The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-31

there was a great satisfaction in tn
thought that she was earning her owl
way after all. She knew how horri
fed Aunt Lettice would be If she coul'
see her cherished niece behind tn
counter. AS for MartinAshe shrugget
her pretty shoulders with assumed In
+ difference
She had been there a week when ;
very sharp eyed, thin faced man edge
his way toward her and appeared +
study her appearance closely. Late
she saw him talking to the floor man
ager, and after awhile he disappeared
Susannah thought little of the Incl
dent, for shortly afterward 1t wa
eliminated from her memory by tn
appearance Of Martin Wayne.
Susannah shrank back among tn
blue enameled saucepans and pots an
hoped some other clerk would wal
upon him, but 1t was busy morning
and there was no way of escape. TO
Martin came directly toward her and
without the slightest sign of recogni
| ton, spoke to her:
"Will you show me some teakettles
pleascf" he asked, referring to a paper
in his hand
Without a word poor Susannah SET
forth on the counter row Of teaket.
ties Of every size and shape-tin, cop.
per, nickel and enameled ware of
every color
Martin looked ut them critically
What would you choose?" he asked,
looking her directly in the eyes with
his clear, searching glance. What
would you choose for n family Of two.
I'm going to be married" he added In
explanation.
Susannahs color came back in a
swift rush. and her daintily poised
head went up proudly. All at once
she was the model saleswoman, brisk
and attentive. If Martin Wayne in
his chagrin was to daunt his marriage
to Miss Fearing, Susannah would not
finch. 1t did not occur to her to
think 1t strange that Martin should
be buying his kitchen ware alone.
Had not lie and Susannah planned
every detail of their future home
down to the very toasting forks"
"What would you chooseY he re-
peated. and Susannah picked out a
green enameled kettle because In the
house that they had built in fancy
there was to he nothing but white
enamel ware,
Green" lie repeated in n puzzled
tone
at wears we'll" said Susannah In
busincsslike tone. Now, here are
other kettles to match in the same
color-pots and saucepans and
81 must ask your advice" he said
soberly and laid his list before Susan
nah-the very list they had compiled
together in the red glow of the fire Ill
library MY wife-that is, the lady
who Is to he my wife-has expressed
"A wish for white enameled ware-pure
white. Don't you think l had better
choose what she wants? You see, she
made out this list herself" lie gave
1t to her, and before her blurring eyes
the letters danced up and down, but
1t was her own writing.
All at once Susanuah found speech.
"Martin" she said th 81 very small
voice
He turned instantly. "Susannah.
dearest. what is IT." &c asked In low
tone
OH said Susannah sharply Then
you got my notef
Eyes and tore it up said MIR.
Wayne promptly. Your Aunt Lettuce
Is weeping over hers yet Dear she
sent you message by me: Tell my
little girl that don't regret the book
of sermons: have learned II sermon
by heart now"
"Oh, DEAR half sobbed Susunnah.
I'm afraid I'm going TO cry. Martin
I've been so horrid to you both! Did
Aunt Lctticc tell you all about II p
EVERY word. even unto how she In
cited your jealousy of Madeline Fear
ing Susannnh, as they say in the
melodramas. nll is forgiven; come
home" lie covered her little hand
with his own while the floor manager
turned his back
y must WNll untll the Wnistie
blows" smiled Susannah through her
happy tears.
and | win wait outslde-iust as II
was your steady company Shall /.
SusannHh|
Yes" said Susannah softly.
Tomorrow we will come back and
select white enamel eh. dear?"
Yes" said Susannah again. her face
radiant with bushes Martin how
did you know was here?"
"My detective didn't you see him
prowling around awhile ago? WAS
waiting outside for his report"
81 see And. Martin, just ms | YVES
beginning to enjoy my independence
II is ended" she sighed, a little re-
gretfully.
isn't there something sweeter than
hat-dcpcndence upon me- whis'
pered Martin as he slipped the ring
back Into its accustomed place
Yes, indeed" And this time there
was no regret In Susannah'S voice,