Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-22

That's capital. I've lot OF friends
here, and some uncommonly pretty
girls among them. The Fishers came
down last week, and the Rensha%s-"
rs May Renshaw here? I'm glad
Of that"
May Renshaw was one Of the half
dozen who had been under consldera-
ton, and it is possible that Jack was
aware Of the fact; but of their recent
o" ion he was totally ignorant.
May? Yes; II believe So"
| The major spoke absently, for he was
thinking how very unfortunate it would
be if Jack really felt any attraction in
that quarter. Not but what May was
nice girl enough-till you compared
her with Nellie Bloxham. Let Jack
once see Nellie, and he would think no
more of May.
Jack noticed the change Of tone, and
drew his own conclusions from it.
ANY new acquaintance, uncle?" he
asked; and there was twinkle in his
eye as he spoke which it was just rs
well the major did not see.
"A few; yes, Jack, few. Old Col.
Marsh and hsi sister; pleasant woman,
though a bit elderly-for you you
know; and Mrs. Bloxham and her
daughter; charming girl, the daughter.
though bit young-for me, of course. y
"Ah, about the right age for me to
play with, suppose?"
| There was some impotence in the
young mans tone.
ITO play with? No, no, Jack, you're
too old for play, now. It's quite time
you settled; and I've been thinking"
"Yes?' as he paused impressively, for
the major felt that at last the time had
come for him to speak.
THAT Miss Bloxham is the very girl
for you. In fact, that you're just cut
out for each other"
HIM" said Jack.
1t vast much of remark, perhaps,
but the major found it distinctly dis
concerning.
well, why not?" he asked testify.
"Why not? No reason, perhaps But
then again-why?"
Because she's pretty; and good form,
and very good company; thorough
lady, and charming woman! Can't
you trust my judgment in matter of
this kind?"
The major spoke with the assurance
of one whom long experience entitled
to speak with authority; and Jack
smiled. Unfortunately his uncle( saw
the smile, and it irritated him.
"Shes miles and away toe good for
you, you young dog, if that's what you
mean," he broke out angrily.
That's exactly what I do mean. If
she's all the admirable things you say
she is, fail to see how we can be
cut out for each other, and shall feel
bound in common fairness to let some
better fellow cut me out. I'm not half
good enough for her-if she's all you
say she is
The major burst out laughing.
"If that's all, come and have look
at her" he said, land then you can
Judge for yourself. She is sure to be
on the PARADE they all are at this hour. y
ooh, yes, I'll have look at her!"
said Jack. Jack was as good as his
word
He chad a look" at Miss BloXham,
and he was introduced to her. They
talked together, the major beaming APP
prevail the while. He was introduced
to her mother, harmless. garrulous old
lady, who always talked whether there
was anybody to listen or not, and al
was about nothing in particular Her
talk was never allowed to interfere
with general conversation, nor did she
expect 1t to do so, which was but reason
able under the circumstances.
When the BloXhams left the parade
an hour or so later the major and
Jack walked with them as far as their
own door; and Jack walked with Miss
Bloxham
"Well?" said the major as they
turned away.
"Eh?" Jack was evidently not at
tending. A slight. pale-faced little girl
was passing at the moment, and bowed
to him with a shy smile.
"Who's that" Major Macintosh
asked abruptly. It struck him that
Jack was looking ridiculously pleased
about something or other.
"The sister of man in my office.
I've been down to his place once or
twice lately"
ooh" The major dismissed the sub
ejct. "Well, what do you think of her p
"Of-her?"
Eyes; isn't she all I said, and more p
ooh. Miss Blozham-yes, she seems
all right"
"All right? l should think she is
all right Pom my word, Jack, you take
| 1t coolly.'
"Why, what would you have? She
has talked to me about a lot OF things
for an hour or so; but l really knew
nothing about her, except that she is
good-looking and too good form to
say that she is bored, whatever she may
! feel"
Bored! Why should she be bored
Didn't you talk to herr"