Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

buses? / wish he wouldn't drive SO
fast. 1t spoils the pleasure, and it's
not SAFE"
But the matchmaking?"
"Yes, Aunty Prue wants me to
marry the curate. Isn't it kind of her,
Jack. Here is another turn. | don't
think shall like that way; may we
60 straight on? They are shouting
for Hammersmith. Come along, we
will go and call on Walter, and make
Inn give, us some tea. Then | will
tell you all about Aunty Prue and the
curate. | want Walter to know; Wal
ter is so sympathetic and the curate
is so impossible. Walter listens to me
by the hour do like a good listener;
and he plays tennis so WE'LL like a
good tennis player; he doesn't notice
or object if cheat Oh, yes, ! must
GO and tell Walter all about the Gu
rate
"Oh, hang the curate."
"Jack. how could you! VIII you,
though? Now, that is just what |
want to hear Walter say. I'm sure he
will. Who is the gallant looking war;
lior with the golden feathers; how l
should like him for a champion to
challenge Aunty Prue and the curate
to mortal combat. How lovely those
gardens look We would 60 and stroll
there for an hour, but must see Wal
ter; You know his house, don't you,
Jack? Do you often 60 and see him?
Jack, positively cant sit here any
longer; that man in front is smoking
shag tobacco. Please help me down."
Then we shall have to walk the
rest Of the way"
"Oh, I'm quite tired OF the buses
and should like to walk, if you won't
find me an electrical cab"
1T isn't far; five more minutes and
we shall be at the door. thought
you would come and take tea with
me, Angela"
II do believe you are jealous, Jack!
Why didn't you ask me?"
ut was absurd of me to forget to
osk you, but took it as a foregone
conclusion and made arrangements
accordingly"
But | really want to see Walter. l
have messagefor him from Dad, and
then there is the curate business"
"Oh, hang the curate!"
Jack, your repetitions are as tire.
some as the curate's formulas. Please
indulge in original remarks; they are
so much more convincing"
"True, it would not do for my re-
marks to clash with Walters. Here
we are at his door,
But Walter was not at home. He
had gone for a walk half an hour ago.
Angela left the Squire's message for
him, refusing the ladies' invitation to
come in to tea, and we came away
again.
Angela's spirits fell.
isn't it horrid of him?'
Ibid you let him know you were
coming?"
40, of course not; hadn't time"
"'rhen don't you think you are just
little unreasonableY
you don't humor me in the least,
Jack. I'm perfect martyr"
"Oh, cheer up, Angela; here's an
electrical cab"
Angela was all radiant smiles again
Fortunately, the motor cab was unoc'
cupied, and the driver was tempted by
the offer of a good fare. We took ouI
seats and started off for piccadilly
Angela was like a child with a new
toy.
"Why don't they throw the roof off,
Jack? Evcrybody's looking at u.s.
Isn't it delightful sensation?"
agreed with her She didn't talk
much during the ride. She just en-
ioyed looking at the moving throngs
in the road and on the footpaths.
slack, tell him we will go in the
park"
1--WE should not be allowed TO go in
the park in this conveyance, Angela.
We had better get out and walk
Jack. you must get that altered at
once; but if we really have to choose
between a walk in the park and a
ride in a motor cab, why, would
rather have the-the-Jack, choose
for me-"
"Well, we may meet Walter if we
60 in the park
"ShaIl we? Then let us get out"
So we dismissed the cab.
81 hope we shall meet Walter. |
shall neva forgive him if we don't.
] am sure | shall fall a victim to Aunt
Prue's scheming and have to marry
that dovelke young curate."
"Oh, hang the curate, Angela; viii
you marry me instead|'
Jack, you are trying to be magnan-
imous. Get me penny chair and let
me sit down. Thank you; you are
very kind. Now, You may say it
teain.'
angela, will you accept me?"
"You left ont the first part, Jack,
bat it doesn't natter
We sat in silence for few minutes.
angela, | think see Walter In
the distance. Yes, he is coming this
way. viii You not answer me?'
Walter came up and shook hands
and took a seat by Angela's side.
"IIow delighted I am to see you,
Angela"
"'Thank you, but you are just a lit
tie late in appearing, Walter she re-
piled, as a blush stole over her sweet
face.