Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-23
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BOTH LONELY.

When Mrs. Tallman issued invitations
for her picnic, one fact troubled her. IL
there was one person whom Miss Kitty
Melon disliked particularly, that person
was Mr.. William Waddilove.
In fact, there was only one thing she
hated worse, and that was his dog.
On his side, Mr.. Waddilove disliked his
neighbors as heartily. IL there was any
thing he hated, 1t was piano, and from
morning to night the partition wall shook
with incessant practicing.
The two cottages commenced secret war
fare. Miss Melon shrieked whenever she
saw the dog-practiced at midnight be-
cause she knew Mr.. Waddilove was always
aroused by the dulcet strains and passed
her neighbor with averted face.
Mr.. Waddilove smoked when the wind
set toward Miss Melons garden; set
his dog into convulsions of barking when
ever the lady was seen with a book In the
arbor and laughed audibly Wien he was
contemptuously ignored In the lane outside
Of the garden.
No wonder Mrs. Tallman grew nervous
as her picnic guests, among whom were to
be the "two antipathies," began to AS
semble.
Foremost came Mr.. waddilove, with his
dog and a gun.
"Might see something I'd like to hit.
you know" he said.
Mrs. Tallman smiled family.
"Only don't let 1t be one Of my guests. I"
she said.
Other guests arriving opportunely, how
ever. the lady forget her fears in hospit-
able welcomes, and soon all were assem-
bled save Miss Melon.
At the last moment some one in white,
with a round hat, and cherry ribbons, and
a roll Of music, appeared on the scene. 1t
was Miss Melon.
Mr.. Smith offered his arm, and the
party set off-Mr. Waddilove in front,
Miss Melon the very last of the procession,
each unconscious of the others presence.
The spot was reached-a nice damp hol-
low full of trees. Then, and not until
then, Beppo discovered Miss Melon.
He made for the spot where she sat at
once, and being an intelligent dog, who re-
membered lessons, began to bark In the
most astounding manner, making short
leaps and tumbles all the while.
Miss Melon began to scream.
"Ohi ohi It's that Mr.. Waddilove's
brute. How did he come herer Oh, mercyl
there's the wretch himself. Call off your
dog, SIR"
"Never bites, said Mr.. Waddilove.
"Weally," said Mr.. Smith--''weally,
must protest. The lady is alarmed, sir. 1"
"Beppo, old fellow" said Mr.. Waddi-
love, "what you want there don't know
lie down."
And Beppo did - down, painting and
triumphant.
Miss Melon, following the example of
the rest Of the party, began to explore the
beauties OF the woods, leaning on Mr..
Smiths arm.
"Oh, the riveri" cried Miss Melon. "Do
let us wander on It's banks, Mr.. Smith"
Every much pleased to wander any
where with you," said the gallant Smith,
and soon they were upon the margin of the
stream, where lay boat.
"Oh, must have rowr cried Miss
Melon.
"Werry delighted to WOW you," said
Mr.. Smith, but you see that boat belongs
to some fellow, and he might call it steal
ing, don't you seef''
"Only for a minute" !" said Miss Melon,
and with an infantile giggle she skipped
into the boat.
Alasi boats are treacherous-the lady
lost her balance and fell into the water.
Just there it was deep and somewhat
dangerous. Miss Melon disappeared from
view and came to the surface struggling
and gasping.
Mr.. Smith shouted for help, and out Of
the woods bounded something black, fol-
lowed by man with gun.
"Fetch her, old fellowl" yelled the man,
and the dog plunged into the water. His
master only waited to fling off his coat
and hat before he followed him.
Together they brought Miss Melon to
the shore more dead than alive, and there
the picnickers found the dripping trio
Mise Melon supported by Mr.. Waddilove,
the dog in ecstacies of pride at his own
performances.
"What a fine dog that is" said Miss
Melon.
"Pure Newfoundland" said MIR. Wad-
dilove.
"For all the time we've been neighbors
I've had such false idea of you," said
Miss Melon.
"And haven't appreciated you," said
Mr.. Waddilove. "Ah, well-do better in
future. Here we are."
That afternoon, to the astonishment Of
the housemaid and the CONSERVATION OF
the housekeeper, Miss Melon and Mr..
Waddilove were having tea together.
After tea they sat and talked.
ITO think that / might have been at
the bottom of the river but for you," said
Miss Melon.
81 daren't think Of Il, said Mr.. wad-
dilove. "Let's change the subject-won't
you play for mei"
"Oh, you don't like music"
ZIP Who dared to say soi"
swell, II you'll smoke.
"In lady's presencei No."
"To please me-"
Anything to please you," said Mr. w.
And the lady sat down at the piano, and
the gentleman smoked.
The housemaid, listening at the door,
was sure she heard kiss, and the friends
OF the antipathies were astonished, on the
next appearance Of The Weekly Wonder, by
this announcements:
Married, on the --th Of August, Miss
Kitty Melon, daughter Of the late Peter
Melon, Esq, to Mr.. William Waddilove.