Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
Continued.

You like. We are very homeiy peO-
pie. but there shall be an extra knife
and fork and cup of tea; the latter
you'll be glad of now, dare say.
You must find it very cold sketching
in the open air. Hal, go and take on
that horrible thing, and tell Jeanne
tea is ready" she adds, as the maid
brought in the old-fashioned teatray,
with its old-fash.oned service.
Then q cleaning copper tea-kettle
was placed upon the hob, where it
commenced to sing; Aunt Jane in
sisted upon her guest taking an easy
chair by the fire, and commenced to
pour out the tea.
Then the door opened and Jeanne
entered
She still wore the plain blue serge,
but looked thinner and Simmer with
out her jacket.
Vernon Vane had not seen her with
out her hat, and as she catne into the
freight and the soft silken hair,
bound In its light curls, turned golden.
the artists eye lit up with the sym
patty with the beautiful which is the
artists chief possession.
With light, graceful steps she came
across the room, knelt before the
fire, and began to toast some slices OF
bread, which Aunt Jane had already
cut.
let me help YOU" said Vernon
vane, bending down.
Jeanne smiled and shook her head.
Aunt Jane laughed,
II am afraid you are not skilled in
the art of making toast, MIR. Vane;
Jeanne ought to be by this time; she
has made it for her uncle since she
was old enough to hold the toasting-
fork. Of course, 1t could be made In
the kitchen, but my brother would
think the toast UNBEATABLE unless
Jeanne made it."
Il like to see her do one useful
thing a day." chuckled Uncle john,
whereat they all laughed heartily
That's one for you, Jeanne" said
Hal, alret dy through a slice of bread
and butter.
Jeanne looked up with smile.
There goe my character for in
dustry. Shall make you some
toastY
IF you will let me make you some
in return"
Jeanne shook her head and sprang
upright.
Don't they say that bakers never
eat a bun? can't eat toast"
There was low chair beside the
old gentleman's which was evidently
Jeanne's accustomed seat. She took
1t. and in the artists eye, completed
t.e picture.
1t was such a picture as he, who
had been through so many phases OF
life. had never seen.
In silence he looked at the Ere,
with his teacup in hand and the
dreamy look upon his face Jeanne,
opposite. watched him. while she lis
tened to Hal chatting to his aunt
watched him, and saw the set gravity
of his face slowly. soften and relax
and suddenly, as he looked up, her
eyes, full Of mere earnest, almost visit.
ful regard, met his, and though they
were lowered Immediately, strange,
underlined feeling OF shyness q lie
over her. II was only for a moment
and he broke the spell--if spell there
was-by rising and walking across for
her cup.
AS she gave 1t to him his hand
touched hers, and once again the sud
den thrill. as of some newborn feel
ing, runs through her. and this time
she looked up at him with a self puz-
zled and almost appealing gaze, as II
she would ask him what it meant.
"Jeanne!" cries Hal, with his head
on one side, that's the wind through
the chestnut, just in the right quarter
for sail. Hurrah for the Nancy
Bell tomorrow"
Poor old boat" says Jeanne, II
went down to look at her yesterday
and she looked so detected and for
sorn; she'll hear the breeze tonight
and rattle her ropes for Joy"
Listen TO the grill" exclalms Aunt
JaHe to vane, laughing. with a touch
of annoyance; would you not think
that she was fisher girl to hear her
talk? l wish the old boat would Turn
BILE 10 pieces"
"she won't do that, aunt, for r.any
year." says Hal, with deep satisfac-
ton. ''You haven't seen her yet. Mr..
vane; we haven't had a run since
you came to Newton Regis. 1t be-
longed TO a fisherman, who got the
rheumatism too Dad to go in her, so
Jeanne and | saved up our pocket
money till we bought her. You must
see her. oh" he broke OF, as a
srfaen happy thought seized HIM
would you care to come for SAIL to-
morrew? If It is day like this 1t
will be glorlous--won't it, Jeanne? So
come. Mr.. Vane."
Vane looked across at Jeanpe,
Il might be in the way" he said.
There's plenty of room, II you
would care to ccme," says Jeanne.
81 should not be surprised II Mr..
vane is too sensible to care for sail
ing out in the bay in winter"
winter Today is spring" says
Jeanne, quietly.
you think we are mad to allow
these young people to risk watery
grave eh?" said Uncle John.
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