasses, whistled and
calledl
Miss Bscca came out.
''See what nice dog, Becca," said
Jessica.
Becca examined the great fellow
with her eyeglasses, while Jessica
trembled.
81 suppose the great creature might
be of service to US in case we should
meet - man in our walk, she
said.
He's very kind" said Jessica, tim>
idly.
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,
he would lie down at her feet, with
his head upon her little shoe. He
evidently grew very fond of Jessica,
and Jessca was very fond of Pasha.
One day they were under the Big
Cliffs.
"Hark!" said Miss Becca Whats
that3"
1t was somebody who was whistling
very clearly;
fox jumped over the parsons gate.
"a man ~ said Becca. "If he comes
here I'll set the dog on hI:n," she add
ed, fiercely.
A handsome man somewhat under
thirty years OF aye, came around the
rocks, then paused suddenly, lifting
his hat.
Becca had no time to set the dog on
him. Pasba was off like a shot, yelp-
ing with delight, He leaped up, plant
ing his great forepaws upon his mast
er's breast and tapping his face
Down, down, Pash, 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
tho naval academy for the past year,
and know your respected father well.
You are seeking your health down
here, Mss Peppers2 All, and fad it.
You are looking finely
Few men had been brave enough to
compliment Becca, Perhaps that is
why she mentioned the sex so tartly
Be that as 1t may, she forgot Jessica,
and received Mr.. D'Albert very civil
ly.
He was at the Oliver Hotel. Pasta
was his property. He was on his way
to Mrs Green's TO pay the dogs bill.
The four walked down the sands 10.
gether Miss Rebecca did not see any
thing suspicious IN the situation.
| Perhaps she WAS little bewiIdered
at having q geptleman's arm to lean
on and genlleman's strong. hand TO
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
word and a glance from Jesslca dur
ing his visits, which came weekly.
Mrs Green stared.
well, said Becca, apolegetically,
'Mr. D'Albert is not like common
men"
Certainly he was not, to undertake
the prosecution of so difficult siege.
| Demure little JSSSica could not but
smile at the patience and zeal with
! which her admirerer continued his
! tactics
1t was a long time before Bsccs took
alarm and guessed the truth.
Mr.. D'Albert came to Mrs Green's
on Pssha'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
frequent sails and rows. He blded
his time, and by snd by it could not
be shaken off.
He loved Jessicca, and Jessica had
| learned to love hum.
Why he should rot be her husband
Becca could not say, especially as MIR.
D'Albert coolly sigHified his intention
of waiting any Ienghth of time fer
her pretty sister.
Becca, who had fed from Calford
with Jsssica, returned with her en-
gagged. with her fathers consent, to
Mr.. D'Albert.
Mr.. Peppers, taken back by the
situation, had weakened, and finally
yielded. Pasaa also approved.
And at the wedding Mrs. Japonica
had the opportunity 10 see Mr.. Dali
bert kiss his bride, Jessica.