The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-11
Chapter Four
Aunt Susan

"XEIE might transplant some OF
w these ferns down nearer the
Inn," said Polly. "And another
thing, David; l think it would be
fun to work on those flower beds.
/ can see the remains of a lot of
flowers of different sorts. Let's dig
away the weeds and vines, and
see if we can get the beds to
blooming again"
"What for?' said David. "Just
so the weeds and vines can get
some exercise from growing back
again?"
NO." said Polly. How do you
know but what if we get the
flowers to blooming again, their
color will attract attention? May
be some man with money will see
them, and decide to investigate"
"Okay, honey" said David.
well come out and work after
dinner-noW that the days are
getting longer. But" he added,
pulling Polly down beside him
beneath a widespreading oak,
"let's forget all that for the mo-
ment. Are you ready to hear that
'steenth proposal of miner"
Eyes, David, but"
"No butSp David slipped his
arm about Polly's waist, drew her
closer TO him. when are you 60
ing to marry me. Polly?"
Listen, David" Polly began,
eve oughtn't to marry until we
can do it without having to worry
about other people, and"
"All right, we'll stop worrying
about other people" said David.
Anyway, Aunt Julia was the
last of my relatives or relatives
in-law-or so far as / now she
Was-so there's nothing to keep
you and me from living our own
lives"
There's my Aunt Susan" Pol
ly reminded. She's a dependent
relative"
"Sure, I know" said David
"She's a good sort You and she
can move into the Wiley cottage
on Elm Street with me. Maybe
you can rent your aunt's house,
now that lot of people are COM
ing 10 Ardendale to work in the
lumber plant. 1t would give Aunt
Susan small income and keep
her from feeling she was a bur-
den" He put his finger under
meath Polly's chin, lifted her face
esR1 InnlrAI IArayv. % kAx.
I'm sure we can manage, Sweet
ness" he said, his voice husky
with longing. "Pm willing to take
a chance. Won't your"
Polly was thoughtful. She
smiled.
Maybe we could do it," she
said Only hate for you to start
helping support my rel. tives.
You've always had an aunt or an
uncle Of your own on your hands,
David, and-and-it doesn't seem
fair for you to take in my aunt"
Polly, do you love me?"
Eyes. David. You're always ask
ing me that"
"All right, what's the
most important, yolr love for me
and mine for you, or your Aunt
Susan"
"Sillyr said Polly. "Our love is
the most important.
"Then it's settled. We get mar
ried You and Aunt Susan can
take over my cottage just as soon
as you name the day"
Polly snuggled up to David.
ooh. darling" she said. Il do
hope we're not doing the wrong
thing
Certainly we're not" said
David with emphasis. Nov, when
do we marry2 Tomorrow-Sun-
day when2p
'Not tomorrow said Polly. Il
--l-want a little more time to
get ready"
Saturday." said David. Next
Saturday afternoon? I don't work
on Saturday afternoons. you
know"
"All right, David" Polly said
very softly Next Saturday after
noon."
GOSH" said David. He gave
Polly q hug. AT lastl Just one
more week and you'll be Mrs.
David Wleyl"
Plans
IRIS DAVID WILEY" said
vi Polly. testing the sound OF
the words. Il hope Aunt Susan
won't mind too mach
Why should she?' said David
"lt'S our affair, not hers. Besides,
you always said she liked me"
"She does. David" Polly said
''She likes YOU lot"
Then there's nothing 10 worry
about
Only Aunt Susan is a little set
in her ways. Polly went on. Il
mean she's cooked all the meals.
and run her own house so long.
she'll want to cook for US, and
run your house"
Our house" David corrected.
We'll, what II she doesg don't
mind Do your"
Ne" said Polly That is. /
won't mind for . while. Not while
Tn working at the tearoom--"
Which reminds me" said Da.
vid. that / don't like the idea Of
my wife working"
That's silly. David Polly told
him, Lots Of young couples work
now: they have 10. in order 20
marry and establish a home. !
don't Giad working. And think
/ should keep on with my Job
until you sort Of get on your feet.