. Five little Peppers grown up, a sequel to Five little Peppers midway . ould say to another — and then — I from thattime — loved you, Miss Pepper ! Polly Pepper stopped short in the , dont — dont! she begged, and coveredher face with her hands. I must tell you, said Jack Loughead, stillgra\ ely, and standing quietly to look at her ; and I have come to ask you to marry me. Oh ! cried Polly again, and not daring tolook at him, I am so sorry, she cried, Iwouldnt hurt you for all the world, 1 know it, he said, waiting for her to finish. For — for, I do like you so much — so ve
. Five little Peppers grown up, a sequel to Five little Peppers midway . ould say to another — and then — I from thattime — loved you, Miss Pepper ! Polly Pepper stopped short in the , dont — dont! she begged, and coveredher face with her hands. I must tell you, said Jack Loughead, stillgra\ ely, and standing quietly to look at her ; and I have come to ask you to marry me. Oh ! cried Polly again, and not daring tolook at him, I am so sorry, she cried, Iwouldnt hurt you for all the world, 1 know it, he said, waiting for her to finish. For — for, I do like you so much — so verymuch, cried poor Polly, wisliing the birdswouldnt sing so loud. You have taught meso much, oh, so much, I cant tell you, , about being true and noble, and — He waited patiently till she began again. But I couldnt marry you; oh, I couldnt,here Polly forced herself to look at him, buther head went down again at sight of his face. You shant be troubled, said Jack Loug-head gently, PU take myself out of the way,and make all excuses at the i —r THAT SETTLES MANY THINGS. 497 Oh ! do forgive me, Polly sprang after him,to call. He turned and tried to smile, then Avalkedoff, leaving Polly standing in the lane. Jasper, said Mrs. Cabot in great irritation,when Jasper and Phronsie wandered into Higbys neat kitchen a half-hour later,with torn garments and muddy shoes, theygot home while you were away, and that tire-some Mr. Longhead came a little before them;and he made Polly go to walk with him; act-ually made her! Mrs. Cabot leaned herjeweled hands on Mrs. Higbys spotless pinetable, and regarded him in great distress. Jasper bent his broad straw hat over the bas-ket of fish a minute. Oh! screamed Phronsie, clapping grimylittle hands and darting off, have they come? My ! what a sight of fish, exclaimed ]\[, getting down on her knees before thebasket. Now I spose you want some friedfor dinner, dont you, Mr. Jasper ? Yes, said Jasper, b
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