The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-01-24

ion. While all these considerations
pro and con. had failed to make
mating, suddenly a spark had flashe,
between them and made them one.
Nor does 1t matter that there was
great deal of the artificial to stand be
| tween them and realization. Wha
was to follow was not process o
building up a love. but of breakin,
down barriers. When they left tn
house both knew that the artificial
condition by which they were sur
rounded required that they proceed
step by step. In one respect the!
were very near, In another they wer,
far apart They had pledged silen
troth and yet they were strangers.
do you think you will take tn,
house?" asked Jenkins as they stood
on the sidewalk about to part
Rather, do you think you'll take it 2
was the reply.
Il am certainly not so ungaIlant al
to stand in lady's way"
"Nor would l think Of taking it II
you want it."
Jenkins stood thinking for moment
before replying. 1t was their artificia
relations that were occupying his
thoughts.
Suppose" he said, taking out his
card, you send me word as to your
decision"
Il will" she replied in low tone.
ION second thought, | will not put
you to so much trouble. If you will
let me know where l could get youl
reply l would be pleased to call fol
it."
Il should be happy to have you dc
So" She gave him her address.
Good morning.
Good morningv'
Not very warm parting for an en-
gagged couple. Nevertheless both went
away with satisfaction in their hearts
For the first time in their lives they
had listened to the voice of nature un
alleged by artificial conditions.
In few days Jenkins called upon
the caretaker, with whom the renting
OF the house had been left, with a cou
pie of leases in his pocket and execut-
ed one for the owner and another for
himself.
when will you move in, sir?" asked
the woman.
Il don't know. I would like to have
you remain as you are and take care
of the house for me for the present"
THAT would suit me very well. Ii
Mrs. jenkins wishes any cleaning
done, sir, I'll be glad to attend to il
for her"
jenkins said he would let her know
But as there was as yet no Mrs Jen-
kins and great many artificial bar
riers to be broken down before there
could be the woman was not likely to
receive any hurried order He fully
Intended to occupy the house with the
woman the caretaker supposed was
Mrs. Jenkins, but before that a great
deal must be done. Not even a word
Of love had been spoken. What had
been looked and understood was an
other matter.
Months passed before the caretakei
got her order to do the cleaning. Then
everything was made spick and span,
and furniture began to arrive. jenkins
went to the house and saw that it was
arranged as properly and with as
much taste as could be expected of a
bachelor, then when all was finished
left it In charge of the woman and
went away.
The next she saw of him he drove
up to the door in carriage, wearing
a frock coat. silk hat and a chrysan-
themum in his buttonhoIe. He hand
ed out the lady who had inspected the
house in his company and when In
side and her wraps were thrown off
she was very beautifully dressed.
''The children, ma'aml Where are
the. children? Oh, forgot; you told
me there are no children. But l hope
they'll come soon''
Years have passed since these two
strangers met at the "house to let
and later went to live in it as man
and wife. A family such as the care
taker described are there, and all are
happy. The house is but a stones
throw from the club but Jenkins new.
er goes there. He says he has no use
for 1t.