Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-08-12

machine O. mine" announced Jerry, with
q sidevise wave OF the hand.
u saw you coming up the hill, re-
sponded Tiily demurely. "You looked for
all the world like big, long legged grass
hopper" with an irrepressible giggle.
Il only wish yous ssrs-try it Bit and
see what an easy runnin concern 1t Is, "
nursuei Jerry a sudden flush mantling
his broad forehead and losing itself i'll his
curly locks "But, of course, 'twould be
risky. considerin you amt used to 1t, he
added apologeticaily.
"Humphl There's never been colt on
the place that couldn't bride and ride,
and 'tisn't likely I'm afraid Of newfan-
gled contrivance like that, replied lilly
loftily.
"Wen, 1 s'pose you might try it, but l
warn you it's dangerous business, " hesi-
tated Jerry "You have 10 take in sail
bit, with critical glance at her newly
starched gingham. Tilly darted up the
stairs and soon appeared in trim walking
skirt, with a jaunty Tam O'Shsnter pin
ned securely to her shining brown braids.
After a few preliminary failures, she
was securely seated and the tandem glided
smoothly along the shady country road.
Tilly sat erect, firmly grasping the handle
bars with her plump fingers and thorough
" enjoying the novel experience.
"Pshawl This is as easy as riding old
Roam to plow Now I'm going home TO
finish my ironing"
"No, you're not, Tilly Morgan. You
won't go home until You have given
plain answer TO the question l have been
askin, of and on, for two years or more,
announced jerry peremptorily, while his
heart thumped heavily against his ribs
and the roar of the Atlantic seemed surg
ing in his ears STEADY there" as Iilly
gave an indignant bounce that threatened
to capsize the wheel.
jeremiah Sanborn, III never speak to
you again, There's Uncle Moses and
Aunt Debby and Dan out in their door
yard. Ill call for help as true as I-live If
you don't stop this minute, " scolded Iilly.
"They can't catch US, p" replied Jerry
coolly, gradually increasing speed.
Despite her valiant threat, lilly sailed
by the open mouthed trio with flaming
cheeks and downeast eyes.
There was a long silence, while the tan
dem bowlsd merrily along L he perspira-
ton streamed from Jerry's crimson fore
head. The sun was mounting higher, the
road was up grade, and lilly was no light
weight.
Jerry" she faltered at length coaxing
ly, "please take me homeH'
"You know the condition. Reckon
Wen reach Centerville by noon at the rate
we're spinning, vouchsafed jerry uncom-
promisingly.
Another prolonged silence.
"Jerry ~"
"WelI?''
"What do you want me to say?"
81 want you to name the day when you
will come and be mistress Of the little
home I've had ready and waitin for you
for year and half" said Jerry sternly.
Tilly glanced about her uneasily. Far
in the distance she could see the glitterng
church spires of Centerville.
"This Is too ridiculous, jerry"
"Wellg'
"Will June 10 suit your"
Perfectly. Disnount and rest in the
shade for few minutes, and l will take
you home at once.
Tilly meekly seated herself on a grassy
rock beneath huge oak and covertly
watched Jerry from beneath her long
lashes. He was apparently engrossed in
flecking every possible grain OF dust from
the shining spol1es Of the tandem, but his
eyes shone with triumphant light.
The long run home was performed in
dignifled silence
Tilly sprang lightly to her feet. II
think you're just as IN mean as you can
be, Jerry Sanborn, " she sobbed as she flew
into the house and slammed the door.
Safely inside she hurried to the parlor
and peered through the blind. Jerry, with
erect head and shoulders squared, was
speeding down the hill, his long legs per
forming most extraordinary gyrations.
"My, wasn't he masterful, thought
That's all l ever had against Jerry, he
was too tame. If l said A, he had to say
B, and so on through the whole alphabet.
Now I'll get dinner out Of the way and
begin hemming my table linen"
And with a song ON her lips Tilly
whisked on n fresh apron, vigorously stir
red the fire and darted down the cellar
stairs after the potatoes. s.-Harion +. Pick
ering in WheelwomaV.