The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-10-01

IRON IL might nave oeeu because
small instrument OF torture was too
hot.
They came. and it seemed to Kate
that Jess looked slightly surprised al
her appearance.
Why, they told me you had grown
quite domestic. dear-giveu up society
and all that" the young lady cried.
settling her silken plumage i'll Hates
cosiest chair. But | declare. YOU
look as fresh and blooming Us ever! |
am quite veXed With Charley"
i hope you enjoyed the opera last
night?" observed Kate rather coolly,
not replying to her words.
''Oa, yes. indeed! 1t seemed like
old times to be with Charley again.
On, by the way, did he tell you he was
going to take me out riding this after
noon?n she ratified on. Il told him he
ought to take you. but he said you
wouldn't go"
Not to-day. Some other time.
with pleasure. answered Kate. But
her usual Il couldn't leave the baby"
was not spoken. and Stella stared a
little, and then smiled and nodded her
head. as if she had suddenly Glanced
upon bright idea.
Kate gave the invitation Charley had
suggested, but the visitors declined to
remain to dinner that day. Miss Jes-
sic promised to come in a few days
and spend a week or two with them;
and. as they were taking their leave.
she said archly 10 Kate:
Perhaps you will wish | had not
come ut all. What if | coax Charley
away from your
minute. But Kate only said, very
calmly, and with smile rs bright as
Jessic's:
You may. if you can"
kate, You're 4 trump" whispered
Stella. when she bent to kiss her sister
in-law goodbye. And Kate gave her
hand a little squeeze. but said not Il
word.
She ran back to her nursery as soon
as her callers had gone. and took little
Johnnie on her lap with II thoughtful
face.
No, she shall not have my hus-
band'S heart" she murmured. Il
have been at fault can see that now.
If Charley were not just rs good and
true AS he is-well--Tm thankful
have had my eyes opened in time.
Thanks to YOU, too, Miss jess! And
now, my darling baby you must be
very, very good indeed. for YOU will
have to divide your empire with papa
after this. And I'll have dressmaker
in The house before tomorrow night. :"
At noon instead of Charley came the
oilicc-boy, bringing little note to say
that she need not wait, for he would
not come TO dinner. Had an engage
meut for the afternoon. but would
come home early 10 supper.
An engagement? Yes. TO ride with
his cousin. said Kate 10 herself, with
smile. "AIl right. Mr.. C"alley; the
next time I rather think l will be of
the party"
Size was very busy that afternoon.
But when Charley came up ut tea-time
it was the old Kate who met him in the
hall With fluffy hair and fautess
dress, as he had not seen her for
months.
why, Kitm he cried. his handsome
face all agIow. Has anyone come?
Are YOU going out?"
Yes, l thought if you cared to 90
We would ran round 70 Stella's awhile
this evening"" she answered. putting
her hand on which her diamond ring
again shonc, on his broad shoulder.
But the baby?' asked Charley,
doubtingly.
Sarah can do very we'll with the
baby" said Kate. though her checks
reddcncd under his glance.
Sarah? Why Katie, what does it
all mean? Is it possible
Yes. it is quite possible that | am
not going to neglect YOU any more.
Charley. my dear" she interrupted
blushing redder.
'Hallclujrh!'-and Charley caught
her to him in swift embrace. Kate,
I'm the happiest fellow in town just
this mnute.'
Then / shall take care TO keep you
So" said Kate. Come TO supper.
silly boy"
She kept her word-and her huS-
band. Miss Jess found it of no avail
TO east her sweetest spells around her
handsome cousin. for his wife was
wide awake, and learned, before it
was too late 10 save cart-break
that worth winning was worth keep
ing'-espccalIy when one has home
treasure To defend.