The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-10-12

Eyes, miss. That's all right. I've
got the card for It IN my pocket"
When Mrs. Muncle appeared with a
man and wagon. Margaret explained
that the box had been called for.
81 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. I 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 Jardine's jelly.
Great Scotland" he exclaimed,
how we're ever magazines turned into
jelly-and such Jelly! But-seeing
how under-havored 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-
gide-no questions asked"
Which declaration was enthusiast
cally seconded by his companions.
Just a week later 1t 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
a bit chilly at night under a canvas
tent. So as suddenly as he he1 come
he packed up his traps and took his
departure. He let himself in with
his latch key one purple and starllt
evening.
your bad sixpence is back again,
Mrs. Muncie," he cried, entering the
parior.
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 YER
benas tucked into her wide sash.
Il am Mrs. Muncle's guest" she
said, with a smile. My name is Mar
garet Jardine. You are Mr.. Keith.
am sure"
"Jardinel The name is a familiar
and honored one here. You had Left
Melton a short time before our firm
located here. 1 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 boz
OF magazines? It's down cellar yet"
He laughed out like a boy.
Il did send, Mrs. Muncie. And l 60,
a box of jelly-the most delicious jelly
What good fairy converted literatur,
into ielly?"
Mrs. Muncie threw up her ia
hands.
And that" she cried. rs the reason
I amt heard a word from Sister Gu
SAM" And then there were expls ia
lions all around, and a good deal o
laughter. Three days later Miss ;ar
dine went back to the city. And
was not long until Mr.. Keith decide
/, he had business there which require
his personal attention. OF course, \
called on Miss Jardine. He found lie
ARla-eRaahRss rAGura 6fsH dt
rectlng a score of employees in th,
large establishment where she work ed
Excuse me II 1 appear rude" sh,
said, but we are not permitted to tall
long to visitors-unless on business.
But l." he assured her with a quiz
zical smile. have come on tremen.
dously important business"
He went back to Melton that nigh
with a smile on his lips and a song il
his heart.
And when, in November, they drovu
together up the main street OF tn,
town she drew a queer, quick breath.
There are lights in my old home
she said. "Is it occupied at last7"
1T will be soon. dearest"
The driver turned in at the high iroE
gates and drove up the avenue.
What does this mean?" Margare
murmured.
THAT I have bought Rosemount
dear-and that your old home is you
new one. All. here is Mrs. Muneie /,
welcome you"
The door had been flung wide.
billow of light streamed out. It re
vealed the lovely, amazed face Of tn
bride.
oh" cried Mrs. Muncle, runnin,
down the steps. I'm so happy
though I've lost my lodgerl And t
think, Miss Margaret, that he shoull
have eaten all your fine jelly"
He'll eat more before he dies,
laughed Gilbert Keith. "Welcom
home, darlingr'