Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16


repelling force all her life long"
Il believe you are right, Upon my
word l do" said her listener rather
heavily. But what is done Is done,
and nothing can undo it."
Nothing can undo your bad quarter
of AN hour; but pluck and energy may
give you good one, What you must
do is to so straight back there and
begin over again. Yes" added Hope,
hastily. seeing the dissent in his face
and attitude. that will introduce such
an element Of novelty and originality
that she cares for you, remember that
il she careS-she will be taken off her
feet and you will have it your own
way. II she really doesn't care for
you, matters win be no worse than
they are now. VIII you do it,"
Hope spoke eagerly, and the glow
and fevor of her enthusiasm produced
Il corresponding warmth in her COM
panion, He thought for moment,
then said, in the firm, deliberate ac-
cents Columbus might have used when
he announced his intention OF discov-
ering America.
Yes, I'll do it.
Good" exclaimed Hope. Now be
sure you get into the right Ntdu.rr
mind this time. Take it for granted
tina she cares for you; remember that
you are worth good deal yourself,
and that great many people think
there is no one like you. Finally, il
she refuses you absolutely don't
think she will, but you can never be
utterly sure of what woman will do
let her see that you are strong,
self-reliant man, who Is, it Is true,
deeply disappointed, but who will go
out from her presence and continue to
build his life, clean and true and up
right, n life which is to be, quite in
dependently of her, worth while Do
you feel this way, Jack?"
We'll, guess could act the part
anyway. All, by the way, Miss Hope,
supposing practice up BIT on you?"
"on mel" 1t was Hopes turn to re
peat words.
Yes; so you can see If I've the
right idea and could carry 1t out
properly, you know. You've got me
into this thing, and you might as well
see If I'm in correct trim to make a
success Of It,"
Well" said Hope, doubtfully, "of
course, If it will help you any. Go
ahead; I'll be Madeline. What will
you say when she comes into the re-
ception room?"
Il shall say, Excuse me for com
ing again. Miss Arnold, but | found,
on going away, that | had forgotten
something
"oh, did you leave something here?"
asked Hopes Miss Arnold, Ill chilling
tones. They seemed to put the breath
Of life into Kendalls courage, and his
voice rang out with manly decision.
Yes, | left you here and the an
swer | want. think the first part
of this afternoon was bad dream,
and I've come back to have you waken
me and tell me so. There's no use,
Madaline; | will not have mo- for an
answer"
Kendall had forgotten Hope and was
gazing into space with fire and deter
mination in his aspect.
Il think we finished all that little
while ago, Mr.. Kendall. II you
haven't anything else TO say to me.
perhaps | would better leave you"
GIVE got to be cold for her, so you
will be used to it," irterpolated Hope).
You will not leave me until you
have heard me tell you in full all the
reasons why you were wrong in giving
me the answer you did before" said
Kendall firmly. "ln the first place,
you are all the world to me. In the
second place, / know that you--oh,
never mind any more, Miss Hope; n
can't do it to you, after all; but see
exactly how 1t goes, and am just in
the mood for it. or course that Is the
way to meet her, bless her! | was
fool for acting so like cowardIy cad
before. Any woman would despise It.
guess I'll go right along, Miss Hope,
If you don't mind. Are you walking
my way"
No" said Hope rising with him
and adjusting herself to the sudden
quickstep in the march OF events
I'm going up by the reservoir. Good
by, Jack, and good luck to you!" And
she smiled and nodded encouragingly
at him as they shook hands In part
ing.
Kendall walked rapidly southwark.
his head up and his shoulders well
back. He had not noticed before how
perfect his surroundings we're. The
exquisite coloring OF the wintry sun
set sky brought out to full advantage
the grace Of the tree forms silhouetted
against 1t; the stretches OF dull green
grass, the little sheets Of Recovered
Heter, the rustic bridges, the lichen
gray rocks, all seemed TO smile good
cheer at him: the tall apartment