Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-13

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as he had turned away Intervening be-
fore, and resolved TO ask his pardon
the first thing in the morning, when CT
course he would forgive her and they
would be good friends again.
Morning found Gladys herself again,
sweet and pretty as ever; but no Jack
To be seen. He had not come in to
take breakfast with her, as she ex-
pected, so she decided lac must have
eaten at the station which had been
passed early, before she was up.
After a lonely little breakfast by
herself, she settled down comfortably
with a book TO read and wait for him
to come and make up.
The hours passed, however, and still
no Jack His traps were still oppo-
site, so lac must he on the train, prob
ably in the smoking-room, where the
| other men spent most Of their time.
She began to grow indignant at his neg
lect.
ITO be sure, | told hum never to
/ speak to me again, but he knew did
not mean il, solioqmized Gladys;
then tossed her head and vowed she
| didn't care what he did.
| AT luncheon time she saw him dis
/ appear in the eating-room without so
! much as a look even IN her direction.
4 shortly after the train moved he saun-
tered carelessly in 10 his section.
Meeting her wondering eyes he grayely
| bowed. then taking n book. was to all
/ lntents soon absorbed IN its contents.
Her heart seemed TO sink few inch
Is as she fully realized that he had
taken her hasty words literally, and
did not intend speaking 10 her. But
pride came 10 her rescue, and she was
apparently AS much interested in her
work as he was in his
The afternoon rolled on, and still
they read, never glancing at each
other. As the train drew up at the
dinner station lac threw down his
book, and without n word to the girl
across the aisle, went out talking and
laughing with one az the men
Gladys. who had not left thecarthat
day, timidly asked the old ladies il she
could 80 out TO dinner with them, and
WA promptly taken under their wing.
After dinner Jack stayed IN the smok-
ing-room playing cards.
Then, ns the shadows darkened so
that size could not see to read
Gladyss spirits fell TO loves; ebb
Turning to the window, but seeing
nothing 81 the iast-darkening land
scApc. she gazed steadily ont with fast.
filling eyes. She realized and confessed
then to herself how much she had
missed Jack AL day.
On the train flew mtg the darkness
The car lamps were lit, and berth;
were being made up all around her
More and more lonely and lowspiriteC
she grew Tomorrow morning would
hrlng them 10 Omaha. where hel
friends would meet her She would e
one way, Jack another, and he woulC
: never speak 10 her again. The las;
! thought Was TOO much for her. and d,
this time she WAS crying softly but
J bitterly in the corner, with her iac'
still turned 70 the window.
All, Jack. deliberately staying ava,
nh day from wiliul little Gladys was
, diplomatic stroke ot yours
, suddenly some one leaned over he
and said softly Why, Gladys, home
sick already
| Startled she turned quickly. anc
with a joyful little catch Of her breatl
dashed her handkerchief over her eyes
, and answered shyly; No, Jack, onl,
, lonesome, and lin sorry was x
rude Yesterday
He sat down, screening her from any
, prying eyes. and said very low
Gladys, darling, were you crying be
cause I've been such an unmanlN
, beast today"
The pretty head dropped lower bui
no answer. Jack glanced around; M
: one was looking. Taking her hand h,
said GLADYS. once more ! ask yol
, to be my wife. II you say no. | shall
never trouble you again, but shal
take the FIRST train home from Omaha
tomorrow, disappointed man
Which is il. dear, YES or no."
Still no answer.
say yes. dearest. pleaded Jack
with bis lips dangerously near tn,
fluffy bang
An almost imperceptiblc nodw nj
the answer he got, but it seemed Il
, satisfy him Gently raising her head
he stole q kiss, Just in time to escap,
the portrrs inquisitive ewes as II,
came up. blandly asking the younl
lady II she was ready to have her hertl
made up.
Brushing turiously, the young lady
said yes. she was ready SO prcssii
her hand warmly, Jack whispered
Good night love, and lett her. we
satisfied with the result ofhis tourney
Jessie Howell Hull IN The Overland
The Shortest Term OF Imprisonment
on Record,
The shortest term ever announced
by Judge was in n sentence passet
by MIR Justice Hawkins, in the lattui
part of 1857, upon woman tried he
lore him for hicamy and convicted
, There we're very distressing Cirum
stances connected with the ease, anG
the Judge considered he could not pass
a heavier sentence than the one Il,
announced of five minutes imprisou
ment, which meant, in fact no punish
ment nj all. Although no other sen
fences of Imprisonment have been "a
short ms the above. so far as the time