Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
WHAT WAS
THE REASON?


to business after his return. thought he |
would take "A run to Denver TO see his |
old college chum. Harold Arnsworth.
1t WAS August, and New York was far
900 warm aud desolatc with all ones |
friends away TO even think of staying |
there. and the result of his sOlioquy |
was that u few days later he was speed |
zng across the country to the West |
HarOlds sister was Il charming girl. |
and She had "A tender spot in her heart |
for her brothers friend, but there was |
. widow in the case and ever since Il |
certain night when Mr. Hildreth had |
paid Mrs barley marked attention Miss
Grace Arnsworth had decided to shield |
her secret aud smother it in its infancy |
The Arnsworths were spending the
summer mt Glenwood Springs. and Har
old bad been cultivatlng the widows
acquaintance at this famous resort, and
was just on the verge of proposing
when Hildreth appeared on the scene.
Upon arriving at Denver and discover
Eng his friends absence. Hildretb wend-
ed his way towards that beautiful spot
IN the Rockies. Arriving at the hotel,
be surprised his friend in his ROOM
"Hildreh. Thought you were in Lon
dom
The spirit OF restlessness," Hildreth
explained.
Arnsworth had been making an elab-
crate toilet. CHANGING at the clock. he
rose. picked up his hat and gloves.
s'Look here. IIildreth," he said. you'll
lind the governor and Grace on the
terrace. DO you mind il run away
now"
Being well acquainted with his plans
and thoroughly in sympathy with him.
Iiildreth got up, and, laying his hand
on his shoulder, said: she is "A woman
In a thousand. Harold. An revoir, and
good luck
Following him out of the hotel, Hill
drcth strolled around until he espied
MIR. Arnsworth and his daughter.
Well, pom m! honor" said the old
gentleman. and Il smile dmpled around
Miss Arusworth's mouth. After an ex-
PLANTATION of his sudden appearance
and few minutes conversation. Mr..
Arnsworth pulled out his watch
TN glad you came. Hildreth. ms |
left on last night in the midst OF lit.
tie mathematical experiment with
srente ct uuarantc-and | thought that
~ you would kindly hook after Grace
I'd
Delighted. | trust the experiment
will he brought to satisfactory con
ciusion."
AS soon as he had taken his depar-
ture, lIildrrth glanced at Miss Arms
worth She was ntently examining
The handle of her parasol. white
suits her admirably" he thought.
Perfect weather" he remarked, at
length. She nodded in u preoccupied
manner.
II have been wondering" she said.
after moment, why you came here. "
Did you not hear me explainT
She smiled.
''Oh. yes; but
"Snrely nothing further ia needed.
The attraction at Glenwood is world
famed"
She looked as If she doubted, so he
tried another tack.
well, the damp fogs of London are
rather trying and | thought the hot
baths would he beneficial
Again she laughed.
~How uusympathetic you are"'
mo. Mr.. Hildreth. I'm clear sight
ed young person, and | can quite see
what has brought you here so sud.
denly
''Well?" with an air Of indifference.
Mrs. barley" she said at length
the usual attraction. l assure You"
Mrs. barley" she repeated again
with just a shade OF emphasis. You
admit it?'
We'll. she is talented. pretty. agree
able. and"
"A widow" put In Miss Arnsworth
And I'm bachelor" he remark ed
apOlogetically.
She turned with a smile. Forgive
me-" she said, kindly, for reminding
sou of your pitiful condition. l onl!
meant to show you that | guessed tn,
reason for your coming"
Your intelligence Is beyond re
proach But what made you think o
Nrs. Darleyy''
She reminded him OF a certain night
.'You take great interest In my wei
fare" he said, with laugh. Glanc
ing Mt her he added: II am glad t.
unIite 1t. BY the way, where Is Har
<sldT
81 never trouble about Harold" sh
replied, quickly. HE is so wrappe'
an In his books and studies that evel
here l sss little Of him"