The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-05-02

lnefts to books, enjoyed the fresh conn-
try air, and attended 50 much to his own
business and not TO that Of other people
that he was voted too exclusive.
There was 8 railway station at North
brock, md one day Il, ran hastily up
the steps Ct rs tower to send a mes,
Sby telegraph. Hehad leaped from
re ain without thinking Of the valise
which he Ind placed on the seat beside
him. Itscontants we're valuable, and
he vas anxious tooi receive it by the re-
turning train.
The operator was a quiet, demure-
looking girl, very compact and plainly
clad her face creamy white, neither mp
proachingto pallor nor indicating Ill
health.
He stated his errand. Could she get
u dispatch TO Crpylana before the train
got there.
s# ssOh, ycs;;" was tho reply. How a
you identity the ynlise2"
Her voice sounded as clear as q bell,
and her white, shapoly hand was toying
with the button Of the telegraph instfu-
naent. Ss
sshfy name Is on it, he said.
yonr name--is?'
ale S5AFionnes@s1.ss
She had heard Of him but she had
never met him. Shessurveyed him in q
speculative way, yet with no suggestion
sof holiness. Her eyes were soft gray
eyes, with fabulous depths, and just
then tinged with wistful interest.
Asfew ticking sounds followed, and
then she announced that the message
had been sent md acknowledged. He.
6nIg down q coin III compensation, and
then picked up a book which she had
evidently been reading.
1s1Snrtor Resartus, by Thomas Car
lyle ~ he exclaimed, reading the title,
an intonation of surprise in his voice.
lyon are-are-plodding through
thisY" he asked, ~stammering in his
choice OF words.
81 she answered.
eAnd--enjoy it," was his next ques-
ton, alittle grimly put.
a. faint pink flush came into her
cheeks.
cat least q do not consider the read
ing Of il nm infiietion J" she reioined, a
scarcely pereeptilole smile about her red
lips.
Her reply pleased him. He was
standing almost directly yer her, for
she was seated. He noticed the finely
poised head il ecompact brow. the deli
cate ears, the chestnut colored hair.
with lurking shadows of bronze iii 1T
and not q strand out OF place.
Her figure was 1.-THE and graceful, AND
her mir modest and 1 f-composed. His
proximity did moi. disturb her; the con
seriousness of his worth did not cause
her to deprecate herself.
She opened a small drawer, threw in.
to it the coin which he had placed on
the table, and handed him the proper
change.
aKeep IT, he said, with q toss Of hi
head.
81 cannot she replied, II am no
entitled to IT.
81 am at liberty to give it to yol.D
aaButI am notatl liberty to receive it,
she answered, sor rather Z do not wisl
to-
He picked up the change with
fr0wn.
lyon know my name,n he said: if ]
knew yours we might consider our
selves acquainted"
HMy name is Janet Thornc," she re
joined, in her quiet way.
He bowed, then descended the wind
ing stairway.
aJaneti" he repeated to himself. "a
staid old name, and it suits her. Some
how I feel strangely interested in tn.
ittle-thrnsh
The two met frequently after that
janet lived In q neat little cottage no
far from the station. Her mother was
I dead, and she supported an invalid
father with her earnings.
Gale Uardonne visited her at the cot
tage, sent her books and flowers, ant
sometimes walked with her in tho wood!
that stretched between:N orthbrook ant
the cottage.
Having seen sosnlnch Of the world
being rich, handsome and a pleasan
falker, it was ne wonder that she be
carne fond of his society. He, iii turn
was very much facinated By her, ans
sometimes wondered why. He ha,
mingled d great deal in society. an,
had met witkl many beautiful and nc
sss GQll PISlISu 1dtuESp ~ lllO SiS WAS DQpl
quiet, demure, misunderstanding girl
However, lie was not the only man VIII,
tried to find bis way out Of such
quandary.
He proposed to her me evening
They were standing beside the cottag
gate. The stars were shining softl
overhead the young moon was just Wis
BILE above the Iow-lying hills; o subtl
resinous odor was waited from til
woods; the frogs crooked IN the mead
ows an sWl called to his mate from hi
perch under the caves Of the mill.
Why was Janet SO long inreplyingt
Gale Cardonnes passionate appeal2 Fl
saw the color CONC and go in her fact
Hesaw her lips tighten.
81 aln 80 sorry!p she said at last, wit
Agasp, her frame trembling.
Sorry" repeated he, feeling n littl
dazey. Becatsse have proposed I
your
Because Z am constrained to declil
your offer, she said.
IL required bravery to speak thes
words, Dictated by duty, when love an
desire wanted SO much to rebel.
eiaculated Gale Cardonn,
reddening, and bssing his npperI lip.
HissShand was 9 brawny one, az z