Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-07-19

Borth gdzed after her In dstonlshmen&
thing happened to Martin. He may
have been squeezed In the Street. or he
may have tired of his property on the
sound. At any rate, he suddenly de-
cided to place 1t on the market. Mr..
Borth's man OF business was slow. Be
fore he heard the property was for sale
It had found purchaser. This was
the unwelcome news that greeted Mr..
Borth on his return to America In May.
This is why he was still angry ON this
lovely June morning.
He glanced now and then at the lofty
gables OF the Martin mansion towering
above the encircling tree tops. 'Ah. II
had only not gone awayr' he sighed.
THAT stupid Smithers! suppose III
never have another chance now"
Then he turned his back squarely ON
the Martin place and resolved to think
Of 1t no more. He knelt down on the
turf and placed tenderly in It's moist
earthly bed great cluster of sweet
alyssum. with which he was encircling
gorgeous Mabel Morrison. He bent
over the delicate white flowers, rak-
ing the earth around the roots and pat
ting II down softly. So engrossed was
he In his work and his thoughts that he
did not hear the sound OF slow grind
ing wheels on the drive In front OF the
house. Small wonder. then. that after
the wheels were silent he did not heed
q light football approaching on the
gravel walk.
When he looked up at last, he was
startled to see the tallfigure OF young
woman not 80 feet away and coming
slowly toward him. She wore q simple
white summer costume trimmed with
ribbons and big Gainsborough hat.
In her hand she carried white silk
parasol. Borth. however. observed
none Of these things. He saw only the
calm. beautiful face beneath the broad
hat brim, marked only the majestic
grace with which the lady moved to-
ward him
'She looks like princess" was his
thought as he stood up and lifted his
cap.
The young woman could not have
failed to see him, for she was looking
straight at him, or. rather, through
him: but. to Borth's surprise. she did
not notice his salutation beyond, per-
haps. the merest drooping OF the eye
lids. Then she passed him by.
Borth gazed after her In astonish-
ment. She moved serenely on her way
along his garden walk, turning her
head slowly to right or left and oc-
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choice specimen.
Borth was az loss what to do. He
almost fancied that this magnificent in
terloper. with her proud gaze and
queenly bearing. was phantasm Of
his brain. and he stood staring after
her until she disappeared at bend In
the walk behind hibiscus bush. Then
he decided to follow her.
When she again came inso the range
Of his vision. she was bending over !
moss rose bush. She heard his ap-
proach. but did not turn her head.
What are theseY she asked, indicat-
ing the pretty red buds with her taper
ing finger.
Borth mentioned the particular
variety Of moss rose, some countess or
duchess. 1T is a beautiful specimen
and rare one" he added.
"Ah. indeed! Break me of two or
three. please"
Borth dropped on one knee, deftiy
severed half dozen buds and handed
them to her. She thanked him and
moved away.
Mr.. Borth took out his handkerchief
and mopped his brow.
well. this is the oldest experience 1
ever had! Shall follow her again ana
speak to herr She seems to be perfect
" at home and to regard me, egad. as
the earth under her feet How am / to
ask this magnificent young person
what her business Is hereY'
His perplexity was relieved for the
moment by the lady herself, who, look
Ing over her shoulder. called softly:
'will you come here momentY'
Borth nastened to her side.
What is that lovely rose thereY' she
asked.
All. that rose--the pride OF his gar
den, q splendid Souvenir de Ia MAI
maison which Borth had watched slow
" unfold In the hothouse, and only d
fortnight before had he superintended
its transplanting In the garden. There
were now two perfect blooms on the
staik. He told her its name.
"Cut me on rose. please
Borth hestitated an instant, and his
fAce heightened. She saw II. II am.
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