Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-11-27

1 IhanksgiTin'.
Lucinda couldn't sleep that night, for
worrying over her lost brooch. Ii was
almost Ike losing a friend Because
she had had it so long. and because Of
the fond old memories clinging about II.
it had become part Of her life
Thanksgiving day came, cool and
bright with a crisp. bracing air that
brought q soft color into Lucinda 5
cheeks rs she gathered white artemesias
from the garden 10 brighten the parlOr.
Susan. as she looked out Of the Kitchen
window, thought that her sister-in-law
was as goOd-lOOking. in spite of her
thirfy-fire years, as any of the girls, and
then sighed little over the romance in
the others life. Though Lucinda was
always cheerful and seemingly con-
tented. her brothers wife knew that her
heart hungered for home of its own.
Every woman's does. Il Is natural that
K should
When Lucinda dressed herself 10 re-
ceive the Thanksgiving guests. she had
to make an artemesia with n CHESTER Of
its green leaves answer for a brooch.
The white flower. against the dark
maroon Of her dress. showed % such
effect that she wondered iffolks ifOuldn'
think il almost too CAV for 4 woman Of
thirty-five? But before she had quite
decided the matter in her own mind.
she heard wagon drive up, and looked
out of the window TO see cousin Nathan's
] family alighting at the gate And with
them = stranger. He had already
alighted and stood with his back 10 the
house. Something in the broad shOUl-
ders and the peculiar carriage of the
head struck Lucinda as familiar.
Jack used 10 hook something Ike
that. she said, with 4 sigh. Then the
man turned to shake hands with Deacon
Graham. who had rushed out to greet
his visitors with face half shaven, and
she saw il was Jack himself Changed
Of course. but not 50 much 50 that she
did not recognize him the instant she
saw his face.
The roses faded out of herscheeks, /
and she had 70 sit down for minute 20 I
recover herself Jack was alive. and 1
had come back. What had he come /
here fcrs
Don't be foolish. she said TO her
self IFS quite natural that he should |
come here. for cousin Nathan's wife is |
his cousin. and If he came % visit them. /
they couldn't ieave him at home while |
they came here TO spend Thanksgiving /
OF course aOL He comes in 4 friendly /
wsy. and why shouldn't hes so don't /
be silly, Lucinda Graham. but do your 4
best to enjoy yourself and help other /
folks to have a pleasant time"
But she couldn't keep her heart from 4
dutfering strangely n she went down /
stairs. In the entry she met cousin
Nathan's wife.
Il hope you won't be offended. Lu-
cindy," whispered that CHEEKY little 4
woman. Is she kissed the other. but /
Jacks come back. and ! took the liberty
to bring him along
You did quite right answered Lu-
cinda- and her checks were quite rosy
DOW. for Jack came in. and she xent up
to meet him with = frank smile and an
OutStretched hand.
i am glad to see yOu. she said.
We were talking about YOU yesterday.
Susan and !, and wondering if YOU were
living. It's been a long time since we
have heard from YOU"
You haven't grown 4 year older in
looks. he said. and his ewes were full !
Of a look that made her ewes falter and
drOop- -Has be going to hold ner hand
al days And 50 many looking On.
tOor''
MY, tina: feller they call Jack keeps
lO6kin' AZ Amt 'Cindy just as We lock
n the pies an things" said Ruth to
Johnny, by and BY.
Looks As il he wanted % eat her up.
then. chuckled johnny. with 4 long.
long snid Of the delightfully."- santalizins
odOrs coming from the kitchen. Won
der II he ain Z the beau she used e. have
ever - many years ago? l heard ma
an Aunt Des1re a whisperin' about
Aunt 'Cindy an somebody she thought
lots of. little while ago. an III het
that's him On. my. Wouldn't II be
jolly If she'd get married. an they'd
have bang-up big weddin'2 l don't
pose ThanksgiEin' are anything side
o weddin's. Wonder If they have tEr-
key an such thingsr'
Jack and Lucinda had no opportunity
to talk over old times before dinner.
She was busy with the guests. and the
arrangement of the tables. and he was
busy renewing old acquaintance. But
MS ewes would follow the woman be had
loved.
Dinners ready" shouted johnny.
and the deacon said the company nigh.
as well pair Of. and in the pairing
OF Jack was fortunate enough TO Sc
cure Lucinda. and he took her in TO din
ner with such a radiant look on his face
tharcousIn Nafhan's wife nodded with
great satisfaction 10 Susan. and that
worthy woman nudged her husband.
and told him to look ST Jack an 'Cindv.
and he whispered back that they made
a g00d-lookin' couple. an he hoped-but
the hustle drowned the rest Of the sen
tence, whatever il was Lucinda felt that
everybody was watching them. and her
cheeks got red as roses. and Jack. who
was utterly ObliviOus Of any one else, at
least two-thirds Of be time, thought she
had grown handsomer as she had grown
older. and felt aa insane desire TO put
his arms around her and tell her 80.
then and there. and ask her If the past
couldn't be forgotten. OF some Of il. at
least, and the divided paths be made to
run together again
why Lucinda. whats become Of vour
brooch spoke up cousin Nathan's
wife, all at once scrOss the table. Il
never saw you without il on before
s.IlOst IL yesterday answered Lucinda.
Il d give anything If / could find il. -
Just then the pumpkin pies were
passed
They re good / know. said Susan.
for Lucindy made en- an can't BE-
beat At pumpkin pies. You remember
her pies. don yOu Jsek?''
Yes, | do, answered Jack And
then he took piece. and whispered t0
Lucinda that he wondered If Il would
taste the same as IL used 20. And she
and Susan winzed at cousin
Nafhan's wife. and cousin Nathaa's
wife nodded back. and the WAX and
the nod were as comprehensive and in
telligible to the two women rs a dozen
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