Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-09-23
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Yes, indeed. Every prospect
pleases and only man is vile. '" re-
sponded Jessie Holmes. as with
merry laugh. she evaded Guys ex-
tended arm. and with a few bounds
reached the top of q moss covered
rock beyond his reach.
An impatient exclamation passed
his lips as Guy Norris looked up re-
proachfully into the sparkling face
above his own.
Miss jessie here have been all
this afternoon doing my best to en-
terrain you. and all have got for my
pains is Houting and teasing!"
Jessie laughed again.
.Ah, no. not so. You have been
trying your best TO lead me into one
OF those pleasant flirtations Mr.. Guy
Norris. of the Manor is so justly ce!e-
brated for"
A serious expression passed for an
instant over the piquant face and
then she spoke again
But a truce TO quarreling. Ifyoull
promise to stop compliments I'll
promise to be good as we walk home.
1t is an agreement"
! BY this time she stood by the young
mans side. Silently he gathered up
the books and basket and as silently
walked on by her side; but he could
not long resist the charm OF such a
ramble with such a companion
The path stretched before them
cool and shady. The sun. Hickerlng
here and there through the trees
made a delicate fret-work of shade
leaves under their feet
Little shy flowers all along the way
side nodded and quivered their sun .
tipped heads as the soft beeeze blew
gently over them
Jessie was good as she promised
and she noted with satisfaction that
her little sarcasm had done her escort
good for she was not troubled with
any more distasteful compliments.
At the farm gate they paused.
Il have en- Dyed this afternoon
very much, Miss Jessie; only why
that little lecture l am recovering
from tho effects of Why should |
try to tirt with your
N He looked slyly up. from under his
dark lashes. to notice the effect of his
words.
The slender figure before him drew
itself up.
MIR. Norris you displease me when
you talk in that way" Then with a
sudden change from hauteur to her
own wiusome manner LET us part
friends. Good bye"
Cautiously lifting his hat the
young man passed on. and Jessie with
very thoughtful face. walked slowly
up the garden path. where Aunt Jane
stood shading her eyes with her hand
from the last rays of the setting sun.
watching for her.
so here you be. home. There &
note for you; come this afternoon,
from Mrs. Norris The coachman
brung it. Humph l guess she's a,
worriting along of her sons going SO
much with my niece"
Jessie's eyes beamed with amuse-
ment as she read aloud the short note
MY DEAR Miss HoLMEs.-I have heard
my son speak of you so often, have a
strong desire to form your acquaintance
If agreeable to you, will call upon you to
morrow afternoon
Yours truly,
1 1.-THE Manor. LAURA DEAN NoRI'.''
'Oh. Aunt janet" laughed jessie
what a patronlzing note"
The following afternoon Jessie ant
! her aunt sat in the vine wreathet
= porch. as the Manor carriage drov,
up the lane. When the carriag
reached the door Jessie rose to re
ceive the fashionable figure which ad
vanced up the steps.
The two formed striking contrast
9 Mrs. Norris was clad in a traine
!. siiaen robe. a la princesse and he
much te pulled hair was rolled ava
l from a face which would have bee
, handsome were it not for supercili
GUS expression. She was the personi
fication OF fashion in its extreme
while Jessie. in a COOL white muslin
!. with her hair simply drawn back int
r. heavy braid, was fair specimen {
70 fresh country maiden. to whoI
y fashion is only familiar in books.
4 Jessie entertained her guest in
timid quiet manner and Mrs Nor
!, went home with verdict that sue
= Il specimen of an unsophisticate
!. country girl ] never saw. 10 b
l. sure she's pretty; but Guy what yo
!. see to admire beyond that puzzle
n me-"
Guy. suddenly drawing up his lon
J.. form from its lazy position stoo
cd erect before tho reclining figure in i
ID silken drapery.
Mother | have made up my min
to something. | waited TO tell yo
= until you had seen her hoping yC
3, would fall in love with her as | hav
Yes. " he continued. quickly rs h
, mother was about to speak. yes
D. love her with all my heart and sou
M,r- and. if she will say yes. will mat
her my wife,
IA '.And how. my son. will you su
the port wife when ]. in my will lea
wis your inheritance TO your cous
: HubertP'
IN The young man WINGED. and begi
to speak in an impetuous tone tn,
cid checked himself. and said. calmly
ing ing ..Do MS you please mother. ltw
=. for your sake. and through yolr S
Tx ,Fs licitation. / am living this idle lii
and left my profession; but | C;
TO-. take it up again and win living +
,hs myself and a dear wife. heaven W
ling"
II The reclining figure sprang up wi
's' an activity ono would hardly dee
= possible. and for moment Guy sto
X overwhelmed with his mothers l
las. proaches Then, respectfully TAXI