The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-18
Our Daily ,$bort Story

the result of the affray proved to be not unfounded As he was setting the pails of foaming milk on the kitchen table. Janet burst into the room. slamming the door with savage energy. The soft pink of her cheeks was ablaze with anger and rebellion radiated from the tip of every crisp curling hair.
 I'm not ashamed, and I'll never never say so," she cried hysterically Hes as good as we are if ne does bring us our mall. love him and I'd rather have him than the King of England" Then she broke down, sob ping.
 Why. Janet" Uncle Billy began pa officially. But perhaps 1t was just al we'll that Grandmother appeared al the doorway. for he couldn't think of , another word to say.
 With the coming of Grandmother Janet rushed stormily out at the op- posite door. Grandmother looked af- ter the flying figure sternly. Billy" she said reproachfully. S.'l do hope thee has not been upholdipg that child In her waywardness" Uncle Billy was washing his hands at the kitchen sink. His mumbled re- ply was interpreted by Grandmother as denial of such treacherous du- plicity, SD she disappeared. slightly It was truly surprising, during the next few days. the number of things Grandmother found for Janet to do between the hours of four and five and for Granddaughter to ask to have task performed was synonymous with its completion--or inevitable conse- quences for the offender. One afternoon. when the earth was warm with the coming of spring, Grandmother fell asleep. Scarcely dar- ing to walt to assure herself of the blessed fact. Janet stole out and slipped down the lane.
 Poor Carl" she sighed happily;
 now can tell him what has kept me from coming all this time."
 With a fearful glance, now and then. toward the house, she skirted along in the edge of the apple orchard, wait ing behind an immense lilac bush for the coming of the cart whose familiar rattle she heard in the distance.
 Alas for the fulfilment of her fond dream! Uncle Billy was coming down the lane! The sickening truth forced itself upon her; Grandmother had missed her and had sent him to watch.
 For moment, her sight was blurred by rushing tears of angry disappoint- ment. but when the mist cleared, an amused smile was lowering about the pouting lips.
 Why, he's trying to hide too" she murmured In surprise. peering from behind her sheltering bush; q wonder If he's afraid I'll see him. Poor thing" The spirit of fellow feeling was strong in her heart.
 It's so funny she giggled hyster- ically, as he lodged from tree to tree. and at last slid behind the hedge across the road. with final furtive glance toward Grandmothers ever inquisitive windows.
 But the laugh didn't help the heart- ache. Carfs dear face was anxious and despairing and the boyisn eyes were full of wistful longirA;, as she snatcehd stealthy glimpse from behind the lilac bush.
 Several sullenly and unhappy days oIagged py. and then another stolen visit-and Uncle Billy!
 But fate played into her hands the next day: Grandmother went to sleep and Uncle Billy was away.
 Carl was poking a letter into the box with shaky fingers when sine came upon him from Der retreat.
 He held her close for a moment then looKed at her with yet eyes, as she stood smiling tremulously at him.
 They've been treating you mean. haven't they? Poor dear" he said brokenly
 It's Grandmother" Janet answered with the old stubborn ring in iner voice.
 Perhaps helf an hour passed be- iore carl awoke to the fact that he had some more mail to scatter along the road.
 Come, Janet" he said masterfulIy.
 T won't let you go back-to her"
 Janet looked into his eyes-and went, serenely ignoring Grandmother's