Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-11
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/ Widen.


her way. She feels perfectly safe in
her undertaking. Ruby is scarcely
likely to blazoa forth her own incom-
petence.
One afternoon, as she sits NJ the
open window smiling over her work.
Robert Champiey comes sauntering
thoughtfully up the short avenue OF
the Wilderness. Suddenly Shell, all
unconscious OF his close proximity.
breaks into song. II Is a bright.
CHEEKY little ditty that bursts from her
lips, and her unseen listener pauses
amidst the shrubs and waits for the
end. Leaning idly against a strong
young lilac. he not only listens 10 the
words With an amused smile. but
watches the busy needle na1hing in
and out OF her work She makes q
vivid picture seen between the breaks
OF greenery. with her brilliant hair.
snow-white skin. and the patch OF
blue on her lap. This Ia the second
time he has come upon Shell unawares,
and somehow he takes keen deiikh, In
30 surprising her-h1r quick change
OF manner when she Is discovered. al
though he cannot understand IL.
amuses him.
"A very good song. and very we'll
sung! Bravo, Miss Shetland pleAsc
forgive me for listening" he says.
stepping up To the window ha, In
hand. when the last nos. has died
away.
''ohl" cries Shell. becoming furious
ly rcd: and then she throws her work
upon the door and eoneeais II with her
| dress.
The sudden disappsarane- OF the
patch OF blue attracts his attention far
more than " she bad t.ft II on her
knee. and = somewhat eontrfnptnoua
look steals into his eyes ~ he eotnes to
The conclusion that Shell IL ashamed
of being caught dr-Asmasinz. IL scsa
him into a teasing mood
Miss Shell. IL you ever &c, an offer
OF is-~slry. advise you to choose tar-
| quots." h. says. with HIS keen eyes
liked steadily upon the girls burninx
| cheeks.
| "Turquois-vhyF am not going 10
get any jeweiry!" stAmmsrs She'll. too
confused and surprised TO dad a ready
answer
because pale blue suits you 70 per
fiction" answers Mr. champl.y with
meaning nod. and then. Intensely
amused at her b~~ild.rsa look. he
| proceeds on his way.
Gould he have ss.n my work.
muses. She'll. as Ehs witharaes Il from
Its hiding place and carstaiiy shakes
out the delicate lace trimming. which
has become a little crushed from her
summary treatment. Il dour imagine
he eouid-and yet ~hat made him talk
about pale blus'"
In the meantime Mr.. charupiry has
proceeded round to the hall door. and
been shown by the trim haussmaif
into the cool and airy draxtnx-roon.
where he linda Violet Flower buried In
the depths Of low. cozy chair and
ensrossed With a novel
Tell Miss Widen that Mr.. Champ
ley is here" she says 10 the maid. A
shs half rises from her chair and
stretches out a lazy white hand in
greeting.
| Pray don't trouble to rise." laughs
Robert. as he haatans to her aide
You looked so snquizitsly happy when
| came In that | should be sorry Ia
disturb you"
I am always happy when am do.
Ing nothing" answers Violet nalyely
This hot weather In so frixhtst,ity
enervatins that no one In tts, hous.
has a spark Of energy ief, excepting
She'll"
You are not altogether Iaxy--yo,,
we're reading" says Mr.. Champley Do.
litaly.
fes-l have Just life enough lief, 10
take In Ideas as they are pu, befors
me-. responds VI. with a lazy Iit,is
yawn, though I find 1t great az.
ertion holding up book
You should get one Of thoaa won.
derful literary machines which ons
sees advertised laughs pabsr,
Champley. turning to greet Ruby. who
has Just entered the room. .'I cams
over. Miss Widen, expressly to THANH
you for all your kindness 10 my chill.
dren," he begins In a formal tone a,
he reseats himself
"oh. please don't mention III" nm.
swers Ruby. casting down her eyes
assure you their coming over 40 fire.
quently has been great pleasure Z,
me-" ~
IL IL very good Of you to cay 20.
re,urns Robert. In tone which doe,
no. convey any great amount of belle
VI hef statement; "and intend TO sent
over the little ones tomorrow mornint
W thank you themselves"
am sure I feel thanked moro thar
enough already" 'murmura RUBY
/ have been fortunate enough Il
secure very comfortable rooms in !
urn mouse on Oakmoor." pursue,
robert champley. with his eyes fixe,
pefsistently upon the carpet. "The AT
seems pure and bracing. and I hon,
mat couple of montha snant thar