The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-26
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nary Of young mems ways. or che would
have known how long II takes for COM
forts TO stir Their curiosity
After this the interesting day Of the week
TO lie dressrnaker was that on which tho
laundry bundles were delivered. She be-
gan 10 feel prcprietorshIp IN the flexible
whistle with which A. Wynan sped his
own march through the nall night and
morning. He familiarity with his cloth
ing increased and spread. There Were no
more buttons missing. or rips widening, or
holes left unratehed III the garments OF
the lucky possessor OF that musical voice
and taking physscue. who little dreamed
that the rosc cslor Of one woman's life
consisted In ministsriig invis.aiy 10 mis-
needs
Hannah jane In tlsese days often smiled
through her spectaeies at her sewing. and
her customers. some Of them, were moved
10 marvel al the good cheer OF the lonely
dressmaker. Her day dreams took on
more tangible shape. What wonderful
thing IL would be 10 have lover Ike Al
Ian. This thought, often entertained, by
imperceptihle degrees. captured Hannah
James fancy, until hour after hour would
pass In a delicious make-5eiieve, at first
Fidicuied gently by the dreamer. but at last
becoming habit Of thought as precious az
opium 10 the victim.
by he iassed In the morning, with a
tenderness thar shoEii have insured his
COED fortune through the Day Boldly tell
ing Mrs. Hogan that sh. was in charge OF
Mr.. Wymans mendng, she obtained ac-
cess Ia the room which she kept In an
exquisite neatness quite foreign to the
abilities Of the Irishwoman.
At night she welcomed him home with q
devotion none the less ardent that she had
In ~ nj n
her door. and the word OF tender greeting
that met her when In imagination she
opened IL. She ceased 10 be shy in hand
ling tho young mans belongings, for
were they not In way hers as well? She
mourned lovingly over an occasional spot
of blood On his shaving paper. and In short
INDUCED In an intoxication Of devotion to
her IDEAL.
A customer arriving one morning with
a pressing bit Of work. was astonished at
Hannah James firm refusal to promise 1t
at once.
You've never been accommodating
before" CALCULATED the irate woman.
I'm sure there's nobody you ought 10
favor more than me. You Just said a
minute ago you hadn't much work on
hand"
II can't do 1t right or" repeated Han
nah Jane. gently. looking far beyond the
speaker. She knew just what clothing
would come home from the laundry today.
and just what had to be done TO II.
VERY well. then. Iii never trouble you
again" calculated the other. and fiounced
away.
The dressmaker had los, a customer.
She turned 10 the canary.
do you think he'll bring me a rose
tonight. cherry--er some pinks? I like
pinks." she whispered. Hannah Jane was
not crazy. She was only having her first
love affair. and like measles II goes hard
with the mature.
Sometimes she met Wyman In the hall
What happy face he had. and how the
light shone In his eyes as he gave q pass-
Ing greeting TO the little woman, whose
timid yet searching glances amused him.
TITS fortune Misther Wyman's after
ge,tin'.'' said Mrs. Hogan TO the Dress
maker one day. sure. he often does be
giyin' me money of late and sayin' I'm
the dandy janitress.'
The color that swept under Hannah
James skin would once have made II
peachy.
Familiarity with her happy new duties
rendered the little woman bold, and at
last careless. One day she had Just laid
some mended clothing into Wyman's
drawer and was packing 1t into place
when a sound startled her She turned,
and the sight that met her took all the
strength from her limbs. I, was wyman
. himself. standing speeehless In the door
way. his lips apart. Hannah Jane lost
her head completely.
You're too cariy.'' she stammered
II am little early. What"-Wyman
smiied"what can l do for you?''
Your mending-fve just finished-I was
putting II away"
'Whatr" Wymau looked pleased and en-
iightened IA h. advanced toward her. "A~e
You the Brownie who has haunted my den
lately? And thought IL was Mrs Hog
an" He uttered laugh that ravishec
Hannah James ears.
y knew Won sawed saw your sign
Why. you have made a respectable being
or me-" The young man continued &C
gaze al her IN puzzled, fashion But the
mischief Of II Ia. Mrs Hogan has reap.
ea where YOU sewpi liza ha. That's pret.
" good. isn't IT. Why didn't you ten me
what You were dolngg You want to su.
Mrs. Hogan right OF
Leave that 80 me" returned Hannah
Jane. hiushng and trembling She had
edged little by little toward the door he,
eyra Held by his, and now she broke away
IN "A little trot for her room. where ONLY
the canary knows what paipitatinw con.
ft8eHrs Ne received
Brownie What pretty Hear thought
Hannah Jane.
The next day she again met xyn1an In
/ the bah AZ m unaccust oTned hour HI.
arms were fnll ~ bundles
Here's ;hN good Brownie lady again y
. be cried CheeFiiy. while me dreSSnAker. a.
+ s}3e rauSs9i. wondered q any ethe- wor,a =
/ ever had - many pleasaH, things hap
I pen 20 her.
! We're are some clothes that wen. 70
qllre u1eNdsrs FOR q white he went on
+ Indicating h's parcsls, ''hu; I ;eti YOU
! shall remember Won tar many tong dav
I'm glad dttn't 50 away efthout know
/ tnE waa was really nv Oene.actress"
] ''tfo-~go away
| 'Yes-" The y0une fellow flushed Wiz
hfS happiness. y ~ g0inE 70 ~ married =
! tie kept 0adisat eyes urou her
The dressnakeF'~ Nps contracted and
moved autDiy
Yes. tomorrow AZ AtsA aeon yoD'u h,
{ ~ ~ me"
'-i}y love. ghat Ggtle woman must neet
/ the money VAS the thought Hanna
| tsne's face ieft VISTA him a. ne moved
! ta his y,aass. Suddenly scbereA
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