Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-07-29
L DOUBLE WEDDING.
The Juniper Girls Go on Like a Basket of
Hot Cakes for Some Unexplained Rea-

The Juniper Girls Go on Like a Basket of
Hot Cakes for Some Unexplained Rea-
son.
Philadelphia News.
Now, which of us is tog o." asked
Janet Juniper.
The scene of the family council was
the roOmy kitchen of great, old fash
toned rm-house, which had seen its
best days so long ago that the memory
of the Oldest inhabitant could no longer
recall them. Mr.. Juniper, a white
haired man, bowed down with premma-
ture old age, sat in his big chair, half
asleep over a newspaper. Lois, the
'hired help" sat on the corner Of the
table, a half-scoured tin pan in her
hands and plain cotton handkerchief
twisted turban-wise around her head.
And Josephine and Janet, the two daugh-
ters of the household, stood confronting
one another, one with an open letter in
her hands.
Josephine was an auburn tressed
blonde, with the radiant complexion that
generally accords with hazel eyes, red
dish hair and few curious freckles at
midsummer Janet was small and dark
and dainty, with perfect hands and feet,
and with grace in all her movements.
And Aunt Chelford had graciously writ
ten to all the girls from her New York
home, inviting one of them to accom-
pany her to Saratoga for a season. But
only one.
'Saratoga!" commented Lois, who
considered herself quite equal to the
presidents lady on the question of her
breakfast cakes. "Why, you'll make
your fortune there. You'll come home
engaged, as sure as fatep'
"Let's draw lots" said Janet
agreed" said Josephine.
So Lois cut the lengths of paper from
the wrappings which had come around
the last pound of soda crackers, and
Josephine drew the prize.
So Josephine accompanied Aunt Chel-
ford to Saratoga, her trunk packed with
the best show their modest wardrobe
could make, and Janet staid at home in
the chimney corner like Cinderella.
A week had scarcely gone by before
the unexpected event of visitor took
place, and Lois came in to announce:
Squire Liddell, from his big house,
come down to see your pa bout that
corner lot"
Papa is able to see no one" Janet
mildly answered.
That's what told him, but he
wouldn't take no for an answer"
Then 1 must go myself" Janet said,
after brief hesitation; and just as she
was, in gingham dress and plain bib
apron, she went into the best room.
Squire Liddell, stalwart, handsome
man Of about 40, stood leaning against
the window as she entered.
pardon me, Miss Janet-but l ex-
pected to see your iather," he said.
Papa sees no one, Mr.. Liddel |
transact his business for him now"
well, simply called to offer him
500 for that corner lot which adjoins
our pasture fields. 1t isn't worth that,
but I've fancy to join it to my land
and"
"Mr. Liddell," said Janet softly, you
are rich man, my papa is poor. The
corner lot is worth twice the sum you Of
fer. For 5000 I will sell it-not a cent
less"
Il want the lot, certainly" Mr.. Lid
dell said, smiling, and"
Then you must pay 5000 for it,
sir"
IN take the matter into considera-
ton, Miss Janet"
So the Squire retreated rather dis
committed.
Just three weeks atterward Janet Jun
iper was sitting on the door step, enga-
ged in Smelling peas. when the village
omnibus clattered noisily up to the door
and out sprang Josephine.
Janet dropped all the silver-green
treasures in the grass, her eyes lighted
mp and the roses dyed her cheeks
"Joseym
Yes, it is 1. Back again Jenny.
And the Enchanted Princef"
Janet spoke lightly, bat Josephine
answered her in all good faith.
He has come, Jenny. And, oh. am
so happy! And hope You'll love him
as you would a real brother. He will be
here on Thursday. He wants to see YOU
so much. and he knows he shall like YOU
But, come, don't stand here, dear. Aunt
Chelford expects you at Saratoga on Sat
urdavn
AT Saratoga: But l can't GO
why not"
Janet hid her glowing face on her SIS
/ ter's shoulder
/ "Because-becaus Il. too. have nv
story to tell. am engaged, as well a:
you, Josey."
You. my little brown Cinderella! TX
whom"
TO SquireLiddell."
ITO the great, tall. handsome squir