The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-11-21

his oar again.
Ellington began to tire Of this He was not
only practically excluded, but she kept the
broad brim Of that ugly beach hat resolutely
toward him. He could see nothing but the
sweet line of her chin.
He could watch tho figure, though, and
that made him think Of rush, il was 80 tall,
and supple, and Slim "She might have grown
In this water" he thought, "and caught her
motion from these waves. She ought 10 dress
la green"
He walked about Ticking the stones with
his cane. This came Of having an eccentric
friend. There was never any knowing what
Cragmore would do next His life consisted
Of going from absurdity TO absurdity. Tied
10 his caprice was almost as bad as TO have
a wife and be entangled In the legendary
apron-strings
Meantime, Cragmore had probably noticed
the restless pacing Of his friend, for he skill
fully began nearing shore, and before the
small boy could protest the nose of their boat
grated on the huge pebbles
"O-see here, )" exclaimed Johnny, when he
found his voyage ut an end, don't let's
land"
20, yes" said Cragmore, Hthis will do for
now. See, here comes the owner of the boat
Perhaps you can bargain with him for
longer trip"
little stuffy man in goggles, purple in
the face from too diligent inspection Of the
agate crop, approached them.
"This lad wanted q ride" explained Crag-
more, and took the liberty of using your
boat TO give him turn or two. Any agates"
A grunt, accompanied by a significant
patting Of his bullying pockets, was the only
response. The amateur geologist had hunted
himself rich in worthless stones
The young lady stepped forward. "You
are very kind, indeed, SIR" she said to Crag-
more. II am sure Johnny is greatly obliged
to you. Come, Johnny" reaching her hand
TO him, lit is almost noon"
She made a sweeping inclination Of her
body, which included both gentlemen, and
the two walked away, Johnny giving part
ing grin Of gratitude over his shoulder
Il tell you, Fan, he's the boss" they heard
him say with undiplomatic shrillness, as they
turned TO ascend the steep, sandy path.
The gentlemen watched the retreating
figures in silence for some minutes. Then
Ellington said:
That's your conception of pleasure Crag-
moref
"Why, yes; like to study character"
Il do, too, for that matter, after It is
hedged, but not in its callow state"
The boy was bright, and, little r,Iffian that
he was, he was not unlike his sister"
Like his sister! She like that young Texan
steer! You are fine observer"
THE same brow, the same smile, the same
impetuous fash of the eyes. found out who
they are-nothing like making friends with
the small boy Of the family"
"And-who are they" reluctantly asked
Eddington.
The Roscoes, of Louisville. Papa IS
lumberman.'
"Up here, probably. to look after his saw
mills"
"Oh, no. His numbering is in West Vir-
ginia millions of acres Of cherry They
came yesterday-'Fsnny is a trump"
@Humph," sneered Ellington.
ave shall probably encounter the goddess
at the Chicago resort. You know what we
are Ellington, don't youf We are 'resorterS'
Not travellers, or tourists, or summer board
ers: we are 'resorters.' It's worth coming for,
TO be so definitely classified, isn't I'll"
"Cragmore, half knew that was n Ken
lucky girl Our northern women never have
that soft fire about them-that warm indo-
lence that is so much more alluring than
energy"
THE boy hadn't much warm Incidence
about him. Expected, in spite of all could
do, he'd have us overturned"
Think" pursued Ellington, ignoring his
friends remark, "of a Chicago girl of that
class bounding out of Marshal Fields like a
panther out of jungle, getting over that
pavement In three or four strides, opening
her own carriage door and banging It after
her. I've seen it, Think Of the sculptor who
has IL on his hands to perpetuate this genera
tion-this age-in marble"
II feel the better for my exercise. Quite
an adventure, wasn't IL Edington7"
The cynicism Of the one meeting no re.
Spouse from the breezy cheeriness Of the
other, they finished their morning walk
without further words.
On entering the wide halls of the Chicago
clubhouse the first person they encountered
was Johnny.
He greeted Cragmore: "Hello."
Hello" answered Cragmore, reaching him
o hand.
"Fanny said l wasn't to ask you to take
me out on the lake again, but wish you
would"
ain due tine-perhaps," said Cragmore
table in the reading-room called out: "My
son, come here"
when is due timer persisted Johnny.
Johnny, my dear boy,p demonstrated the
matron, hurrying forward. .
sMamma, this Is the gentleman who invited
me TO go boating this morning." said the in.
genious little wretch.
She bowed with winning frankness to them
bath.
II had full account of IL, and I'm afraid
Johnny was troublesome" she said, laying Q
caressing hand one the boys close-cropped
head, as IL TO ask their indulgence
Johnny needs some training, madame, be
fore he should be trusted out alone"
"You were very kind to crafty him thb
morning. He came back full of information
about bow and stern and 'rudder'"
II shall be glad to give him further les
sons" said Cragmore, as she led the boy
away.
in Heavens name, cragmore, why viii
you commit yourself to such task just for
the sake Of q moments politeness" groaned
Ellington.
@rm sure ! don't know" he laughed
That mornings encounter was but one OF
series. The. Roscoes liked outdoor life
heartily. They had not left the city's heal
or smoke to drone or shut themselves in
Within judicious limits they made friends
and it was not many days before Ellington
and Cragmore were included in their lake
porties picnics and excursions.
Besides, they managed 10 discover link Oh
distant cousinship, which bridged all conven
tional scruples.
Cragmore was the omnivorously useful Gle
ment in all their outings He was the end OF
the law to Johnny; Miss Fanny preferred
his esrort to any other when she went sketch
ing; he could pack a hamper, draw cork,
boil coffee over twig fire, and could be bit
ten by mosquitoes without swearing. NJ
wonder he was In demand.
Ellington relaxed in marked degree, and
but for the inveterate johnny would hav.
found a spice for something quite like zest
in this barbarism. But the boy was his alb
horrense; he went SO far as to say an acct.
dental drowning in TINT family would lie q
boon. His shrill treble was suie 10 put Ed
ingtun to rout whenever AN interview with
the lovely sister wa, at it, most piquani