The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-03-26

Impatiently.
his way in the dark across the lines
to the siding.
A tall, well made young man., with a
kindly face, Cyril Ardener looked
what he was, a really nice fellow, a
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 a deep impression.
Miss Lillian F~airbrother, as she was
called upon the programmes. had gone
on the stage against the wishes of her
family, Of course; but not without
some prospect of success there. She
bestowed upon Cyril the smile of a
practiced and a~ll-conquering tlirt. But
he shook a warning head.
You had much better stay where
you are" said he persuasively. The
other fellows have gone wandering
about in search of drinks. And as they
are making a great noise and disturb
ing everybody, without succeeding in
their quest, l should advise you to
give them a wide berth for the pres
emit"
"Never mind. I'm coming OUT said
Miss F%airbrother, with the obstinacy
of the spoiled beauty. "Open the door,
please"
you will have nobody to talk to-
persisted Cyril, as he took out his key,
mot even you?
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 graciously allowed Cyril to assisr
her and rewarded him with another
smile.
Come along" said she rather impa
tiently. For Cyril was lingering t.
cast a glance inside the carriage be
fore he shut the door. AS his eve,
rested upon a pale, worm, refined face
that of the leading juvenile lady,
change came over Cyril's face.
81 wish l could get you a cup of no
coffee, Miss Wells" he said.
But before she could thank him tn
impatient Lillian had pulled him b.
force away from the door, crying on
J In pretended terror that she heard
: train coming. The face of Constauc
| Wells flushed slightly as she settle,
herself again in her corner. Mis-
Browning, the "old woman" gave
snort of Indignation.
Grain coming, indeed!' cried she
i, "That young lady can make trains an
everything else come and go to sui
! her purpose. / call 1t disgraceful tn
way in which she's got hold Of tina
young Mr.. Ardener, flirting all tn
, time with two or three of the Others
Mr.. Ardener never had a word for on
' one but you, Miss Wells, till she can
t into the company. She does net wal
for him to follow her about; she TO
:, lows him.
. The remaining two members of tn
l company who were present glance
apprehensively at Miss Wells. @
course everybody knew that she an
! Cyril Ardener had been somethin
= like lovers before Miss Fairbrother
coming, and had discussed anon
b themselves the cheek of the new
Miss Wells took her desertion. BIZ
t the subject had never before bee
, mentioned in her presence.
Now that it was mentioned, how
ever, Miss Wells was quite equal
the occasion. She laughed a little an
: said easily, with more of her art tina
of her nature in her tones:
e every cruel of him, isn't it? Or {
least, it would be cruel if l minde,
> But l don't, you see"
? "Of course not. OF curse yo
| don't" said the other ladies.
1t was about an hour after this whe
they heard steps on the line again, an
: something mounted up and looked il
, Through the steam on the glass I'll
face of a man could be dimly seen. II