The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-02-23
A SLIP OF PAPER.
The Part 1t Played in Case of
Circumstantial Evidence.

utdT, dln So hhlit
Runway, as she sank into the comfortable
'carseai. 81 don't think had an idea how
tired was until gave up,n she went on,
TO herself. II don't think ! could have
taught another day. 1t just makes me sick
to think OF the number OF times have said
one-two-three-fou during the last year.
Horrid little wreiches wish l had
banged their heads against the wall while
l had a chance-but there, I'm growing
enthusiastic to say the least" and she
checked herself with something between
a historical sigh and sob, as she re-
Elected with satisfaction that for six long
months she need not count any more.
She had truly come to the end of her
tether by the time the sweet, warm June
days came round, and her kindly physician
had given her the choge between giving
up her work now and building up for the
future, or continuing a little longer, only
TO sink into confirmed invalidism, to be q
burden TO her friends and public charity.
Frightened at her own state, and firmly be-
lieving the wise words said to her, she had
concluded at last TO accept an invitation
given her long ago TO come and spend any
length OF time with her dearfriend Madge
Wharton, now Mrs Jack Wilding. 1t had
been agreed, therefore, that this poor and
proud young woman should go down 10
Madge's country home and assist her in
entertaining her guests.
.sFor YOU know, Katie DEAR Mrs. Wild
ing had written, with my hands full Of
twins, (and never neglect my babies, no
matter what turns up), and all the compa-
ny dear Jack does have in the summer, and
all the company have invited myself for
a week or two weeks at time, such an
amiable Individual as yourself at my finger
ends will be an immense help, to say moth
ing OF the relief you'll be. consider your
ill-health my especial blessing, however
unpleasant it may be for you"
The result Of all this was, Katie had given
up her rooms, packed her belongings in her
two trunks, sent back the rented piano,
and now, as / began to relate, was seated
in the cars for Engleside. That wasn't
the name Of the town, by theway, that was
only tho name OF the country-seat. But il
is as good name as any.
So she settled herself comfortably, and as
soon as the conductor had punched her
ticket for the third time in fifteen minutes,
and she knew that she was to have immu-
nifty from his oppressive attentions for q
half hours run, she proceeded to take q
nap. Waxing up in time for the fourth
punch, she found herself much refreshed
and prepared to take some notes of things
round her for some sketches she meant to
make for an obscure daily, to which she
contributed at times.
Growing tired OF this occupation, she laid
her pencil in her lap, and sat idly tapping
the floor with her foot, as she gazed dream.
lily out OF the window. Slipping her fingers
down tho crack at the end OF the seat she
came in contact with piece of paper.
AS it takes but little to arouse ones
curiosity when there is but little OF vital
interest at hand, she went through some
little maneuvering to secure the morsel oil
paper. On it was the legend n would like
10 become better acquainted" A scornfu
smile curved her lips as she said to her
self, "some fool OF girl or other has beer
trying to get up filtration" (for the writ
ing was evidently feminine) and with con
tempt in her heart for the woman who
could so far forget herself, she threw the
paper out of the open window
Another hour and she was safely
ensconced in Madge Vikings pretty "blut
room" OF which, no matter what happened
or who came, she was to be queen as long
rs she remained. And to the weary, over
taxed girl, the pretty room, in all its simple
elegance, for Madge had too much tact tC
Cypress poor guest with too much dis
play, was a treat In itself.
snow. jack" that small woman was say
ing as Katie came into the dining room tC
dinner, ''behold, my primo minister
Bring on your companyl Now that l have
q right hand man Cor woman, rather,)
don't care much what you do"
s'All right, Mrs Madame. II you have
reached that reckless state in regard Il
my actions, shall i'm mediateiy go back Il
six cigars a day."
mo, sir-three. Three is what you ar,
allowed and | shall soon cut you down t,
two II YOU don't behave yourself.n
"You see, Miss Katie, how I'm abused
sighed the martyred man, as his VIII,
grasped his hair in her small fist. 'Onct
upon time was weak enough to promis,
my wife that in the matter OF smoking
would be guided by her, as she got som,
wild idea, through some old poke Of doc
tor, thatit wasn't good for me- So prom
ised TO try to stop it and being"
.'Being thoroughly out and out gentle
man, he has kept his promise like man
even though he did make the promise Il
nobody but his wife," interrupted Madge
softly, the tender light shining in her eyes
proving what 'gentleman" she had al
ways found her lege lord Jack said "Non
sensel" but the answering light 10 his fac,
was sweet, indeed, TO the wife Of fiveye
standing. This week OF quiet was spent b,
Katie in resting and playing with the twins
while Madge and Jack planned no end Of
delightful possibilities for the coming foui
months, at the end OF which time 1t was
decided that Katie and the twins were 10
keep house, while Ma and Pa Wilding
went on their annual wedding-trp OF /
month, ceremony with which nothing had
ever been allowed TO Interfere.
ibid you know Spencer Sherwood had
ccue back frum caliierniR'v