The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-29


time 10 encircie her waist With both
arms. There was pause.
You'll tell me how you do III" But
tiers said.
How l do what?"
Wig propose, You know
"Oh.-er-yes.'
Shall You kiss here"
"Shall II"
They generally do, only you'll have
to stand on stool to do It. for she's
good head taller than you; and mind
when you propose you'll have to go
down on your knees"
"On my knees?''
ITS the proper thing know, because
l saw young Evergreen propose to my
sister Flo. She refused him, though
By-the-by. you'll want ring. I'll give
You that one got out OF the prize pack
ct for your white rat"
Let's have a look at It."
He pulled 1t out. 1t looked very like
gold, and in q few minutes had parted
with my white rat. and the ring was
transferred TO my waistcoat pocket.
When shall YOU see herr" he asked,
as the bell rang"
Perhaps Tomorrow"
Il wouldn't put on my best pants, II
"-it ~ OIL AWFUL IllSSS Ol
en- kneellng does"
That evening had a quiet stroll In
the doctors grounds to think matters
orer. While was thus engaged James
tho gardner. came along With the water
Ing can. AS a rule we fellows were sell
dom on good terms with James, for he
always suspected us OF having designs
on his frl!it, but this evening he was
quite pleasant md asked nc, II I'd like
pear TO come with him. OF course |
did. for Jamcs's pears are Just prime.
twas 4 rea! juicy one he picked. and It
melted in my mouth like butter.
Good. ein't 1t, Master Carrnway?"
he said.
I nodded My mouth was too full 10
speak.
Now. l wonder II ! might be so bold
as to ask YOU TO do me favor. Master
Carraway?" he went on. cycling me @
bit doubtfully.
why. OF course you may, James. I'll
do anything for YOU can"
Thank You. sir. thank you kindly. It
aln't mach. only Just to give this letter
10 Molhe, thu cook. You see. Master
CarrrraY. I don't like goln' to the house
over often. for the other servants they
plague Mollie ab0u, it. an she don't
like 1t, SO |! you'd kindly give It 20 her
you'd be dolr' me great favor"
"Oh. I'll give It to her right enough"
Thank you. sir. It's rather import
ant" Then James stopped, went red and
smiled foolishly.
Important. is IT," said.
Yes, sir. I know you're a sensible
young gent, Master Carraway: I've Of
ten said go 70 Noble. so don't mind
telling you that It's about gettin' mar
Red" @ IA
About
Yes. sir. I've been th!nkin' Of IL for
some time. an now the Doctors give
me rise, an I've got Joe Barnes's cot
tace. ] don't see amy reason why We
should wait my longer. It's most ns
cheap TO keep two as one, Master Cara
way. an she's q capita! manager.
don't see rs 'ow can do better
Who Is she. James?' asked: not.
Il must be confessed, without touc!,
Of misglrirg.
HE looked at me In surprise.
who? Why, Molle"
"iou're-you're going TO marry herr"
YES. sir. The banns II be put up on
Sunday, an I've bought the ring. 4
guinea I give for II. But, ave another
pear. Master Carraway."
But had no heart for pears at that
moment, and | made mr way buck to
the house, scarcely needing James'S re-
hinder about the letter.
PERHAPS / had some thoughts OF de-
stroylng that mssve, but then I re-
Elected that such an act could do no
good. Everything was practically set
tied. Mollie was lost 20 me forever.
told Buffers. and asked him 10 take
back the ring, as had no further use
for II. bu, he refi,sed to do this. and we
fought It out at the end OF the cricket
ground behind the trees. got a black
eyr and also hfty lines FOR fighting.
Mollie did her best 10 console me b.
giving me some Of hrr best cheese
cakes. II could always he sure Of
such ci1eesecakes wouldn't mind i'm
positions every day. wauidn': mind
losing Mollie herself