Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-02
superb scenery. was duly delivered the

| cAl'Nt ~ ~ 'b'i was 'hlN h'll'N6'h AbN
box containing Miss Jardlue's jelly.
| Great Scotland" he exclaimed
how We're ever magazines turned into
jelly-and such Jelly, But-seeinG how
under favored the meat and over-tia'
vored the butter to be had here, I'm
rather glad Of the transformation
And III take the goods the gods pro
yidc-no questions asked
Which declaration was enthusiast.
cally seconded by his companions
Just week later 1t dawned upon
| him thar there was good C. al of lone.
Illness and mono,ony up in the mount
aims, ana that it was beginning to feel
a bit chilly NJ night under canvas
tent. So as suddenly as he had come
he packed up his traps ana took his de.
parture. He let himself in with his
latch key one purple starlt evening.
Your had siypence is back again
Mrs. Muucie,' lie cried, entering the
parlor.
But it was not stout little Mrs Nun.
Gle who rose from the rocker but
fair and stately young lady, gowned
in pale blue null. with bunch of yer.
hcnaS tucked into her white sash.
Il am Mrs Muncie's guest" she
said, with smile. My name is Mar
galet Jardine. You are Mr.. Keith l
am sure"
'Jardine. The name is n familiar
and honored one here. You had left
Melton a short time before our firm 10.
Gated here. l am happy 10 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? Its down cellar YET
He laughed out like hoy.
Il did send. Mrs. Muncie. And I got
4 box of ielly-the most delicious jelly.
What good fairy converted literature
into jelly"
Mrs. Muncie threw up her fat hands.
And that" she cried, "iS the reason
l amt heard word from Sister SUI
san" And then there Were eXplana.
tons all around and 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
directing a score of employees in the
la a l,l il mn har hn al
Excuse me if l appear rude" she
said, but we are not permitted to talk
long to yistors-unle>s on husint S."
But l D." 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 song in
his heart.
And when, in November they drove
together up the main street of the
town she drew queer, quick breath
There are lights in my old home"
she said. rs it occupied at last
1T will be soon, dearest
The driver turned in at the high iron
gates and drove up lhe avenue
What does this meant Margaret
murmured.
That l have bought RoSomont, dear
and that your old home is your new
one. All. here is Mrs Muncie to wei
come YOU
The door had been flung wide. A
billow of light Streamed out 1t re-
vcaled the lovely amazed face Of the
bride.
oh" cried Mrs. Munce. running
down the steps. I'm so happy-though
I've lost my lodger. And 10 think
just to think, Miss Margaret. that he
should have eaten all your fine jelly"
Hell eat more before he dies"
laughed Gilbert Keith. "Welcome
home, darling. News.