The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-07-02
THE FACE IN THE WATCH.


III send these messages off right away
and then"
II forgot said Latte aS he reached
for the bell Howard is down stairs
to &c whether there is anything he
can do about it. He'll END these for
me. Do let him, For lie feels almost
as sorry as l do, father"
"Oh, does he" said the Judge.
Yes, indeed" answered Lalite. you
see, If he hadn't asked me to go walk
ing, and if hadn't gone and If he
hadn't insisted upon getting me those
violets, and if l hadn't worn my
watch"
"Well;" said the Judgeas she paused
for breath
1T would never have happened"
finished Lalite with feminine logic.
$50 it's really all his fault"
She dropped n love pat on the bald
spot atop of her fathers head and
whisked out of the room.
For three days afterward Lalite was
on tip-toe with nervous expectancy.
She v.brated between the windows
and the stairs. She watched the street
intently. and jumped at each ring of
the door bell. She refused to leave the
house for any leng,L of time.
IL some one brings back my watch"
she said. Il want to see him myself"
Daughter demonstrated the Judge
one morning. as she helped him into
his 'ur-lined coat, lit isn't worth while
TO lose your color and your watch. too.
III get you another timepiece if this
one doesn't turn up. Don't worry so
over it,"
But. father" said Lalite. hesitating.
l., you don't know" She changed
her mind. Il wonder whether Howard
really sent those messages" she said.
III stop IN his Office on the way
down and ask him" replied the Judge.
cheerily. we hight nave him up 20
Inner tonight, en- Lalitey Think he'd
like TO Gomez
Maybe said Lalite. indifferently.
Bless her sweet heart" said the
rdge to himself, as he went down the
steps. shes like her mothe. in the
way she grows attached to her little
personal possessions, and grieves IL
anything happens to them"
OF course the various messages had
been sent. AS IL there was ever a re-
quest Of Lalite's which Howard Wash
burn had not promptly honored mt
sight More than that. he had tried I'm
a dozen other ways 10 trace Lalitc's
lost property. He gave them @ fun ac-
count Of his efforts as they drank their
after-dinner coffee that evening in the
library. talking with his eyes on La
lite's face. and thrilling with the quick.
grateful glauces she gave him.
"A boy from Pennock's to see Judge
HOLSTER announced n servant in the
midst OF their conversation.
"Pennocksr instantly exclaimed
Lalite. That's the florists where"
"Show him up here" said the Judge.
"Lalitc. perhaps he brings you good
luck
Rather have my watch, thank You.
sir retorted the saucy maid
A small. uniformed boy was ushered
in and stood respectfully, cap in hand.
to address them.
To-day. SIR he said. looking at the
Judge. IL was moving n lot OF empty
flower baskets in Pennock's. and some
ways down ln the pile / found n gold
watch like the one you advertised for"
Latte gave an exclamation. in which
delight. relief and excitement were Gu
riOusly blended
"Oh. do give &c TO me right away.
she cried impulslvely.
The boy hcsitated
"Leastways." be corrected himself.
zoe isn't exactly IKE The one you adver.
used"
HAT 1T the monogram on it2" asked
the Judge
eyes. sir" said the boy.
Tiffany make ~ inquired Washburn
eyes, SID" said the boy
Latte was leaning forward listening
breatbIessly