Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-08

ton and her father were trying to
marry her to one of us. Scott Harvey
was merely a scare to hurry the mat
ter along"
1T looks that way" Perry grudg-
ingly assented. still I-Mosgrove, I
never saw men liked better"
And l liked Them" Mosgrove
mumbled. Just the kind a fellow
would choose for friends. I wish
there's Harvey now. Glad of 1t. z
was rather dreading the adieus"
But the difficulty was soon over. and
without embarrassment. Then they
were gone, but no sooner had the
latch clicked than Harvey spoke
Nice enough boys. l dare say" he
laughed. but aren't you glad that's
the last of them?"
"Oh, no, indeed" murmured Jacle.
They were so amusing"
Scott's mellow laugh reached the
coat closet plainly. That may be-"
he said, but the minutes dragged hor-
ribly for me. I've the greatest newsl
Our manuscript is accepted"
Robert Brants eye was at the key
hole. Jacie was waltzing wildly about
the room she and Scott laughing like
two children.
Il wish. oh, WISH" broke in Jacie's
soft voice. that we could begin on
another. How tiresome to wait till
you and Annie are settled. But let's
see-how would it do for me to start
the story? Then you and she, when
you're ready, write up to me?'
The very thing"
A minute later SCOTS heels tapped
smartly on the pavement, and Jacie's
laugh still dubbed when the portiers
swung back to admit Burton.
Delighted, I'm sure" was her greet
ing. Perhaps. though. you, like the
rest, have come to say goodby."
The keyhole of the courtroom was in
direct line with Jacie on the sofa.
Robert Brant distinctly saw Burton
draw up n chair and take Jacie's hand.
Also he heard distinctly every word
that was uttered Moreover, he was
struck by a peculiar quality In Bur
toms tones.
"Jacie." Burton began. 81 wish
will you explain about the portrait,
you know Why--wasn't Finished"
oh" she said. easily, that was
because poor MIR. Mosgrove couldn't
paint nothing He said SO in this
very room not half an hour ago. Mr..
Perry agreed"
"Jacio," (Burton's voice was appeal
| lng). Il don't know what tricks you've
been playing, but you've sent away
two thoroughly nice men. Scott Har-
| ney--"
He's gone. too"
but Jacie, It seems desirable"
Thanks for yours and papa's inter-
| est" She smiled sweetly. Perhaps
your next plan to secure a husband
for me Y III be more successful"
Burtc MS CONSERVATION was ludi-
crous. His crimsoned forehead show
ed beads OF perspiration and his stiff
fened tongue could only stammer the
one word How"
'How?" Jacie managed to repeat.
Why, stood behind screen not an
/ arms length away. during the whole
of the conspiracy. And those two dear
! boysl oh. Mr.. Burton. when | played
dart you ought 10 have seen them.
| Next time"
"Therell be no next time" Bur
toms tones had in them remarkable
decision. I've been so miserable, ia
Gle. and now I'm so happy that you've
sent them all away I'm afraid I'm
too-Jacie, II you'll take me-"
ooh, quite so. | meant to all the
time. If we just had papa's consent
now, should be blissfuly happy"
Jacies happiness was speedily as
sured, but Robert Brant's assumption
of surprise upon entering the room
was notlceably lacking In genuineness.
and he soon went out mumbling.
Enough, however, was audible as the
door closed to justify the following
| reading:
Just the one, by jove. Why the
deuce didn't | know it long ago. and
have the worry oyer?"