Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-07-05

said; and fear was scornful ofDor-
othy's evident affection for the cat.
Here Dorothy suggested that we
should walk in the garden; agreed,
and that walk was the first of many.
Before a fortnightpassed was mad
~ in love with Dorothy. was dis
tractedly happy when in her compa-
ny. But felt some little uneasiness
because Of the Rev. Arthur Jones and
the white cat. | had watched the
reverend gentleman carefully. He
was a bright, happy.faced young
cleric, aud his behavior left |
no sort OF doubt in my
mind that he loved Dorothy. And |
his high spirits seemed proof to me,
either that be had wonithe lady or
fully expected 10 do so. Scarcely a
night passed without my dreaming
OF him or the cat. In one of my
dreams ] saw an ancient Sybil warn
ing me with outstretched finger TO
beware of the white cat, and as |
gazed, fascinated, at the animal, the
form OF itscountenance was changed,
and saw the curate's face, wreathed
in triumphant smile.
Time sped rapidly away. ! went
with Dorothy TO picnics and garden
4 parties; took her for drives, walks
and rides; boated with her. played
tennis with her, and listened TO her
singing. Iregnined my health, and
lived in an Elysium. ! determined
that my vacation should not close
without a question aud an answer
mine the question, Dorothy's the an
swer loved her; did she love me?
suffer from nnembarrasing defect
of constitution, | can talk TO the be-
wigged solemnities on the bench with
out "A quickening Of pulse, but with
ladies, II ever wished TO 20 beyond
mere society talk, become nervous
and confused and stammer painfully.
Although / had made up my mind 10
ask Dorothy my question, day after
day slipped by, and il was unasked.
The last day oi my visit came.
J was 20 leave by the last train at 10
o'clock. passed the day with Dor.
othy, but said no word TO her Of
what was on my heart Dinner time
J came. and still said nothing. Lady
! Pownceby, after declaring that she
would iorego her nap on this my
! last evening. went TO sleep in the draw
ing.room while Dorothy and sal
: III our iayorite seats by the window
. She had some needle-work, but not
u stitch did she make. | had book
but not word did ! read. The dog
/ cnri was 10 beat the door at "a quar-
ter.past 8; II was now halEpast s.
/ Are you sorry your holiday d
over" Dorothy asked.
, "Iery," said laeonicnlly.
1 Another silencel
1 "Wnl you have much work to d
: when you get home?" she said.
, II hope so. !"
{ Silence hgaini
] "You will forget oil about u.s."
D Never"
4 quarter 10 9!
/ was In dreadful state. ! wa
! hot and cold by turns. ] could no
g sit still
!, Nine o'clock
G Still had not asked my question
). Many times had opened my mout
;. 20 begin: then something seemed {
Z grip my throat, and could not u
\ ter a word.
: Five minutes pnst ..
y wns in agony | looked out
!. the window; | took out my watch;
e PLAYED with the chain: | crossed an
d uncrossed my legs; blurted out
(. Are you sorry am going"
e, "Of course. You have been ver
pleasant company.
Q. thought she spoke coldly, M
y saw again he metamorphosis OF CT
\, into curate.
II MAY / hope that you would
pleased TO see me agnin?"
= ooh, yes!"
Silencel
Of Ten minutes past 81
:" "Dorothyl"
"Yes?"
v, "Will you--can you-are you G
in gagged to the curato?
IN ooh, mol How absurd"
Id Can you-will you-do you
Il would you like to be married.?
~ ~ don't know" she laughed.
Would you-could you-Dorot
Nv II must tell you"
a S-s-s-s-shl A prolonged h
startled us both. | had come Gle
"a 10 Dorothy, and my right hand "
ID approaching hers. | felt shn
on pain in my 1orefnger; and I
nu white cat flew out OF the W
dow recess, glared and spat up
!. me, and sprang into Doroth,
~ Inn. stood up and cursed thate
~ Dorothy uttered little cry; La
" pownccby awoke and said, Dear 7
~ Have | been asleep" and a serve
W entered and said, "The dog cart
l p, waiting for Mr.. Oswald Jones'"
~, ~ had time only to sec my boz
'se carried out and to take a hurried ia
- well OF my hostess and her neice, q
'ee then was driven away to the $
~, ton. And had not asked my gu
l,e ton.