Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-04-23
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AS always when augnt uouplSo mis-
mind. father turned to Angy; but
instead Of his composed and resource
full little wife he found a scared-faced
and trembling woman Angy had sud
denly become conscious of the shadow
of the green-eyed monster. Angy's
loyal heart was crying out to her
mate: Don't git the sisters daown on
yer, Abe, 'cuz then, mebbe, yewM lose
your huin!" But poor Angeline's lips
were so stiff with terror over the pros
pect of the county house for her hus-
band, that she could not persuade
them to speech.
Abraham, completely at sea, turned
next to her whom he had called his
guardian angel; but Blossy was rising
from her seat, a battling smile of ex-
pectanoy on her face, the rose spray
swinging in her delicate hand as if to
the measure of some music too far
back In youth for anyone else to hear.
Blossy had worn that expectant look
all day. She might have been delight
eddy hugging to herself a secret which
she had not shared even with the
trusted Abraham. She was gowned
in her yellow lace, the beauty and
grace of which had defied the chang
ing fashions as Blossy's remarkable
elegance of appearance had defied the
passing of the years.
Brother Abe,'-in her ~heedlessness
of the mischief she had wrought,
Blossy seemed almost to sing-"l
never shall forget your speech as long
as | live. Will you excuse me now?'
She swept out of the door, her skirts
rustling behind her.
Abe collected himself SO far as to
bow in the direction she had taken;
then with lamblike ayes of inquiry met
the exasperated glances cast upon
him.
Not a sister moved or spoke. They
all sat as If glued to their chairs, in q
silence that was fast growing appall
ing.
Abe turned his head and looked be
hind his chair for an explanation; but
nothing met his eye, save the familiar
picture ON the wall Of two white kit
tens playing in the midst of a huge
bunch of purple lilacs.
Then there broke upon the stiffness
the Quavering old voice Of Aun'
Nancy. from her place opposite Abel
at the head of the board. The age<
dame had her two hands clasped be
fore her on the edge Of the table
vainly trying to steady their palsie'
shaking. Her eyes. bright, piercing
age-defying, she fixed upon the Devil
dered Abraham WITH a look Of dee
and sorrowful reproach. Her unstead,
head bobbed backward and forwar'
with many an accusing nod, and tn
cap with it's rakish pink bow bobbe'
backward and forward too. Alb
watched her, fascinated, unconsciousl
wondering, even in the midst OF hi
! disQuietude, why the cap did not slid
on her bald scalp entirely. To hi
: amaxement, she addressed not himsel
but Angy.
Sister Rose, yew kin leave tn
room" Implacable purpose spoke
Aunt Nancy's tone. Angy starte,
looked up, going first red and the
white; but she did not move. Sh
v opened her lips to speak.
Q Il don't want ter hear a word frol
yew, nor anybody else." sternly int
posed Aunt Nancy. I'm OLD enoug
ter be yer mother. Go upstairs!"
g Angy's glance sought Miss Abigal
but the matron's eyes avoided her
y The little wife sighed, rose reluctant
dropped her hand doubtfully reassu
ing on Abe's shoulder, and then wei
obediently to the door.
b From the threshold she looked vie
n fully back; but an imperious wa
from Aunt Nancy banished her alt
gether, and Abe found himself alol
l. not with the sisters whom he love
e but with % hard-visaged strangers.
Il cTo BE CoNTTNUED.)