San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-28
This story was commenced May 81
THE LAST OF
TIL E NJ q f y L S.
BY THE AUTHOR OF "swEErnEARrs."

That she dldn'tr' continued the far
mer, looking at her admirimgly. 1--WE Just
sent the grub up TO the house, Squire"
''Oh, thanks. very muChw returned the
Squire. "And that reminds me that /
have very little time to spare. Are you
young folk going back with met"
"Tm going down to JackSon's with Will
liam, father" answered Jasper.
Jasper had been privileged TO call the
farmer by his Christian name from early
childhood-just as his father did.
Il think you'd better 20 back with me.
Dolly" said the Squire; you've done
enough to-day"
"Yery WELL" answered Dolly placidly.
Then, Culverton, you'll go with u"
asked Jasper. Were going down to Jack
sons to see the bull-pups."
.Oh, j don't care deal about bull
pupsr answered Culverton. 81 think I'll
go back with-the Squire, if you don't
mindT
He was going to say dolly" but altered
it to the Squire" flushing crimson all
over his dark face as he met his hostess's
expressive eye.
"All right" returned Jasper Indifferent
Lyle was accustomed to rank second in
CulvertOns estimation, and took Culver
toms preference for his sisters society as
q matter of course-"I shall be in by tea
time. At what time is tea, Dolly2"
"Six. We're to have high-tea with
mother tonight" replied Dolly.
"YOu couldn't spare five minutes. could
you, Squirrel" asked William Pickard
when the visitors had reached the door.
''Yes, l can. What is itf"
"Well. sir, the bay mare seems uneasy
of her foot" he answered-"of fore foot
an doubt you'll tell better than the vet.
from Boroughbridge. 'ad him this NOR
ming, but he seems to me almost fond'
"YOu two be walking on, and III catch
you up" said the Squire. Take care of
her over the stones Culverton."
"Yes, I'll take care. Goodbye, Mrs.
Pickard," said the young Earl, tal<ingDol-
ly's hand with the protecting air fifteen
has to ten.
Jasper had gone on to the stable long
before, but the three stood and watched
the dark-faced Earl and the golden
haired child out of sight.
They'll make a grand pair, Squire"
said the farmer at last.
The Squire laughed, and something like
tears came into his eyes. 1t was wonder
full how the man loved his children. 1t
was love only surpassed by that which
he had for his wife.
"a sad fall it was" the farmer went on;
shut we couldn't help laughing at 'er; for,
when Annie came down wi clean towel
to wipe her knees after missis 'ad bathed
'em, she says, why, what's come to Miss
DollyP And missile, she just looked down
at 'er knees an she says, I've harked my
knees' Eth, bless 'er; it's a pity there
amt few more like FER" concluded the
farmer,with the blissful'disregard for the
letter "h" which the genuine Yorkshire
man displays.
would you like some sweets, DoilyT
asked Culverton, as they passed the one
little general shop which the village
boosted. ~ believe she 5 got new lot
in"
II believe she has" answered Dolly,
looking up at the tall glass jars Of gay
colored sweets.
.'Come along them" said Culverton,
opening the door "HOw d'yOu do to-day,
Miss Jones l"-to the little snuffy old wom
an whom they found within. Miss Nugent
wants some sweets"
"Miss Dolly baint TO n acids nohow,"
returned the snuffy old woman point
Dldnh. "mlSUltSS, SUe come III ere, Sut
did; an she said as 'ow / waIn't to give
Miss Dolly no acids; for FER teeth that was
pretty as they was too good to spoil"
'Then give her some that are not acid"
said the young Earl, with a laugh-"totfee,
or something like that"
"Why, my lord, l ev'nt got no tofIee,"
replied Miss Jones. "Tve some Doncaster
butter-scotch. l lay there's no acids i
that, there isn't!'
"All right"
ats pocket" announced Miss Jones.
"Sixpence a pocket"
'Give me four ofthcm," said CulvertOn,
producing the money. "Oh, never mind
paper. I'll put them in my pockets"
"There's some things goaing oop Ia &
House," she said you'd best let me send
'em"
mo, thanks! Good afternoon"
The old woman went out TO the door to
look after them, muttering Indignantly to
herself at the young Earl's new name for
Miss Dolly.
"Miss Nugent indeed~ she repeated.
"Coming in ia me what's knoawn Z Mug
ents for seventy year COON Martelmas, an
talking ABBOTT is Miss Nugent.' / lay Z
Squire'll be long while afore ee calls her
Miss Nugent,' ee will. Ay, just like is
Italian mother, as Lord Culverton would
'ev, instead of marrying a real Nugent,
while ee 'ad chancel Well, well, all
pnpe call Ter sMisz Nupenti She'll he