Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-07-05


gentleman came in hoarse with a sud-
den cold, Miss Kent hustled about. her
voice full of sympathy, and brewed
him dose which he declared he should
not forget to his dying day; but one
dose cured. After this occurrence
Miss Kent was q really wonderful
woman.
All, what an arch plotter! She let
them skirmish about, but not for once
did she give them a chance to be alone
together. Her plans were not to be de-
s.royed by premature confidence until
the very evening preceding Cousin
Marks departure for California Then
Miss Kent was very demurely asked
to remain and keep an eye on Master
Carlisle, whom the fond mother did
not like to leave quite alone with his
nurse.
I'VE are compelled to be gone a
couple of hours" she said, ''but Cousin
| Mark will read to you, won't you,
| cousin?''
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-
monial speculation would have plenty
of time. The back parlor was the
room most in use during the evening.
and out of that room was large closet,
| with large blind elevator, and out of
this closet door leading to the stoop
and garden. Imagine my surprise
going to the lodge. and that we, after
profuse warnings about the baby and
promises not to be gone too long, were
to proceed to this closet overlooking
the back parlor by way of the back
gate and garden. In vain l protested
"Oh. you little goosie," said Jennie,
laughing; "there'n be fun enough to
last us a lifetime. John wanted to
come awfully, but l knew he'd make
an awful noise and spoil everything, SO
wouldn't let him"
The willy schemer took the precau-
| ton to lock the closet door from the
outside. so there was no fear of detec-
zion. On high bench, as still as two
mice, we waited results.
Presently Cousin Mark. as if arous-
| ing from protracted revery, asked:
Would you like to have me read?"
''Oh, / ana not Particular replied
Miss Kent.
Here is an excellent article on cleo
tive affinities. How would you like
that?''
Jennies elbow in my side almost
took away my breath.
who is it by?" she inquired
Jennie exclaimeG-cleari in my ear:
That's to gain time! See if it isn't.
Now for something interesting
Its by a prominent French writer,
believe" answered Cousin Mark.
Il don't think care for a transla-
ton tonight" said Miss Kent.
Nor /: nor reading of any kind" he
continued This is my last evening
in New York, Miss Kent"
II hope you've enjoyed your visit"
she returned.
Jennie - into my very head this
time-''She is as shy as a three-year-old
colt
Il didn't think should feel SO bad
lie is the wre elk, you remember"
whispered Jennie.
A long pause
Miss Kent
oH. 10, SdIO AOuSlu GU
are fond OF babies, are you not, Miss
Kent?''
No answer from Miss Kent.
Il have been a very lonely man,
Miss Kent" Cousin Mark resumed.
but never realized how lonely the
rest of my life must be until l came to
this house"
"Oh. how lonelyI" echoed Jennie.
Now ] must return to my business
and my boarding house-boarding
house for a man SO fond Of domestic
life as am, Miss Kent"
Just then we distinctly heard little
kind of purr, which sounded very like
a note of intense sympathy from Miss
Kent
II have friends in San Francisco. of
course" said Cousin Mark, but no
| freside like this-no one to care for
me if I'm i'll, nobody to feel very badly
if die
s.That'll fetch her." said Jennie.
81 wish that l lived in San Fran
CISCO" said Miss Kent, in a little quiv-
ering voice. You could call upon me
atany time if you needed anything"
Jennie in commissions.
If you will go to California with
me, Miss Kent, I'll wait another week"
"Why. Mr.. Lansing. what do you
mean? What would folks say?" she
said.
I'VE don't care for folks said
| Mark. 'If you will 60 we will have a
house as pleasant as money can make
it. You shall have birds, and flowers.
and horses. and all the scientific
| monthlies that yon want, deuced if
you shan't: and you shall never sew
another stitch for anybody but me.
Will you be my wi;e?'
Just then Jennie and stepped up
another peg and there was that little
old maid, who would not marry the
best man that ever lived, Rugged close
| to the mans breast who wouldn't mar
nv the best woman that ever lived. not
even to save her life. We came away
then. but my opinion is that they re-
| NAMED in that position till we rang
the bell about half an hour later.
How did you know" l asked of
Jennie.
"My dear she answered. nag whole
reliance was upon human nature; and.
let me tell you. dear goosie, whatever
else may fail. that never does"
"Whv. Miss Kent, what makes your
face SO very redo" inquired Jennie,
upon entering. And, Cousin Mark.
how strangely you look. Your hair is
ali mussed up"
And 1 hope to have it mussed up
often said Cousin Mark, boldly
| Miss Kent and l are to be married