The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-01
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q Ht0iiOn WAS Iuli OF btVlit- AANNf
tie rush Of city men pouring in 10 busi-
ness by the early suburban trains was
over. for the hour was halfpast ten
but various trains for the lakes and
pIcnics stood ready 10 depart Inc
whole scene was fun Of life and AM
nation. and no one had time TO inter
est himself in his neighbor which was
perhaps the reason why tall. hand
some Young man who stood at the door
Of the waiting.room had not excited
noficc.
He had been there for nearly an hour
restlcssly pacing the room from one
end 10 the other From It be could
equally observe the entrance which
led to the departure platform and me
one which led 10 the street beyond
He walked as one who had no husi-
ness with the excited stream OF people
passing to and fro before him. He
scarcely seemed 90 notice the crowd
He never glanced at time table or
consulted his watch. He just watched
the incoming trains.
And az last his patience was reward
ed. There came quickly toward hlm
from the platform, slight girish llg'
ure dressed ia white A pair of large
blue eyes III up her face. and mass Of
anhurn hair waved on her fair open
brow He stepped forward aud took
her hand
"YOu are very late, Lu.'
Il could not help il, Charlie. Papa
came Ia on the carller train, 50 ! had
to take later one
They went cut 70 the street For
some reason Mr. Wilson did not take a
hack at once: instead, they walked
until they reached Tenth street All.
this time they had scarcely spoken.
Perhaps it was difficult to converse on
such a crowded thoroughfarc. on else
what they had to say was too sacred
to be discussed on the streets As the
cab started at a good pace Miss Swift
asked a little anxlously
rs Il long distance TO the minis
ter's housey"
"No About half a mile DO you feel
nervous. LuY
"Not very. / hope you win never hc
sorry for what we are doing this morn.
ing"
Charlie bent over and kissed her
ssYou little doubterl Why should /
be s0rry9
i wish we had told them at home,
faltered the girl.
tThere would have been a scene
he replied; 1T IS far better TO take mat
ters into our own hands"
n am SO glad It Is a bright morning ?
"You superstitious little girl Are
you thinking Of the old saying. Happy
the bride that the sun shines onr
There was no time for an answer As
he finished, one Of the front wheels Of
the cab rolled or. the vehicle turned
over and horse, driver and passen-
gers fell down together II was
crowded street. at busy time, and
people came promptly to the rescue.
Wilson was none the worse for his
fan. but Miss Swift looked pale and
frightened, and II seemed for time
that she must have received more in-
jury than the shaking to which she
acknowledged.
After 4 few moments, when the peo-
ple had dispersed, Charlie suggested
an adjournment 10 a neighboring hotel,
where she could rest and have some
refreshment
The mistress Of the place stepped
forward. and after a few words Of
explanation conducted Miss Swift to
Il room. where she was able TO brush
the dust from her clothing and ar
range her hair.
when she r joined Wilson he looked
decidedly cross. A man hates to be
made to appear ridiculous. and he
knew that they could not have pre-
sentcd very edifying spectacle in the
accident: still. he needed not have
vented his anger on the girl who ac-
companied him.
IF you had only come on the right
train we should not have been IN this
confounded predicament" be said iIri-
tably
aAre we too lateT she asked
AT was evident that she did not re.
sent his displeasure.
II am afraid we are he said more
kindly. II told Mr.. Clement that we
would be at his house by ten O'Clock al
The latest. and here" looking at bis
watch. st Is after eleven. Shall we ga
and asceriain2 Perhaps he is waiting
We VIII take a street car this time
eh. LnT
Il should much prefer It."
lie looked at her quickly.
you are very pale still Arc you
sure you are not hurt seriouslyf' Do
asked.
quite sure. / only got a good shak
ing
when they arrived at the house Of
the minister he was gone. He had
waited for them uniil half-past ten
AIRS Clement said Then. having q
meeting TO attend ai eleven, he had
denaried and would not return until
SIX ID the evening.
afiss swift was frighieHed. Sht BAT