Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-05-06

| de6ed anybody to see one and not be
reminded of the other.
~ was surprised you should think it
necessary to caution me about that,
Cousin Mark cooei the plotter, as she
stood by his side, looking out of the
window. "Thc idea of my being so
ridiculous, Aud in the same breath,
with wink at me: "Come, let us go
to my sitting room. We are at work
there, but it won't make any difference
to you, will itl"
OF course Cousin Marx answered,
''No" promptly, as innocent as dove
about the trap being laid for him.
This is my c)usin, Mr.. Llnsing, Miss
Kent" And Mr.. Lansing bowed politely
and Miss Kent rose, dropped her scis-
sors. blushed and sat down again. Cousin
Mark picked up the refractory imple.
ments, and thea Mrs. jennie proceeded
with rare caution and tact to her labor
of love.
Two or three invitations to the sew
ING room were quite sufficient to make
Cousin Marx perfectly at home there,
and after a week be became familiar
enough to say.
'If you are not too busy l would like
to read this article"
"Oh, l am never too busy to be read
to, Miss Kent would say. "Sit down
By the window, in this comfortable
chair, and let's hear it.
After a couple of weeks, when the
gentleman came in hoarse, with a sud
den cold, Miss Kent hustled about, her
voice full Of sympathy, and brewci him
dose which he declared he would never
forget to his dying dav, but one dose
cured. After this occurrence, Miss kent
was really wonderful woman.
Ab, what an arch plotter! She let
them skirmish about, but not once did
she give them a chance to be alone to-
gether. Her plans were not to be de-
stroyed by premature confidence until
the very evening preceding Cousin
Marks departure for California. Then
Miss Kent was very denurely asked to
remain and keep an eye on Master Car
Isle, whom the foad mother did not
care to leave quite alone with his hurse.
''We are compelled to be gone
couple of hours, said she, "but Cousin
Mark will read to you-won't you,
cousiDl'
Certainly, if Miss Kent would like
it," replied the gentleman.
The infant Carlisle, thanks to good
management, was never awake in the
evening, so the victims of this matri-
IN ,ulal speculation would have plenty of
time. The back parlor was the room
most in use during tue evening, and out
Of this room was large closet with
large blind ventiIator, and out OF this
closet door leading to her b1ck stoop
and garden. Imagire the surprise when
was told that Mr.. Carlisle was going
to the lodge, and that we, after profuse
warnings about the baby, ana promises
not to be gone too long, were to pro-
ceed to this closet overlooking the back
parlor by way of the back gate and gar
den. In vain protested.
"Why, you little goose" laughed Jen-
mic, "there'll be fun enough to last a
lifetime. John wanted to come awfully,
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 closet door from the outside,
80 there was no fear Of detection. o.
high bench, still as a two mice, we
awaited results.
Presently Cousic Mark, as if arousins
from a protracted revere, asked.
"Wculd you like to have me readl'
ooh, I'm not PARTICULAR replied Miss
Kent.
"Here is an excellent article on elec.
tive affiuities. How would you like
thatl'
Jennie's elbow in my side almost took
away my breath.
"Wbo is it byl' she inquired.
Jennie exclaimed (clear in my ear
That is to gain time, see if it amt"
"It's by prominent French writer, |
believe" said Cousin Marx.
~ don't think care for translation
tonight" said Miss Kent.
"Nor L; nor residing OF any kind, " he
|
continued. "This is my last evening in
New York, Miss Kent"
81 hope you've enjoyed your visit,
she returned.
Jennie Unto my very head this time);
"She's as shy as a three-year-o old colt. F"
81 didn't think l should feel so bal
about leaving" Cousin Marx went on
"He Is the wreck, you remember
whispered Jennie.
A long pause.
~ think hear the baby," exclaimed ]
Miss Kent