The morning call., 1891-02-14
Tuppenny had fed down the street
CHAPTER " AND LAST.

OAAh1 LIN AMI LAD IL.
A month passed by. Tuppenny had called
in the services of professional nurse. who
had unmeaningly taught the infant TO lisp
the one word Daddy" and Tuppenny en-
tering the room one morning to look at his
infant gift had heard the bahy-voice repeat
the syllable.
1t seemed to strike a sentimental chord in
his heart, and in that moment Timothy de-
cided, with heavy sigh, to marry. Now
was his difficulty; to whom could he pro
pose? But circumstances relieved his anxi
ETY.. for that very afternoon the Fascinating
young widow Greenweeds called to see him
respecting = local charity.
Ha, Mrs. Greenweedsl" exclaimed Tup-
penny, who had always admired Mrs.
Greenweeds from distance, Pm very
pleased to, see you. Take a seat How is
the baby?"
The widow fiinched for moment at the
mention of her child, and replied
Quite well, Mr.. Tuppenny, thanks - then
came a sigh. m very sorry to hear of
your misfortune, MIR. Tuppenuy," she pres
emily volunteered.
mo misfortune, my dear madam, assure
you" said Timothy, edging his chair a bit
closer and trying to take things light-hsart
eddy. The dearest little creature going.
and do you know, Mrs. g., l only lack one
thing to complete my appiness-ahem-
only one thing"
Yes, Mr.. Tuppenny," said Mrs. G. BASH
fully, land that IS -"
"A mother Tor my little babe. or some.
body elSe,s little babe" Mrs. q. started,
but was silent.
Mrs. eenweeds," Timothy con tinuod.
81 want a wife''-a little closer anne the
chairs.
Alice" sighed Mr.. T.. after paint I'll
silence.
Timothy" said Mrs. G. looking down.
Alice. l." began the poor man.
Timothy, l." sighed the lovely young
widow, knowing what was coming," IL
don't"
Don't what, Mrs. Greenweeds-AliceP"
Don't know who you can ask" said
Mrs. G.
Wont you. Alice-wll you-can't you?"
stammered Mr.. L. with an audible con
found it" at his clumsiness
Wont what, Timothyr looking up in
TO his face.
Become a mother to my little chill
charger"
On, Timothyl this is so sudden. j" sighed
Mrs. G.
''Say yes" fatered Tuppenny, sinking on
his knee. II lo-lo-love you, DEAR
Very well, Timothy, dear, L will"
Timothy ielt peculiarly inexplicable
thrill as lie passed his arm around the sup
pie form. and exclaimed, my dear little
wife,
Timothy" said the newly made bride,
can you hear confession"
i %, hilSNs hhUW HOW lildL u DHuG
diets life is not such bad one, for | love
you, DEAR" and his arm stole around her
waist / don't mind what it is.
Well, Timothy, you wont be angry?"
No. pet"
:" Then it was all Jack Romance's doings.
He told me to meet you on the platform and
TO thrust the child-ny chitd-into your
arms as did. He knew, as L knew, that
you would take great care of it, and
~, Yes said the astonished but happy
Timothy, Ego on"
" He thought by that means to make you
have an affection for my sex. 1t caused me
a pang, dear, but | trusted you, and came
that day you proposed to tell you the truth
and to take back my child"
Then you are its motherW gasped the
relieved Timothy in surprise.
es' dear and your vile"
Anal Timothy, my Benedict, how's the
weather" winked Jack Romance, dropping
in during the evening. prepared for an out
burst.
"Squaly upstairs, jack" indicating
where tue baby was, "but pleasant down
here Have glass of wine and cigar, old
fellow?"
We'll, what do you think of me, Tim p''
First, replied Tuppenny, Il must lay
that had l known 1t before my marriage
would have punched your head; but now
give me your hand, lad, and accept my
thanks, since so pleasant a termination has
come 10 Timothy Tuppenny's Romance #"
Spare Moments,