Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-03-12

|l1arry Me
Some Time.
Even as . little surpliced boy, sitting in
the village choir, he loved her, From the
big pew dedicated to the squire's family she
used to look at him with wide, mischiev-
us eyes peeping under q sunbonnet.
On his ninth birthday the wears small
son characterized himself by proposing to
the sQuire's small daughter over the nurs-
cry tea table.
Don't stare like that" she objected,
'you ugly boy"
The serious eyes of the rebuked indiyid-
ual filed, just escaping the flagrancy of
overlowing.
''l'm sorryw she revoked. Ewes real
sorry!"
The moment was advantageous. He
took 1t. In . whisper:
marry me, dear, some day?"
"Course." she agreed. Mind my arm.
Robin. You're hurting IT."
A little of this, and much more, Mr.. j.
Robinson Courtney Vas recalling to Eve
Temple In the crush of . London ball
room.
g Eyes; l remembered you directly you
entered the ROOM" Eve replied to one of
his questions, land / thought"-
"What did you thinkP" he urged as she
paused.
Il thought-Robin's grown into himself
again."
"What q funny impressicn!w he laughed,
while q pleased glance shot from his EYES
into hers. MAY ] ask what caused itP"
'Oh, the natural mels nchOly of u
c0untenance perhaps!'
They laughed together:
80 you are q literary frework?" she re-
marked as they stood aside from the dan
GERS, livery one is quoting Nudes lat
est attraction. and, II 1t weren't out of
fashion, women would be collecting your
autograph"
my success has been uphill work
enough" ne said grimly. II used to pray
but / shall bore yOu?"
mot at all Go IN. My next partner
IL crossing the room. You used to pray"-
ITO q day write q book worthy of rec
ignition, and In the interim not to drop
out OF your memory"
It was several weeks later when Mr.. J..
Robinson Courtney received an invitation
to dine with Lady Temple and her niece.
Lady Temple watched them with eagle
eyes and saplent conclusions.
IAN author, with an income as uncer-
tain as the weather, together with q man
ner most fascinating, premeditates the ruin
OF my two months chapef0nage.
Thank goodness, Eve Is q sensible girlm
"Once- years ago-you promised to mar
~ me! Will y0u?" he pleaded. ''Oh, my
dear, will your"
Somehow he realized his rejection be-
fore it was uttered. When he left the
houf 9, there was disappointment and pride
surgiDg in his breast, which successfully
chokcd his c~hildh0od's dream and the hal
lowed hope Of his life.
One week later an engagement was
formally announced between Miss Eve
Temple and the Earl Of Carston.
Eve had acted In accordance with her
training.
'.Anntie," she exclaimed one morning.
passing . pepciled note across the break
fast table. read that"
Dear Miss Temple was pitched out OF
. hanson on the evening ! last saw you.
! wouldn't have troubled you with the Eews,
but am anxious that you should not think
I have forgotten to send you the book you
so kindly expressed q wish to read. As
soon "a / am out of the hospital I will for
ward 1t to you as promised. Sincere
" yours.
j. Robinson Courtnay,
Poor fellowln Lady temple exclaimed
In . spasm of magnanimity. wv might
drive around to see him this afternoon, on
our way from Mrs. Drumm0nd'a.n
e <hzVv Aw~s~,nA - &c 1Nh~nn>rS~ -.
pital, her nieee's restrained excitement
manifested itself. She hurried after the
pioneer, who conducted them upstairs,
leaving Lady Temple painting In the rear,
with vague regret assailing her.
At the sudden sight Of her the invalid
half rose, and then sank back among the
pillows.
"H0w good OF you" he murmured.
"How good OF you TO GOMEZ"
Then Lady Temple rustled In upon
them.
$50 sorry. my dear Mr.. Courtney.
What an interesting invalid you make,
with your face Of natural. melancholy!
Now, after fla&tering you, l will reproacn.
The house surgeon has just told me that
you retard your own recovery by sheer
w~illfLlness and over eycitability. BY the
wsy, have y0n heard the latest !"
He expressed ignorance OF Ill news up
to date. while his fingers caressed the bios
SONS lying near his hands and his glance
rested upon Eve.
my niece becomes the Countess Of
Carston In . few weeks.n Lady Temple
informed him with harsh distinctness.
s.At present her head is full Of tho trOus-
seau, although she feigns indifference
Sly little grill"
.Auntie, don't let rs weary Mr. Court
nay. Marriages are Ill alike and moro or
less uninterestingn
Lady Temple accepted tha hint and ana,
bly, prepared for departure.
Now don't give the doctors any mote
trouble.n she chatteFed. I'LL send you
soma grlpe1-'
Lady Temples voice had got beyond the
curtains. Eve held ont her hand.
ssGocdby, Robin. 1 don't think | can
come again.
s'0f coarss I wasnt rod eneagh foryou