The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02

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think how coy 1t will be for them In
the winter.'
"Yes. that would be all right for
some couples" said Wilson. *but hon.
estly. Dorothy. do you think that Jo
and Bertha with all their money
would be content to begin life In a
humble cottage like this. in the hum
BILE way you suggest?"
why. Harry, Of course they willr'
the girl exclaimed In a hurt tone.
When they see what dear house 1t
Is they'll just fall in love with 1t. as
have"
Maybe" said Wilson dubiously.
but 1t strikes me that It would be
more suited towel. say. for example.
couple like us-if we were married
The rent Of this house can't be much,
and haven't got much money. You're
In love with the house. and I'm in love
with-it too. Now
"Goodnessv' she exclaimed. "We'll
have to hurry II we're going to inves-
tigate all those other houses!"
Somewhat sulkily Wilson locked the
door of the little house. But he and the
girl visited no more houses that after
noon. for Wilson very suddenly became
converted to the idea that Bertha and
10 would be charmed by the little
house. and nothing would do but he
must see the real estate agent and Sc
cure an option on 1t. The girl demurred
at this at first, but Wilson finally con-
vinced her that Bertha and 10 would
be nightly pleased at their action in
securing such desirable home for
them.
The real estate dealers office was
finally found and the option secured.
Then the couple started ON their jour-
ney to Bertha's home. where they
would acquaint her with what they
had done. h
They'll be very happy there" said
Dorothy, somewhat wisfully, as they
left the Office.
Sure they WILL" assented Wilson.
ANY one could be happy in little
house like that
For some reason Wilson's mood had
become rather joyous. lie solicitously
took Dorothy's arm and skillfully guild.
ed her through the crowds. 1t was
becoming dusk, and the street lights
were not yet out. They turned into a
side street on a short cut to Bertha's
home. which was big, ornate affair.
Ii looked blatant and uncomfortable.
The little house from which Dorothy
and Wilson had come by the compari-
son to them seemed much more desir-
able.
Bertha had not yet arrived when
they entered. but moment after they
had seated themselves I'm the drawing
room she few In. As usual. she seem
ed very busy and was In tremendous
hurry.
"Oh. I'm so glad you came. peoplew
Bertha exclaimed. ~ won't have to
put you people to any more trouble
trying to find house for us. 10 and
I managed to find time to look at one
this afternoon. 1t Is nice big one.
has large rooms and big bay win
dow. and we're just delighted to get
it. The agent said you had been look
ing at it. Wait minute until l take
off my wraps"
She left the room. The two young
people she had left looked at each
other.
And you've signed the option!' ex-
claimed Dorothy.
EYES," said Wilson. suppressed and
eager. There's only one thing to do
now"
whats that" asked the girl shyly
and with averted face.
Take the house ourselves"
When Bertha came to the door of
the room moment later she did not
enter. as she had intended She gave
one look. saw Dorothy and Wilson
standing I'm the middle of the room.
very close together. and then she fed.
AS she fed, though. she heard Wilson
say somewhat TREMENDOUSLY:
Don't blush so. dear. It's cousins
privilege, you know"