Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-09

other.
It was a surprise to him when she
spoke to him In the old familiar way
tonight It made his blood Jingle.
One thought was uppermost in his
mind now. He must get the Easter
lilies. He must show Helen that OBJ
stacIes were not to be considered by
him where her wishes we're concerned.
Squire Wymple, the justice of the
peace at Princeton, was his closest
friend, and he had often been the
sauires guest at his pleasant home just
outside of town. II was nearing mid
night as Sid approached the Wymple
homestead. The house was dark and
apparently deserted.
"All in bed, suppose" he unused,
as he refined up at the roadside and
Jumped to the ground. Carriage gate
locked. I'll just hitch here and walk
to the house"
He took lighted lantern from the
buggy, passed through small gate
and walked toward the house. A big
watchdog came bounding toward him,
barking viciously.
Down, Tiger; down! Don't you know
me, old fellow? Come, Tiger"
In an instant the animal began to
express his joyful recognition Of val
ued friend by wagging his tail, whining
and jumping up and down round the
newcomer Sid went to the door and
rang the bell There was no response.
After trying for Is minutes to rouse
somebody he was forced to the conclu-
sion that the family was away from
home.
Here's a gor growled Venner.
But after a minutes reflection his
to the large greenhouse at the rear Of
the dwelling. He examined the door
by the light Of the lantern and found
It securely locked Fortunately, how
ever, he discovered sliding panel of
glass, which he opened without diff
Guilty. He crawled through the aper
ture and soon found several pots Of
beautiful Easter lilies in bloom. On a
leaf torn from his bankboole he wrote
few words Of explanation to Squire
Wymple, leaving the note OH the shelf
from which he took the flowers. A few
minutes later he was hurrying toward
his buggy, carrying four pots Of Easter
lilies. AS he approached the road he
was astonished to see two vehicles In
stead Of one. In the second one sat a
man, who called out 10 Sid
rs this Mr.. Vcnner?"
1t is. All, Mr.. Macgregol, is that
you? Beautiful night for drive, eh?"
Sid coolly placed his property in the
rear Of the buggy-box.
what have you there?" asked Mac.
gregor, with an attempt to appear I'M
concerned.
"'rhe Easter lilies I promised to get
for Miss Lloyd" replied Sid, as he
stepped into his buggy and took up the
reins
will you sell them to me-"
Hardly"
II suppose can get some where you
got those?"
people who live here are not at home
but the dog and are old friends.
Goodnight, Mr.. Macgregor."
He wheeled his horse round In the
road and sent him dashing away at his
best speed toward Stillville.
Long before church time the next
morning Sid called with carriage for
Helen Lloyd. He had the lilies, and he
took her to the church to dispose of
them AZ she saw tlt. II had to com
nit burglary to get them" he told her,
but could do even that for you, Miss
Lloyd"
After that 1t was easy to reach an
understanding. They were entirely
alone In the church, and the nodding
palms and graceful Easter lilies were
distreetly silent about the little scene
that was enacted ir their shadows.
And to think you were jealous of
Mr.. Macgregor!" pouted Helen, after
II was all settled Foolish MANI
And when the Easter anthem was
sung by the choir that morning Miss
Lloyd's friends remarked the unusual
power and feeling with which she rem
dered those passages expressive of
great JOY and exultatlon.
A few days later Sid Venner received
n letter from Squire Wymple, In the
course of which the squire wrote:
You arc welcome to the flowers, of
course. but who Is Mr. Bruce Mac
sregor? A gentleman Of that name
hunted me up Sunday morning and
wanted me to issue II warrant for the
arrest Of Sidney for robbing n green
house. Think of that! | had to tell
him that | was the victim, and you a
privileged character"
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