News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1897-05-26
CHAPTER X.
WAITING FOR HELP.

IF ever a fellow was bcwildered by
single speech, it was Richard Gordon. |
walked up and down that platform till
was called to breakfast, trying to de-
eide what Miss Cullen had expressed,
only to succeed in reading 80 different
meanings in her parting six words.
wanted to think that it was her way of
suggesting that I deceived myself in
thinking that there was anything be-
tween Lord Rallies and herself; but,
though I wished to believe this, 1 had
seen too much to the contrary to take
stock in the idea. Yet couldn't believe
that Madge was a cCquette. [ became
angry and hCt with myself for even
thinking it for moment
Puzzle as | did over the words,
managed to eat good breakfast and
then went into the Cullers' car and
electrified the party by telling them of
Camps and Fred's dispatches and how
had come to overhear the former. Mr..
Cullen and Albert couldn't say enough
about my cleveTnoss i'll what had really
been pure luck and seemed to think
had sat up all night i'll order to hear
that telegram. The person for whose
opinion cared the most, Miss Cullen,
didn't say anything, but she gave me a
look that set my heart beating like a
trip hammer and made me put the most
hopeful construction on that speech of
hers. 1t seemed impossible that she
didn't care for Lord Rallies and that
she might care for me; but, after having
had 10 hope whatsoever, the smallest
crumb Of a chance nearly lifted me off
my feet
We had a consultation over what was
best to be done, but didn't reach any
definite conclusion till the station agent
brought me a telegram from the post
master general Breaking it open, 1 read
aloud:
Do not allow service of writ and retain pos
session of letters according to prior instruc-
tions. At the request of this department the
secretary of war has directed the command
ing officer at Fort Whipple to furnish you with
military protection, and you will call upon him
at once, if in your Judgment it is necessary. On
no account surrender United States property
to territorial authorities. Keep department
notified
ooh, splendid" cried Madge, clap
ping her hands.
Mr.. Camp will find that other peo-
pie can give surprise parties as web as
himself, " | said cheeIfully.
you'll telegraph at once?" asked
Mr. Cullen
INSTANTLY" said, rising, and add
ed, " Don you want to see what
say, Miss Crllen?'
"Of course l do" she cried, eagerly
jumping up.
Lord Rallies scowled as he said: Eyes.
Let's see what Mr. Superintendent has
to say"
"You needn't trouble yourself"
said. But he followed us into the sta
tion. was Disguised, bat at the same
time it seemed to me that he had come
because he was jealous, and that WASH t
an unpleasant thought Whatever his
motive he was third party in the writ
ing Of that telegram and had to stand
by while Miss Cullen and | discussed
and drafted it. l didn't t-y to make
it any too brief. not merely asking fol
guard and when l might expect it, but
giving as well pretty full history Of
case, which was hardly necessary.
you'll bankrupt yourself, " laughed
Madge. You must let us pay"
TN let you pay, Miss Cullen, if you
want, " l sand. How much is it, Welp
ly?" ] asked, showing the blanks in tC
the operator.
"Nothin for lady" said Welply
grinning
"There, NJ IS Cullen, p" I said. "Doe.
the east come up to that in gallantry?'