The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-01-08


tall, slight figure, fair hair, blue
Her eyes filled with tears. 20, YOU
you will surely like Miriam. and-and
forget your poor Madge."
You know l WON'T" he cried. We.
hemently. "And l don't want Miriam,
and don't care whether she's handsome
or not. Iwant you. And, what's more,
I'll insist upon your coming"
Madge gazed at him in open-eyed as
constituent.
You don't know mother, Gilbert"
she said, solemnly. Not one of us dare
turn the word with her, and if she told
me"
But if tiff tiff the Warren was to
be one day your home," he stammered,
catching her hand and drawing her to-
wards him. ITO, Madge; we have
known each other three whole weeks.
We have spent hours of the day to-
gether, we have talk over everything.
You know me, all about me, bad and
good, and know you'-his voice shook
with emotion-"and / love you"
20, Gilbert" she gasped. Colbert"
MY darling, have startled, alarmed
you. But If you could love me--be my
wife?"
poor, plain little me?" She raised
her eyes, then turned them quickly
away, her face crimson, her whole frame
trembling, her heart full of new-sweet
Joy.
ITO me, as you stand thus and always,
you are beautiful, for love you above
everything on earth. Madge, answer
me.
yes" she whispered low; "yes"-
then laid her face upon his breast.
The following afternoon, some three
or four hours earlier than they were ex-
pected, Mrs. Waddilove. Miriam and Sc
lima arrived at the Manor house.
AS he stood watching his men stack
ing thehay, Mr.. Waddilovewas informed
that his wife and daughters had come
home, and, without an instant's delay,
he hurried to greet them. The three
ladies were tired after their journey,
and answered his various inquiries with
but scant courtesy. Then, as Madge
did not appear to welcome her, her
mother became extremely irate.
my dear, she has gone for walk"
her husband said, soothingly. "She--
she will not be long,"
"a walk alone at this late hour? You
are a strange person to have charge OF
young girl, James. suppose Madge
has done exactly as she pleased while l
was away? But that will soon be
changed. Out for walk alone"
'She is not alone, DEAR" he began,
knowing full well she was with Gill
bert, and wondering how he should
break the news of her engagement to
her mother "She's with-a friend"
swell, this sort of thing must be put
q stop to-"
eyes, yes, of course. But have you
any news for me, Lydia?"
She glared at him. "None," she an
swered sharply.
"Then your time has been wasted.
The opportunities were of no avail2
Miriam and Selma have made no con-
quest"
"You are rude, Mr.. Wadd-. And l
am glad the poor girls have gone up
stairs"
81 don't mean to be rude, dear. |
am content TO keep my daughters at
home. was only following up the con-
versation that led to your going to Lon
don. / believed in a sweet, bright ma
ture, and fate. You put faith in what
you called beauty-and opportunities.
Without boasting or in any way annoy
ing you, wish TO say, without taking
any credit to myself. that my idea was
the right one; that here, In our home,
Madge and have been more success
full"
Mrs. waddilove flounced over to the
window.
"Pray explain"
She stopped abruptly and put up her
pince-nez, as a slim little girl in pink
cotton walked across the lawn in close
conversation with fair. blue-eyed
man.
"Madge?" she cried. "And who. pray,
is her companion?"
THAT" he said. hurrying TO her side,
"is Gilbert Hastings. the wealthy young
owner OF the WarreN. and our Madge's
affianced husband"
Good heavens" She sank into
chair with a cry. "But-but be gen.
erous. James. Do not triumph over me
too much"
He took her hand and pressed IL TO his
lips.
"Nothing. my dear. Il farther from my
thoughts. and am very glad that you
have come home TO rejoice with me at
our child's great happiness."-I,ondon
Sketch.
Hickory Nut TaGy.
One and a half pounds Of coffee A
sugar, just enough molasses 20 color.
and one-fourth tcaspoonful OF cream
o: tartar. Cook TO crack" and pour
into CREASED pans. When the candy
has cooled somewhat throw over il
one pound OF chopped hickory nuts.
and fold the edges Of II over the nuts.
Continue this folding until the nuts
are well mixed into the candy. Put
on a CREASED marble slab aud roll very
.shin with a creased roiling-pin. Mark
hEln. squares and break up when cold.
HaInpk taify may be made the same
4fI FahStituting English wainuts for
tII#1| fpts. nrazil-nut iaify. also.
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