Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-06-19

CARRYING both the lamp and her hus-
band rs protection against that bug
bear Other lite, burglars, in case any
should be hidden there. Lett alone in
the fire-llt room. Euwone leaned
back in the bio arm chair witha SIGH
OF content. thinking how goodit was
to he at home again, and enjoying
the genial warmth rs only a man or
II cat can.
Suddenly new thought seemed to
strike him, and he bounded to his |
feet, exclaming, Fl wonder all this |
rumpus has not Weakened Charley. |
Surely it was enough to rouse the
seven as,eepers."
Crossing the room to n door which |
stood ajar, he pushed it wide open
and stepped within.
BY the dim light he discerned a
form upon the bed, one arm thrown
carelessl.v above the head. He
sleeps well OF old!' he thought, then,
advancing to the side of the bed,
with n cry OF Charley, old man,
wake up." he seized the pitcher from
the stand. and dashed the contents
full in the upturned face.
A smOthered sound, and then n
shrek that never came from Chnrleys
lips resounded through the house,
causing Eugene to beat a hasty re-
treat, and bringing the old people
from the kitchen, both crying,
"What's the natter" in one breath,
his mother being fully convinced that
it was burglars"
Matter enough, to be surer' cried
Eugene impatientlv. why did you
not tell me that Charley was not
there? And now I've half killed some
body; just like my contounded luck!'
he grumbled.
His mother went to the aid OF the
half drowned occupant OF the bed
room feeling very uncomfortable in
deed. Just as n fellow gets home
and thinks to enjoy himself, to make
such q noodle of himself But how
was / to know Charley had gone
away, or that mother was en-
tertaining n guest? | wonder
who she is! Eve IL mind to 90 back
to the city by the first train!' These
and other equally disturbing
thoughts ran through his mind until
he fell aslsep.
Eugene descended to breakfast next
morning half hoping the lady was
too i'll, or too much put out, TO APP
pear at the table. He was doomed
to disappointment. however, for
when he plunged into the dining
room much as one plunges into q
cold bath, he beheld n beautiful girl
seated beside his mother.
"Myrtie allow me to present my
son Eugene. My friend Miss Bell
j., Eugene, and thank your stars
she was not killed outright by your
, rudeness!"
Eugene blushed, stammercd, anG
. only acknowledged the introduction
: by very stiff bow.
i. "Not quite SO anxious to make hel
acquaintance as you were last night
eh? laughed his father. This remark
. tended in no wise to allay his embar
: rassment. and a fleeting glimpse of &
i, pair of beseeching eyes. brimmine
over with tears, completed his dis
- comtiture.
Words of apology rose to Eugene's
I lips, but his tongue refused to uttel
a them. what perfect heather sh'
f must think me-" he kept saying tc
q himself, but to her he addressed no
4 even n commonplace remark.
Ordinarily he would have given lit
+ tie thought to his mothers guest
v but his unlucky blunder kept her in hi
n mind constantly. His mother chide(
4 him for his GOODNESS toward TIN
a young lady, to which he replied i'm
patiently that he hatedg girls.
The third day of his return Mr.
!. and Mrs. Hector received hast,
summons to the sick bed of a broth
:, er. Their departure left Eugene Hea
, ton and Miss Myrtle Bell sole occu
!. pants of the house.
O. "l'll stay in my room and take m,
Q meals in the pantry" declared Eu
4 gene when his mother begged him t.
A. be civil to Miss Bell.
# "She has kindly offered to kee,
q. house in my absence, SO do be sens
a BILE and not give her further trouble,
10 begged his mother.
IT "rll try" promised ne, inward
q. resolving to make all possible hast
+ back to the city. There was n
Y, train till next morning, so tn
il young man was forced to spend tn
ID evening in solitude, as Miss Rell di
not appear.
IN Somehow tie breakfast table lool
M ed very cosy and inviting lai
Y for two, and presided over b
1t this lovely girl. Myrtle ha
donned one of his mother
ID big aprons, and fitted frol
ID kitchen to dining-room in so natur,
- and home-like manner that Eugen'
watching her, began to experience a
ne entirely new feeling toward her. h
m did full justice to the meal, but
to silence. When it was over he aske
he if he could be of any assistance to h
er in her new role. She thanked hin