Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-07

Dzonny, calmly. II yikes 'thugar, peattles.
toffee, minths pies and stawbewwy DIAM
kisses not muchn'
He added the last phrase in tone and
with curl of the lip which were actual
triumphs of contempt.
Course you wants to kiss--youre girl"
he said, but 'im-he's dot a mumstash and
whihers-what does him want to do it for?''
We'll, it sometimes happens So" said
John, some day you'll find OUT
No, shan T." said Johnny, very positive
ly, me and Jimmy Ogilvy has sweared. as
sure as death, that if girl kisses we
hope to die if we doesn't bat her over the
head-hardr'
"oh. Johnny" cried. won't you let even
me kiss your
Yes said the youth, with the tolerant
indifference of one making immense con-
cession, II said-cept you and mother
Well said John, who would have given
away the half of his kingdom that night,
here's half crown-only you must prom
ise not to say anything about-about-!'
And here he stopped. 1t was difficult to
put into words.
About ministher kssin' Teatzer, Course
1 won't!'
I But say-'As sure as death and double
death! Isn't that the regular thing?" pur-
sued John, who had had certain experiences
as to the wisdom of bribing Johnny without
putting him on his oath. Even with, the
| result was more than doubtful.
Lets thee ze half a crown firstn' de-
manded Johnny, the future Successful Mer-
chant.
The coin was handed over, duly inspected
smelt and finally the young man of bust
ness satisfied himself of it's entire genuine
ness by setting a particularly fine set of
teeth into it.
"All right" said Johnny cheerfully,
''shan't tell! But I wouldn't again, you
know. Somebody Growed-Up might see you
next timer
The advice was good and, indeed, there
was scant opportunity.
We stepped into the road and walked
across to the little woodland glade which
led to the Flower Cot.
Fairle, said John Glendonwyn, with
sudden break into solemnty, your father
Will not let me thank him in person. Do it
for me. Tell him what he has done for me
and for our poor folks. You can put it bet
ter than l. And tell him also that other
which has brought yet greater happiness
into my life tonight
What, all of it?' I said And then,
ynn sivs of J Johnny added What will
Yes, ALL" said John, with a firmness and
magnanimity for which l could not but adj
mire him, even though 1 knew he did not
mean it.
Of humor in his eye.
You had BETTER he said" for if YOU
don't that perjured mercenary little beast
will do it for you. 1t will be well to get in
ahead Of him.
But as we paused to say good night be-
side the gate of Boatcroft, the lilac once
more in blossom, white and purple as Of
yore, scent-laden in the cleaning dews, we
heard the far-of gallopng of a horse A
man passed US going rapidly in the drec-
ton from which we had come. But he
went he looked back over his shoulder
then suddenly checking his beast, he turned
and approached the place where we stood
in shadow
rs that you, Mr.. John?'' he said.
Eyes, Greg-what is the matter?'
You to come at once to Castle
Cover, said the man, without touching
his hat; your father has had a shock, and
Surgeon Warner says he cannot live many
hours,'
That was Fate's touch on the shoulder for
us two