Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-16

book 10 read and wait for him to
come and make up.
rhc hours passed, however, and sim
no Jack. Ills traps were still opposite,
so he must bo on the train, probably IL
the smoking room, where the other men
spent most Of their time. She began
to grow very indignant ut his neglect
TO be SURF, | told him never TO
speak TO me again, but he knew did
not mean H." soliloquized Gladys; then
tossed her head and vowed she didn't
care what he did.
AT luncheon time she saw him isap.
pear in the eating room without so
much hs n look even In her direction.
Shortly after the train moved he saun-
tered carcles-ly into his section. Meet
ing her wondering eyes he gravcly
bowed, then taking book, wis to all
intents soon absorbed In It's contents.
Her heart seemed to sink few
inches rs she fully realized that he had
taken her hasty words literally, and
did not intend speaking 10 her. But
pride came TO her rescue. and she was
apparently rs much interested In her
work ns he was IA his.
Tho afternoon rolled on, and still
they read, never glancing at each
other. As the train drew up at tho din.
ner station he throw down his book.
and, without n word to the girl across
tho aisle, went out talking and laugh.
Ing with one Of the men.
Gladys, who had not left the car
that day, timidly asked tho old ladies'
II she could go ont 10 dinner with them
and was promptly taken under their
wing. After dinner Jack staid In the
smoking room playing cards.
Then, rs tho shadows darkencd so
that she could not SEQ TO read. Gladys
spirits fell TO lowest ebb. Turning 10
the window, but seeing nothing Of tho
fast darkenlng landscape, she gayed
steadily out with fast filling eyes. She
realized and confessed then to herself
how much she had missed Jack all day.
On tho train flew into the darkness.
Tho car lamps were III aud berths werc
being made up all around her. More
and moro lonely and low spirited she
grew. Tomorrow morning would bring
them 10 Omaha, where her friends
would meet her. She would 20 one
way, Jack another, aud he would mover
speak TO her again. The last thought
was too much for her. and by this time
sho was crying softly but bitterly In tho
corner, with her face siill turned to the
window.
All, Jack, deliberately staying away
all day from willful little Gladys was
diplomatic stroke OF yoursl
Suddenly some ono leaned over her
and said softly. why. Gladys, home.
sick nlrcadyf'
Startled, she turned quickly. and with
u joyful little catch of her breath
dashed her handkerchief over her eyes
and answered shyly, mo, Jack. only
lonesome, md lin sorry I was 40
rude yesterday"
lie sat down, screening her from any
prying eyes, and said very low, "Gladys,
darling, were you crying because I've
been such AN unrnanly beast todayr
Tho pretty head dropped lower-but
no answer. Jack glanced around; no
one was looking. Taking her hand he
said; "Gladys, once inore ask you to
be my wife. II you say no, shall
never trouble you again, but shall take
the first train home from Omaha to-
morrow, a disappointed man. Which
Ia Il dear, yes or nor
Still no answer.
Say yes, dearest" pleaded Jack,
with his lips dangerously near the fluffy
bang.
An almost inpcrceptible nod was all
the answer he got. But II seemed TO
satisfy him. Gently raising her head
he stole kiss, Just In time to escape the
portar's inquisitivc eyes ms he came up
blandly asking the young lady II she
was ready to have her berth made up.
Blushlng furiously, the young lady
said yes, she was ready; 40 pressing her
hand warmly, Jack whispered, GOOD
night, love- and left her, well satisfied
with the result OF his Journey. Jessie
Howell Hull Ia Overland