Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-03-28

tigeness set her into new train Of
thought. What ii Lou Harlow had
been the one whom 'kastus had fan
cied? Before her rose vision OF heavy
bread cake smelling of saleratus, care
less housekeeping-which she knew 10
be the rule at the Harlow homestead
she thought OF what 1t would be to live
day after day with Lou's giggling
laugh, her persistent chatter and good
natured ottlciousness! Looking across
the room at one who but few hours
ago she had characterized as that tllt-
term little Holland girl she noted
with a stirring of pride akin to what
she felt in 'RaStus the trimness OF the
blackgowned figure, the quiet mat.
the delicate contour of a face whose
prettiness did not conceal decision ana
capability. 'Rastus was talking with
her now, his attitude marked by that
new dignity which his mother had no
| ticed of late. Something In the turn
of his head reminded her of his father
when he had come courting out Pemi-
gewasset way, where she lived as a
girl
When came a homeward movement
among the guests, Mrs. Green paused,
talking in the open door. on her way
| out. Her quick eyes had recognized
| two young figures at the gate, and she
turned her back upon them, barring the
progress Of Mr.. and Mrs. English.
Il have enjoyed 1t all so much; hay-
emit you, Mis- English? I do think a
surprise tin weddin' the best way Of
rememberin' the anniversary-it don't
make so much work for the folks Of
| the house. Seems to me it's pretty
long while since you and your husband
have been up to take ten with me. Now.
why can't you be a mite more neigh
borly and come soon? Say Wednes-
day. Nothin to hinder Well, I'm real
glad. And you are to bring your niece.
Not havln any girl of my own | like
to see bright face like hers round
once in while. guess 'Rastus must
have got the horse unhitehed by this
time. Goodnight"
'Rastus was patting Nell's nose as
he stood by her when his mother came
out Retta Holland was still at the
gate, waiting for her aunt and uncle,
and Mrs. Green smiled" Mt her as she
passed Mother and son drove along
the bush frlnged lane ploddng gait;
for old Nell seemed In an indolent
mood, and 'Rastus 10th to urge her on.
The moonlight lay white and beautiful
over everything.
"Pve asked Mr.. and Mrs. English to
tea next Wednesday" said Mrs. Green.
She cleared her throat at the eager
interest on 'Rastus' face. and added
what she knew would establish perfect
understanding between herself and
him. "And I've asked the. niece, too"
Have you? In 'Rastus' voice was a
thrill Of such gladness as comes when
one Is % and In love for the first time.
Have your
How much the boy looked like his
father in spite of having her eyes and
chinl Mrs. Green felt sudden all
embracing motherliness that let the girl
of his love into the depths Of her heart.
But she only said, in matter-of fact
way:
Il should think 'twould be real lone
some for the Englishes bein' as their
house is where there ant never any
passin'. l should hate to live SO far
from folks. 1 wouldn't for anything"
'Rastus turned and looked back to-
ward the old yellow house. To him
1t seemed that under some circum-
stances he could live his whole life at
the end of the road.-lndependent.