The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Pennywell has just frOwned at her
son for turning 10 look after her. Young
Pennywell is scamp. If he dares to
speak TO her I'll knock him down. AS I
hurry out | remember | wish to speak
TO Mrs. Wamp. the landlady about some
matter. For the life of me, l cant think
what it is.
find as I open the door that the air
is delicious. The day is bright and
sunny and perfect As descend the steps
/ wave my hand lightly to Tom Hall, who
is passing on the other side of the street.
He stops looks at me inquiringly, and
finally crosses over.
why, what's the natter" he ex-
claims, coming nearer
Nothing Why"
by George. are you crazy?" as he
slaps me on the back.
only smile at Tom Somehow the sun
is so warm and CHEEKY that I can afford
to be affable.
The office is a dreary place. A horrid,
grinding place. Men come in and inter-
rupt your quietest thoughts. If that to-
bacco scheme | have afioat comes to a
head am going to take rest from bust
ness. Strange, though, | had not thought
business cares irksome before. | am to
dine with George Scott tonight. 1t
seems there is difference of opinion
among the stockholders about the divi-
dends. When Scott left my Office Just
now he asked if had heard good news.
= He remarked in explanation that ]
seemed jolly to-day. Great Heavens,
can It be true that have not been jolly
, all the time! But, then this tobacco
scheme in Mexico has been on my mind
a good deal of late.
I'm glad the day is over dined with
Scott The business wasn't so important,
after all
At table this morning 7 took up the
paper, as usual. don't care much about
the news to-day but must make pre-
tense. I must be careful about holding
it upside down. That young Pennywell
4 is dull. but he would notice that and sing
4 it out before the whole dining-rOOm. And
he might make it very embarrassing for
gentleman of quiet tastes.
r notice that Mrs Pennywell is staring
| at the chair opposite me. 1t must be oc-
G cupied. | glance slyly. 1t is, and she
e has a fuzzy pink bow under her chin this
e morning Sarah Belle wore pink, like
q pink. My plate of mullins is steaming
| hot am sure she'll like them pass
). them across She looks at me a moment
@ with wide-open eyes, then, deliberately
n ignoring my courtesy. she called the
- waiter and requested a plate of mullins
h for herself. She placed disagreeable
8 emphasis on each word. If Sarah Belle
r had lived ] would have sworn that the
e saucy eyes flashing at me and the scorn-
s full. willful pout were hers.
T I am surprised to find Mrs. Wamp at
: my elbow. Excuse me. Mr.. Gray. the
d servants made mistake In placing Miss
r, Ashley at your table. failed to remind
r them of your wishes. Mrs. Pennywell
has kindly consented to let Miss Ashley
" sit at her table. Hers being the only
d one with a vacant place"
: Can | believe my own ears? Mrs,
IS Wamp speaks to me as If | were in the
I habit Of Directing to people at my table.
IS She seems to take it as a matter OF
q course.
: why. indeed. Mrs. Wamp," I begin.
II | am greatly embarrassed. for I am
J thinking of Sarah Belle mean. Miss
i Ashley-picturing her at the table with
y the lorgnette and that young Pennywell
g with his inane grin. 81 am sure if Miss
Ashley has no objection to sit here
have none"
My face is very red, know. and you
may hear pin drop in the silence OF the
room.
She losses her head. know she has
decided on the other table. She turns
about and coolly surveys it, She meets
the nsipid smile of young Pennywell.
She evidently likes the scOundrel. She
pulls Mrs. Wamp down and whispers.
Mrs Wamp smiles, mods and passes out.
am surprised to see the young lady
4 proceed with her breakfast. | am all
; curiosity She pours the cream over her
oatmeal. like people who enjoy cream.
Are you going to stay here at my Ia
ble?" | venture.
wouldn't it be wise to have the table
surveyed frst?"
Why"
q. Il want to know the boundary line.
won't trespass any more. and III pay
back the mullins ! borrowed yester'
he day"
he Forget about it," I began, q NEAR
g. forgive me My muffin plate is yours
80 and the mullins on tt" stopped.
- wanted to say more.
~ And you won't care, and you won'
be CROSSE"
- Bless her heart and her Sarah Belle
~ like face But l say aloud. with good
&c breeding and reserve because, of course
=, she wouldn't realize about fishing pondl
" and pink sun-bonnets and curls ant
7 dainty laughs and brown eyes, Il shoulC
o. be delighted"
10 Romance I'm Art.
The vicissitudes of art are curiousl!
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