The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-25

Lets see." she ruminated. "Go slow,
now, Tab. Think. Pete's edgin' up to
to matrimonial overtoors-thats right
correct. mean. You're assistin' his
ma In household duties an. Just as
good as he is-hired gal!-that was
mean. The flesh Is willin', but the
spirit Is weakenin'. I swan-that Is,
utterly swear-that 1 won't give such
fool another thought. Twill be q
mistake. My ideas Is more elevated,
an I'll rise with 'em. Oh, ginger, my
bread.'
Miss Groot sighed as culinary opera
tlons were resumed "The farm will
come to Peter in the ordinary course
OF events" she reflected sorrowfully.
It's good one, an his pas fallin';
but no; an edited mind has higher as
pirations than cows an pigs, an III
be at the head of woman's college II
L keep on. l mint only nineteen an
impressive of bcarln', If do say it.
Wonder how III look in one Of them
gowns with four cornered hat atop
OF my auburn locks. Imposin' as any
Of 'em, guess"
This modest view of the future ex-
alted Tabitha's spirit as she showed
her loaves into the oven.
"Pshaw" she exclaimed, striking an
attitude. Laugh Mt me, will they? I'll
start the laugh t'other way an do it
today. Hitch your wagon to n STAR as
Emerson says. He oughter have said
unite or attach but the idea amt
discouragin,' an I'll pitch right in an
get attention attracted. Then Mis-
Shields can look round for other help.
Maybe they'll want me in their office
right away"
Poor Peter! During the ensuing ten
days he was frozen with succession
OF refrigerating snubs and acid re-
pulses which cast him into the depths
Of dcspondency. Tabitha appeared alb
sorbed In rapt contemplation Of affairs
beyond the mundane. She was silent,
yet expectant, rs one waiting for a
message Of unbounded import. Still he
fingered mournfulTy about the region
of Miss Groot's performances, with an
eye to lending an assisting hand. 1t
was not desired. Neither was CONVEX
sation. Peter visibly dropped.
Then came Thursday evening and
'hc Bun1ield Gazette. Peter welcomed
and at once repaired to the kitchen
~ hold it out as peace Offering.
Perhaps this beloved messenger would
produce n beneficent thaw.
The girls eyes shone, and her cheeks
were like peonies. Look it over" she
remarked in a lofty voice. "If YOU find
anything about me read 1t aloud"
Peter glanced through the pages and
started. "Lordy!' he exclaimed. "You
have got in the paperw
Read it," commanded Miss Groot,
sitting up excitedIy,' then laugh il
you want to-"
The young man commenced:
A GENEROUS OFFER.
we are greatly indebted to Miss Tabitha
Groot of Partridge Corners la satisfied
smile from that ladyI for the extremely
KIND communication herewith printed at
Ser request. Our readers. we are positive
wHQ appreciate 1t as a contribution to be
valued:
ITO the. Editor of The Gazette:
"AdmirSd Sir-Eighteen months of pe-
rusal Of Your esteemed publication has
endowed me with undoubted qualificat tions
for achieverh8nts along educational lines
and I herebyS proffer to you the advan-
tages of my services for $40 week-being
now attained to the age of nineteen years
strong, healthy aSpd OF commendable APP
pearances-for then furtherance OF the in
terests OF your interesting periodical and
to enable myself to be elevated to be an
inmate or some desirable institution in
future where my ealents will receive due
appreciation
Address me in care Of Mrs. Timothy
Shields. Partridge Corners. / am working
for her. Print this. please. With my best
respects.
''TABITIA KITTREDGE GRoOT."
We deeply deplore, tur inability to avail
ourselves OF Miss Gfoot's courteous prop
osition and trust dur correspondent will
pardon us for triht6g changes in her let
ter. made necessary for the enlighten-
ment or our readeFs. Our sincere advice
to this young Lady is a decided opinion
that she Keep rigfp. on working for Mrs
Shields OF Partridge Corners until time
shall bring her ~ modicum of commdn
sense and some knowledge Of English
composition. else her desirable institu-
ton" will surely. be the poorhouse-
A cry of anguish from Tabitha stop.
ped Peter's labored enunciation. He
did not laugh, but sprnng from his
chair and held the bowed head in his
great hands, with his face against her
bright hair
Never mind, dear" lie whispered.
IF they don't want you, do. Look
up, Tabitha. Say you will"
The girl, still sobbing, lifted n tear
stained face and nodded. Her lover
kissed her in rapturous relief. Then
Tabitha spoke, and her speech was
emphatic. "I'll never look inside that
old paper again." she said.