Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-02-22

They shall think OF US, thought
cried she, as she thrust her head and
shoulders out or the window. "Come
and let us QUIT Come and let us out,
some of you, any of your cried she.
imperiously. And the next moment.
catching sight. on the dlmly-lighted
platform. of figure she knew, she
cried: MIR. Ardener! Mr.. Ardener,
Come and have pity on u. We are
locked in like wild beasts; and | as
sure you we are getting very nearly
as savage. We've been kept too long
without food. yon see"
The person addressed stepped nimb-
ly down from the platform and picked
his way in the dark across the lines
to the siding.
\ tall, well made young man, with a
kindly face, Cyril Arlener looked
what he was, a really nice fellow,
favorite with his own sex and with
the other. As the girl above him
looked down into his face, it was easy
to see that she was not one of those
upon whom the Juvenile lead" had
made deep impression.
Miss Lillian tairbrother. as she was
called upon the programmes. had gone
on the stage against the wishes Of her
some prospect of success there. She
bestowed upon Cyril the smile Of a
practiced aud all.conquering fIirt. But
he shook a warning head.
You had much better stay where
you are" said he persuasively. .sThe
other fellows have gone wandering
about in search of drinks. And az they
are making a great noise and disturb
ing everybody, without succeeding in
their quest, | should advise you to
give them wide berth for the pres
emit
Never mind. I'm coming out" said
Miss Fairbrother, with the obstinacy
Of the spoiled beauty. "Open the door,
please"
You will have nobody to talk tor
persisted Cyril, as he took out his key.
Not even your
Not even me. I'm going Off to try
and keep the others out Of mischief"
The door was opened by this time,
and she was preparing to descend.
She graci0usly allowed Cyril to assist
her and rewarded him with another
smile.
Come along" said she rather impa-
tiently. For Cyril was lingering to
cast glance inside the carriage be-
fore he shut the door. AS his eyes
rested upon pale, worn, refined face.
that Of the leading Juvenile lady. a
change came over Cyril's face.
u wish | could get you cup OF hot
coffee, Miss Wells" he said.
But before she could thank him the
impatient Lillian had pulled him .by
force away from the door, crying out
In pretended terror that she heard n
train coming. The face of Constance
Wells flushed slightly as she settled
herself again In her corner. Miss
Browning. the "Oid woman" gave n
snort OF Indignation.
Train coming, indeed" cried she
THAT young lady can make trains and
everything else come and 90 to suit
her purpose. ! call II disgracefnI the
way In which she's got hold Of TINT
young MIR. Ardener. flirting all the
time with two or three Of tile otheIst
MIR. Ardener never had q word for pny
one but you, Miss Wells. till she came
into the company. She does net wait
for him to follow her about; she fol-
lows himr
The remaining two members Of the
company who were present glanced
apprehensively at Miss Wells. OF
course everybody knew that she and
Cyril Ardener had been something
like lovers before Miss Fairbr0ther's
coming. and had discussed among
themselves the "cheek, of the new.
conner. aud the quiet way I'm which
Misi Wells took her desertion. But