The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-20

Sarayg An-an so jest got my aX-yOu
bet I'm goin' to try a piece of every kind
If it busts my stummick. Gutta git my
moneys worth"
Milton was in his best mood and was
very attractive in his mirth. His fine teeth
shone and his yellow curls shook under the
stress of his laughter. He wrestled with
Bette for the choice bits of cake, delight
ing in the touch of her firm, sweet flesh,
and as for Bette, she was almost charmed
to oblivion of Ed, by the superior attrac-
lions of Alilton's town-bred gaIantry. Ed
looked singularly awkward and lonesome
as he sat sprawled out in one of the low
seats. and curiously enough his uncouthness
and disconsoateness of attitude won her
heart back again.
Everybody with the usual rustic freedom
had their remarks TO make upon the stu
alton.
Wal, Bette, made a swop hev yeh?
said Council..
Hello Milt. thought you had a girl down
town.
20, l keep one at each end of the line
Milton replied with his ready laugh
Wal l swan t gudgeon! | can't keep
track o you town fellers. Your TOO busy
FIR me.'' said Mr.. Council.
Carrie Hines came up behind the two
and put her arms around their necks and
brought their checks together Bette
grew purple with anger and embarrassment
but Milton with his usual readiness said,
thank you" and reached tor the tutoring
malefactor'S waist. Nobody noticed IL, Tor
the room was full of such romplng.
The men were standing around the stove
discussing political outlookS and the matrons
Were busy with the serving OF supper Gut
of doors the interchangeable boys were De-
ginning again on pom. pom puiiaWay.
Supper over the Young folks MI returned
IN rho house across the way leaving the
men of elderly blood TO talk on The grange
and the usefulness of the HludIelnen
Snort began again in the Dudley farmhouse
bv a dozen or so of the young people form
Er m for "weevlly wheat. w eeNliy
w5eoI was donation dance" As it
wouid have been wicked To have hddle
to play the music. Singers were substituted
with stirring effect and soiG was sung,
while the couple bowed and balanced and
swung in rythm 70 II.
Come hithcr NY love and Trip together
In the morning early, -
I'll give to you the parting hand
Although | love you dearly.
Rul i won't have none of yr Weeviy wheat
An / want nave none ol VI barney,
Rut have some flour in half an hour
To bake u cake Tor CharIey-
O Charley he is Il fine young man
Charley he is q dandy
o Charley he's a Tine young man
Pr ne buys the girls sollc candy
l won't have none O VI WeeNHy wheat
I won't have none " Phri'y
To bake cake for Charley
40 Charley he's exc.
Milton was i'll the thick OF this most
charming old fashioned dance, which pr0ba
hv dates back To dances ON the green in
England and Norway. Bette was good
dancer and as she grew excited with the
RHYTHM and swing of the quaint plalntlve
music her form grew supple at the waist
and her limbs grew light, n she ard Milton
moved up and back between the two ranks
of singers. then down the outside and laugh
ed IN gec when they accelerated the pace
at the time when they went Swinging down
the center All faces were aglow and eyes
shining They were good to see. these In
noceut young people, at such moments
bii's red face and bullet eyes were not
beautiful but the grace and power OF ms
body were unmistak:ble. lie was excited
by the music. the alcohol he had been drink
ing anu Uy the presence oil NE Shls' ;tnG
threw himself into the play with a Wed
abandon.
Under the illfitting coat his muscles rolled
swift and silent His tall boots were bril-
Iantly blue and starred with gold at the top
md his pantalo0us were tucked inside These
tops to let their glory strike me eye. MS
nhysical strength and grace and variety Oh
t.steps-' called forth many smiles ana aulhlr
ing cxclamatiuns from the girls, and cauSSd
the young men to lose interest III "cefh3
wheat. ~, -,
a determil..d assault on Bette and secured
her for She did not have the utilllcSS 10 re-
fuse Bun the singers grew ':r@,i ana ne SCI
soon broke up and Il game OF foritlt was SUD
etitutad This also dWiudleO down 10 u
I,'nr, ,.ycu,t. for lovers 10 Kiss each otner
and the whole company soon separated mo
IittIc groups to chatter and ronp. some
few sat nj the table in :he parlor and played
authors.
Bette was becoming annoyed by the at
+rutinuS Of BIZ and To- get rid OF hum Went
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