The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-11-23

toms preference for his sisters society as
q matter Of coufse-"f shall be in by tea
time. At what time is tea, Dollyq"
'Six. We're to have high-tea with
mother tonight" replied Dolly.
"You couldn't spare five minutes, could
you, Squilef" asked William pickari
when the visitors had reached the door.
Eyes. l cam. What is itp
swell. sir, the bay mare seems uneasy
Of her foot" he answeird-spff fore foot,
an l doubt you'll tell better than the vet.
from BoIoughbridge. 1 'ad him this NOR
ming. but he seems to me Almost fond"
'You two be walking on, and Ill catch
you up,' said the Squire. .Take care of
her over the stones, Cnlverton."
"ies, I'll take care. Good bye, Mrs.
Pickaid," said the young Earl, takingI9ol-
ly's hand with the protecting air fifteen
has to ten.
Jasper had gone Oh to the stable long
before, but the three stood and watched
the dnrk-faced Earl and the golden
haired child out of sight.
"Theyll make n grand pair, Squire"
said the farmer ut last,
The Squire laughed, and something like
tears came into his eyes. 1t was wonder
full how the man loved his children. 1t
was a 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 II clean towel
to wipe her knees after missis 'ad bathed
'em, she says, why, what's come to Miss
DollyF And missile, she just looked down
at 'er knees an she says, I've barkcd my
knees!' Eth, bless Ter; it's a pity there
amt q few more like 'er!" concluded the
farmer with the blissful. disregard for the
letter oh" which the genuine Yorkshire
man displays.
Would you like some sweets, Dollyis
asked Culvelton, as they passed the one
little general shop which the village
boosted. II believe she IS got q new lot
in"
81 believe she has" answered Dolly,
looking up at the tail glass jars of gay
colored sweets.
"Come along then" said Culverton,
opening the door. slow d'you do to-day,
Miss Jones 2'-to the little snuffy old wom-
an whom they found within. Miss Nugent
wants some sweets"
Miss Dolly bain't to a acids nohow,"
returned the snutIy old woman point
blank. "Mistress. she com in ERE, she
did; an she said us 'ow l waln't to give
Miss Dolly no acids: for Ter teeth that was
pretty as they was too good to spoil"
'Thcn give her some that are not acid"
said the young Earl, with Il laugh-"toffee,
o" something like that"
"Why, my lord, / ev'nt got no toffec,"
replied Miss Jones. "Ive some Doncaster
butter-scotch. l lay there's no acids i
that. there isn't"
"All right"
'1t's a pocket" announced Miss Jones.
"Sixpence II pocket"
"Give me four ofthem,' said Culvertop.
producing the money. ooh, never mind
paper. Ill put them in my pockets"
"There's some things goaing oop ia t.
House," she said. YOU'D best let me send
| 'em."
mo, thanks! Good afternoon"
The old woman went ont to the door 10
look after them. muttering indignantly to
herself at the young Earl's new name for
Miss Dolly.
Miss Nugent indeedw she repeated.
Coming in ia me what's lnoawn T. Mug
ents for seventy year COON Martelmas. an
a talking ABBOTT is Miss Nugent.' lay T.
Squirrel be a long while aforc ce calls her
Miss Nugcnt,' ce will. Ay, just like is
Italian mother, as Lord Culvelton would
'ev, instead Of marrying a real Nugent.
while ee 'adt chance! Well, we'll, all
none call 'er Miss Nugent.' She'll be
naught but Miss Dolly to me, bless 'er,
till she goes to Culverton Royal for good.
1 doubt ell 'ev sense enough for that.
though. i doubt ce won't n gotten a vast
o sense from 'er.' That indignant Ger"
meant the Countess of Culverton.
Meanwhile Culvcrton and Dolly went on
their way in blissful ignorance of the
storm which had been raised in Miss
Jones's breast.
"There's Mrs. Carruthers," remarked
Dolly, as they approached the yicarage
wall, "and a lady"
Culverton looked up and lifted his hat,
stopping as the Wears wife leant over the
wall and asked Dolly what mischief she
had been after.
"To see Mr.. William Pickard take the
wasps' nest" answered Dolly, showing all
her white teeth.
"And to eat some of Mrs. Pickard's good
things too, l suppose" laughed Mrs. Car
luthcrs. well, will you and Jasper come
in to-morrow afternoon and nave tea hcre7
The young Calrnthcrses of Loan are
coming, and some Of the Bcauvilles from
Low Ella"
ooh, thank you very much!' answered
Dolly. 'Ill tell mother when we go in"
81 was just going TO write a note" con-
tinucd Mrs. Carrutllers. .lIowever l need
not do so now. Lord Cnlverton, if you will
come too, we shall be very glad to see
you"
81 shall lie delighted" said Culverton
Immediately.
Then. with a ringing ~.good-bye" from
Dolly and another uplifting of the young
Earl's hat, the pair passed down the cor
ner and went up the road leading to the
House.
mo worse for running wild, you see,"
said the Wears wife to her friend.
NO; a charming little creature" re-
piled the other. us that boy the owner
of the place you pointed out to me this
morningT
ayes, Culvcrton Towers. We passed
through the villagc-Culverton Royal.
Dolly will make n lovely Countess" ~.
as it already settledY'
"Oh. yes! Culverton worships her-in-
deed, has always lone so, almost from the
time they were mere babies-not that they
are much more thar that now"
The subjects OF their conversation had
reached the side-door leading into the
House gardens.
"Hcre's the toffec. Dolly"
Instead of taking the packets, Dolly
threw her arms round the boy.
"Bcrtie, ! do love you" she cried.
"For The ~totfceT he asked loftilv
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