Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-12-18

his desk, at the other end of the room
and quite out of Halleck's sight.
He WAS rather hard or hearing, the
secretary, and the inquirer was Obliged
to raise her voice slso-a pretty, un-
usual, girlish voice, which Halleck
recognized with start.
Neither the speaker nor he could see
each other, for the secretary's desk oc-
eupied recess near the door, and the
big bookcase stood boldly out between.
mo, valued she explained, with
touch Of anxiety evident in her tones.
''It is quite shabby book, but value
it for certain associations. There was 4
mistake made in giving it to the IL
brary. l had put it away out of sight,
and my mother thought did not want
1t any longer, especially as she had
given me complete set of Browning
not long since, and so she brought it TO
the Eook-social with other books.
was not at home. or l would not have
allowed ii. l want the book back very
much indeed, and l will gladly give
you a new copy IN exchange, or pay for
it, just as you like"
y short pause followed, in which
Halleck heard the rustic of papers, as
if the secretary were looking among his
rules and regulations for one TO cover
this case.
"l'm awfully sorry, Miss Willard, -
he announced, at last, but l can't find
anything authorizing me TO dispose OF
any OF the association S property so. II
| you will see the real secretary about il
I'm only his assistant, you know
1 perhaps he might do 1t for you. He'll
/ be most happy to, If lie can, I've nc
| doubt" he ended encouragingly. IN
| speak 10 him as soon as ne comes in,
and expect him any time now"
THANK you-l shall be very much
Obligedl Tell him I'll call this after.
noon. And please be sure that the book
doesn't get lost or mislaid. Browning,
Men and Women It is, you will re.
membeI?'
There were more regrets and aSsur
ances from the martinez assistant sec
retary-an exchange of gOod-morning
the opening and shutting CT door.
Halleck started to his feet, caught VI
his hat, and followed Miss Willard at /;
safe, respectful distance.
He had checked his first hasty i'm
pulse. lie would not try TO speak t,
her or claim her recognition here; but
they would meet in few minutes, anC
she cared-she cared!
The slight, gracefully-erect young
figure in its white gown was easily KEEP
in sight along the street, tolerabl,
crowded though it was.
Halleck observed TO himself tha
there was evidently good deal of bust
ness astir in Fort Raynor, as Colone
Mackay hal said; and were ever skie
more blue and sunny, or air more swee
] and nIra than hers. n kanSnan
For all the world brightens to a ma
when looked at through happy eyes
and any town seems pleasant and pros
porous when gracei 10y the presence 0
the woman he loves.
Yet Halleck had time for doubts an
; fears enough while Miss Willard, vi
conscious of his proximity, pursued th
5 even tenor of her way home.
lie examined with a jeolously critic;
Y eye certain men who bowed to her, an
I. il was a face more anxious even tina
] hopeful into which she looked up ju!
as she entered her gate and turned
E close It after her.
T Her own face grew pink and startled
o and then pale aud proud. But she stoO
t serenely calm, with her large, lac
\ white paTasol making soft and becOn
ing background for her pretty, high-he
t brown head and smiling, pleasantly su
A prised countenance; and there was on
e a bright. cordial courtesy in her ia,
I and manner as She spoke.
4 "Why, Mr.. .IIalleckl Who wou
It have thought Of meeting you here Ol
= West? Won't you come in?
d She was moving aside to let him e
X ter, but he was mOtionlesS, resolute.
PERHAPS he said, very quIetl
''Lucie, | was in the reading roo
when you called there just now, al
could not help hearing what you sal
&C thought, since you wanted your DO,
4 back so much because of its assOci
a tiOns, you might be willing to tai
back the lover who helped make theI
Was | right? Will-you let me in now,
There WAS a moments pauSe; a.
!. then slowly, shyly, a small hand ope
i ed the gate. and Halleck entered.
@ Colonel Mackay had never been al
,e to make UP his mind whether coTnt
il lots or gas wells proved most fetching
TO Mr.. Halleck.
"a He was sure it was one or the OthG
,e however, and he has lOLg since forgiv
:. the broken appointment made on th
J. memorable morning, as Halleck Il
T. only decided to settle In Fort Rayn,
n but built one of the pTeJtiest houses
r town 10 receive his bride.
"a.