Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-08-20

sewing for the summer folks. Does
that fire your young imaginationT
And abe supports herself and her
motherT inquired Carrot, with cutting
dirsctness.
why, I suppose So" answered Julia
languidly.
Whereupon, with careless "well.
goodby; I'm or for days fishing"
Overton sauntered away with little
comprehension Of the feminine conster.
nation he was leaving behind him.
julia was the first to recover.
Don't you care, Catherine" she
said defiantiy. wen nip that little
romance In the bud"
Several days later, upon catching
sight OF Marjorie at the window, Over
ton swung open the little cottage gate
and called out cheerily, Lost any more
thimbles, Miss Phiiliper'
Marjorie, her color mounting high,
pretended not to hear and continued
sewing with nervous haste.
You have another message from
Miss Robbins?" she asked politely.
mot on your Efer' was the unexpect.
ed reply. 81 came on my own account
this time, Miss Phillips. want to ask
you some questions"
I'm very busy, Mr.. oyerton." -
Carrot noted the knowledge Of his
name: He remembered that he had
not mentioned Il at their first inter-
view. So she had been making In
quiries about him! She was more in
terested than she appeared.
do all girls think these frippery
things IA necessary matrimonial as
setr' he asked, indicating with a nod
the piles of snowy thin stuff on the
chairs about her.
Your cousin and Miss Morton are
not exceptions, think"
AS she mentioned the girls name
Marjorie watched Overton's face close
ly, but there was no betrayal Of any
personal interest
"Do you make speciality Of trous-
seauxT was his next question.
TT looks as though should have to,
Marjorie answered. "As soon as
have finished your cousins there will
be one to make for Miss Morton. I un
derstand."
Really" was Overton's surprised
exclamation. Who's the man, may
ask? You have evidently been taker
into confidence"
1--WE evidently been taken in," wa.
Marjorie's scarcely audible reply as
with flushed cheeks, she gathered NJ
her sewing and left the window.
"Well, by Jupiterr' exclaimed Over
ton as the truth Of the situation dawn
ed upon him. 80 that's the gamer
Every morning thereafter, rain o.
shine, Overton babe Marjorie "Goot
morrow" at her window. for he hat
discovered that through her garden la,
short cut to the village postoffice
Marjorie, on her part. failed to ham
out "No Trespassing' sign. thougl
common sense told her that she ough
to do so.
But one sunny morning Overton, i'm
lions to the wind.
Little Miss Marjorie" he sal
pleadingly. do you suppose I coul
persuade you to make a trousseau 70
for my wife to be?"
| The color flashed rebelliously int
Marjorie's cheeks, and tears gathere
In her eyes. One daring little dro
slipped over her lashes and fell upo
! Carrots hand.
"Why, what Is this, dearest? Your
not cryingf Don't you love me? Don
you want TO be my wife? thought
For answer the tired girl droppe
her head on his hands, which still bel
hers, and sobbed softly.
But Overton understood.
Marjorie" he said lovingly. Took q
at me, little one"
Very shyiy Marjorie lifted her prett.
tumbled head, then drew away fror
the window with frightened haste.
They are watching u.s." she whit
pered from behind the curtains. you
cousin and her fr1ends
Tim glad Of It" Garnet replied, wit
q laugh. do you think II I shout
come back tonight, sweetheart. tins
we could 6nd any-thimbies-in Ii
gardenr'
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