She was a little
surprised when he resumed his old tactics.
After drinking a second cup of coffee, he rose, and said, "As an
honest man, I have still a great deal to do after such a dinner."
"Well, it has just done me good to see you," said Mrs. Banning,
smiling genially over her old-fashioned coffee-pot. "I feel highly
complimented."
"I doubt whether I shall be equal to another such compliment
before the next birthday. I hope, Miss Susie, you have observed my
efforts to do honor to the occasion?"
"Oh," cried the girl, "I naturally supposed you were trying to get
even in your bargain."
"I hope to be about sundown. I'll get into those overalls at once,
and I trust you will put on your walking-suit."
"Yes, it will be a walking-suit for a short time. We must walk to
the wood-lot for the trees, unless you prefer to ride.--Father,
please tell Hiram to get the two-horse wagon ready."
When the old people were left alone, the farmer said, "Well,
mother, Sue HAS got a suitor, and if he don't suit her--" And then
his wit gave out.
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