The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23

his coat and leaps into the river
he is good swimmer, but Teddy hal
become unconscious and is very heavy
and 1t Is not without difficulty he get!
him to the bank.
Llew is standing perfectly motion
less, but this moment has brought
her to the knowledge that she love.
Phil Delmarre with all her heart
and that without him her future lif,
would be a dreary blank
When Phil reaches the bank will
the unconscious boy in his arms HI
carries him to his uncle's house, which
is not far away.
LEV 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 hs
called out to Phil in gruff voice:
"Hello! What's up now? Looks as
ifyou'd been near the river"
.'"Yes. We've had an 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 bed for his little charge, and
for once she did not wait for her mas
ter's bidding, because the DISTRESSED
look on Llew's face, who was standing
by, touched the heart of the old wom-
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 neishbors had
looked upon him as all ogre, and no
one had ever before been known to
speak to him Unless it was absolutely
necessary.
"Mr. Delmarre, am very sorry we
have been obliged to intrude upon
your quiet household, but it was
quiet unavoidable, and l can only
hope our stay will be as short as pos
sible."
She stood waiting for an answer, but
received none save a deep grunt, which
very nearly made her jump.
Just then Phil came out, his drip
ping garments being changed for g.
dark suit that was very becoming to
him.
"You had best 90 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 am now
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 restless sleep.
The good old doctor pronounced
him too i'll to be moved for g. week or
two, to Llew's great horror. To stay
q week with that horrid old man!
None knew what the old man thought
for he kept his thoughts to himself.and
sat most of the day on the porch with
either cigar or paper.
Phil went to Teddy's aunt, but Ted
dy would have no one near him but
Llew, so her aunt packed a few things
in valise and sent them to her.
1t was not long until the whole town
had heard of the accident, and one
and all declared that cit 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 Phils noble nature. He was the
life of the house, kind to everyo one, but
his great kindness to Teddy would
nave won Llews nearJ alone.
At last the day has come for Teddy's
departure, and preparatory to this
Llew has persuaded him to take
nap. She is sitting near the lounge,
her def fingers busily employed in
putting the finishing touches to a
smoking cap for Mr.. Delmarre, ST.,
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, "Phil," pro-
nounced in soft, low tones.
Turning with a surprised glance he
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 1 SAID l could never re-
pay you for saving Teddy's life?" her
voice trembling slightly.
II 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
VIII SlFC you " NCiy WI OiiiOoo SAO, buO
one that you once asked for, and
and" then breaking down and
covering her face with her hands. ooh
Phil! Don't you understand! Must
| propose to you?"
"Oh, my darlingp'
But lust at this juncture Teddy
raises upon one elbow, and is watch
ing these interesting proceedings with
two large eyes from which all signs OF
sleep have fed.
"Well, Llew, / always thought you
mad lots OF cheek, but l didn't think
you'd have the gall to propose to a
ellow!"
"Oh, Teddy" cries Llew reproach-
ully with burning cheeks, while Phil
breaks into an undignifed roar, at
which Llew's face grows roster still, as
she beats hasty retreat, but rushes
INTO the arms of Mr.. Delmarre, who,
holding her tightly, marches into the
,oom.
whats up now?" he exclaims with
/ smile that has become quite common
% him during Llew's stay.
When Pills explanation is given he
says to Llew.
$50 Pm not to lose you after all? l