The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-05

curious tremor.
 You're worried over something" he said, the keen lovers eyes noting the shadows.
 Yes, Charlie, little-the same old trouble. 1 want to set things to rights-and it's hard work" she said in low voice.
 T know it. Why won't you leave all all these matters and come with me? The house is waiting for you-and so am L. Susy, darling, make up your mind"
 He held out bis hand, look Q unutterab'e love making his rugged | face beautiful.
 If father had only lived" she said. But you know it is impossible now, Charlie. 1 cant leave mother-not yet, and I must finish the course at the B. academy, and keep school at least year before I get things strengthened out"
 | He gave long, low whistle, then urged on his horse, but stopped again till Susy came up with him. ..
 You know I'll wait for you, Susy, as long as you say, but it's rather hard on me. as I'm forehanded and ready to marry. Susy, come, make up your mind. My house is large one. I'll take your mother and granny; Tom can run the old farm and"
 What! let you support me and the family. too? Never!" and her eyes flashed. T would never permit it!"
 Well, Susy, I've declared my will lingness to help you. if only you would let me-" said Charlie, but since you won't, don't look so sad and worried, my darling. It's worth serving and saving for seven years if I can only win you at last for my wife" 1 "Oh, Charlie!" she said, brokenly, your lcve is priceless. Only be patient ie' ~
 I'll try, and keep on hoping" he said, and they parted at the store.
 The grocer met her with smile Everybody liked Susy. No girl more geniaI than she under ordinary cir cumstances, but today her face was clouded, her manner preoccupied
 MT. Lee, have made up my mind to sell Brown Bess," she said, after getting the things she needed. Do you know anybody that wants a horse?"
 Dear me. going to sell Brown Bess! What would you sell her for?"
 T leave that to the purchaser" Susy made answer. Papa paid s75 for her more than year ago, and I wouldn' want to take less than that, for I need the money very much" she went on, and If you will be so kind as to take an interest in the natter She stopped, her eyes wistful.
 Why of course I will" the grocer responded. "I'll send my boy to your house with the groceries, and he can bring the horse back with him. Ii anything is done in the way of sale I'll let you know at once"
 Susy thanked him and went on her way home. Work and home seemed brighter. The grocer's boy came 'fol the horse, and though it was hard parting with the pretty creature, Susy in expectation of results. bore the sep aration bravely.
 Day after day Susy waited, but nc word came about Brown Bess. Ton declared that he believed there was nc prospect of selling her, but one day Charlie Grant drove up to the house his face fairly, beaming.
 T thought I'd bring you the news, he said as he came in the bright liv l ing room. ras Have they sold Brown Bess?" Susy asked, her voice trembling in her ex citement to hear. ..a40 tf Well, yes-that is if you'll take tht price they offer Charlie answered. "Oh, 1 hope it's a hundred" saiC Susy
 "A hundred!" laughed Charlie. q: } that what you valued her at? Lucky