The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-19
MAN PROPOSES.

knew each other well enough for that. On
the front steps Of her houye SO gave him
her latchkey, and he opened the front door
for her. "You had better come in, she
said, "and wc'll find something to cat"
Every Monday evening they went to the
theater and nitcrward Lad blue ribbon
beer and pate sandwiches in the kitchen Of
her house. 1t was II time worn aud time
honorcd custom OF three months stand
ing, like Lis Thursday evening ctil and
his meeting her ut the II O'Clock service
each Sunday.
She turrcd on the c,lrr,:.t IN tie hall
and in tie parior ard vert into tine LITTER
room and took off her things Nc followed
her about from Place TO place and Listened
atteutivCly to her chatting Linn ECcI Use lie
had passed her On the street car the day
before and had not seen her hc protested
his innocence Of any lrcmccitat,d sliGht
and they went cut Tito the Kitchen, both
talking at the same time. II was I'll very
gay, and they felt chat icy suiiccd to
themselves.
The Chinaman had set ont the hcor and
sandwiches on tie top Of the ice chest in
the laundry. She lit every gas burner III
sight ardfctchcd the tray into the Kitchen
and got down tic plates, while he opened
tie beer and filed tie two glasses.
"Thorc's rate sandwiches" she said,
punching each little Pile with the tip of
her finger as she spoke, land Sardiue sand
witches. ard lettuce and mayonnaisc sand
witches. ard don t say and the sand which
is on the floor, because you say it every
time, and it's become TN old joke that was
funny once, but isn't funny any more at
all. Here, don't talk so much, but drink
your beer. Here's success to you" They
drank to each other she sitting on the
deal table, clicking her heels together, he
with his chair tilted back against the sink,
grinning at her over the top of his glass.
"Huhr he exclaimed all of Il sudden as
he set down his glass and glanced about
him, "four burners going full head in the
kitchen at this hour ! won't let you dc
that when we're married, young woman.
can't afford it. "
when wc'rc''-- she shouted adding
furiously, "Wcll, do like THAT
Eyes, l thought you would, - lie replied
calmly.
"You thoucht-you thought" she gasp
ed, getting to her feet and gazing at him
wide eyed and hreathlcss, you were-you
are-wC are
II am, thou art, he is" he interrupted
beginning to laugh, (Which means that |
am quite determined 10 marry you, and
thou art TO he my welded wife, and he
is--that Is to say, your tHthCr is to give us
his consent and his blessing. I've been
thinking it all over, and I've made up my
mind that it will be for next Thursday at
go minutes after 3.
ooh, you lave have you :" she cried,
/ breathing hard through her nose "Nou
might have as',cd me something about it. "
/ ooh, | didn need to ask, " he answered.
"You sec I'm pretty sure already"
Pretty surcr she retorcd. Oh, this
is fine! Oh, isn't this splendid! l just
hate and loathc and dctcst and abhor and
abominate you
Eyes, yes, l know" he answered, put
ting up his hand. Does Thursday night
suit"
mo, it don't suit" she flashed back al
him. st will be when | say and choose
1 meant mean
He shouted with laughter, and her face
blazcd.
81 mean it won't ever be- Oh, coult
Il could kill you"
Il think it will be on Thursday" hC
said rcllcctively. I'm call for you here il
a carriage at 1920, and in the meantime | ]
see your father and fix things"
She sank into chair ard lot her hand
drop into her lap, palms upward, and drew
a long breath or two, gazing at him help
lessly and shaking her head.
well, of all the cocl''-
"You see that will give us time enough
for supper, and then we can take TN
S:55"-
"What are you talking about" she in
quired deliberately. He went on unheed
ing:
q got the tickets this afternoon.
"Tickcts" she faltcred.
Cum hum" he answered, absently feel
ing in his inside pocket. "Hcrc they are
See! This is the railroad ticket"
"Oh-oh, how l hate your'
That will give us two days in Ney
York. / wired for stateroom day befor
yesterday. It's the St Paul. 1t sails OF
the 23d. Do you like the boat?"
"Oh, go right on; go right on!' sh
cried, waving her hands ut him. Don
mind me-"
"Well, that's as far ahead as I've plar
ned now. ! don't think we would want
stay over on the other side more than fou
months. Then, you know, there's the eA
pense
She was about to answer when the
DOtn lnc lTbllu tlOSc iitil
Daver' she exclaimed. Her brother cam
, out into the kitchen in evening dress.
r "Hello, hcllor' he said. Beer and ski
tells, domestic enough. Can l belong
l Beers fiat, of course, but III have II ski
: tie if you don't mind" and he began
eat n sandwich telling them the Will
where he had been and what he had bee
doing.
He and the brother fell attacking. ST
: sat silent, very thoughtful, looking ut hin
from time tn time.
< "Well said he at last, 81 must be g
e ing" adding us lie turned to her, GIVE
4 deal to do in the next few days" 81
made IA little gasp and got up and wei
with him into the front hall, leaving ii
brother to grumblo over the 1latness of Il
beer She helped him on with his owe
coat. There was Il silence. He stood wit
his hand on the knob Of the door Goo
night, >" she said, adding, as she alwa!
did, when am l to see you AGAIN."
We'll, " he answered, suddenly grav
very much in earnest, "when are you
see me l.gain: It's up to you, little CIR
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