Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-02
AN EARLY CALL.

be nothing TO MIN without her, but he
told her, simply and earnestly, that
she was very dear to him, that he had
always loved her, and that as his wife
it would be his care to guard her
from the worlds rude buffetings. Il
think | could make you happy" he
said. Il am not as clever as some of
the men you know. but l love YOU"
yes" she murmured, II know you
love me-you have always been good
to me: you must know-you must see
that appreciate it. 1t touches me to
have you care for mel wish l could
make you understand that / am CRATE
full"
Grateful! But why should you be?
Could l help loving you? Could
know you and not care for your You
are so unlike other women, so free
from envy and petty malice. l have
watched you with your girl friends
| have seen you do many kindness
that you thought nobody knew any
thing about l think it was your
goodness that charmed me first"
She locked up was he really in
earl. est?
Don't praise me. she said; ''compli-
ments from other men are well
enough, but not from you"
''Is it compliment to tell you what
/ think? And 1t seems to me | have
said so little All! if you could know
what is in my heart-but no doubt,
as she made an impatient movement,
"you have heard all This before-a
twice-told story wearies. What can i
say to win you-you who are 50 used
to being loved? To another woman
l NIGH speak of my wealth. of all
that could give her, but not to you"
You think too well Of me-" she
broke in.
mo. Edith: | understand you, and
that is why want you all for mine.
to have and to hold, to love ard 10
cherish say that you like me a little,
that you will be my wife"
She leaned toward him; the words
that would send him from her and end
forever the friendship that had be-
come i part of her life were trembling
on her lips, when he, guessing her in
tention, perhaps. said hurriedly:
"Some one is coming your german
partner, l think. Don't answer me
now; later on will do as well"
She breathed freely. 1t was natural
for her to postpone unpleasant things
to put on the evil day as long as pos
sible
AS you wish. then; will you call to
morrow"
Yes. in the morning at IL" He
bowed and withdrew just as her next
partner came hurrying up.
1.-THE cotillion is about to begin, Miss
Alton" he said, taking Manning's
chair. but | think we have time for
a short chat. You don't mind talking
to me for few minutes, do your
Why. no." she answered, for she
liked the lad not only for his own sake
but because of his friendship with that
other, whose image was never long
absent from her mind.
BY the way" he said, as If reading
her thoughts. II got a letter from
Agnew to-day l thought you might
care to hear from him; you always
seemed such friends
Yes" she responded idly. How IS
he?'
Very well; but growing homesick.
Think of it: He has been away six
weeks"
mo doubt he is enjoying himself"
ooh, Carl will always get the best
out Of life; that's his way, you know.
Yes. | know
The answer was given 50 careleSSly,
with such apparent indifference. that
he was about to speak, to tell her the
tidings that his letter contained. and
which 50 far some instinct made him
witt hold when his hostess appeared
at the doorway.
Come. YOU two" she called; the
others are waiting for You
Dear Mrs. Danton." said the girl,
rising MIR. Lane and are such Old
friend; that we sometimes forget how
time flies"
.Yor young dissemblcr.' laughed the
older woman; you know Herbert
Manning was in the conservatory with
you
A sudden blush stained Edth's
cheek she hated herself for 1t, it was
so apt to mislead-but Mrs. Danton
seemed in no way surprised.
"There child don't look frightened"
she said. NO one wishes you happi
ness more than L."
"But, Mrs. Danton-'
IRE ally. Miss Edith" put In Lane
who had been a puzzled and uncOnl-
Portable listener, % don't Ike to hurry
yCu. but We shall surely be late"
She turned away; after all. what did
1t matter: by t.. morrow the world
would know the truth, Mslning's face
would tell the story of his rejection,
AMI E few hours misconstructinn
could harm no ore. But late that
night when she stood in her own
pretty room, she felt vaguely dissatis-
fed with herself; she could not put
the feeling from her.
81 have not acted honestly" she
said aloud. II should have answered
him; ii was not kind TO put him off
1t may lead him to hope. he may have
misunderstood me-" She was silent
moment, then went on coutritely:
"And | do like him. He is the kildest,
truest frieDd. but love" She rose
and crossed the room.
" hen she came back she carried a
photograph, mans cold clever face
the face Of one who knew the world
and perhaps was not on the best terms
with IN