Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1888-02-11

self Fire folk. Winnie, and you think |
We Il better 60 - !
would like to go, grandpa | |
don t have any rccreations- don't want |
many, for | think conteuted honest labor
is the grandest thing i'll the world, and
the best ipline-but, somehow, I
can't tell why but l do want to 60 /
can wear my black cashmere, and you'll
be SO proud Of me-
: Proud, Of you, indeed. MY child no
matter what you wear Yes we'll 90
And thus 1t happened that among the
ten guests that sat down at Josiah May
berry's hospitable. oterf1ovviny board.
that cold. b!ue-skied day, Winnie Wi
mington and the little old man were
two and two to whom Ernest May
berry paid more devoted attention than
even Ii s father had asked and expected
Of course it WAS a grand success al. e4~
ccptirg the cold hauteur on Mrs. May
berry : artstocratic face. anil that was Il.
failure, because no one took the least
notice Of Il 50 much more powerful
were the influences Of Mr Nayberrys
and Err est's Courteous, gentlcmanly at
ttntlons.
Il only hope you are satisfied, Mrs.
Josiah said with what was meant to be
withering sarcasm, after the last guest
had gone, and She stood "a moment before
the fire; Il only hope you are satisfied
particularly with the attention Ernest
paid to that young wom-an-very un
necessary attention, indeed.
Mr.. Mayberry rubbed his hands to-
gether briskly.
satisfied Yes, thankful to God
mad in my power to make them forget
their poverty. if for only a little hour
Did yon see little Jimmy Hurts eyes
g,latea uhea Ernest gave him the second
triangle Of pic Bless the Youngsters
hearts they Won't want anything to cat
fora week
Il was peaking Of the young woman
who
Mrs Mayberry was icily severe, but
her husband cut it short
80 you were-prctty little thing as
ever / saw A ladylike, graceful little
girl, with eyes beautiful enough to cX-
cuse the boy for admirlng her"
The boy You seem to have forgot
, ten your son is twenty three old enough
| to fall in lave with and marry even 4.
poor, unknown girl YOU were quite quiz
otic enough to invite to Your table.
"Twcnrv three! 50 he IS And if he
wants to marry hc9@ar, and she IS a
good GIL Why noi.'
A little gasp of horror and dismay
was the only answer of which Mrs. May
berry was capable,
"Granopa.'
Winnie voice was SO low that Mr..
Wilmington only just heard it. and when
he looked up he saw the girls crimson
checks and her lovely dropping lace
Yes, Winnie YOU want to tel nc
someth 1ng."
She went UP behind him and leaned
her hot cheek earcssinsIy against his. her
sweet, low voice Whispering her answc~:
Grandpa, | want 10 tell YOU some
thing I-Nir A!ay-we Ernest has
asked he wants me to-oh, grandpa,
can't YOU tell what it is'
lie tclt her check grow hotter against
his
He reached UP his hand and carc>sc.l
2 the other one
Yes, | can tell. dear. Ernest has
shown his un ommon good sense hF
wanting you for his wife SO this is
what come of that dinner. eh. Winnic?'
And my | tell him YOU are willing,
perfectly willing, grandpa? Because
do love him YOU know
And you're sure It isn't his money you
are after. ~eh!'
She did not take umbrage at the sharp
question.
Il am at least sure it is not my money
he IS after, grandpa. she returned.
laughing and patting hischcek.
Yes you are a least sure of that
there. | hear the Young man conin4
himself sliail | 90 Winnie.'
1t was the Young man himself :
Ernest Mavherry. with shadow of deer
trouble and distress on his face as h
came straight up TO Winnie and took
her hand, then turned to he old gentle
man
Until an hour ago thought thi
would be tho proudcst, happiest hour .
, my life, sir, for should nave asked yo'
10 give ne Winnie for my wife Instead
| must be tonte0t TO tel yon how dearI'
love her. and how patiently and hare
| Will WORK for her TO give her the homt
which she deserves because Mr.. vii
mington. this morning the honsc of Nav
berry y Ihur>ton iailcs! and botl familio
are heggars' >
, His handsome face was pale, but HI
, eyes We're bright with j determination
and hrayeneSs nothing could daunt.
Winnie smiled back upon him, he
own cheeks palng.
Never mind, ,:trnest. on my account
can wait too
Old Nr, Wiimincton's eyes were al
most shut behind the heavy. frownin-
foreheard, and q quizzical iooA was ot
his shlCnd OLD face a he listened
Gone NJ. eh Vel that's too bad
lon stay here ana tcll Winnie IN u.
= willing she shall be yo4r VII, Vile
You wait her, a !. nothing had hap
> re4cd. because believe YOU can "a,
= bread and butter FOR both al YOU. and m
- Winnie i contcatci little girl. I.
=, hohh'e up 20 the Office and sec vour a
5her; he and | We're boys together.
word 81 sympathy Won't come atnis~ fror
me
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