Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1892-05-21

palior oy way OF the Dack gate aua gar
den. In vain protested.
why, you little goose" laughed Jen-
mic, "there'll be fun enough to last
lifetime. John wanted to come awfullv.
but knew he'd make an awful noise
and spoil everything, so l wouldn't let
him.
The willy schemer took the precaution
to lock the close. door from the outside,
so there was no fear of detection. Ga
high bench, still as a~two mice, we
awaited results.
Presently Cousin Mark, IS il arousing
from protracted reverie, asked:
s'Wculd you like to have me read2"
ooh, I'm not particular" replied Miss
Kent
"Here is an excellent article on elec-
tive atfinities HOW would you like
that2'
Jennie's elbow in my side almost took
away my breath.
"Who is it by9" she inquired
Jennie exclaimed (clear in my ear):
THAT is to gain time, see if it amt.
''It's by prominent French writer, I
believe" said Cousin Mark
81 don't think care for translation
to night" said Miss Kent.
"Nor I; nor reading Of any kind, he,
continued. "This is my last evening in
New York, Miss Kent"
Il hope you've enjoyed your visit"
she returned.
Jennie Gnto my very head this timey
'Shes as shy as a three year-old colt 4"
81 didn't think should feel so bad
about leaving" Cousin Marx went on
"He is the wreck, you remember"
whispered Jennie.
A long pause.
81 :hink hear the baby" exclaimed
Miss Kent.
ooh, no." said Cousin Mark. "You
are fond of babies, are you not, Miss
Kents'
No answer from Miss Kent.
II have been lonely man, Mis-:
Kent" Cousin Mark resumed, "but
never realized how lonely the rest of my
life mast be until came to this house. I"
ooh, how lonely" echoed Jennie.
"Now must return to my business
and my boarding -house-boarding house
for a man so fond of domestic
life as I am, Miss Kent. l have
friends in San Francisco, Of course, but
no fireside like this, no ono to care for
me if am i'll, nobody to feel very badly il
| die"
.'Thatll fetch her." SAID Jennie.
ssI wish that lived in San Francisco,
said Miss Kent, in little quiverine
voice. you could call upon me at an
time if you needed anything"
Jennie in convulsions.
: ''If you will go to California with me
Miss Kent, I'll wait another week"
G "Why,M Lansing, what do yol mean
What would folks sayi' she said.
i ave don't care for folks. said Marx
y If yoa will 60, we will have house a
c pleasant as money can make it. 70
shall have birds and flowers and horse
G and all that you want, and you sha
: never sew another stitch to7 anyboiy b.
r me. Will you be mYzwifea'
Just then Jennie and stepped up ar
other peg, and there was that little o
{ lnaic, who would not marry the be
man that ever lived, hugged close to
r1an's breast who wouldn't marry t;
I best woman that ever lived, not even
j save her life. We came away then, b.
!. its my opinion that they remained
}. just that position till we rang the be
il half an hour later.
n "Why, Miss Kent, what makes 20
\ face SO very reda" inquired Jennie up
D entering;"and Cousin Mark how s:ranl :
:. IS you look! Your hair is all muss
). up
And hope to have i. unused often
. said Cousin Mark. boldly. "Miss Ke
n aud are to be married this week.
, jennie laughed until her face was pu
pie, and when went up stairs Miss Re
was pounding her back.-Banm,
Herald.