River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-18

"Oh. the Casino. by all meansr' was
the general answer.
So, out to Broadmoor Casino they
when they encountered Fortescue lie
stared at them
FLOWS this?" he asked.
They explained.
You can see by my dress that the
Casino was not my chosen destination.
started for Cripple Creek this morn
ing. but the stage broke down not far
from here. There was to be long de-
lay and lost my desire for Cripple
Creek. and at last found my self here. !"
1T almost looks like a fatality"
said one.
At this remark, Fortescue sent a
quick glance toward Gertrude. She
met it and vivid blush shot up into
her cheeks She quickly turned aside,
but Fortescue felt sudden hope He
grew animated and quite like his old
self. But he did not attempt to walk
with Gertrude. as the party broke up
in couples and strolled ABOUT the
grounds lie walked along with Miss
Ellison and they went toward the lake.
Would you like To have a row?' he
asked.
Mo. thanks she replied 81 prefer
to move about never had anything
tire and cramp me SO much as that
burro yesterday"
There isn't much poetry of motion
about them" laughed he, "and we
did some rather steep climbing and
rough riding"
Poetry connected with burros.' she
cried, mockingly. They make every
thing ridiculous / am sure felt awk-
ward on mine, and l should be very
careful 10 say only the commonest
platitudes at such times"
Like a fash of lightning possible
solution of Miss Bacon's peevishness
occurred To- him.
Il was a foot, he muttered.
Il beg pardon" said Miss Ellison.
politely.
Il was trying to think of some word
to rhyme with burro,p he answered.
Il believe I'll write some verses on the
burro."
They viii be ugly" 81 replied.
Now. how would this do?" he re-
torted:
a. Better than taking Luny Kuro:
Is TO 90 riding on a burro."
They were still laughing when they
met Miss Bacon and her escort.
Tell u.s." she urged.
Mo, answered Fortescue, mot I'M
til get a copyright. and then will
be only too glad to tell"
The four went back to the Casino to-
gether. and Fortescue sat down behind
Gertrude.
The orchestra was playing "A Sum-
mer Night in Munich"
what can he more beautiful than q
summer night n Broadmoor?" asked
Fortescue.
We mus stay out here this even
ing" replied Gravson. II would like
to remember my last evening here"
Are YOU sorry to leave the placer"
asked Certrud..
Yes. res. aren't you?'
Perhaps we won't get away to NOR
row, answered she. evasively.
NO doubt about that; we shall haste
TO 20"
The night proved fine. The moon
was full. making the grounds look
like fairy land.
Late "A the evening Fortescue laid
his land gently on Gertrude's arm.
Come and take last look at Chey-
enne." he said entreatingly.
lie led her to the upper piazza, and
for a few moments they stood silently
gazing at the ideal mou ntain looming
up between them and the western hor-
lion, cutting off the world from that
side. The moonlight softened its
rugged ciefts and rocks.
The dancing and merriment seem
frivolous, remarked Gertrude in a
low tone. Il shall never forget this
night"
EOrtescue was silent.
surroundings are everything" went
On Gertrude. innocently. The peo-
pie who live in continual sight of the
mountains must have elevated thoughts
at times, even the meanest OF them"
Too often. perhaps" answered For
tescue. sadly. My thoughts are ele-
waited now to something ] may never
attain"
She turned TO him swiftly, her face
illuminated.
Strive" she said, earnestly. Come
as near your ideal as possible.
1t is you, he replied. simply.
But II am such poor ideal"
"You mean il makes you feel so to
be sought by me?" and he bent down
and looked wistfully at her.
Her eyes fell and the quick blush
crlmsoned her face.
No" she faltered
Il can't live without you," he whis-
pered. and as her head sank lower he
took her in his arms
What made you so cruel yester-
day?" he asked later.
Those horrid burrost' was the rath-
er shamed-faced answer.
so, woman" murmured her lover,
but tenderly.-Ma p. Harding, in
Household Rea Inn.