Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-07-02

down a lump that rose In his throat-
land I shall not try to disguise tn
but IL was a mistake that under thu
circumstances Is more than excusab BILE
Had | been in your place Ii seems u
me / should have had to do at least
as much"
Amelia hastily withdrew her hand
and applied her handkerchief to hei
eyes.
THE professor 10 just driving up
said the parson, turning away from
the window. II must at least shake
hands with him." and he hurried from
the room.
HE has come for you, Miss Wills
remarked the doctor, when she re-
NAMED where she sat.
She wiped her faes n~ervously and
| stood up.
Il must go back to FairvIew some
time" she said, gloomily, land l sup
! pose ii will be better this way"
Without looking ar the doctor she
passed him and preceded him down
stairs. She was climbing into the
c~arryall when he reached the door.
You'll come along, won't you doc
tor|' asked the professor.
NO, thank you" he responded. Il
must resume my work.
Come up to dinner, them"
I'm not promise; perhaps"
isn't your mother sill there2"
Eyes, but she'll naturally want TO 60
home as oon as you can spare her"
"Oh, certainly, yes. We are greatly
obliged to her. I shall have her re-
main TO dinner II i can persuade her,
and we shall look for you. too"
The doctor raised his hat without re-
plying, and the carryaia departed for
Fairview.
Il shall take you home" said the
professor, when they had started. land
immediately return to the village 10
see about sending back the buggy by
which l anne from q n~eighborin~
town. / hear that Betsey returned
day
Yes, papa" answered Louise. "She
testified"
Never mind. dear I shall hear
enough about it from others. Let's
dismiss the ~disagreeable subject as far
from our minds as possible
This was altogether TO Louise's Iik-
ing, and she began to- tell him some
thing about how they had got on with
Mrs. Williams inlthe house. She stop
ped when her father pulled up nj a
street corner where Charles Stark
weather and Phi!bricA were talking
Mr.. Philbrick, !" saiis the professor
"Ah! Prof. Drummoud!" exclaimed
Philbrick, wheeling about as il he had
not seen the velicle coming and had
not known that tie. professor was near,
no hold ant hi, hanl ,-..l, '
CANT manifestation OF cordiallty. "Of
course heard, that yum had returned"
he continued, for news travels fast
IN Belmont. L am delighted to see
you"
lie raised his hat TO the young lad'c~
and smiled with the utmost cheer.
Less.
I'm glad to See you. too returned
the professor. No i'll effects from
your unexpected bath, hope"
My batn." repeated Philbrick. blank
ly. OH, ha, has You mean my dIlck-
ing In the Minfski. No, none what
ever. Good effects, on the contrary
for Through Ia ! gained the privilege
or acquaintance with your Charming
household
"That's right. Hope t o see, you UP
any time" W
In u lower voice the professor asked.
ing ST the best, Mr.. StarkweatlSer." said
not?" '"4u
Phllbrtck nodded, and, passing the
reins to Louise, the professor got down
adding, Present me-"
Mr.. Starkweather had po,e nm
pacess pnt, as lie was waiting for Phil
prlcK' they quickly overlook him,
ihilDriek introduced the two men in
a hand. ~
This could not be a pleasant meet.
ing az the best. Mr.. Stagweather." said
the professor, ~gravely, "but I felt thar
l ought to speak to you. I apprsciate
your brothers services to me yorv
nishiy, n while We were not related
l nave felt that none could regret his
loss Q profoundly than I do"
Mf. stark weather stared at the nro-
lessor coidiy a moment. Then hi.
race nushed. his lips parted as r. hs
Moaiu SPEAK; he glanced ut Philbrirlx
anu turned his back. resuming his
SLOW pacing toward the boteI
q. chap" muttered ph,lbr,.h.
nes very much affected: very mnch
ALueeU.
apol; Drummond cleared his throat
rernaps, he said. In great emhar.
,assment. Il ought not TO nave sno-
Aen, I'm AFRAID 1t was a mistake"
IN not so sure" RESPONDED y
ur,,a seassnringly. I've come to be
Lutte friendly with him am with
eve eryooay, you know, and perhaps 7
esn ielch hin, around to a better wav
or looking at matters" WY
me professor shook his head and
e sGnnsd his Place In the %carryaIl.
s,,S Sehe up soon, Mr.. Philbrick." he
..o ua .he way to Fairview they oyer.
tooK Mrs. Appleton and Ret.ax ~