The Forrest City times., 1894-07-06
FORREST CITY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY G. 1894.

tion. On high bench, as still as two mice, we waited results. Presently Cousin Mark, as if arous- ing from a protracted revery, asked:
 Would you like to have me read?"
 "Oh. l am 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 exclaimed-clear in my ear: That's to gain time! See if it isn't Now for something interesting
 Its by prominent French writer, ! I believe" answered Cousin Mark. .I don't think I care for a transla- ton tonight" said Miss Kent. Nor l; nor reading of any kind" he continued. This is my last evening in New York, Miss Kent"
 "I hope you've enjoyed your visit" she returned.
 Jennie into my very head this time-''She is as shy as a athree-year-old colt"
 II didn't think I should feel so bad about leaving" Cousin Mark went on. 'He is the wreck, you remember" whispered Jennie. A long pause.
 ''I think hear the baby" exclaimed Miss Kent
 ''Oh, mo-" said Cousin Mark. You are fond of babies, are you not. Miss Kent?'
 No answer from Miss Kent. Il have been a very lonely man, but never realized how lonely the rest of my life must be until came to this house."
 ''Oh, how lonely,' echoed Jennie.
 Now 1 must return to my business and my boarding house-boarding house for map 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 fireside like this-no one to care for me ii I'm ill, nobody to feel very badly if die." "Thatll fetch her." said Jennie.
 II wish that I lived in San Fran cisco" said Miss Kent, in a little quiv- ering voice. You could call upon me at any time If you needed anything"
 Jennie in convulsions.
 If you will go to California with me, Miss Kent, I'll wait another week."
 "Why, Mir. Lansing. what do you mean? What would folks say?' she said.
 We don't care for folks,' said Mark. "If you will go we will have . house as pleasant as money can make it. You shall have birds, and flowers, and horses, and all the scientific monthlies that you want, deuced if you shan't; and you shall never sew another stitch for anybody but me. Will you be my wife?"
 Just then Jennie and I stepped up another peg and there was that little old maid, who would not marry the best man that ever lived, hugged close to the mans breast who wouldn't mar ry thx best woman that ever lived, not even to save her life. We came away then, but my opinion is that they re- mained in that position till we rang the bell about half an hour later.
 How did you know?" asked of Jennie.
 My dear" she answered, my whole reliance was upon human nature; and, let me tell you, dear goosie, whatevc- else may fail, that never does"
 "Why, Miss Kent, what makes your face so very red?" inquired Jennie, upon entering. And, Cousin Mark, how strangely you look. Your hair is all mussed up"
 And l hope to have it mussed up often," said Cousin Mark, boldly. Miss Kent and I are to be married this week"
 Jennie laughed until her face was purple, and when I went upstairs Miss Kent was pounding her back.-N. '. Journal
 A needless young man who has not It, <la thuf L.