West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-09
CHAPTER Y.
MAiIaNi ENAr HELP

III ever n fellow was bcwildercd 10y a
single speech. il was Richard Gordon I
walked mp and down that platform till
1 was called 10 breakfast, trying to de
eide what Miss Cullen had expressed
only TO succeed in Soadmg 90 different
meanings in her parting six words. ]
wanted to think that il WAS her way of
suggesting that l deceived myself in
thinking that there was anything be
tween Ford Rallies ana herself but
though wished TO believe this, had
seen too much 10 the contrary 10 take
stoclI in the idea. Yet / couldnN believe
That Madge was a coquette 1 became
angry and hot with myself for even
thinking it for moment.
Puzzle as I did over the words. /
managed to cat good Breakfast and
then went into the Cullens' car and
electrified the party 10y telling them of
Camps and FTcd's dispatches and how
L had COME 70 overhear the former. Mr..
Cullen and Albert couldn't say eAiough
about my cleverness i'm what had really
been pure luck and seemed 10 thinR I
had sat up all night i'm order 10 hear
that telegram. TAc person for whose
opinion / cared the most, Miss Cullen.
didn't say anything, but she gave mo
look that set my heart beating like a
trip hammer aud made me put the most
hopeful construction Oh that speech %
hers. IL seemed impossible that she
didn't care for Lord Rallies and that
she might care FOR me; but, utter having
had no hope whatsoever. The smallest
crumb of a chance nearly lifted me OFF
my feet.
We had consultation over what WIS
best TO be done, but didn't reach any
dcfiIite conclusion till the station agent
brought me telegram from the post
master general. Breaking il open, read
aloud:
Do not allow service of writ and fotain r,oa-
session OF letters according 10 prior instruc.
tons. At the request OF this department. tho
secretary ~ war has directed the command
ing officer at Fort Whipple 20 furnish you with
military protection and Won will call tlu5u him
Jt once, ~ in your judgment IL is necessary. on
10 account surrender United States property
to territorial authorities. Keep department.
notified
"Oh, splendid cried Madge, clap.
ping her hands.
Mr., Camp viii find that other pco-
pie can give surprise parties as well as
himself, " ] said cheerfully.
You'll telegraph at onco?' asked
Mr.. Cullen.
Instantly" ! said, rising, and add
I'd, Don't you want TO see what
say, Miss C'rllenf'
"Of course DOR she cried, eagerly
jumping up
Lord Rallies soowled as he said: Eyes.
Let's zee what Mr. superintendent has
TO say "
'' Y"1 ueedn't trouble yourself" /
said But le followed us into the sta
ton. was disguscd, but at the same
time it seemed TO me that he had come
because he was Jealous, and that wasn't
an uuplcasant thought Whatever his
motive he was third party in the writ
ing of that Telegram and had TO stand
" while Miss Cullen and 1 discussed
aDd In ted st. / didn't try TO make
it any too brief, not mcESly asking for
guard and when might expect il, but
giving as well n pretty full history OF
cssel which was hardly Necessary.
You'll bankrupt yourself, " laughed
Madge. ''You must let us pay"
IN let you pay, Miss Gallon, II Sou.
want" said How much is il. Welp-
iy?'' ! asked, showing the blanks in to
the operator.
"Nothin for lady" said welply,
grinuing
There, Miss Cullen y / said. Docs
the east come up to that in gallantry7"