Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-09-13


In fact she was really delighted With
the plan. What an opportunity IT
would afford TO bring Mary Armiger's
sterling qualities under the observa-
tion of the minster He Was fully
cognizant of her usefulness in the
church, her good work among the
poor and suffering Of the parish; her
domestic virtues could now be demon
strated TO him.
Miss Sophia looked at her brother.
He was gazing gratefully and appre-
ciately at Miss Armiger.
NO one IN trouble ever appeals TO
you in vain. Miss Mary" he said.
But this Is really something OF an
imposition
Not at all. shall be very glad
indeed to come Only with slight
hesitation. Il am afraid | should be
obliged TO bring Lottie, as there will
be no one at home
Miss Sophia's brow darkened; the
minister's pale face flushed slightly.
by all means bring Miss Lottie,'
he said, ms Miss Sophia remained 81
lent
Lifting her eyes one evening n week
later, Miss Sophia saw upon the porch
quite distinctly, for the moon was
shining brightly, Mary Armiger and
Charlie Saunders. She stiffened in
her chair. Mary and Charlie being to-
gether, 1t followed that Lottie and the
minister were bearing each other COM
pany. There rose before Miss Sophia's
minds eye IA distracting vision of Lot
| tie, lovely in her white gown, with
pink roses in her yellow hair. The
| next moment, however, all thought of
Lottie, engaged in Turing the minister
to return to his former folly, was
| driven from Miss Sophia's mind, for
Charlie Saunders had placed his arm
about Mary's waist and kissed her
upon the lips. E
Miss Sophia gasped in establishment
and horror. Could she have seen
Alright? Mary Armiger. the model of
all that is best In womanhood, permit
ting an insolent boy to kiss her un-
rebuked. ta
AS Miss Sophia sat bewildered the
| couple moved toward her.
| "Why, Miss Sophia, you are all in the
dark I'll light the lamp" said Mary,
as she stepped through the low win
dow into the room, followed by Char
lie.
Miss Sophia sat In grim silence until
Mary had lighted the lamp. She fixed
her eyes sternly upon Mary. Certainly
she had never seen the elder Miss
Armiger look quite so pretty before.
There was pink flush in her cheeks
and her dark eyes were soft and
bright.
MARY Armiger, did l really see that
young man kissing you a few moments
ago or did my eyes deceive me?' asked
Miss Sophia, with uncompromising alb
ruptness
Mary blushed, while Charlie, to Miss
Sophia's intense Indignation, began to
laugh.
I'll am afraid that you did, Miss
Sophia" faltered Mary you see,
had just promised. to marry him."
"Whatv' gasped Miss Sophia. THAT
worthless young scamp, who does
nothing but firt with your sister.
Now, Miss Sophia, that's too bad"
cried Charlie. ''Lottie and l never
thought of such thing. She knows
that I've been in love with Mary for
ever so long"
Before Miss Sophia had time to col
lect her scattered wits sufficiently to
make reply the minister and Lottie
entered the room. Lottie's cheeks We're
| pinker than the roses she wore In her
hair. and the minister's eyes were
radiant.
For moment Miss Sophia's eyes lin
gered first upon the girl and then upon
| her brother. and she made quick
movement TO rise from her chair. The
| minister came to her assistance.
Il wish to go to my room," she said.
laying her hand upon her brothers
arm, but keeping her face studiously
averted from him and the other oc-
| cupants of the parlor.
| When they reached her bedroom
door she stopped and turned rather
| white face toward him.
II suppose you will permit me to re
main until you are married to that
| doll ?" she said.
| "Why, Sophia, surely you are not
thinking Of deserting me, now that |
shall need you more than every' ex-
claimed the minister. you see, If
were going to marry woman like Ma
~ Armiger, now"-and suspicion of
smile crossed his lips. but was
quickly suppressed-"I should not re-
quire any one to keep house for me.
But it being Lottie makes 1t very
different matter"
For moment or two Miss Sophia
said nothing.
"Humph.'' she at length replied.
"I'll think about remaining"
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