The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-12-16
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mother was girl. Eyes, the wolves
howled around the house every night
and dear grandmother would lie
awake and tremble," she finished.
II love my grandmother better
than my own mother" Nancy chimed
in. That woman of her supposed
age could not have a grandmother
living did not occur to Nancy until
she saw the surprised looks exhanged
II mean | used to-" she added quickly
Fortunately Mrs. Browns entrance
attracted their attention.
Within few days all the young
people called Nancy "grandma." Her
soft sweet voice won them over com
pletely. The young men, especially
Wed with each other in waiting upon
her. Gsorge Bailey hung around her
every minute.
II never had grandma her that !
can remember" he said one evening,
land l wish you would let me adopt
you. am in dead earnest, grandma
Nancy" be continued. 81 have big
house and it's very lonesome"
Nancy smiled. "But you will mar
ry some day, George" she said."
"Not if you will come, DEAR" be
exclaimed, kissing her smooth brow.
Nancy rose quickly. "11l think
it, she answered, backing away
from him in an awkward fashion.
He grabbed her hand.
"Oh grandma Nancy, you will come;
Il-why grandma Nancy, love
you, I do, do-oh, I know now what
I've missed all these years. I've
heard the fellows talk about their
grandmothers, but l did not dream
they were 80 nice, so sweet, So
He looked at his coat sleeve where it
had brushed against her hair and it
was covered with powder.
For two days Nancy stayed in her
room. Mrs. Brown said she had a
headache. The young people kept as
quiet as mice. When she did come
down stairs she was more dignified
and cool in her manner.
care you angry, grandma Nancy?''
Kitty Bert asked anxiously.
No, dear, only do not feel entire
lg we'll yet"
This communication was passed on
and Jack Hill took the first chance
that presented itself to coax Nancy
for a short walk.
"Is there anything worrying you,
grandma Nancy?' he asked in a con-
cerned tone. He had her arm within
his and they sat down on rustic seat
in the grape arbor.
II wish you were my grandmoth-
er," he said softly. Wont you let
me pretend you are just for tonigh,?'
Nancy said "yes' very nervously.
'.Then l can kiss you" With that
he gathered her in his big arms, ten
derly-as if she were a baby-and
kissed her, not once, but many times;
the first was dainty little thing, but
surprised itself in its strong repeti-
tions.
Nancy was widely hysterica'. She
struggled from his arms just as Davis
Neil came upon the scene. 1t was
moonlight. an there was no doubt but
that be had seen it ALL
"Up to your old tricks, are you,
Miss Ey-n>?" he asked, scorcningly.
II was told that | would find grandma
Nancy down here, but l beg your par
Ion for intruding."
Jack Hill looked the picture of sur
prise and dismay. 81 don't under
s.and," he said, dumbly.
Davis started towards the house,
but Nancy begged him to come back.
at can all b., explained; oh Davis, do
please tell Jack. l didn't know he
meant TO kiss M. Tell Davis so,
Jack, everybody tell everybody else
oh my poor head!'
Davis and Jack carried her into
the house. "SAe has tainted, that is
ALL" they explained. They felt they
ought to tell Mrs. Brown.
Go ,1noss sakes s!iv. T. sue exclaim-
ed.
Davis stayed on for several days,
but made no effort to see Nancy, who
kept o her 70 IN, IL. ani Jack hal
had an underste n,ling. Finally she
sent for Davis. J .ck and G orge.
Grandma Nancy was a sweet young
girl of twenty then.
George gave long whistle. Don't
George" Nancy sail, a suspicious
choke in her voice IL didn't mean
any harm.'
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