The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-03-11
replied Mrs. Green, az she ratified her

replied Mrs. Green, as she ratified her
knitting-needles.
1nvalidism compelled Miss Beoca to
be q late riser. Jessioa usually had q
sea-eath and a run in the clear air be-
fore her sister came down.
One morning, as she was tripping
across the dooryard, her attention was
attracted by dog kennel, and a great
Russian boar-hound rose up and looked
at her inquiringly.
Jesstca started, her bright eyes wild
ened; then she looked iuquiringly
around. But there was no one but the
dog and herself in the yard, and as he
wagged his tail invitingly and looked
kind, in spite of his deep mouth, she
drew near and patted his great head.
Jessica liked animals, especially
large dogs and horses. This dog wore
handsome collar, with his name
marked upon it, "Pasha," also his
| owners name.
Jessica trembled little as she read
the letters; her checks burned, too.
Then she heard Mrs. Green voice adj
dressing her through the open window.
Eyes, Miss Pepper, I've taken dog
to board. No harm in that, hope,
Your pa couldn't have no sort of objec-
ton to him, I think. l didn't take his
| MASTER"
mo! hope you didn't take man
into the house, snapped Becca.
HE wanted ME to, though. He was
stranger, but nice and p1easant-look-
ing, and I'd a-taken him but for nv
promise to your pa. He went to the
hotel, l suppose, about two miles be-
low here, added Mrs. Green.
What made such swarm of DIM
pies creep over Jessica's satiny checks?
1t seemed to her the brightest morning
she had ever known, though Becca
came out and scolded her for dampen-
ing her feet and running out bare
headed. How the sea glittered! How
the waves rushed up the beach! How
sweetly the little beach-birds, swinging
in the tall marsh grasses, whistled and
called!
Miss Becca came out.
"See what nice dog, Becca!' ven
tured Jessica, timidly.
ONSSS O<AoAAAACu GuC SICdV xCllOW
with her eyeglass, while Jessica trem-
bled.
II suppose the great creature mi ght
be of service to us, in case we should
meet-a man-in our walks" she said.
"He's very kind,' said Jessica.
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, lie
down at her feet. with his head upon
her little shoe. He evidently grew
very fond of Jessica, and Jessica was
very fond of Pasha.
One day they were under the cliffs.
"Hark! What's that?'' said Becca.
1t was somebody who was whistling
very clearly, "A fox jumped over the
parsons gate"
"A man! If he comes here I'll set
the dog on him. said Miss Becca
tiercely.
A handsome man somewhat under
thirty came around the rocks, then
paused suddenly, lifting his hat.
Becca had no time to set the dog on
him. Pasha was off like shot, yelp-
ing with delight. He leaped up, plant
ing his great fore-paws on his masters
breast and tapping his face.
''Down, down, Pasha, old fellow!
Pardon ladies'! Misses Peppers, am
sure. l am sure l cannot be mistaken:
and perhaps you remember my face,
D'Albert of Calford. I have been at
the naval academy for the past year and
know your respected father we'll. You
are seeking your health down here,
Miss Peppers ? All, and find it! You
are looking finely p
Few men had ever been brave enough
to compliment Miss Becca. PERHAPS
that was why she mentioned the sex so
tartly. Be that as it may, she forgot
Jessica altogether and received Mr..
D'Albert very civilly.
He was staying at the Oliver Hotel.
Pasha was his property. He was on
his way to Mrs. Green's to pay the dogs
The four walked down the sands to-
gether, Miss Rebecca did not see any,
thing suspicious in the situation.
Perhaps she was a little bewildcred
at having gentleman 8 arm to lean on.
and a gentlemans strong hand to help
her over the sharp 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 were as
brilliant as any diamonds.
BY paying marked attention to Miss
Becca, Mr.. D'Albert managed to get a
word and glance from Jessica dur ny
his visits to Mrs. Green's. which came
weekly.
Mr.. Green stared.
"Well, Mr., D'Albert is not like COM
mon men, said Becca apologetically.
Certainly he was not to undertake
the prosecution of so difficult siege.
Demure little Jessica could not but
smile at the patience and zeal with
which her admirer prosecuted his tao
tics. 1t was long time before Becca
took alarm and guessed the truth. Mr..
D'Albert came to Mrs. Green's on
Pasha's account: Pasha's intelligence
and bravery was subject upon which
they all agreed.
Then Mr.. D'Albert made their stay
at the seaside much pleasanter by fire.
quent sails AMI rows. He bided his
time, and by and by could not be shaken
of. He loved Jessica, and Jessica had
learned to love him!
Why he should not be made her hus-
band Becca could not say, especially as
| Mr.. D'Albert coolly signified his inten-
ton of waiting any length of time for
her pretty sister.
Becca who had fled from Calford with
Jessica, returned with her, engaged.
with her fathers consent to MIR. DIAL
bert.
Mr.. Peppers, taken back by the situ-
alton, had weakened, and finally
yielded. Pasha also approved. And at
the wedding Mrs. Japonica had her
opportunity to see Mr.. D'Albert kiss his
bride, Jessica.
How Mr.. Hendricks Wished to Die.
Mr.. Hendricks died as he wished. ~
recollect," said Major Stealey, person.
al friend of the Vice-President, :'when