Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-08

She has just finished school and COM
mences teaching SOON She was with
her aunt. Such dear girl"
'.Ah." answered Gus in q tone which
implied that for him also, the subject
had ceased to be interesting. He
asked: Ibid you 60 70 the matinee
LAST Saturday."
YES" she answered. innocently.
ioT she had gone out Of town for
q week that very evening and h&d
not seen the paper. nor since her re-
hghtened her: maggie Semple. jessie
Colgan, Lucy Birch and ]. We had q
delightful time"
81 know what that means for more
fortunate fellows" said Gus. 81 can
suppose 6nale-a luncheon at the
Palladium. and walk afterwards. :"
His salary would not stand it. poor
fellow.
The call ended and was never re-
peated by Stanwood. ungrateful
wretch, his curiosity being entirely
satisfied. Not so with Gus, however,
he went so often afterwards that the
burden Of his nightly petition was for
q raise OF wages. that for him, too.
thers might be pOst-matinee repasts-
3 petition that was finally answered.
PART II.
"Hit with Cupid's archery
-NidsumnseS Niohte Dream
A week after this memorable event
Stanwood was ordered to Louisville to
transact important business for his
system. The notice given was short,
and he was Disguised upon presenting
himself at the Office to learn that all
the berths had been taken. and that he
must make the long journey with the
vulgar herd in a common coach. It
was in no pleasant frame of mind mat
he arranged his belongings in a seat
which happened to be just in front of
q remarkably pretty young girl. whom
he did not notice, however, at the time.
The train ratified on through the dark
ness. making the necessary stops. 1t
halted finally, and. after waiting
some time. the passengers began to
question the cause of the delay. The
men, with one impulse. left the car and
Stanwood was among them. He re-
manned outside for some time and as
he was resuming his seat. voice.
sweet and Enthusiastically Southern,
asked:
''Will you please tell me what is the
matter?"
IA freight has been derailed four
miles ahead OF us. We shall be de-
tanned here four or Eve hours. until
the track is cleared" he answered
looking at her intently.
lis it late Or early?" she asked again.
II have been sleeping SO soundly that
have no idea Of the time"
ut is just ten minutes until four. "
he said, consulting his watch. ''It
will be light in less than an hour"
She thanked him, maps were re-
sumed and the car became quiet.
Stanwood dozed, but not so soundly that
he was unconscious OF his neighbour
movements. An hour afterwards,
when she woke again and sat up. he
noticed that she looked pale and IA
tigued from the cramped position in
which she had been forced to lie, also
that she was well dressed and lady
like. So, venturing to make himself
agreeable. he said: Pardon me, but
would you like to go out on the plat
form little while? il is SO warm in
here"
She, having long since made up her
mind as to his status, gladly consented
taking advantage of that informality
which seems to be permissible in &C
III tod
They walked up and down the plat
form Of tho station, which proved to be
junction with no other accommoda-
lions than small waiting room. Their
conversation was restricted to the ac-
cident, its cause, the probable length
Of the detention, and like topics.
Finally Stanwood remarked. look
ing at his watch again: LIT isn't often
take 50 early morning walk. and
must confess it has given me a Zero
cious appetite, which is aggravated by
the fact that there is no hope of getting
any thing here"
Il can come to the rescue, If you will
permit me-" she said. '.If you will &C
cept the half Of my luncheon"
He thanked her; they went back into
the car, found the lunch-box and re-
turned to the platform. The sun was
rising, the morning was bright and
warm, and they cast about for a suit.
able place in which to take their i'm.
provised breakfast.
81 don't fancy having q dozen
hungry people watching me while
eat" said Stanwood, indicating small
grove near the track. They selected q
log for table and spread the food or
a newspaper between them. She
politely gave him the only napkin,
which he reluctantly accepted when
she insisted and said with smile:
81 suppose you will miss your &C
customed luxuries, but it is the best