Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-26

ne young laay upon any subject ne naa
not caught one glsam Il interest fron her
downsast ayes or surpiised shadow Of .
smile ON her rssolute npA Her work was
perfect la composition and correct In writ
Ing, but Will almost wished be oo1ld ind
something obteotionable that he might
break up her calm, cold exterior With -
buka Then he began to picture what she
would be like II she would only smile OF
blush, how her brown eyes might sparkle
and glow with lovslight. and her soft, white
hand thrill one with its pssssuss. and thea
her red ups-sursly thsg were made for
kissing. These Thoughts were very detrt
mental 10 his law business and certainly
not recommended hs Blackstone. but some
how he could not drive them from his
mind
He began to think he was not such q
wonderfully attractive yunng man after
all-in TACT, he could aee no end Of imper-
fsctions In himself that he had not dreamed
he possessed, and even the reflection from
his mirror showed him that bis nose was
crooked and his mouth too large for any
thing like beauty. Really he could not
comprehend how any one could think him
but then, In comparison with Miss Leslie,
ell other girls appeared weak and foolish,
and their preference was anything but
gratifying--it had almost become humil
iating TO him. The lecture tickets that he
laid upon her table were returned to him
with curt little "Thank you, no." and
even the fragrant flowers were simply per
mitted to remain like any other part Of the
furniture Of the ofioe.
The faot was indisputable that the invin-
chile Will Blakely was In love. Even the
Office boy smiled knowingly when his eyes
rested upon the fowers. and he noted that
bis employer was wearing them In the but
tonhols Of his coat, but the object Of his
alteration was freezingly indifferent to all
attentions.
'Miss Leslie, read this note. and you may
answer the gentleman a. you think best
would only suggest that you consider how
much depends ON the reply"
Then abruptly he len the room. and as
the door closed Fanny Leslie's face grew
rosy with brushes, a tender light flooded
her eyes, and joyful Quivsr came to her
lips as, with a bashful smile. she read these
words;
MY dean Miss LEsLIp-You know that love
you, but you will not afford me an opportunity
TO say 20, and am forced to make reply TO
my proposal . part Of your morning dutieA
WIN you be my wifef Lovingly, Anxiously.
WILL BLAKELy.
The silence was broken by the click, click
Of the machine; then after moment the
paper was removed and folded. aud her re-
ply was ready.
Slowly Will returned to the room. Cor be
was not sure of his fate, and silently he
halted beside her table and waited
The lovely face was uplifted, tho brown
eyes met his gaze willingly for tho first
time, and he read his reply In their express
i've depths. No need 70 open the little note
In her hand, and rapturously he drew her
head back against him and kissed her with
out rebuke.
"Fanny, how could you make me so mis-
erable with your ooldness when you loved
me all the whilew he questioned. his faoe
aglow with his new Joy.
"It was . trying ordeal sometimes, but
Cousin Frank and had set our hearts on
taking the conceit out of you, and the cure
must necessarily be complete to be worth
anything at all"
''Cousin Frankl Fanny, Is Frank Grar
ham your consini l begin to catch ON to
your conspiracy" he responded laughingly
"Ah, we'll, ! needed the lesson, and can
afford to be forgiving when 1t has brought
me such complete happiness. "-Adna II.
Lightner