Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-06-13
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grow very indignant at his neglect
ITO be sure, told him never 70 speak
to me again, but he knew did not mean
il, 1" soliloquized Gladys; then tossed her
head and vowed she didn't care what he
did.
At luncheon time she saw him disap-
pear in the eating room without 90 much
as look even in her direction. Shortly
after the train moved he sauntered care
lessly in TO his section. Meeting her
wondering eyes he gravely bowed, then
taking book, was to all intents soon alb
sorbed in its contents.
Her heart seemed to sink few inches
as she fully realized that he had taken
her hasty words literally, and did not in
tend speaking TO her. But pride came to
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
he threw down his book. and without a
word to the girl across the aisle went out
talking and laughing with one of the
men.
Gladys, who had not left the car that
day, timidly asked the old ladies II she
could go out to dinner with them, and
was promptly taken under their wing.
After dinner, Jack stayed in the smoking
room playing cards.
Then as the shadows darkened so that
she could not see to read, Gladys spirits
fell TO the lowest ebb. Turning to the
window, but seeing nothing of the fast
darkening landscape, she gazed steadily
out with fast filling eyes. She realized
and confessed then to herself how
much she had missed Jack all day.
On the train flew into the darkness.
The car lamps were Lit, and berths were
being made up ell around her. More and
more lonely and low spirited she grew.
Tomorrow morning would bring them
to Omaha, where her friends would meet
her. She would go one way, Jack an
other, and he would never speak 20 her
again. The last thought was too much
for her, and by this time she was crying
softly but bitterly in the corner, with her
face still turned to the window.
All, Jack, deliberately staying away all
day from willful little Gladys was q dip
lomatic stroke of yoursl
Suddenly some one leaned over her and
said softly why, Gladys, homesick al
ready?"
Startled, she turned quickly, and with
joyful little catch of her breath dashed
her handkerchief over her eyes, and an
swered shyly: mo, Jack, only lonesome,
and I'm sorry / was so rude yester-
day."
He sat down, screening her from any
prying eyes, and said very low: GLADYS,
darling, were you crying because I've
been such an unmanly beast to-day?"
The pretty head dropped lower--but no
answer. Jack glanced around; no one
was looking. Taking her hand, he said
1Gladys, once more | ask you to be my
wife. If you say no shall never trouble
you again, but shall take the first train
home from Omaha tomorrow, disap-
pointed man. Which is it, dear; yes or
nor"
Still no answer.
Say yes, dearest, pleaded Jack, with
his lips dangerously near the fluffy bang.
An almost imperceptible nod was all
the answer he got, but it seemed TO sat
isfy him. Gently raising her head, he
stole a kiss, just in time to escape the por-
ter's inquisitive eyes as he came up,
blandly asking the young lady if she was
ready to have her berth made up.
Blnshing furiously, the young lady said
yes, she was ready; so pressing her hand
warmly, Jack whispered: @Good night,
love, 4" and left her, well satisfied with the
result of his journey.-[Jessie Howell
Hull, in the Overland.