The morning call., 1890-11-16

per, Mr.. Dyer" She invited him kindly,
but Jonas thought he ought to get back
early. When he turned and looked at Love,
however, lie forgot time and space. and
though they proceeded to speak at length
of the state of the roads, he felt himself to
be entertained indeed, and the last of the
long spring afternoon flew by on the fleet
est wings.
There was very fresh little fire in the
prim best room. Others might have found
the wide low-storied kitchen pleasanter
and more airy place to sit, but Jonas and
Love had already reached that stage of in
terest which demands seclusion, and there
they sat until the sun was low. 1t was not
art that allured them in the shape of a por-
trait of Daniel Webster and the landing of
the Pilgrims on the parlor walls; it was not
luxury, for the hair-cloth sofa had stiff
springs and sloped forward at strange
angle. What they talked about was also of
secondary consideration; it was enough for
Love that she talked to Jonas and for Jonas
that Love listened to his words. When
they came out, trying hard to appear as if it
were an everyday visit. Mrs. Hayland
stood at the side of the window after parting
with the blushing young visitor, and re-
marked significantly to her husband:
Joel, just as sure's you're born them
two's goin' to keep company"
LET 'em have it their own way. they're
both good child'n," answered Joel with
sage smile.
Before the spring work began at Oak Hill
Jonas announced to Mr. Penden that he
meant to resign his situation, and gave no
reason for so doing Mr.. Pendell, who
knew the reason from Joel Hayland him
self, laid the serious matter before the Di-
rectors on Monday morning. Jonas had
not brooked his nncle's. wrath at home by
making a declaration of his ingratitude in
proposing to leave so promising financial
career. The old man twisted himself about
in his chair, and looked very black at the
first moment of surprise. Then Mr. Pen
dell said that he had some sympathy with
honest and did the best he could. but he
was not made for bank work. He was af-
| ter Joel Hayland's girl over at Oak Hill,
and the old folks needed young, smart
man on the farm-it was good thing all
| round.
THAT'S where the young dogs been going
| every Sunday them" said old Mr.. Dyer, the
uncle, with unexpected approval and SYM
| pathy. They're good folks, and he might
| have done worse for himself. If Joel favors
| the match, I'll take hold and give Jonas a
little start. l wont have anybody saying
that the favor was all on hor folks side.''
| There was an amiable grumble Of ap-
| plause from the other Directors, and the
busy cashier at once proposed sale of
| bonds which were reported shaky but rising
in market value. and so the great question
| of the junior clerks future was quickly
| solved. The young couple we're married in
| early planting time, and however. it may
| have appeared to the other people. Tor them
| it was ever miraculous and wonderful
| thing that they had fallen in love at first
| sight, and that their thoughts had been
| always Of one another, even while one was
! in the bank at hartford and the other far
| away at Oak Hill.
That autumn Mr.. Joel Hayland dreaded
| the long cold drive to town. and sent the
| young people to that bank with his stout
OF hod adodh nc, g.,
| ther-in-law to make safe investment in
| some county bonds and went inside the bank
| ratings, TO do bit of writing. AS he rose
from his old desk he caught sight of Love
well wrapped and looking for him expect
| antly out of the old chaise. Their eyes met
as they had met once before, and Jonas
| knew that she was his wife now. and yet he
| was still shy, she did look so pretty and so
strange, not like anybody else. Perhaps
the year was all dream!
Hathaway was standing close by. Hath
away began to look little old and blurred
in the face. like worn silver piece, and not
so quick and gay as ha used He longed to
say. WAS you ever to Oak HIP" but
Jonas had focks and herds now and wide
acres were under his rule, though he was
only 81, he was looked upon as a stable Gill
zen and one of growing influence. Perhaps
his size was in his favor; at any rate the
senior clerks had already more than once
declared that his room was better than his
company III the Oank, ne Seemeu some days
TO take up the whole floor.
"Call down and see us, boys" said Jonas,
pulling on a new pair of great fur gloves
'.You, too, Mr.. Pendell. 'Twould please
Father Hayland right through. He was
anxious | should make his respects to you
He's got some first rate cider tapped. Well.
come when You can, any of you. Good-day."
Clever Boy" said Mr.. Pendell; feels
| more comfortable where he is doesn't he ?"
and at this the two clerks smiled assent
Jonas was never cut out for anything
but farmer. He feels crowded anywhere
except in the open field" said Hathaway,
bending over the neat pages of his great
| ledger.
Jonas and Love We're driving out of town
| with the new horse, as fast as the law al
| lowed.
when l was in the bank how saw you set
ting out there that first day. don't sup
pose you cared any to speak of about me,
but knew hadn't got 10 look further"
"Pm not going to tell you again about
that day." said Love. laughing at him.
T." You know, now, just as well as l do.
There never was two before that had less
doubts; l feel sure of that"
lint 1t first rate that folks can get mar
ried?" said Jonas soberly. II never
thought anything about it till I come to
want you. Now just think O. there being a
law O. the State that folks that wants each
other can have each other for good an all!
1t seemed queer when l begun to think
about that"
"Don't you remember how 1 forgot
mothers knittin' needles that very first
know what your name was, and now here
we are riding home together"
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