Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22

H pity TO drive away her smiles.
hihi and perhaps cause her smooth
forehead to be fretted with a
frown. At Grindeford Bridge
station old Msther Ia stone-desf
farm servant at the Holowes more than forty
yesrs) met them with horse and trap; the mas
ter after kindly inquiry concerning his rheu-
matism, took the reins, and with Marie at his
side drove sedately TO the high road.
Iis pleasant to be getting home said the
WIFE, pressing closer to ms side "Seaside's all
very well for change; but to be sure there's
no country like this. Still, it does one good to
SEE bat OF the world now and then"
That is so, my dear" replied John. "A lot
oepenos on how one looks at things. Why, at
BACK Pool examined all l set eyes on as close
as could, so to print it on my memory Like
as not We shall meier be able to spend time for
another holiday. But honeymoon is honey
moon, and there's no denying it,
Marie, who had started slightly nodded IN ac-
auicscence. "A honeymoon is" she said. TO
most folks it comes but once
Nowadays It's the fashion TO 60 away said
John; but once time twas very different.
! mind my mother, poor soul, saying that her
ia'her and mother rode single-handed to church
on their wedding day, and came back on a pill
hon, as respectable married folks were used And
after breakfast was over both set to and killed
and cut up young porkeri"
p Nsy!" said Marie. Not surely the same day
as they were wedg'
That's how ] heard it, anyhow. :" replied the
husband. They were as thrifty az thrifty could
be- Twas their savings as bought the HaIlowes
Mother and father, too, they saved and saved
and never wasted penny That's why, If was
SO minded could let the place and live like a
gentleman. But twould be folly"
I'm none sure" said Marie, almost maud
bly,
I've always known as you were cut out for
work, he remarked triumphantly 81 dare back
you against anyone know for understanding the
rearing and fattening of poultry, and making
butter as II win first prize where'er It's shown.
You'll be in your glory at the HaloWes! / shall
give you the entire charge OF the chickens Duck
hngs, too-pretty little things-I warrant YOU ike
'em better nor chickens! They pay twice as well
that is, il they're sold off at twelve weeks
And the dairy is the best I know-there's a
spring runs IN channel along one side-the wa
ter's cold ice, and grand for washing butter
You'll spend many happy hours there"
Happen So" said Marie. Happen So"
Tell you what, Marie. In mothers time we
used for to make great deal of sage cheese-why
her cheese went as far as Leicester and Noting
ham! Now cheesemating's pleasant job as
anybody can wish for. Mother was forced to
give it up when she got into years; but there's
no reason why you shouldn't take TO it,
"We'n see," said Marie, smilingly. Poultry
and butter and cheese! Ay, there's no reason
pray, John, what do you mean to do with your
timer"
Nov that's a question, that is! I've gotten
to overlook, and give orders to the chaps, and
everythings done well. 1t needs man
with good headpiece can tell you"
''It does So" Marie agreed. But surely you
can't spend all your days in running to and fro
first after and then after another?''
well, no." be said. There's hours when
have to think-sit aside the fire and work out
of the time-you'l ne'er have a chance of feeling
lonesome"
I'm you're very good" she said. Whilst
I'm making butter or cheese, or gathering in
eggs, you'll be plotting how best to sell 'em. You
are clever lad, John-I didn't know you
were so clever.
She turned her gaze now from his sunburut
face, and looked upon the landscape. Already
they were halfway up the Milton hill. Far be-
low the DarTand cleaned beneath overhangng
trees; the further end of the valley where the
dukes house stands against rich green back
ground, full of golden mist One of the
great fountains was playing; from the road it
appeared ike column of breaking snow.
"a beautiful spot" said Marie. "As beauti-
full spot as / ever did seel"
Then she murnurcd to herself: "And me
bringing him two hundred year in my own
right. Ay, he's clever, the dear lad; but know
somebody as is cleverer nor him.
There's no denying tits lovely said John.
HOften I've thought as / ne'er wished to see
aught else as long live-ssve, of course, one
or two market places. You'll drive with me to
market now and then, Marie love?"
"That / viii, John. Every time you go and
no less"
NAY now, 'twouldn't do at all. There's bust
ness to be done with other farmers, and at the
Angel and Goat and Compasses' ordinaries,
where I've gone eer since / was lad, I've ne'er
seen lady at tablet"
Marie laughed cheeriiy.
"Well. you will see one next time you 60" she
said you'd be dull without your Marie
81 should doubtless; but somebody'n have to
stop at home to see as all goes WE'LL
you're right lad-somebody will when there's
any need Now yonder's home. isn't it: The
bouse lies well--'tis for all the world like to a
hrooding bird. / reckon wen be very happy
John In course I know as twill have to BE-
xive-and- take on both sides-my own mother
ussd for to say as wedlock consisted Of little else
hat when folks fond of each other sarne as We
are WHY 10 give and take is a pleasure in itself
Old Mather slizbted at a well-hung gate, and
In another minute they had left the dusty high
vav and were driving across the long pasture
FIAT Law before Hallowes Farm. The house wal
low and rambling, with quaint little gables anc
I.aden- latticed windows; against the warm brown
stone Of the front grew wistaria and clemstis and
virginia creeper. There large walled gar
den with grass-plot in the middle, and a curiou,
dove-house with red tiled roof. Marie WIZ
came from Peak Forest way, had only seen tn,
Mace once before--on wet afternoon in April
Now. in the soft September sunlight, it had az
air of comfort.
John helped her to the ground; an old lady
his aunt BY marriage, opened the door and gave
hotb hearty kiss She had come over from
HuckIow TO see after the place during the mas
t.rs absrner. and she was eager to return to hel