The morning call., 1891-05-09
a MISS rs AS
GOOD AS A MILE.
Written for THE MORNING CALL
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don't YOU young college fellows find your
muscular training helps you out IN your
hard work ?"
Undoubtedly it helped me very much,"
- am sorry to say. Mr. Martin, that I
have been too lazy since | left college to find
out" remarked John Hilton.
'Perhaps | would not have found out had
not necessity compelled me to do otherwise"
said Ben. Now, Roy, | will let you down
If you will Scamper to the stable and bring
Tom; it is time that l was going home"
"Sse about my horse, Roy, and I'll be
everlastingly obliged" said Mr.. Hilton.
Just tell JEFF the gentlemen are ready
for their horses, my son, said Mr.. Martin.
Away ran Roy and Nero for race to the
stable.
what fine little fellow he is, any way"
remarked Ben looking after them. L don't
know that l ever saw so much good nature,
high spirits and ready wit rolled into one
small being"
Il sometimes fear his training is not what
1t should be, >" said Mrs Martin. my eX-
perience being more with girls than boys"
"Neyer fear, sister BeSs," spoke up Uncle
Bob. =" Roy is true to the core, and only
differs from other boys, because he has no
associates of his own age, and has lived
entirely with people much older than HIM
1--WE will start him off to school next year
ana then he viii have chance to show how
much grit he has" remarked MS father.
"He has plenty of that" said John Hill
ton; there viii be no bullying Roy, l
: No indeed" said Ben, "he will be sure
and stand up for his rights. BY the way,
Miss Lizzie, we may expect to see Captain
Jack shortly, may we n0t?'
yes" Lizzie blushingly answered, "a
letter from him few days ago said he eX-
pected TO reach New I orK about the middle
Of September and after two or three weeks
STAY there be will start South"
Il am truly glad lie is coming" said Ben.
al think we will try and persuade him to
locate down this way and not be taking
Lizzie off so far" said Mr.. Martin, smiling
''Now, father" began Lizzie in some coz
fusion.
That's all right, nay DEAR" said her
father. just then the horses arriving
the young gentlemen took their departure.
Captain jack, as hoy called Lizzie
soldieT-lover, or Henry Jackson, had come
into their neishborhoOd during the war on
military duty. He very much admired Liz
Zie and on leaving that part of the country
begged Mr.. Martins perm sSi0n TO cor
respond with her. Separation only con-
WINGED him that she was all-and-all to him,
but the close of the war found his health
shattered and he had not the heart to ask
her to be his wife, 10 link her healthful
young life with the wreck OF his former
self However. he did not give up all hope
UNCcEHCCu
determined to try the skill OF tile most emf
nent physicians of Europe. Accompanied
by his mother and sister he sailed for Ger
many, where he gave himself up to recruit
ing his health for The sake Of the dear girl
he left so ar away. Many long and inter-
esting letters came to Lizzie from him, the
receipt of which brought a sparkle to her
eyes and a flush OF pleasure TO her cheeks.
Finally, when the physicians told him he
might hope to be fully restored to health he
sent letter to Lizzie, ia which he poured
out all his pent-uD affections with manly
eloQueuce, and one to Mr.. Martin, asking
his consent TO their engagement. MI and
Mrs. Martin had seen plainly toe turn al
fairs were taking and Of course, were pre-
pared to give their consent
Ben Clayton had been in New York at
the time Henry Jackson sailed for Europe,
and lad fully sympathized with him in his
hopes and fears. Now, Ben was anxious 10
have Henry act as first grOOmsman, ami was
much pleased 10 hear OF his coming in Octo-
Der.
Mamie followed her parents to their room
and told them OF Ben'S wishes and plans,
ana likewise Of his thoughtful presents. OF
course they could but consent to the arrange
meut, although Mamie was so young; still,
Ben was thoroughly trustworthy, and SO
deYOtedly attached to Mamie that they could
not say him nay. Mamie, with blush and
trembling lips, confessed that she thought
the sooner they We're married the better, and
she hoped never to cause dear Ben another
moments anxiety on account Of her will
fuluess.
The next evening about o'clock John
Hilton drove up with warm, dusty horses,
and LOOK Of triumph sparkling IN his blue
Now, Mrs. Martini" he said, 81 am
happy to say | have retrieved myself. Here
are your peaches in pretty fair condition"
You certainly have done spenddly, Mr..
III uufr
as the great hamper of misunderstanding fruit
was lifted from the light wagon, Now, you
must come in and have some retTeS hmentS.'
"Thank you, Mrs. Martin, but | must
really go on home, Mr. Hilton replied.
''Oh, l say, John" cried Roy, you never
made Joe carry that great lot Of peaches on
his head, did you?"
"Why, yes" returned John, "and nearly
killed myself laughing at the fellow. His
bump of cOnceit is very we'll developed,
though it is really his worst fault. He had
Dragged so tremendously about being able
to carry the hamper The whole five miles, so
l let him do it, By the time he got through
the pers pirati0n was pouring over his face
In regular streams. But the peaches were
safe, and made his heart glad by promising
him red neckte and silk handkerchief TO
match, with which to fascinate the dusky
bellies"
They all had a good laugh at Johns
graphic description. just then Fannie, who
had disappeared into the dining-Toom, ap-
peaTed bearing a salveT on which was
dainty ham sandwich, a generous slice Of
pound cake aud glass Of wine.
1t will not take you many minutes to
eat this little lunch, !" she said Hospitality.
Just let Roy tie up your horses" said
Mr. Martin, heartily, "and come up on the
porch and rest bit while you refresh the
inner man."
After Mr. Hilton was comfortably seated
by small table Roy took up the guitar and
said:
" While you sup, John, I'll regale you with
my dul-cet tones" then began to sing, in his
bOyish soprano:
Down in the eane-brake,
Close by de mill
Dere libed pretty y1ller gal,
Her name was Nancy Til;
Sic knoW'd DAT iubed her,
She knoH'd II berry long,
An Use GwiHe ter serenade her,
An Use gwine to sing dis song;
Come ub, come, my boat lies low,
II lies high an dry on de Ohio;
Come lub, come won't yer go along wild met
Pll row de boat while de boat rows me.
Then laying the guitar down. Roy began
70 pat Juba" to the monotOnous refrain:
Ole Aun Kate, at de garden gate,
Peeled de taters gimme de ska;
Sbueked de corn, gimme de husk;
Skinned de bacon, gimme de RIM;
Bake de bread. gimme de crus';
Go long daF, nisgah hoe dat corn.
VIVA feed yer fur7
Ending MP with a double shuttle.
That does very well by way OF dlgesteT,
Roy" laughed John; and now, thanking
you very kindly, Miss Fannie. must really
be going, so that my horses may be rubbed
ana housed for the night as soon as posi-
ble."
Where did you leave Joe, HitonP" asked
Uncle Bob.
SAT the turn, going into my place." an
Swered John, as he took his seat and gath
cred up the reins Z" He was only too glad
to be dismissed and run home, as he was in
q desperate hurry to tell the other servants
of my promise. His vanity and concejt are
on par" And, raising his hat, John gave
each Of the chestnuts a light tap of the
whip, and away they sped for home.
CHAPTER Ill
The busy days passed quickly away as
the preparations for Naunie's wedding nro-