The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-08
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PiSoses anu only man Is vile. re-
sponded Jessie Holmes as with a
merry laugh. she evuded Guys ex.
tended arm. and with few bounds
reached the top OF 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 MI have got for my
pains Is fouting and teasingr'
Jessie laughed again.
''Ah. no not SO. You have been
trying your best TO lead me into one
OF those pleasant firtations. 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 truce to quarreling. Ifyou'll
promise TO stop compliments I'll
promise to be good az 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 us silently
walked on by her side; but he could
not long resist the charm OF such u
ramble with such companion.
The path stretched before them
cool and shady. The sun. fiickerlng
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 bceeze 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 | am recovering
from the effects OF Why should /
try to dirt with you?
He looked slyly up from under his
dark lashes to notice the effect OF his
words.
The slender figure before him drew
itself up.
Mr.. Noris you displease me when
you talk in that way" Then. with a
sudden change from hauteur to her
own winsome 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's
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
II agreeable TO you will call upon you to-
morrow afternoon
Yours truly,
1.-THE Manor. LAuR. DEAN NoRIs"
'Oh. Aunt janet" laughed Jessie.
'what a patronIzing note"
The following afternoon Jessie and
her aunt sat in the vine. wreathed
porch. as the Manor carriage drove
up the lane When the carriage
reached the door, Jessie rose to re-
ceive the fashionable figure which adj
vanced up the stops.
The two formed striking contrast
Mrs. Norris was clad in trained
silken robe. In princesse and her
much to pulled hair was rolled away
from face which would have been
handsome were ii not for supercili-
Gus expression. She was the persona
fication of fashion in its extreme;
while Jessie. in cool. white muslin.
with her hair simply drawn back into
heavy braid. was n fair specimen of
fresh country maiden. to whom
fashion is only familiar in books.
Jessie entertained her guest in n
timid. quiet manner and Mrs. Norris
went home with a verdict that such
specimen OF an unsophisticated
country girl / never saw. To be
sure. she's pretty; but Guy. what you
see TO admire beyond that puzzles
me-"
Guy. suddenly drawing up his long
form from its lazy position. stood
erect before the reclining figure in its
silken drapery.
Mother have made up my mind
to something. | waited to tell you
until you had seen her. hoping you
would fall in love with her as / have.
Yes he continued. quickly as his
mother was about to speak yes
love her with all my heart and SOUL
and. IL she will say yes will make
her my wife,
.And how my son. will you sup
port wife when |. in my will leave
your inheritance TO your cousin
HUBERT"
The young man WINGED. ana began
to speak in an impetuous tone then |
checked himself and said, calmly
do as you please mother twas
for your sake. and through your So
licitation. / am living this idle life.
and left my profession; but / can