The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-12-19

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Che uiaisf ems atrf Jaca l.aislui
came hons ~ speu - be heard ih'
news tot Miss Ackermaun had 9sne 3.
the cts nita . ceasn " Der molar
and wns elsiamte Her hllal affection
found satisfaction IN refusing e. tor
give the lotef who bad desired bet a
ihrrs death She would not even -
hlm. aud - the affair ended
Neli Il uHs too late SOW. and shl
uhs . feH 10 le dreaming OF NJ Tbs
sermon wRs ended. aud the n,nsir 81
ihr organ reused her L. the rsaseloas
ncss ~ things preNeni and to oanc
shr ie-.A pari with the eonEreHa ion u
the nssi " the serflee and Then hur
ried homc 10 make q hasiy toilet IN
dinner
There MIS- only a quiet family gath
ering Tie fance ~ the oldest daugh
ter. travelling salesman IN the en-
l,ios Of wholesale house. was the
lie or the parry lie was considered
a very bright young man and = good
ialker He was AT his best today and
Kept them all amused with stories 81
his travels. so that Miss Aekermann
had only 20 listen with sembIance OF
interest
by the way Miss Aekermann." he
said presently. Il met an old friend Of
yours on this last trip Ralston was
the name--J. w Ralston, II was Ia
Idaho. Boise city lie is doing well
ia mines out there and is quite chum-
my with one Of my best customers,
who has some money IN his business
The two were together ut my rooms In
the hotel. and he saw Minis picture on
the bureau always carry IL around
10 keep NE out OF temptation guard
Ian angel business, you know. Min
aud be saw II. You know people say
you TWO look alike. and the likeness
comes out strong In that photo. II
struck him all OF II heap. Excuse me.
be said. but win you tell me whose
picture that Isl II looks very much
like some one | knew ten years ago
Certainly. said l. That Is my
best girl She Is thought very much
like lady who lives In the same
house, Miss AckermsnD. from New Jer.
sey.' Well. II turned out 10 be the
very same He asked lots Of questions
about you, especially whether you were
married | gave you good character,
and guess you'll be hearing from him
before long. Ross says he Is baehe-
lor"
Miss Ackermann controlled herself
sufficiently to smile. Thank you, we
were friends and neighbors when !
was a girl" she replied, and in a mo
ment more they were all laughing at a
comical anecdote which the drummer
was telling In his best style. II was
no wonder he sold goods,
When the dinner was over the host
ess excused herself soon upon the plea
OF domestic duties, leaving Miss Acker-
mann with the young people. So,
knowing herself In the way, she lin
gered but few minutes. Back In her
room she gave way and took refuge In
that last solace Of her sex. a good cry.
Her overweight nerves demanded re
lief and would not be denied.
She was still huddled. a disconsolate
heap, on the lounge when there came
q tap at the door which she recognized
as that OF her little friend. She sat
up and hurriedly Strengthened her hair,
trusting that In the dim light Of the
fast falling twilight the child would
notice nothing nmiss, sharp as she was.
Come in" she called as the knock
was repeated.
Here's a gentleman TO see you" the
child said, with the air OF a person
who confers favor. "IIe says he is
an old friend, so ! brought him right
up Miss Ackermann remembered
that, It being Christmas day. the maid
would be out and that consequently
the little girl would answer the door.
Thank you" she said. you may
60" Then she found herself face TO
face with bronzed and bearded man
whose eyes only were familiar.
"Well, Annie" he said In voice she
knew SO well, here am once more"
She held out both hands with an
eager gesture. "Oh. Jack, Jackw she
cried
A moment more and she was sob
bling on his shoulder while his arms
held her as though they would never
let go.
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