Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25


carefully cleared of snow. On the gate
was brass plate with the name ''Dr.
Peele." There was a fernery in the lower
window and n bird cage hanging above il.
Crosmont remained with his horse as Ar
mathwaite went up to the door, which
was open In spite of the weather, and
rang the bell. In few moments the door
nf the innap ball was onanHd- aud Arma-
hwaTte found himself confronted by the
Dlainest feminine person he remembered
70 have seen. She was very short, and of
what may be irreverently termed a
squad" figure, with round back and a
head held too far forward. She had q
bulging forehead, small round eyes, a nose
that turned up SO much that 1t seemed to
draw her upper lip with 1t, exposing to
constant view a row Of prominent and un-
even teeth; and her complexion was Of
that sallOw kind to which no exercise
brings Il becoming flush. In spite of all
these disadvantages, Armathwaite, who
guessed she was the ugly daughter refer.
red to, felt that he should like the girl.
"Is Dr.. Peels at homer asked he, rails
ing his hat
'Yas. but he's III. and can't see any onA
I'm afraiG. Isn't that Ned Crosmont ou,
thereT she asked, In a louder voice, com.
Ing q step forward.
"Yes. How do. Nellie7 How's the doc
tori DR.. Armathwaite has come all the
way from London to see him.
'Really! said she. locking up in sur
prise at the young fellow. who seemed q
giant beside her. "Are you coming In
too, NedY'
Thanks, no: l can't leave the mare
Just give them both my kind regards and
Alma's love, and tell the doctor hope We
shall see him again soOn."
But when Is Alma coming to see us i?
Papa's always asking after her. and can't
understand why she doesn't come"
"Oh, she's got a cold, and a bad sore
throat, and don't dare let her come SO
far this weather." said Crosmont, taking
up the reins to start,
Arma thwalte heard this explanat tion
with attention and surprise.
well, then, l suppose we shan't see
Zach other again?" said Crosmont, turning
to him. "You can join tho main line from
here as well as from Conismere, you
know. If you're anxious to get on to Scot
land without delay"
''Yes, that is what I had better do"
said Armathwaite, as, after apologizing
to Miss PeeIe, he ran back to shake hands
with him. THANK you again for your
kind hospitality. shall never forget he
way In which have been received here" :"
Miss Peele led the way into the house,
and passing through a narrow little hall,
ushered him into a small, simply furnish
ed, but cosy looking sitting room, with
closed folding doors at one end. A lamp
stood on the table. and by its light the
visitor saw q lady Of fifty. Of matronly
figure, sitting by the fire engaged in nee
dlew0rk of the plain and domestic kind.
She looked up and displayed face which
might have been handsome In the males
tic style before long years Of dictatorship
had made eagle eyes, hooked nose and
closely shut mouth 20 overpoweringly
fierce that Armathwaite almost blinked.
and glanced IL Q meek and childlike way
at little Miss Peele for protection.
- ss1ese Z. - -Uens3eD,s<zDospws wns
wants to ses papa. Hl3 name & Or. Ar
mathwaite. and he>has come al the way
from London" said Millie, looking good
humoredly up at her big companion as IL
she understood his trepidation and enjoy
ed the joke Of it.
"Dr Peele Is much too III to see any
body at present." said Mrs. Peele, in the
voice. with which she routed little boys
like a clap of thunder.
"Well, mamma, let me 60 up and see
what he says himself" suggested Millie
CTo be cOntinued.)