The Forrest City times., 1893-09-29
"Thank you, sir. Where shall I send

it to?'
 'Oh, I'll take it, thanks" replied Speedman. And straightway he trudged off to Park road with his burden.
 There was a puzzled look on his face as he picked his way through the crowds of holiday makers that thronged the town and it was still there when, having left the shops and throngs be- hind him, he stopped for moment to light cigar.
 Hardly had he proceeded a dozen yards along Park road, however, when the cloud suddenly lifted.
 By love! l have it'' he exclaimed aloud with gesture of satisfaction, much to the surprise of young lady who chanced to be passing him at that moment.
 After relieving his feelings by the outburst just recorded George Speed man quickened his pace and few min- utes later was standing in the presence of the fair Dollies maternal relative, presenting, with the most graceful and insinuating manner he could command. the unfortunate bird, which he relied
 
 sition for laying siege to the daughters heart
 What his success was may readily be surmised from the fact that when, in response to Mrs. Pearson's invitation, he arrived later in the evening of the same day to dine with the family the good lady met him at the hall and whis- pered that Dollie was alone in the drawing-room. George entered the room with a quickly beating heart, and what passed there is best known to Dollie and him. self, but it is a significant fact that when, half an hour later, the young couple emerged in response to the sum- mons of the dinner gong Dollie's cheeks were in hue like the deep heart of a crimson rose and there was an ex- | tremely long sillxen hair clinging to Georges manly waistcoat.
 Just prior to the announcement of dinner Leopold Leverton h ad arrived in condition of pardonable anxiety as to the result of his stratagem. It was doubtless very considerate of Mrs. Pearson to keep him engaged in conversation with herself in order that | the privacy of the more fortunate gen. | tleman, who had come to woo, might be uninvaded. but he was extremely per plexed and chagrined that Mrs. Pear son made no reference to the superb turkey
 You will stay and take dinner with us, Mr. Leverton." She said, still with out men ntioning his gift. It was passing strange.
 "Thanz you," he responded musingly. | Then terrible fear took possession of his heart Had the dealer forgotten or omitted to send the bird? He could bear the suspense no longer. -ah-did-you-ah- turkey this afternoon, Mrs. Pearson?" he stammered.
 'Yes, indeed, and fine one it is. An. there is the gong. Come. MT. Lever ton"
 At that moment Speedman entered the dining-room with Dolly leaning upon his arm.
 Mrs Pearson-Mr. Pearson-con- graduate me. Dollie has promi sed to be my wife"
 It was George who spoke, with spark ling eyes and triumphant tone. Leopold could scarcely believe his ears. "What?" he cried, while Dollie hung her head and blushed bewitchingly.
 .Yes. May I congratulate you on having resumed your engagement with Miss Gray?" answered George, seating himself beside Dollie. "Wha-what do you mean?" stam. mered Poly. hopelessly bewildered.
 'Oh, nothing. Only 1 thought as you were sending them turkey you must have"
 It was now Georges turn to look sur prised.
 'I don't understand. There's some mistake. I ordered one to be sent here, hoping Mrs. Pearson would accept" ''The one I saw was addressed to H." interrupted George, thinking he began to see light.
 "Yes. This is II: noticed the num- Der on the garden gate as l passed this morning" No" chimed in Mir. Pearson, ''this i is I'll. noticed the other day that the first figure was almost washed out. We must have it repainted."
 Then my turkey has gone wrongr' exclaimed Leopold. Il must see about it.''
 He was. as has been prevIously re- marked, an impetuous young man, and before the others could recover from their surprise he was hurrying down