Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-10-17
AFTER THE STORM.

quiet and shady little street, with both
hands thrust down In his pockets and
the front of his hat tilted down over his
nose. when, CHANGING to look up. he
perceived gray cat dOzing In the bay
window Of { mOdest-looking house, apG
on the doorway thereof was placed ar
unpretentious notice:
"Board and lodgings at moderate
prices"
Il like the look of that place. said
Mr.. Burlington. They keep a cat there
"a gray cat. It's not splendid. but II
looks comfortable. Ill try it,"
He rang the bell: a neat little maid
servant in white apron and frilled
cap responded to the summons.
Please, sir, Missis amt at home.
but l knows all about the rooms," said
the little damsel. Il can show 'em.
and l can tell you the terms"
Barnabas Burlington liked the look Of
the rooms and he did not object to the
terms. There was a bright coal fire
burning in the crate.
''Missis wanted the rooms to be well
aired" said the girl. courtesying at ev-
cry other word.
Your mistress, my girl, is a woman
! Of sense" said Burlington. This settles
the matter. I'll take the apartments
| for n month. certain. with the privilege
Of renewal If find myself suited"
He took of his hat, unwOund his COM
forter from about his neck and sat
own before the CHEEKY shine of the
CRATE.
go and tear down the bill ut once"
said he. And leave the door open SO
that cats"
| But, SIR" whispered the white
aproned lassie, IF my missis-"
Never mind your mistress" said Mr.
Burlington, cavalierly. She wanted a
boarder and she's got one! What more
would she haveT'
And so speaking, he hailed cab in
the street, and bade the driver 60 for his
trunk and hat boxes without delay.
Miss Chickson and Barbara had been
out selecting some new pie platters and
pudding basins, and little Betsey was
eagerly watching for them at the area
door when they came In.
"Please. missis," said Betsey. the
room is let. And he's sitting upstairs
now, with the cat in his lap
who is it?" demanded Miss Chick.
son.
THE new bOarder. ma'am."
| What Is his nameW
| please, ma'am. l don't know" said
Betsey.
! Miss Chickson walked off into her
self with her bonnet.
] "Betsey," said she, go upstairs, pre-
sent my compliments to this stranger,
and tell him shall be glad Of an inter
view at once. He may be a burglar.
for what know"
"Yes'm." said Betsey.
And away she tripped. returning
presently.
Hes comm, am" said she.
And in stalked-Mr. Barnabas Buf.
fngton.
Good gracious mew said Miss Chick.
son.
It's Patty Chickson. isn't it?'' said
Mr. Burlington, staring with all his
eyes. Il might have known that 1t was
the same cat. However, ma'am," re-
.apsirG into bellgerent attitude. II
won't intrude; I'll leave the premises
at once
Don't" said Miss Chickson. family.
"Eh? said Mr.. Burlington.
! Il hope you don't bear malice"
said Miss Chickson. I'm sure 1 was
n little impatient"
Don't mention It," said Mr.. Buffing-
ton. "It was all my fault"
| Il was unreasonable" said Miss
Chickson.
| Il was a BRUTE" said Mr.. Burlington.
| L have reproached myself bitterly
said the lady.
| Il haven't had q moment of peace
since" said Mr.. Barnabas Burlington
sincerely.
Shall we forget and forgiven whis
pered Miss Chickson.
Il know a better plan than that,
said Mr.. Burlington. Lets begin the
world on a new basis"
II don't understand you." said Miss
Chickson.
Il like you and your ways" said Mr.
Burlington. 81 didn't know how much
until we separated. Let US settle down
together for life. Patty Chickson. Let's
be married"
AT our age" said Miss Chickson.
| I'VE shall never be any younger.
said Mr.. Burlington.
III you really think people wouldn',
laugh" hesitated the spinster.
| What do we care whether they do OIL
notY said the bachelor, recklessly.
| And the result Of this conference W.
that Mr.. and Mrs. Barnabas Buffinx1ss
are now sitting, one on either side o
the hearthrug, with the gray cat in tn
I middle, as harmonious q trio as one will
often find.
And the bill Is taken down perma.
nently.@Cleveland Plain Dealer.