The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-10

IrOm DIM III an aWkWaIu ldSulOu. ne
grabbed her hands.
"Oh, grandma Nancy, you will
come; IL why grandma Nancy, I
love you, do. do, ,-oh, know now
what I've missed all these years.
I've heard the fellows talk about their
grandmothers, but I did not dream
they were so nice, so sweet. So"
He stopped suddenly Nancy had
picked up her long skirts. and ran
from the room. 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 digni6ed
and cool in her manner.
fare you angry grandma Nancy ?"
Kitty Bert asked anxiously.
mo, dear, only do not feel en-
tirely well yet.
This communication was passed
on and Jack Hill took the first chance
that presented itself to coax Nancy
for short walk.
us there anything worrying you,
grandma Nancy 7" he asked in a
concerned tone. He had her arm
within his and they sat down on rus
tic seat in the grape arbor.
II wish you were my grandmoth-
er," he said softly. Wont you let
me pretend you just for tonight 7"
Nancy said yes very nervously.
Then can kiss you" With that
he gathered her in his big arms. ten
derl,-as if she were baby-and
kissed her, not once, but many times
tue first was dainty little thing, but
surprised himself in its strong repe-
titions.
Nancy was wildly hysterical. She
struggled from his arms just as Davis
Neil came upon the scene. 1t was
moonlight. and there was no doubt
hut that he had seen it all.
up to your old tricks. are you,
Miss Evens 7" he asked, scorchingly.
Il was told tha: would find grandma
Nancy down here. but beg your par
don for intruding."
Jack Hill looked the picture of sur
prise and dismav. II don't under
stand,' he said, dumbly.
Davis started towards the house,
but Nancy begged him to come back.
1T can all be explained; oh Davis,
do please tell Jack. didn't know he
meant to kiss me. Tell Davis so,
Jack, everybody tell everybody else
-oh my poor head T.
Davis and Jack carried her into
the house. "She has tainted, that is
all, they explained. They felt they
ought to tell Mrs. Brown.
Goodness sakes alive p she ex-
claimed.
Davis stayed on for several days,
but made no effort to see Nancy, who
Kept to her room. He and Jack had
had an understanding. Finally she
sent for Davis, Jack and George.
Grandma Nancy was sweet young
girl of twenty then.
George gave long whistle. Don't
George" Nancy said. suspicious
choke iu her voice. II didn't mean
any HARM"
Davis was a bit sulky. but Jack
decidedly interested
Il wanted to make it all right with
you boys" she said nodding towards
George and Jack. Il wouldn't have
you misjudge me for anything. / was
tired of being made love to and thought
I'd escape if l was an old lady. /
promised Davis if didn't succeed, |
would marry him, SO l guess will
have to. Don't tell the others, but
you two will surely receive invitations
this fall"
George and Jack left the room
shortly.
"Oh. Nancy my darling, my own u
Davis whispered. did you mean
it!"
"Of course, / did /; l see no other
way to free myself from love- making,
and she bIushed.
"A poor remedy" Davis thought,
kissing her. THE Magnet.