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

70, dear, am so tired,n murmured Katie
Runway, as she sank into the comfortable
car seat. 81 don't think had an idea how
tired was until gave up" she went on,
to herself. ~ don't think / could have
taught another day. 1t just makes me sick
to think OF the number OF times l have said
ne-two-three-fou during tho last year.
Horrid little wretchesl ! wLl l had
banged their heads against the wall while
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-
flected 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 juno
days came round, and her kindly physician
had given her the choSe between giving
up her work now and building up for the
future, or continuing little longer, only
TO sink into confirmed invalidism, to be o
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 como and spend any
length OF time with her dear friend Madge
Wharton, now Mrs. Jack Wilding 1t had
been agreed, therefore, that this poor and
proud young woman should go down TO
Madge's country home and assist her in
entertaining her guests.
For you know, Katie dear,n Mrs W lid
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
nllthe company have invited myself for
week or two weeks at time, such an
amable Individual as yourself at my finger
ends will be an immense help, to say moth
ing OF the relief you'll be. ! consider your
illhealth my especial blessing, however
unpleasant it may be for you"
The result Of all this was, Katie had given
MP 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 the way, 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 heI
ticket for the third time in fifteen minutes
and she knew that she was to have immu
nifty from his oppressive attentions for {
half hours run, she proceeded to take {
nap. Waxing up in time for the fourth
PUNCH, Blu AOuuu uOioOhA MUM AiCohCt
aud prepared to take some notes OF thing.
round her for some sketches she meant t.
make for an obscure daily, to which sh,
contributed at times.
Growing tired Of this occupation, she lait
her pencil in her lap and sat idly tappins
the floor with her foot, as she gazed dream
lily out Of the window. Slipping her fingers
down the crack at the end Of the seat sh,
came in contact with piece Of paper.
AS il takes but little TO arouse ONE
curiosity when there is but little of Vita
interest at hand, she went through some
little maneuvering TO secure the morsel o
paper. On it was the legend: 81 would lik
10 become better acquainted" A scornfd
smile curved her lips as she said to her
self, sssome fool OF girl or other has beei
trying to get up filtration" (for the writ
ing was evidently feminine) and with con
tempt In her heart for the woman VIII
could SO far forget herself, she threw tn
paper out Of the open window.
Another hour and she was safel
ensconced in Madge Wildings pretty 'blu
ROOM OF which, no matter what happene
or who came, she was to be queen as Ions
MS she remained. And to the weary, over
taxed girl, the pretty room, in all its simp
elegance, for Madge had too much tact /
Cypress poor guest with too much dis
play, was treat in ITSELF
..Now, Jack" that small woman was say
ing as Katie came into the dining-room t
dinner, "behold, my primo minister
Bring on your company Now that hav
q right hand man Cor woman, rather,)
don't care much what you do"
.All right, Mrs Madame II you hav
reached that reckless state in regard I
my actions, shall Immediately 60 back t
six cigars day."
mo, sir--three. Three is what you ar
allowed and shall soon cut you down t
two II YOU don't behave YOURSELF"
'.You see, Miss Katie, how I'm abused,
sighed the martyred man, as his wifi
grasped his hair in her small fist. conc
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
Used to try to stop 1t and being"
''Being thoroughly out and out gentle
man, he has kept his promise like mar
even though he did make the promise
nobody but his wife, interrupted Madg,
softly, the tender light shining in her eye
proying what s.gentleman' she had q
ways found her licgc lord. Jack said 'Noi
sense!'' but the answering light 10 his fac
was sweet, indeed, TO the wife OF fiyeyeari
standing. This week of quiet was spent b
Katie in resting and playing with the twin
while Nadge aud Jack planned no end Q
delightful possibilities for the coming fou
months. at the end OF which time 1t wa
decided that Katie and the twins were :
lrcep house. while Ma and Pa Wildin
scent ON their annual wedding-trip OF