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Show 12 The Dixie Owl, St. George, Utah see her and cheer her up. Yes, I think wed better. Ill come over when school is out and well go over and see her. Well, Ill swan, I left my bread in the oven and Ill bet its burnt to crisps! and Miranda jumped up and hurried out of the door, leaving Mrs. Smith sadly murmuring, Well thats too bad. whether she meant the bread or Miss Heywood, I dont know. That afternoon found the two ladies in their Sunday best knocking at the door of the teachers room. The girl received them kindly and told them to be seated. Mrs. Smith whispered to Miranda as they sat down, She looks like shed been crying, dont you think so? You start the talking, Mirandy. Well Miss Heywood, Miranda began, This is a confidential visit, so be sure we wont tell any body about you. But we feel so sorry for you. But you know there are many good fellows in the world and I dont think he was a very good fellow anyway. I dont see how you feel so sad about it, though, when you said you didnt love him. These young people always was a mystery to me. Now in my days broke in Miss Heywood, What Why, Mrs. OConnel do you mean? I sure Im dont understand. Why about your beau going and leaving you. You know Susan heard you bidding him goodbye yesterday. And Mrs. OConnel related the story as she had told it to Mrs. Smith. All the time she was talking, Mrs. OConnel watched the teachers face closely. At first the girl wore a puzzled expression which deepened as the story grew, until Mrs. OConnel came to the part where Miss Heywood had started to cry. At this point the girl broke into a ripple of laughter. Miranda stopped talking and both women stared at her in amazement. The girl rocked to and fro in fits of laughter for some time but finally she got her breath and choked out, There wasnt any man. I was just practicing my reading for the reception at Tarley tomorrow. ! H. M. 23. |
