Smyrna times., 1886-03-24

They stood watching the moon above
he tree tops, talking pleasantly, until
Caroline came to the door and called
her sister.
Where on earth have you been,
Jessie ?" she asked
Talking to Mr.. Leith," returned
Jessie as she followed her into the room.
Wonders will never cease" ex-
claimed Caroline. "I thought you
hated him; but there, think he would
talk anv one over with that sweet
voice of his"
Jessie thought SO too. but she did not
give vent to her opinion in words. She
was looking unusually we'll, a color be-
came her, but it was not the rose flush
upon her cheeks that made her look so
lovely. There was a change lns her
tonight, and her sister was vaguely
conscious of it, as the girl stood look
ing earnestly down into the glowing
fire in the kitchen CRATE.
"Our Jessie is growing a regular
beauty" observed Caroline to her |
father, when her sister had gone up to
bed.
Handsome is as handsome does, ,"
returned Mr.. Maybrick, putting away
at his pipe
Jessies education had cost him no
end of money, while the more hOmely
| Caroline had put pounds in his pocket.
But Mr.. Maybrick had no eye for
beauty. He was not like his lodger,
who could get very little sleep for think
lug of pair of bright eyes and slim
girlish figure.
Next morning. as Mr.. Leith sat at
breakfast, he caught sight Of Jessie
talking to a stoutly-built, curly-headed
young fellow, and his heart gave a
Jealous thrOb.
Who was that rustic she seemed so
interested in? He could not be her
sweetheart-surely girl like Jessie
would not throw herself away on such
an awkward cub.
Mr.. Leith tried to read the newspaper,
, and forget the happy looking couple IN
the garden; but it was nc use. There
, they were parading up and down in full
q view of his window. and now and then
}, their voices were waited to him on the
:. breeze.
He felt he could stand it no longer,
+ and slammed down the window in rage.
What was the use of coming to the
J. country for quiet, if people would per-
sist in making such a racket
a He took llis hat, and went for walk
and when he returned home had the
or pleasure of seeing that rustic, through
le the kitchen window, dining with thi
G. family.
d. Mr.. Leith closed the door Of his room
but lie could not shut out the sound o
III the fellows noisy laughter.
1 "If he is a frequent guest, my sta.
in here will not be of very long duration,
he thought.
II Presently, to his intense annoyancC
he saw Jessie and the stranger out
,rs the garden again, and after his own dir
rk ner had been served, he heard Miss Ca
en- Oine calling them in TO tea, and foun
,er that the young mans name was Bob
II detestable namsl Mr.. Leith had nev
rat felt more miserable than be did th
Ter evening, and his life had not been d
nd void of trouble.
led Mr. Leith was sitting in the dark, al
IKE presently heard voices outside the dO'
" am sure he is out, child" 81
sbo Caroline. The lamp is not lighted y
.ver can go in and play for little viii
fine and Mr.. Leith viii never be bit
she wiser"
led He did not hear Jessie reply
If voice was not so loud but the d
and opened, and she came into the 70
Low going straight over TO the piano.
Mr. Leith held his breath, lying b;
all" in ths Rrm-chair. while Jessie pla.
oer softly in the darkness. He could
sbe the dim outline of her form as she
Mr. at the piano, for what little light II
foct was fell full upon her. he was an
IN with her-most unreasonably angr
verv but he could not lose the chance
,uob speaking TO her alone.
| his 4nAoo OCDolCs AAS oeAR " uAoeAI'
iobt Jessie gave faint scream. He
wide frightened her so much that
sun. trembled like leaf. She was goin
large run out Of the room when his voic
She rested her movement
mage II shall be very sorry that reve
myself, if you are going to run aw
man. he continued. "It is not often Il
Nav. have the chance Of hearing you play
ound Miss Jessie"
dress Jessie sat down at the piano, but
epdlv did not play. Her little brown h
inn to we're trembling too much Mr.. ]
d one rose, and stood by her side.
will II shall be going back TO Lol
,nqlv. soon" he said, land It will be plet
tea az TO think of these few moments
with You at the piano"
Ioes a You are going away soon" fal
hemp Jessie, and something in her
very made George Leith's heart beat
Igbted quickly.
bright II saw you and that young fell,
please day" he said abruptly. "You SC
ior the very happy"
elder bob and are always like
n the observed Jessie, her eyes beginni
y H6 sparkle, and a little smile quiveri
rs that her sweet lips.
n she But George Leith could not sec
est she signs Of merriment
r way. II hope you viii always be, " h,
ty, aud " May / wish you every happines
,etween You may II you like. said
of bis with AZ odd breal, IA her voice,
was trying hard 70 smother her lau
ana re- When il !. to boz? asked Mr..
ara hor trying 70 speak lightly, but not 81
Is But iag Yery we'll
outside When is what 10 be y asked
with 3 little QasD.