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sum s^imi Rip§IK|pl i iSl : --A □gac i. 3 IS 8^ M 'v J* VOL II. COUSIN ZOE’S VALENTINE. I don’t see what Cousin Zoe want ed to send a Valentine for, anyhow! She’s awful old 1 Most nineteen, I guess. When I get as old as that, I’ln’certaiu I won’t care about send ing Valentines. Rat she did, and she asked me to post it on my way to school. I had a good mind.to.,refuse because she . wouldn’t let me see the Valentine she got the day before. I tbought.it was real mean of her, when I showed her all mine. But I got to see it. anyway, for Cousin Zoe sent me to get a ball of blue Germantown zephyr out of her draw er the same day, and there was the Valentine right beside it. I suppose I hadn’t ought to, but I couldn’t help taking just one peep at it, and then I kuew why she didn t show it to me, for it was a comic one • the very comicalest one I ever saw. It was a picture of a big, stout woman, with a long, red nose. Cuiisiu Zoe’s nose is a little long, and she is toiUof stout, too. 1 know she hates to be stout, for she wears her dresses just us tight! But I did’nt tell her I looked at the Valentine. I knew she felt mor tified about it. And she said if I would post the Valentine for her, and not tell a single soul about it, ghe’d give me a whole bandbox full of silk scraps for my crazy-quilt. I was real glad to get them, for I was afraid Susy Dawe would finish her quilt before I did. Her sister Cassy is a dress-makor, and so she gets lots of scraps. So I said I’d take it, and I tucked it under my arm and started. But when I got to the post office, it ■wasn’t there—the Valentine, I mean —and I went back three blocks to look for it, but couldn’t find it, and I came near being late to school on account of it. I felt so worried about it, too, that 1 missed my spelling lesson, and got kept in all recess. I told Susy Dawe about it at dinner-time. Of course, Cousin Zoe wouldn’t mind Susy knowing it. Only she didn’t want grandma and U ucle Dave and brother Robbie to know, because they’d be sure to teaze her. And Susy asked right away who the Valentine was to, “Jo Hazard,” I told her. And then she said : “Why don’t you buy another and send him, Bab?” (My name is Bar bara, but everybody cal!s me Bab.) “He won’t know but what it’s the same one,” she says. Sure enough! I hadn’t thought of that. Susy always was smarter than me. So I asked her if she would go to the store with me to buy one, and she said she would. The store was right around the corner on Prarie Avenue, so wc had time enough to go before school be gan again. “Was it a pretty one ora comic one?” she asked, as we hurried along. I hadn’t seen it, of course, but I was most certain it was a pretty one. Jo Hazard and Cousin Zoe used to K* ™ i *■ T i i u T „ , ways coming to our house, and k ing her to singing-school or sleigh )th ® rp laceB - BuLsoine ; thmg happened—I r never knew what t„*Y mi I k “ow CoDsin Zoe and Jo had some sort of fallmg out, aud uo stopped coming. And Zoe felt bad about it, too. I could see *u„ that 4 . plam i • as .1 thc nose on lay face and that e a pretty pto one, everybody says. But I doii t care. I’d rather be smart than piet tj any day. And so I told Susy that I thought it must have been a pretty one. “It’s likely Cousin Zoe wants to make up with him, by sending him * ieal pretty Valentine," I said. ‘■OUR AMBITION IS TO make a VER A CIO US WORN, RELIABLE IN ITS STATEMENTS, CANDID IN ITS CONCLUSIONS, AND JUST IN ITS VIEWS.” For I always judge other people bymyseK nnd I know tin « < =r e way i would do if 1 wanted 3 raa e friends with anybody. And so Susy and i picked out the very prettiest Valentino (that did hit cost too much) in the whole store. Hut there were such lots and lots of’em, it was hard work to choose, I found one that was bordered with a wreath of forget-me-nots, and in the centre was a silver dove, hold ing out a leaf, and on the leaf was written: “Forgive and forget.” I thought that would be very ap propriate. Aud Susy thought so, too. So I bought it, and a big envelope to put it m ; and, before 1 sealed it up, 1 put m one of Zoe’s cards, that I happened to have in my pocket so lie would be sure it was from her. And then I got the lady we bought it of to direct i t to Mr: Jo Hazard because I always run the words down hill when I’m directing an envelope. And then we dropped it in a letter box, and ran to school just as the first bell was ringing. I did’nt feel quite rightabout it though; aud I kept out of Cousin Zoo's way as much as I could when I got home, I had half a mind to tell her what Fluid done, but ihea I was afraid she would be angry, and not give me the quilt-pieces. Sol made up my mind not to say anything about it. Cousin Zoo was m the kite hen helping grandma get supper, when 1 got home, and I slipped into tho parjor and went to practicing my music-lessontill it was ready* I behove I would have stayed away horn my supper if 1 had dar ed. But T knew that wouldn’t do Grandma would bo sure I was sick and give me a dose of medicine And some gruel—and I hate gruel almost as bad as I do medicine. So I went to supper, and ate quite a good deal cons', daring my con science was troubling me so. But I couldn't help quaking every time Cousin Zoe looked at me. She did not .-ay anything about the Valentine that night for 1 took good care not to give her a chance But the next morning, just us I was sta ling to school, she pounced out of the parlor, with her sweep ing-cap and gloves on, and said; “Albright, Bab?” And I said; “All right.” I hoped, away down in my heart, that it was all right, I thought it was, I’m sure. Anyway, I had done tho best I could to make it right. But I couldn’t get rid " -of a guilty leeiing « all ,, tiny. , Even at recess, when Susy and the other girls were playing “King William” and “Oats, peas, beans and barley grow,” I sat at my desk- with my head on my am,thinking bow wicked f had been to lose Cousin Zoe’s Valentino aud then tell a story about it. But that night, when supper was over, and I was studyiny my Ins to ry lesson, Zoe came in with a big band-box full of the prettiest silk scraps, J ’ and emptied 1 them out on tljfcn j broke down and com . fenced to cry; and told her the w „ ul 'take one ^ of yoor picccs,- ‘ , mid n „ em . 6ilk „ And , \ Cousin Zoe! , 111 T „, never forget , . 1E1[t!lk d ,, or _ bt ll rang, and she . . , ., J - d , _u I didn't learn in uch of my history lbat ^ n, 8 ht > Plough I sat up la^cr than common studying it. But v hen I had put away book and gone up stairs to go to Cousin Zoe came in and kisa- GRAY, GEORGIA, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 1C, 1889. ! ed mc and she looked so bright and . happy I couldn’t help asking what bad happened. And: her checks got as red as if she was ashamed of something; but she said: “Nothing has happened, only Jo Hazard has been here, and—and it’s ail right Bair And I’m so thankful you didn’t send the one I gave you; l'or it was that comic one I got the other,day. 1 thought lie had sent it to me, and 1 was going to send it back again. But ho hadn’t sent it, after all, and —and we are both thankful to you what you did.” “Oh Zoe, did you tell him?” I cried. “Why, of course! I couldn't lot him think I sent it, when I didn’t,” she explained. “But it’s—it’s all right, Bab. and he told me to thank you for him.” I didn’t see why he should thank me, and I couldn't imagine what Cousin Zoe meant by looking se happy, and saying it was ail right. But 1 was glad it was, and my heart felt lighter than it had fox two days. When I went to school the next morning, and took out my atlas to study my geography lesson, 1 found the Valentine that I thought I had lost. And then I remembered that I had put it there after I started, so it wouldn’t get crumpled, and had forgotten all about it. I hadn’t used the alias the day before, because we only have map-questions twice a a week. I took the Valenitno home and gave it to Cousin Zoe, and she burnt it up. She has got two now silk droescs lately, and she gave me the scraps from both of them, aud Jo Hazard gave me a pretty workbox with a silver thimble, ”to pay for his VuD entice,” lie said, and to use in mak ing my crazy-quilt. Last night, when I came from school, 1 found grandma and-Cousin Zoe had tacked down a now carpet m the parlor, and were put trig up some new curtains to tlio windows. 1 asked grandma what they were fixing up so nice for, but she,only said school-girls mustn’t a-k ques tions, But I think I can gness what it’s for. Jo Hazard comes here often or than he ever did, and Zoo wears a brand new gold ring j'ou her finger. And besides, 1 saw her reading a lecipe for wedding cake, the other day. TuR PR1DK op TII p] SOUTH, U lho ( l ucstl ° n Was a * kod evor K conscientious citizen of tho South wh , ,° .. , . ... bCCllon a !‘ ll * l,e ™°P u * ont - ‘What pc r,odlCal ell0l * ld bouthern ,nen leel a g«»ter pride m than all others?” G.e mvanable and enthusiastic an “ wer w ^ ld J b ° “ lhc «° u ^rn Col ‘ <va \ or * lho t re P'y w « uld bo J list fo * the folIowm 1I S 1 ‘ easons - U h the ^ , ' ieultl)r;U i oa ™ ttI in thc b °, uth • ,l hus ncver lost lts individ ' uul,t f or it3 distinotivo character; 11 umtos the vi « or und brightness of the present with tne wisdom aud ex perieuce of tho past, blending to gether in a harmonious whole, now theories, new motives and new scion title developments with that which U|S > lc ' it » f time Las proven to be meritorious i the erperieuce of the many are brought out for the benc fit of the many. J The February number keep, The «*»«• *» <• '«“ J * *» others - Its many departments are ' filled to overflowing with the choic j mattor sujt0 ,j to tbia section> ; and to onumerate them would fill a column. The Alliance Department of which Hon. W. J Northern, i President of the Georgia State Ag ‘ ricultural Society, devotes much of his tune and talent, affords one a splendid insight into tbe workings and progress ot that organization, being very full and worthy o! the special attention of the members of the Alliance, lion. Felix Corput l’resident of tho Georgia Alliance Exchange will have a very interest ing article on the working, plans, etc,,vof ber. Alliance in tho March num In its make up Tho Cultiva tor is the gem of Southern journals, and relying upon the merit of the journal itself and not tho fame of ono man or any set of men, it challenges tho admiration of all as it is wort hy the confidence and sup port of every citizen of the bouth who loves his seciion and cherishes its enterprises. —----........» j » it. R. L mm. -v* J) _ RESIDENT DENTIST MO-TriOEl.no GEORGIA SAMPLE &MT CS-,sK Kaia Spf>p»iucraiul EonsrJ Join nal ““ toa ' PiiEii: \ Ulckjrl U, lex, Ffsiiklki 6-icaro, Km lotk. LEG A L AD VER TIS E MEN I'D Ouliu.’.ry’s Office, Jones t-'o., Ga, January 29ih 1SS9. Vlbereas, W, P. Glover the admin istrator on Estate of John J. Cover d( e-l. applies to me tor Dismission • .-.ah' .*dmi-.fisl ,-atio.i. These are ihe ePofe to cite ' and ndinonish all persons concerned to show cause at this office if any they have to tliccon trary on or by tho first Monday in May next. Witness my hand offiei ally. R. T. ROSS, Ordinary, Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. January 29th 1880. Whereas, W. P. Glover applies to me for administration with the will annexed on Estate of Nathaniel S. Glover dec’d. of said county. These are to cite and admonish all persons concerned to show cause at this of fice if any they have to the contrary on or by the first Monday in March next. Witness my hand officially. 11. T. ROSS, Ordinary. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. January 29th 1889. Whereas, John F. Anderson Adm’r on Estate of Marlin R. Malone dec’d, applies to me for Dismission from said Estate. These are to'cite and admonish all persons concerned to show cause at this office if any they have to the contrary on or by tbe first Monday in May next. Witness my band officially, Fv. T. ROSS, Ordinary. Ordinary’s Office, Jones Co., Ga. January 29th 1889. Whereas, G. W. F. McKay ap plies to me for administration on Estate of Hugh D. McKay, Jr. de ceased late of Jones county. These are to cite and admonish all persons concerned to show cause at this of fice if any they have to the contrary on or by the first Monday in March next. Witness my hand officially. It. T. ROSS, Ordinary. Ordinary’s Office, Jones CogGa. Nov. 17th 1888. Whereas, Pleasant li. Bird, Exe cutor of Estate John W. Bird de ceased, applies to me for Dismis sion. These arc to cite all persons concerned to show cause if any they have to tho contrary at this office on or by the first Monday in March next. Witness my band officially. It. T. K088, Ordinary, NO. 14. SHIP YOUR COTTON TO I m “S3 VB csss Em •K-^3 ■V: Mi C .ga He does strictly a COTTON BUSINESS And will get highest market price for cotton. UK LENDS MONEY In Spring at low rate of interest.—N~n-9-20-3m. JtamEBTTHS Sellable ClvtMaat S10TCII3 Ss 571 and 370 CHEEKY STKEET, MACON, GA. LARGEST STOCK, LATEST STYLES, LOWEST PRICES. All Goods warranted as represented. Mailorders promptly atloenl Call or send your orders. 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