Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-05-05

all through the days following. h
kept pretty close to her. Miss Jam
was in state of mind. It was plaii
as pikestaff that that man Henshav
was making up to Sister Abby-Ab
by who had never before tolerated
anybody's counting.
He must have bewitched her
that's all the way / can account fol
it" she confided, almost weeping. &c
the professor upon Saturday after
noon. Something ought to be done
about 1t. It's ridiculous-at her time
of life. don't understand 1t bit"
'No-but It may be the cooking
DR.. Henshaw's 4 good man. but not
whoilys above earth" the professor
comforted wisely. Besides. can
quite underestimate mans loneliness
is something dreadful. He has just
about had time to find out how much
he misses his wife. In fact he is
worse off than I-who have been lone
ly so many years"
Well! 1t was just because you
chose to be-" Miss Jane snapped
then could have bitten her tongue.
The professor positively beamed
over her intimation. Il wonder if you
can be in the right" be murmured
Honestly, now, dear Miss Jane, tiff
! found myself greatly attracted by
most superior woman of suitable age,
do you think | should have any
chance?"
You'll have to find out for your
self-one woman never knows about
another" Miss Jane retorted, but with
blush that would have done credit to
Minerva.
The professor took her hand. But
suppose it is not--anotherY" he
asked. Suppose dare raise my eyes
to-you?"
If Miss Jane had felt what was com
ing, the sudden certainty of it over
whelmed her For the first and last
time she tainted outright-and most
gracefully, Notwithstanding her hun
dred and fifty pounds, upon the pro-
fessor's shoulder.
Minerva came running to them, ex-
claiming anxiously, Fetch Dr. Bell
And keep Aunt Abby awayl"
Afternoon service was just about to
begin-in the stir and confusion OF
getting the crowd inside the church it
was easy to mask Miss James faint as
something else.
"Oh, III turned my ankle she,
herself, said, smiling the salts Sister
Brown held under her nostrils.
Then we must take you straight |
home" the professor said, as one in
looking into her eyes while
he nodded toward Minerva and her
sweetheart.
Miss Jane began to say family,
'Abby-where is she?" but Sister
Brown checked her with a significant
smile.
Don't you worry about Miss Abby"
she said. Just let them put you in
he barouche and go along. DR.. Hen
shawl see to 1t your sister gets home
III right"
Then DR.. Bell exploded. When he
,ould speak for laughing. he said,
gringing Miss James hand heartily,
ind beaming on the professor:
1T has worked splendidly. Get
of you. I'll tell Abby ev-
make her likewise tell
ne"
What has worked?" Miss Jane de-
handed, suddenly forgetting her
urned ankle and stamping her foot.
The doctor looked quizically from her
o Minerva, then on to the professor
nd young Lee, whence his eyes wan
erred to Miss Abby and her prize,
ust now coming up to them.
My organized epidemic" he said. ,
nth another great laugh. .Of matri- :
honey to be sure-it hurt my feel ,
ngs to see three fine wives going to
'aste" +,
For once Miss Jane had no word
professor was likewise ST.
mt. But young Lee spoke up man !
ally:
You were exactly right, doctor I
nd no man could have done a better
eed."
So, | can say: Bless you, my chill !
rent all round?" the doctor queried. ;
Young Lees eyes twinkled. Sure i
ling" he said. You see DR.. Hen :
nav begged me to fix things with '
Linerva, SO Miss Abby would have no 4
Reuse to make him wait" +
She didn't think of me. I suppose" I
ISIS Jane said, signing. The others
niled. Sister Brown spoke for all OF 4
lem. "No-she didn't forget you" h
lie said. "But all of us have seen I,
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