Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-13

fate, in the person Of Jerry, the porter
of the firm of Keith & Co.. inter-
posed
Jerry had been sent to get box out
of Mrs. Muncie's cellar. Margaret,
supposing him to be the expressman
sent by her hostess, went down the
cellar with him. and pointed out the
box containing the jelly.
There is no address on It," she
said. do you know where it Is to
go?"
Yes, miss. That's all right. I've
got the card for it in my pocket"
When Mrs. Muncie appeared with a
man and wagon, Margaret explained
that the box had been called for.
Il declare, that provoking Tom
Grimes must have changed his mind"
said Mrs. Muncie. When spoke to
him he told me he had an all day Job,
and couldn't come. must pay him the
first time | see him. shan't need you.
Peter Green"
And she supposed, of course, Marga-
ret had seen to the address.
To Gilbert Keith camping out with
some kindred spirits in the heart OF
superb scenery, was duly delivered the
box containing Miss Jardines jelly.
Great Scotland" he exclaimed,
how were ever magazines turned into
jelly-and such Jelly. But-seeing
how under-flavored the meat and over
favored the butter to be had here.
I'm rather glad of the transformation.
And I'll take the goods the gods pro-
vide-no questions asked"
Which declaration was enthusiastic
cally seconded by his companions.
Just a week later it dawned upon
him that there was a good deal Of lone
illness and monotony up in the noun
tains, and that it was beginning to feel
bit chilly at night under a canvas
tent. So as suddenly as he had come
he packed up his traps and took his
departure. He let himself in with
mis- latch key one purple and starllt
evening.
Your bad sixpence is back again,
Mrs. Muncie," he cried, entering the
parlor.
But it was not stout little Mrs. Mum
Gle who rose from the rocker. but a
fair and stately young lady, gowned in
pale blue NULL with a bunch of ver-
benas tucked into her wide sash.
Il am Mrs Muncie's guest" she
said. with a smile MY name is Mar
garet Jardine. You are Mr.. Keith, I
am sure"
"Jardinel The name is a familiar
and honored one here. You had left
Melton a short time before our firm
located here. l am happy to meet
YOU"
And when Mrs. Muncie came in
she found them chatting like old
friends.
And why, Mr.. Keith" she demand
ed, when he stood up to say good
night, did you not send for that box
of magazines? It's down cellar yet"
He laughed out like boy.
Il did send, Mrs Muncie. And | got
a box of jelly-the most delicious jelly.
What good fairy converted literature
into jelly"
Mrs. Muncie threw up her fat
hands.
And that" she cried, lis the reason
| amt heard a word from Sister SUI
SAM" And then there were explana-
tions all around, and a good deal Of
laughter. Three days later Miss Jar
dine went back to the city And it
was not long until Mr.. Keith decided
he had business there which required
his personal attention. OF course, he
called on Miss Jardine. He found her
calm, capable trim Of attire, busily d.
recting a score of employees in the
| large establishment where she worked.
Excuse me if l appear rude" she
said, but we are not permitted to talk
long to visitors-unless on business"
But /, he assured her with a quiz
zical smile, have come on tremen-
dously important business"
He went back TO Melton that night
with a smile on his lips and a song in
his heart
And when, in November, they drove
together up the main street of the
town she drew a queer, quick breath.
There are lights in my old home"
she said. rs it occupied at last?"
at will be soon. dearest"
The driver turned in at the high iron
gates and drove up the avenue.
What does this mean?' Margaret
murmured
THAT l have bought Rosemount,
dear-and that your old home is your
new one. All, here is Mrs. Muncie to
welcome you"
The door had been flung wide. A
billow of light streamed out. 1t re-
vealed the lovely, amazed face of the
bride.
oh" cried Mrs. Muncie, running
/ down the steps. I'm so happy
though I've lost my lodger. And to
think, Miss Margaret. that he should
have eaten all your fine jelly"
He'll eat more before he dies, :"
laughed Gilbert Keith. Welcome
home, darling
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