The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-04

| 1 climbed on like awkward judges do
or whether l was lifted into the air by
admiration for the girl, and sat down
on the saddle. The truth is, don't
know anything about it, except that
after awhile, how long III be hanged
if know, 1 found myself riding along
the road, deep in the contemplation Of
divinely drawn picture which the
sunlight itself framed and hung be-
fore me.
The routine of court duty was very
dull after this, and longed for the time
when could wander back to the old
log house, which to me held such en-
chantment. Previously had lamented
the fact that L had remained bachelor,
but now was glad, because / had found
an ideal. / don't know how many SEN
timental decisions / made during that
session of court, but 1 don't think that
it would shed the light of very much
credit on my Judicial career if the con-
dition of the country should arise and
demand statement.
After awhile / went back to the old
log house. I found the old man just
the same. He welcomed me as il he
had never seen me before, but with rap
ture / noticed that the girl spoke as
though she had seen me before, and
that She was glad to see me again. This
time | was determined not to leave so
soon, and, the truth is, fingered sew
eral days. l walked by the river with
the beautiful creature, and helped her
gather the kindling at night. l roamed
with her morning, night and noontide,
and together we chased the rabbit and
squirrel and even the fox, with all his
slyness, did not always escape our pow
ers and skill. Not among all the neigh
bors was there such "girling," and l,
for myself, had never seen one to COM
pare with her beauty, her grace and
her voice. When l spoke of my leav-
ing, the old man objected, and even the
girl slightly demurred, but l told them
that bushes of pressing Importance was
claiming attention from the north TO
the south. But the beautiful girl, with
rosy lips pouHng, declared in a way
that would have paralyzed Paul, that l
was so restless and wanted to leave
them because, as she thought, l had
found them all dull. 1 made great eff
fort to go without showing the slightest
emotion on my part, you know, and
when the old man seemed so anxious
that l should remain, decided that
ID better go and return within few.
days. 1 didn't care to overdo it, you
understand. Well, went away, not
because really had any business, but
because 1 did not care to injure my
chances, for by this time, you may
know, l was dead in love with Myra.
couldn't remain away but short
time. When 1 returned they were all
glad to see me. Myra, it seemed to
me, wanted to kiss me, and l would
have kissed her but 1 didn't have
good chance. She was more lovely
Than ever, and when at night we walked
out under the stars felt that she loved
me. l dreamed of her. Her growing
with books pleased me.
Tor knew she studied for my sake.
The old man, too, seemed changed
coward me. He spoke when we were
alone of family affairs, and told me
now glad he was that l had come TO
visit him. l saw that he knew that
was in love with his daughter, and with
l noted that he encour-
aged my suit. One night, after Myra
had gone to her room, and while the
Did man and I sat by the fire. the old
fellow removed his gaze from the glow
ng Goals and, looking at me. said:
I'Myra is the best girl in the world"
"You needn't tell me that" said L,
'for / know it,
s'Her husband will be happy man."
ga glorious man," I assented.
81 hope that you'll not regret the day
when you came here"
81 know that 1 shall never do so.
Myra and understand each other"
"You doP''
"Yes, sir"
81 am glad of it. Myra is slow to
peak out and am glad that you know
t. Speakin' on the subject might shock
Ter. Well, good night" and he
yrasped my hand warmly.
That night l could not sleep. knew
hat the old man understood my great
owe for his daughter, and with thrill
saw that it met with his approval.
Next morning l was determined to
lsk him for her, so, after breakfast,
when he invited me to take walk with |
lin, 1 thought that he had OWNED my
Intention. Myra, too, seemed to know
hat something was likely to pass be-
ween us, for she shook her fist in a
charming way at me when we left the
louse. / looked back and saw her
,eeping at me, with such deep fixed
owe in her chances that l thought |
,ught to go back and kiss her, but l
urned to the old man and talked to him
bout his hogs and sheep. l decided to
six him for the girl, and although l
new he would willingly consent to our
marriage, yet it was a difficult matter.
when l get to that tree" unused,
ooking ahead, 81 will ask him." Just
s we came to the tree he stopped and
aid:
"You've knowed my darter for some
ime."
ayes, SIR"
'sNot such a long time, it's true, but
o long we almost look on you as one of
he family"
81 am proud of it."
"Thank you, sir. Well, now I'll tell
on. My darter is going to be married
ext week, and l want you to be with
So