Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-30

~ hef duty 10 make a good match 1
would II could. ies. I'm sure thar
would marry an ogre II he could give
papa aud nialnlna comfort again.
but SHE had too much discretion 10
plainly show the path of duty TO her
sister. She must be guided gently Into
its clear, smooth way
II was Sunday afternoon, Rather
Inc took book aud chair and went
out under the big cotton wood tree
Ia the front yard. She pretended 10
read, but In reality watched the pub
lie highway with fiuttering pulse and
anxious eye. AT last Prosper Deyer.
eaux appeared In the distance. riding
handsome housekeeping bay horse.
The blood flew 10 katherine's face,
hight 10 her eyes. Did man ever be-
fore sit his horse with such ease and
gracef Could any girl be so blind as
not TO prefer him to John Barnard?
he rode up TO the gate, dismounted
and entered. Katherine went to the
edge Of the walk TO greet him. for ii
was her plan 10 meet Marie's lovers
and give them welcome first.
Why, Katherine are you really glad
\ 10 see me- the young man exclaimed.
divided between surprise and pleasure
nj The sweetness Of her greeting.
II am indeed" she said and blush
Ing a deeper rose than ever.
Il can remember the time when you
scOwled III came near you, and your
eyes W ere quite wicked with anger.
Now they are--let me see them. Kath-
crime. ! want to make sure that they
are kind aud soft"
"i0u must not tease me now, Mr.
Devereaux.r
"Mr Devereaux! How can you? Did
We not once recite our lessons together,
write our problems on the same black
board and share our lunchesT
"fOu are thinking OF Marie"
No, ] am thinking Of you. oh, yes.
/ ! know you are years younger than /.
but you We're smart little thing"
Please go in she said interrupt
ing him eagerly. Somehow his per
sisient eyes confused and troubled
her.
You are coming with meT'
NO. Marie you viii find her In the
parlot'
He accepted his dismissal gayiy.
and katherine went back 10 her seat.
cooling her scarlet cheeks against her
palms
Presently another young man rode
into view ON the dusty highway, but
no admiration frightened katherine's
eyes this time. no racing color warmed
her cheeks. She merely watched him
out az the corner OF her eyes while he
dismounied. fastened his horse TO
the gate post and came In. No smiles
or natiering welcome for him
Good eyenIn' Katherine
4 81. ..f la.afs
book
Good evening, John
Whose horse IL thatf"
Mr. Devereanx's"
"0h. Is be heref"
Yes"
lis Marie al homer
Certainly Why should Mr. Deser'
eanx call u She"
"Iic could come TO see You. ] sup
pose" the spark OF jealousy In his
heart flaming up.
Me. she cried scornfully, then fell
hack and laughed. why. don't YOU
know he used TO call Marie his sweet
hearty'
Il know he always made fool OF
himself" violently.
"Oh. not more than some people
know" said Katherine swcetly.
Barnard drew n little nearer 10 her
Katherine, do you think -ah-doe'
, she like hImT'
And constituencies katheine said;
II think she does, John; In fact, IL
. rather not
, Il understand" he cried. growing 81
! pale that she felt sorry for the wron,
Impression she had given him. Girl
/ are all vile coquettes."
; Katherine watched him ride defect
. edly down the road. and wondered
: that the fate of Ananlas and Sapphire
|. did not oyeriake her for her duplicity
: Dcycwanx made only a brief call.
i .'t;oing SO carlyy" said Katherine re
gretful aud surprised. when he cam
I out.
/ Eyes, could not love Marie all III
. afternoon. All. ! see that you are still
I reading The same page. How rapid
! you progress.
> Katherine blushed and closed III
] book.
!. ~ have been entertaining visitor.
h $50 that was the reason you wishe
10 get rid of mef'
i "No. no.
But he merely lifted his hat an
4 went away. Ii was altogether mos
trying afternoon for the youn
i schcmcr for presently Marie came on
. and looked pensively toward the VI
lage.
n 81 wonder why John didn't come
Katherine trembled guiltily. III
3 did. but went away again"
d "Whyi"
G Il told him you were entertainin
Prosper Devercaux."
q you made him angry, Katherine.
d know you did"
e yes" said Katherine firmly. PRO
q per Devereaux-
d SIS not worth as much 10 me as on
I, OF Johns little fingers"
II "But. Marie"
r II wish you would attend to 70,
e own affairs" and then she wake
h away into the dusky garden, erwin
y softly.
d katherine longed TO run after he
for those tears were like so man
% scalding drops on her conscience. b.