Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-06-27

the miIdest charCtcr yet he found
himself at Travers' door that evening,
He was shown into a front room, the
furnishings OF which were attractive,
He had time only TO observe that a
piano stood in one corner, somewhat
unusual thins at such a remote sta
ton, when his host appeared greeted
him heartily, then called;
"Marjory."
A sweet voice responded, and
| through Il yurtaired doorway a young
girl entered the room.
Captain Lansing, let me present
you to my daughter
Lansing rose, taking the slender
hand outstretchod in cordial welcome,
As he looked into her face all his
preconCeiyed ideas fell away from
him. Beautiful beyond question Mar
jory Traycrs certainly was, with
charming simplicity Of manner and a
wusome smile Lansing, thinking
the subject might interest spoke of
her horse, how much he admired it,,
adding: Il already have listened to
wonderful tales of its speed and your
horsewomanship.'
She smiled as she replied: Yes,
too much praise cannot be bestowed
on Bess. For the rest il would be
strange if l could not ride. Papa put
me on a pony when l was only 6, and
ever since | have almost lived on
horseback"
YES, Marjory can ride any horse
that ever was foaied, shoot straight as
any man living. I'd back her against
all the sharp-shooters in the army,
said Travers.
Marjory flushed rosily. you sec, l
have a devoted admirer in papa. My
! accomplishments are most unusual. l
was brought up much like boy, and
taught more about firearms than
books, The result is ignorance of
many things familiar to other young
girls, and some knowledge that eXCitcs
more pity than admiration" She
smiled a little sadly, then, Frightening,
added, but have perfect health.
Sing something for Captain Lans-
ing" said her father abruptly.
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Nro,.forio wont f., tho niaro nIayed
a brief prelude, and sang an old ballad,
which was one of her fathers favor.
ties As the MIRO. true notes filled
the room Lansing realized that the
singer had an exquisite voice and
knew how to use il AT the Couclu-
sion of tbr song he begged for another
She cOmnlicd readily. singing song
after song. TO his great delight. Lans-
ing was amazed when the clock
cbimed H. He felt he had trans
| crossed the bounds of conventionality
and said something to that effect.
Mariorv replied naiyely that she had
enioyed tba evening as much as he
and hoped he would come often.
Returning to his quarters. he at
! tempted TO read, but his thoughts
wandered BEFORE his ewes was the
lovely face of Mariory Trayers, in his
ears the sound of her sweet voice. He
was filed with a vague unrest which
! kent him awake into the small hours
of the NIGHT. but he no longer won
dered at the admiration the girl in
spired
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