Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-08-22

"That'n get nice tailor made tray
cling suit, and all the other fal-lals
you need. You'll have time to catch
the morning stage, and that will give
you two whole days in Denver; time
enough for any alterations that NAV
be necessary, and get back Friday
afternoon" Aunt Hetty never lost
sight of the excited and delighted girl
until she was safely on board the Den
yer stage.
Mrs. Briggs exchanged her plain
wrapper for a becoming blue linen
suit, which she selected from her
niece's wardrobe. With the help of
curling tongs her still abundant hair
was arranged in fluffy pompadour.
Makes q deal of difference" she
considered, complacently surveying
her reflected image in the glass. "a
little color wouldn't hurt none" rub
bling her sallow cheeks into a faint
bloom, and after a little hesitation.
she pinned on gallant red bow.
Then she went downstairs and took
seat at the dinner table beside
Reuben Pedelty.
"Lily's gone to Denver to get some
new Clothes" she commenced after
the state of the weather had been dis
cussed. Young people like pretty
things, you know, same as they like
young company"
AS Mr.. Pedelty made no reply to
this assertion, Mrs. Briggs contin-
ued the attack. "By the way. if you've
no engagement for this afternoon. I'd
ike to walk over to your mine with
you, and look around a little. Mr..
Malcolm's offered to take me. but it
feels more natural to go with some
one nearer your own age, don't you
think so? I'm so glad he's to marry
Lily; it's such a suitable match in
every way"
He wouldn't look 80 bad II he was
dressed like civilized being. and had
his hair and whiskers cut" she re-
Elected as Mr.. Pedelty escorted her
toward the Ground Hog mine. I'll
make him talk yet. He needs manag-
ing"
Yes, I'm going out again." replied
Mrs. Briggs. in response to a sur
4NCA- AAOAh NhC NOOA dANGI
per. Mr.. Pedelty wants to show me
the canyon by moonlight"
An unusual air of silence pervaded
the Briggs house on that Friday after
noon when Lily returned from her
Denver trip.
You aunt has driven over to Grip
pie Greek with Mr.. Pedelty," ex-
planned the cook, with a knowing
look.
Aunt Hetty's as good as her word"
Lily reflected. carrying her numerous
parcels up TO her room. she's gone
to make arrangements for my mar
riage. l could see by James face that
it's no secret now. If it was only
Robert" signing deeply.
Miss Farrell was absorbed in exam
lining her purchases when her aunt. In
gala attire, unceremoniously entered
the room.
why, Aunt Hester Briggs; how
gorgeous you arel White gloves"
Aunt Hester Pedelty, at your ser
vice!" leisurely drawing of her
gloves. Il was married to Mr.. Pedelty
not two hours ago. Well! What are
JSN SS<aAAue a.. IL Out puSlHSSS
but my own, and engagements don't
count for much in Colorado, as you've
said YOURSELF"
Then she added in a conciliatory
tone, You'll find it all for the best,
my dear. Mr.. Pedelty has engaged
Bob for his secretary at most liberal
pay, and I've engaged the minister for
you both, for tomorrow morning. I've
sold this place to Jane, so we can all
start together on our wedding trip
Reuben thinks a sight of Bob, so
you'll both have all we've got some
day. Bob's waiting downstairs for
you now. No. he don't know a word
about your intentions to older
Reuben, mean"
The expressions of dismay, indig-
nation and relief which had fitted al
ternately across Lily's countenance
were succeeded by one of intense Gu
riosity.
Aunt Hetty, how did you do it?"
she gasped.
How did I do it? Amt I been
married three times afore? Don't
you think I ought to know something
about getting a man? Now you go
down IN ROh