Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-03

maybe the tenth step she slipped and
fell, and that was not the worst of it.
When she attempted to rise she could
not, because her foot was caught in
some horrid part of the iron. She
| knew that the young man could not be
far away, but what girl of spirit would
have called for help under the circum-
stances?
Besides, there was no doubt that she
could eXtricate her foot in a few min
utes when she had gotten over her ex-
element. But somehow the foot SEEM
ed to jam the tighter the harder she
pulled, until it hurt to try.
The the appalling thought came to
her that the train might come down
and run over her. Her body would be
found and perhaps Jack would see it,
and then, perhaps, he would think of
her in future years, when happily
married. This train of reflection was
not as soothing as it fight have been
and she gave another despairing tug
at her foot.
There was plainly nothing to do but
call for help. The young mans name
was Simmerson-first name unknown
how awkward it was to call out Mr.
Simmerson!"
The name did not carry WE'LL and the
situation was altogether so absurd and
at the same time so dreadful that, af-
ter the third trial, she gave vent to a
wild cry, something between a sob and
a scream.
In response there was crashing in
the bushes-perhaps Mr.. Simmerson
perhaps bear; perhaps it
be possible? Mr.. knight.
'Hello!" he said curiously "Is it
possible? What in the world is the
matter, Miss Arbuckle?"
By all rights in the world she should
have been indignant, but she only said
20, jack" and held out her hands to
him appealingly.
He did not notice the hands as he
bent over her.
Foot caught?" he said, quietly
That's easy enough"
rs it?" she retorted. mournfully
Eve been trying ever so long to pull
it out"
Have you?" he said in his superior
way.
Then he knelt by her side, rapidly
united the lacing and drew out the lit
tie foot from its covering with the
greatest of ease. 1t was a great relief.
and she thought he held the foot lit
tie longer than necessary, but she
caught twinkle in his eye, and her
anger overpowered her gratitude.
I'm very much obliged for your as
| sistance, Mr.. knight" she said, as she
was lacing on her shoe again, and l
am very sorry indeed that my stupidity
has caused you inconvenience
Then she started off, to return to the
| path, and had made two steps when
| she became aware that he ankle panied
| dreadfully.
'O." she cried, and in another in
| slant both of Jacks arms were around
+, her.
Let me go, sir" she said. with a
fearful sob. Il am a silly girl, who
doesn't know enough To-
"You are silly, indeed he cried. eff
you think l am going to miss this op-
| 'pottunity to do away with this miser-
| able quarrel. Why. my dear. girl.
/ don't you know that I've been follow
ing you down the road. half wild for
fear that something would happen TO
| YOU"
Have you. Jack? O-but what has
become of Miss What's-her-name?"
| Il don't know nor care. Where is
| Mr.
Nov, the idea of thinking that /
cared for him," They were on the
road now. Il say. Jack, whatever did
We quarrel about?'
1t was an interesting subject and
lasted until they were safe in the hotel
below, and then they agreed that they
| Hon1d never. never refer to the matter