Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-08
MAY 8, 1910.

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the young man. "'Twill be something
for her to remember"
Before he rose to his seat he put a
hand on Libby's shoulder and kissed
her in his usual staid fashion. She
watched him drive out of sight, then
turned toward the house, catching
sight of Cousin Julia peeping through
the parlor window. The knowledge
that her leave-taking had been watched
was somewhat disconcerting, and to re-
gain her composure she loitered for
awhile in the garden, removing FADED
roses from the tall standards. Cousin
Julia, however, soon came out, full OF
giddy praise of the good-looking lover.
"Oh Libby, I should never have
thought It'll" she cried. why, he's
quite the gentleman, and with such
nice manners, too! If I'd sweetheart
like that I'd never let him out of my
sight" She came closer to her cousin
and laid hand on her arm. did he
say anything about poor little me?'
she asked.
"He did," replied Libby, generously.
"He said he thought you lovely
"It makes me quite proud, Libby,
dear. Do let us sit down under this
tree. 1 so want to hear all about your
engagement. Why, 1 hadn't the least
idea of it till I looked out and saw
you kissing each other
After the first modest confusion, Lib
by found herself telling her simple
love story. There was no romance
about tit was only natural record
of liking that had grown with time
into something warmer.
"Why, you are calm about it'll" said
Cousin Julia, when all was told. Il
wonder-I wonder If you really do love
him very much?"
Libby laughed pleasantly. "of course
I do" she made answer. las much as
he loves me-and more"
"Well, I can't get over my surprise,
Libby dear! He seems ever so much
younger-quite boy beside you!'
This gave Libby a shock. IF I look
more nor my years 1t can't be helped,
she said. "Yeb-Mr. Key, I should say
lis full three years older"
After that she resolutely changed the
subject. Cousin Julia for the rest of
the evening sat in the most comfortable
armchair and talked at length con-
cerning her own love adventures. The
girl did not xaggerate-Libby was
certain that she was greatly admired
When bedtime came she was quite
aware of the fact that her visitors
beauty was irresistible. After she
had shown her to the sweet-smelling
chamber over the parlor, she went
downstairs for a goodnight talk with
EInTld NiChSiS.
"She's a dear lass" she began, land
with more winning way than I've
seen before"
The old woman made sound not un-
like a grunt. "'Tis trre she's vastly
pretty" she observed. "But handsome
is as handsome does. I'd advise you to
take heed lest she sets her cap at
Mr. Key!"
Libby's heart jumped oddly. NAY
Emma" she expostulated. chow could
you think of such thing?"
"Ne'er mind how or why" said her
kinswoman "but mark NV words and
be careful Least said's soonest
mended."
Libby said no more, but went to bed
and slept healthily, and rose soon after
dawn to attend to the poultry and the
kline. The best part of the mornings
work was over and done with when, at
9 o'clock, Cousin Julia came down to
breakfast. She was daintily dressed in
holland, with a fine blue silk sash.
Libby could not help laughing at the
contrast with her own homelinass.
''You look as fresh as flowers in May!"
she exclaimed "My word, but tits
pleasure to see you!"
I'm sure you're very kind, Libby"
replied Cousin Julia in her high-pitched,
peevish voice. IT should like to have
lain abed longer-I always do so at
home-but thought it might incon-
venience you."
She spent the morning dawdling
about the garden. and at noon changed
her gown for one of pale blue muslin,
with a big befeathered hat, so that she
was ready to receive Mr.. Key when he
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