The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-08-29

eW speech. But as often happens WITH
double dea lcrs, the elder deemed the
younger man entirely his tool for the
time.
That same evening, as Joe was walk
ing home from the dyer'S, the man with
the hans-dog face pushed suddenly
against her, leered in her face, and
laughed in an insulting manner as she
fastened on, endeavoring To avoid him.
"What's ths matter, MISC Amt you
the gal met"
AT that instant a hand was laid on
the loafers shoulder, the lOafer was
whirled around, and a pair of hands
caught and shook him.
she moved quickly on, then paused and
looked back in time to oyerhear what
followed.
See here, you scouudrel, I'll give you
over to the police if ever you speak to
her again"
"You wilI?"
ayes, and III break every bone in your
body, too. before | turn you over"
You wi -"
"If you don't clear out, and promise
never To insult any one again"
"l'll promise"
"Sce you don't, then. I've got my
eye on YOU"
Don t make a fuss-theres a Bobby"
You ct, then.
The loafer fastened away, and the
man overlook Joe quickly. saying:
Don't be alarmed. miss.
Then Joe recalled the voice, and look
ing up at the hero of the hour, diScov-
cred il was the Young man who had
called at VI. Dufaurs TO warn her.
80, thank You, sir.
"What for?" said Ike, loftily, as he
swung his light cane" They re bad lot
around hcrc-but You II not be bothered
again. That cappcr will know better.
Joe wondered what a "cappcr" meant,
but she rcfraincd from inquiriug. Ike
walked beside her proud y, like the val
liant protector he had proved Joe felt
very grateful to him, Of course.
I'm ever 50 much Obliged to you, sir. I"
20. don't mention tits nothing, :"
said Ike, a if ne had rescued Il young
miss from a ruiiian every day in the
year. Il III ad came a ong. Besides,
now you know what | to q you il true r.
you've got t. keep sharp lookout for
yourself And if you'll al ow me, I'll do
all | kin 10 throw folks off the scent
yes, aud arrest whoever comes near
you"
You are very kind, indeed" said Joe.
"Well, ms. its not all disintcrrStcd
either I'd like to number you among
my friends, if you'd allow me to"
Il am sure | would be glad to have
more friends. | know SO few"
"Mayhe that's because you're rar-
ticular who you make friends with. :"
80, no, Not at all | mean mean
| am not he least bit stuck up"
"ThatS the sort of young lady |
like. answered Ike. If you'll not be
offended. I'll walk home with you"
90. my, 10. You needn't trouble your
self
at amt any trouble.
Il couldn't think Of it"
alt would be pleasure, miss.
"Wcli-but It's only little ways now.
But he walked besii her, and as he
walked he talked talked SO wise and
smart-ha seemed to know so much. Joe
thought he was the smarteSt young man
she had ever met.
At last they were at Monsieur nu-
faurs
$50, this is where you live?"
Joe waited for him to say good night,
but Master Ike was coming a plan in
his mind,
q often come past til. way"
DO you""
sizes. But ! never see you. Maybe
you amt home always
"Why. I'm never out-only TO so an
errand for Madame Dufaur."
"Neil, then, you don't look out of the
windows or come near the door?"
Me" Joe laughed merrily. "Ne,
Why I'm at the windows half the time.
"Oh. then maybe | can see you to-
morrow when I'm gong past?"
"Of course; there's nothing to pre-
vent that | know Of All you've got te
do is TO look right up"
Joe blushed, and the blush made hei
very pretty.
when are you likely 10 be at tho
Window"
~0h, why. a'ong about eight, and In
ALWAYS there just b fore lunch.
"Whens lunch here?"
AT haif-paSt ten - never later
Monsieur Dufaur has a regular warn
meal. with meats, at one then we have
another II six, aud always cup o.
coffee at zen"
Joe gave this information with an all
of pride. The SumptuOuS living al Du
faur'S quite ovcrpowered her. 1t was
not as lavish as Job Wonders. but there
was more style about il Everything
was fine and such Gainties as Joe die
not dream were in the wide world.
We'll, | may pass to morrow at half
past ten :
There's nothing 10 hinder you pass
ing all day" Joe replied, with a merry
laugh Il guess I'll see YOU once; but
I'll tell Madame Dufaur 1t wouldn''
be proper for me. she says. ever 10 speak
10 Young gentleman without tie Iine
my friends
"Of course. of course. That's al
right. too, +" said Ike, unea>ily But
say. don't make ANY more of my--o
that fellow sku king off than you car
hep
was CAD 70 be let off. and skunk away.
"of course but really il wasn't :
much 10 talk about Glad | have made
your acquaintance may be Madam,
Dufaur-but I'll maybe see her some day
myself Good evening. miss"
Ike bowed grandly. and walked away.
Joe looked after him, then entered tn.
house. saving To herself. thoughtfully,
He seems like a nice young man"
The nice Young man was ready nov
What grecny She so green's n,
name fer acr Now, II! get the Old on
To walk good WAYS behind me, anC
when he sees me touch my hat. and lOol
M. he can look al her. and then turn
back like a> if he'd forgot something
It's as easy.
Ike sucked the head of his cane. ant
grinned at the success which had crowned
his endeavorS thus far.
Mont l surprise my uncle one o
these DAYS. Won't |, thought
CHAPTER Nv.
BLACK BESS-
You look charming said Mrs. Brow
10 Dick. as he entered the green room
aud dSmounted.
aOh. Ben a clown exclaimed Dick
y never thought OF Zen being II
clown."