The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-19
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their acquaintance progressed Hc
even owned 70 himself that she was -
nice little thing and bio had been n
fool In regard 10 the fence, but II
wouldn't do 70 give up II was an
noying though. % be obliged 70 60 ont
Of ono door and la al another 70 cons
municate with her. 80. one night after
she had gone home, he cut square
holc In the fence From his table.
through this opening he could catch
frequent giimpses 81 her brown head
as She bent over the telegraph instru-
ment; but this docs not necessarily
point 70 any scheming propensity on
his part Frequently he caught him
self staring at her steadily, sometimes
she caught him, too. and then they
would both laugh no, rather confused
". she, Inerrily.
Gradually she frightened mp her half
and even carpeted Il; there were low
ers ia tho window. and new-madn
friends frequently dropped Ia. She
seemed h capital entertainer. and Sam
uel Tnttle watched proceedings with
quiet and enyioua eye. His half looked
eheerlesa. and no felt out IN the cold.
She was IS pleasant IS ever, but per-
sisted Ia treating him as d business
acquaintance; she never laughed and
iokcd with him tho way she did with
ether Callers IIc began 10 feel az
grleved, and his eyebrows were often
drawn down Into straight limo, much
70 her secret enjoyment.
In reckless moment no cut gate
ho felt rather nervous rs 70 how she
would take Il Whom she came In ahc
stopped short for moment. and then.
said; .fow nicer
Mr.. Tnttlo could have blessed her
The gate stood open tho groater part
81 the time, and he had full view 81
her; they even convcraed ut odd
moments, and he began ID feel cons
tented with life, and whistied again.
She h,sd no headaches. and surprised
him by singing To herself now and
then III short, samuel sFuttln WINS BE-.
coming more aud more entangled BY
this carolcss. happy little woman, and
he did not even try 70 extricate hirn-
self
but the fencei That monument of i
pcrversr moment Every morning he
groaned when liz staring yellow face
met him, aud be was daily over
whelmed with contrition when Laura
Wolcott,s bright face greeted him.
Something Ind come over her Of late;
she did not avoid him. hut she waa
quietcr; she did not look ut him 10
brnvoly as at flrst
Samuel futile WINS worried about Il.
for he could not understand, and :
dozen times day he wanted to crosa
through tho gate and end II all - tell.
ing her his feelings: but he was AFRAID
she would simply look IL tho fence and
smile. III know 30 could meyer ead'sreI
One day d message came for the
operator herself. and with d little cry
she rose.
u must 90 home. !. she said. "a he
came TO her. MY mother Ii dying"
He did9not think Of any thing 10 say,
and silently helped her on with her
things.
.sThanls you," she said. a. she
stepped out Of the door, her eyes full
OF tears.
1t was very lonely for Mr.. futile the
week she was away. The Office
seemed dingier than ever He sat one
day looking through the gate, out Of
sheer force of habit, when m idea
came to him so suddenly that II took
his breath away lie laid down his PEN
ell and went outside; presently he came
back with an ak. There were blows
and crashes, till, finally, samuel futile.
red and perspiring, stood triumphant
amidst the ruins Of the long-hated
fence. His spirits rose wonderfully
after that, and he could breathe easier;
he was wildly anxious for Monday
morning and Miss Wolcott's return.
lie saw her coming down the street,
and rose TO meet her, with great
wave Of tenderness surging over him
as she stepped in the door, black
robedi little figure. She hesitated I'M
bewildcrment as she looked across the
cleared room to where Samuel futile
stood with d bcsceching look In his
eyes. She had not known before how
the fence Ind wounded her fcelings,
and she was suddenly overcome.
Laura he cried. 20 Laurap' a. he
quickly crossed over to the chair into
which she had dropped.
She did not repulse him. and sobbed
out her pent-up feelings on his shoui-
der.
II was afraid you could never for
give my the fence. he faltcred.
She began TO laugh through her
tears.
.oh, the fehce.,' she said 1T was
hateful OF you, Samuel, but forgive
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