New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-09-01
N0NA'S OBEDIENCE.

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bright toilets of the ladies made a:
KIND OF gala day even on Broadway.
Philip Hayes stood at his Office door,
thoughtfully pulling on hisneat fitting
gloves. say "thoughtfully, 2 because
that word just describes his state OF
mind, which was that Of halting be-
tween two opinions-whether to.g
Tor his usual uptown stroll, have
q comfortable dinner at the West
minister, and little Irritation
with Jessie Mebin afterward, or to,
cross the river and take q train
Tor his brother s lovely place in Jersey.
lie told himself, as he was buttoning
his right-hand glove that the cherries
We're ripe, and that he really needed a
little fresh air and country milk.
But he knew of far better reason,
yet, If he would have acknowledged it;
and what is more, other people knew
1t, too. Brother Will was wise enough
to credit his sister-in-law with Phil
Fps remarkable fraternal affection,
and little Mona Zabriska herself had a
shrewd guess as to what kind Of cher
ries Mr.. Phillip Hayes came to the
country to taste.
Well, on this particular afternoon
the country proved to be finally the
most powerful attraction, and in an
hour and a half after the gloves had
been fitted to a nicely they were taken
of again, that the wearer might clasp
the hands Of the dearest, sweetest,
brightest little country maiden that
any man with the right kind Of heart
or eyes could desire to see.
What Philip said to Mona, and what
Mona said to Philip, the cherry trees
and the evening-star probably know;
but it was very delightful, and so sat
isfying that the young people came
back to the house without any cher
ries at all, and presently there was
great deal Of Misunderstanding and kiss
ing, which ended in a bottle OF cham
payne and mutual good wishes
Well, after this, for a couple OF weeks
there was no ,hesitating at the office
door. Philip said Strawberries"
now when his friends rallied him about
his sudden passion for the country,
and the strawberry excuse did just as
we'll as the cherries.
But as the weather grew hotter, the
subject OF summer resorts became up
permost. Philips mother and sister
were going to some fashionable Vir-
glnia springs, and he greately desired
hot hi IL RI !,
them.
To tell the truth, he did wish
she was e. little more stylish, and
would put up her curls, and abon-
don aprons, and dress like Jessie
Mabin did. That would perfectly
satisfy him, he thought. Yes, Mona
Zabriska dressed like Jessie Mabin
would leave him nothing to desire.
He went about his plans with that
tact which young men who have sisters
easily acquire. A little present from
Tiffany's, and modest check 'just
tor spending money made his sister
Cecilia sufficiently interested in his
project.
tNora is a dear little girl, Cecilia"
he said. '"All she wants is a more
stately manner and stylish dress"
eff that is what you desire, Phillip,
why do,you not marry Jessie Mabin?
I thought you liked her we'll enough
Because, Cecile, want heart in
side the dress-a pure, fresh, loving
heart"
lit seems to me-" But here Cecile
stopped, She was wise enough to
know she would be Throwing words
away"
The'next difficulty was to make No
ma understand his wishes, and induce
her to accept the invitation sent her
by his mother and sister. He APP
preached the subject under the most
favorable circumstances; the moon
light did not betray his confusion, and
his encircling arm held her so close to
his heart that he had no fear of not
securing attention ii argument or
explanation became necessary.
Il am so glad, Mona, that you are
going with Cecile. l am sure it will
do you good" And then he stopped
and kissed her for emphasis.
II go to please you, Philip. I am
quite we'll, thank you"
"Oh! but l don't mean about your
health, Mona. You little witch! who
could have such bright eyes and red
lips and not quite we'll? | mean about
dress and department, and those kind
sof things
There was an ominous silence, and
then g. low, grieved voice. Idon't
think | understand you Philip"
"No, dear; and upon the whole I am
glad you never understood so far.
You see, when we are married we shall
live in the city, we must dress and be-
have as city people do. Cecile will
show you all about it, darling, so
don't trouble your pretty little head. ;"
II thought you liked me just as
am, Philip. What is wrong in the
city that is proper and pretty in the
country, will you tell me?"
Certainly, Mona. Your loose,
flowing hair and short dresses, and
your frank, familiar ways, all SO per-
tectly charming just here, would oc-
casion remark and unpleasant criti-
cisms in the city. / want my little girl
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