The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-02-25

OF men moving about the adjoining
house. aud she turned to investigate.
BIea were taking up the carpet and
moving the furniture out OF the room
opposite hers, while others were on
the floor below. similarly engaged
Could it be possible that the Jacksons
were going to move? If they were the
adjoining house would probably be for
rent, and Mile raised her window
quickly and reached Out her hand. Ii
almost touched the window of the adj
Joining house. The houses were join
sd together in front, but in the rear
small space less than three feet
wide separated them to admit light
and air. A solution Of the problem
flashed across the girls mind as she
lowered and fastened the window. 1t
might be possible to Illustrate Aunt
Hetty and not wait five years either.
During the next week Mile spent
much of the time at home. Aunt Het-
ty, always. on the alert, viewed this
unusual proceeding with suspicion and
remained indoors herself to guard
against any possible invasion by JACK
Mitchell. Instructions were issued to
the servant TO admit no one, and Mrs.
Thompson felt confident Of being able
to Illustrate any attempt on Miles
part to marry according to the pro-
vision of her fathers will.
Mile smiled complacently, but said
nothing. as she noted her aunt's ac-
tons. Things were progressing fine
~, and at last the plan was ready for
execution.
Locking and boiling her door. she
spent two hours in putting on her pref
test gown. When this task was COM
pleted to her satisfaction she raised
the curtain and opened the window
A moment later Jack Mitchelrs hand
some face peered out of the window
Of the adjoining house
"All ready, Millie?" he asked, re-
Straining a strong desire to spring
across the intervening space and take
her in his arms. Here's the Rev. Mr.
Walker, an old friend of mine. and two
witnesses, Bert Latimer and Frank
Long. We are all ready If you are"
Mile nodded, and the minister di-
rected them to join hands across the
space of separation. The marriage
service was read in slow, measured
tones, and they were pronounced man
and wife. Jack would have come over
to join his wife, but she prevented
him.
mo. no, Jack; this is Aunt Hetty's
house. and she has forbidden you to
come here. Just wait for me at the
door"
Mrs Thompson, listening, as was her
wont. at. the keyhOle, had heard the
sound of voices and felt that some
thing was wrong. Vigorously and
/ viciOusly she had pounded on the door
of Miles room, demanding admit
lance during the ceremony, but the
Rev. Mr.. Walker, previously apprised
of the situation. had not needed the
interruption. AS Mile unfastened the
door Mrs. Thompson's angry face con-
fronted her.
J.. "Who is in your room. Millie?' de-
manded the aunt, gIancing around in
quest of the intruder She found no
one in the room, but caught sight of
Jacks face across the way. The bride
groom had waited TO see what devel-
oped when the door was unfastened-
what is that man doing in the Jack
son house," continued Mrs. Thompson
angrily. Il shall request Mrs. Jack
son to forbid him coming there"
Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Thompson
were excellent neighbors, and the
threat seemed sufficient to prevent any
further visitations of Jack Mitchell to
the adjoining house.
Mrs. Jackson has moved, Aunt Het-
ty," said Mile calmly. But you have
been so busy watching me that you
failed to notice it. 1, or. rather, we
have taken the house."
1--WE. What do you mean?" inquired
Mrs. Thompson excitedly. Il have
nothing to do with that house"
81 mean Jack and myself. aunt. We
have just been married stood in my
room and Jack stood in the room OF
the house next door. | was married
in your home and have complied with
the condition of my fathers will. Good
by, Aunt Hetty. Come over and see
us. We will be at home on Tuesdays
of next month"
But Mrs. Thompson was too much
discounted by the defeat OF her well
laid plan to make a reply.