Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-05-06

Llew follows, silent and unremon.
strating, and they soon reach the spot
where Mr.. Delmarre is enjoying his
morning cigar on the porch, and as
the procession neared the steps he
called out to Phil in gruff voice:
''Helloi What's up now? Looks as
ifyou'd been near the riverl"
Eyes. We've had aIl accident" re.
piled Phil, still holding the boy in his
arms.
Here the old housekeeper made her
appearance, much to the relief of Phil,
who began to give orders for her to
prepare a bed tor his little charge, and
for once she did not wait for her mas
ter's bidding, because the distressd
look on Llew's face, who was standins
by, touched the heart of the old WON.
an.
When Llew was left alone with the
old gentleman she summoned all her
courage and walked up to his chair
and stood before him, much to his
surprise, for all the neighbors had
looked upon him as all ogre, and nc
one had ever before been known to
speak to him unless it was absolutely
necessary.
"Mr. Delmarre, am very sorry we
have been Obliged 20 intrude upon
your quiet household, but it was
quiet unavoidable, and | can only
hope our stay will be as short as pos
sible."
She stood waiting for an answer, but
received none save deep grunt, which
,.lx a la,.
just then Phil came out, his drip.
ping garments being changed for a
dark suit that was very becoming to
him.
"You had best go to your brother"
he said in polite tones, leading the
way.
Eyes, but let me first endeavor to
thank you for the great service you
have" but here she was interrupted
by Phil.
"Let us not discuss that. I amnow
going for a physician. There is the
ROOM" and he hurried away. Llew
and Mrs. Smith made Teddy as com.
Portable as possible, but when he re.
covered from his sleep he was delirious.
When Phil and the doctor came he
was in arestless sleep.
The good old doctor pronounced
him too i'll to be moved for G. week OF
two, to Llew's great horror. To stay
week with that horrid old man!
None KNEW the old man thought
for he kept his thoughts to himself, and
sat most of the day on the porch with
either a cigar or paper.
Phil went to Teddy's aunt, but Ted.
dy would have no one near him but
LEV, so her aunt packed a few things
in valise and sent them to her.
II was not long until the whole town
had heard of the accident, and one
and all declared that sit was the
strangest thing that they had ever
heard of that old John Delmarre
would allow them folks at his home"
Mr.. Chesleigh, Aunt Mary and the
doctor paid regular visits at the farm,
and Teddy improved slowly under
Llew's tender care. She seldom left
his bedside, and her newly discovered
love grew stronger as she learned more
OF Pills noble nature. He was the
life OF the house, kind to everyone, but
his great kindness to Teddy would
have won Llew's heart alone.
at last the day has come tor Teddy's
departure, and preparatory to this
Lew has persuaded him to take
nap. She is sitting near the lounge,
her deft fingers busily employed in
putting the finishing touches to a
smoking cap for Mr. Delmarre Sr.,
whose heart she has won by making
herself necessary to his comfort in a
thousand different ways, such as read
ing his newspapers to him and max.
ing dainty dishes for his luncheon.
In the meantime her thoughts are
with Mr.. Delmarre, Jr., whose heart
she had won long ago.
Suddenly the door opens and the
object of her thoughts comes into the
room. With a pretty gesture she
places one finger on her lips for silence
Thinking himself unwelcome, he is tip
toeing his way out of the room when
he hears his name, "Phi, pro-
nounced in soft, low tones.
Turning with a surprised glance he
retraces his steps and comes to her
side, and is still more astonished to
see her piquant face bent over her
work, and covered with bushes.
"Phil," she repeats, with one swift,
shy, upward glance, do you remem.
Der that once | said could never re-
pay you for saving Teddy's life?" her
voice trembling slightly.
81 beseech you not to allude to that
day" for he remembers another Incl
dent of that day-one that brings
painful thoughts to him.
But | have changed my mind, and
will give you a very worthless gift, but
one that you once asked for, and
and, then breaking down and
covering her face with her hands. "Oh
Phil Don't you understand Must
l propose to your"
"Oh, my darling'
But lust at this iuncture Teddy
raises upon one elbow, and is watch
ing these interesting proceedings with
two large eyes from which all signs OF
sleep have fled.
"Well, Llew, l always thought you
had lots OF cheek, but | didn't think
you'd have the gall to propose to
fellow!"
"Oh, Teddy" cries Llew reproach-
fully with burning cheeks, while Phil
breaks into an undignified roar, at
which Llew's face grows roster still, as
she beats a hasty retreat, but rushes
into the arms of Mr.. Delmarre, who,
holding her tightly, marches into the
room.
Whats up now?" he exclaims with
a smile that has become quite common
to him during Llew's stay.
When PhiPs explanation is given he
says to Llew.
$50 Pm not to lose you after all? /
had quite decided to ask you to re-
main here, if this scamp didn't" nod
ding toward Phil, ''for you have be.
come quite Indispensable to-the fam
lily"
Then, taking the hand OF the con.
fused girl, he placed it in PhiPs and
gently pushed them from the room.
From there they go into the little gar
den.
Here we will pause for lack Of space
and leave our readers to imagine what
took place in the garden.
Saved Kentuckian's Life.
Chicago Herald.