The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-10

was coming. and her heart beat like q
triphammer az tho widow finally said:
"Mr. Goodheart, think ! shall take
Dorothy back TO Iowa with me whom
co.
He gave q start OF alarm. and the
red came 10 bis face lie made no re-
ply, however, and soon took bis de-.
parture.
How could your exclaimed Doro.
thy. with . glance OF reproach 40 ths
gate was heard 10 lateh behind the
nan.
II wanted to jar him." replied the
Midow. He'll be over here within q
day or two and ask yos 10 make him
happy"
''isut II will look az II we were drag
ging him In by the hair of tho head"
"Never you mind the looks. The great
object In 10 get married"
Mr.. Goodheart didn't show up TIL his
usual Wednesday evening, however.
About the time he was expected the
widow was at the gate TO meet him.
When they had salutcd each other she
said:
"Mr. Goodheart, want to ask you Q
question In confidence"
"YeHw
II understand that a sewing machine
agent who comes through these parts
In very much smitten on Dorothy. 10
his occupation an honorable one1 Do
you think him the man 10 love and
care for herr Az her elder sister feel
like II guardian toward her"
Mr. Goodheart gave start, aud bis
hand on the gate trcmbied. lie had 10
wait minute before he could trust
his voice, and then he answered that
he didn't 20 much on sewing machine
agents. The widow sighed and said II
was cold world, and the two went
into the house together Her object
had been to arouse the spark OF jeal
ousy, but after the man had stayed his
usual hour and departed she could moi
tell whether II was success or not
He had talked about as usual.
"Did you say anything TO him out at
the gate1" asked Dorothy.
"Sone o. your business whether did
or not. He's the woodenest man In
four states. but I'll bring him TO the
mark. He has either got TO show bis
hand or dust along and make room for
somebody else. imagine he'll be
around tomorrow night"
ITS awful, sister; positively awful"
said Dorothy ms the tears tilled her
eyes.
Mr. Goodheart did not make his ap.
pearance at the time expected. He
was In no hurry TO get up u feeling Of
jealousy. The widow was provoked.
On Sunday evening she met him q
quarter OF mile down the road and |
gave him more Of her confidence. She |
confided 10 him the fact that Dorothy |
was one Of the best housekecpers for |
q hundred miles around. She was also |
economical also loving and clinging In |
her disposition. Mr.. Goodheart agreed |
to all this. but during his hour he sat |
and talked of chicken pox and measles |
and went away as placid and serene as
usual The widow had no remarks TO
make, but she did heap OF thinking. |
She knew that Mr.. Goodheart would |
be hocing potatoes In certain field |
next morning. and at o o'clock she went |
there. She didn't have any time TO
waste,
"Mr. Goodheart," she began, "at the
time ! spoke TO you about the sewing
machine man | didn't know that you
and sister were engaged You really
must excuse me. When talking with
you last night did not know that the
marriage day had been set for the l4th
of next month. | congratulate you.
You will have one OF the best wives in
the state, ! shall stay TO the wedding
and tender you my heartIest wishes"
The man stammered and blushed and
lpoked around for a way to escape
There was none, The widow had run
him to earth.
Eyes. just So" was oil he could say,
but month later he was on hand for
the wedding.
Here only two weeks, and yet see
what have donew said Sister Hannah
after the knot had been tied hard and
fast. Il tell you, Dorothy, the way to
get married is--to get married. I've
tried II three times and ought to know"