Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-08-14

wandering round In circles" and ad
NIT smiled, it seemed such poetic
justice. But my merriment ceased as
turning bend / came upon lonely
little figure sitting at the foot of q
tree. She was laboring at the shoe Ill
her lap, and saw little black stock
inged foot peeping out beneath hel
skirt. Such an advantage was not to
be lost, and | promptly stepped for.
ward. But a dry twig snapped be-
meath INV tread she started and look
ed up and the little foot disappeared
like flash. l stepped in front oil
her.
Can be of any assistance?"
20, no, thank you" she answered
carelessly; that is" she continued
as turned away, this wretched heel
has come Off" / sat down beside her
at once, and in a matter of fact,
brotherly sort of fashion took the
little shoe and turned it over in my
hand.
"Hairpins, my dear GIRL l said
glancing at the twisted remains of
the one she held, though a wonder
full tool in the hands of a woman, are
not of much use in an emergency OIL
this Sort" and / smiled indulgently.
But what am to do? / can't
walk without heel"
Then I'm afraid | must knock off
the other. Permit me-" and stopped
to unfasten it.
Justina demurred strongly. point
ed out with unerring force and logic
that it was impossible to fix a heel
with a hairpin and an ordinary
] pocketknife. Whereat she presently
yielded up the other shoe, and with
heroic calmness watched me try to
pry off the other heel, which furtive-
ly dropped into my pocket with the
other
Now" said, "allow me to replace
your Shoes
Justina was all Indignation in a mo-
ment.
Very good" / said, slipping them
! into my pocket after the heels. eff
you don't mind waiting an hour or
! two I'll hunt around and have them
properly mended, though | fancy you
| could walk in them--if you tried
81 think you are horribly meant"
she exclaimed angrily.
| agreed that meanness was un-
doubtedly one of my chief character
istics, venturing at the same time to
touch her ankle. Seeing that it was
not withdrawn, slowly fitted ON The
shoes and felt distinctly sorry when
she arose.
Excuse me- | said, "but | fancy
the buckle of your left shoe is loose
I've no wish to detain you, of course,
but II you choose to let me take it of
again | fancy" But she turned
away Indignantly and hurried down
the path. | followed
DO you know" | said, after we mad
walked half mile without exchang-
ing word. do you know, l begin TO
think you are angry. Is anything
worrying your"
so you didn't go to the Philippines
after ALP she said, without looking
up or noticing my question.
We'll, no: | didn't" replied try
ing to see her eyes.
and why
We'll, you see, the Philippines are
such a coniounded distance away, and
| thought if ever you did happen to
avail yourself of the privilege of your
sex and change your mind
Il shall never do that" she broke
in.
Then, of course, there is no more
to be said.' answered stiffly.
DO you know | think you are aw-
fully ridiculous" she said, which re-
mark | thought entirely uncalled for.
Thus it was in the deepest of deep
silences that we at length reached
the clearing. Remembering an ''hon-
est yokels" lucid directions, turned
unhesitatingly to the right, Present.
~. sure enough, a creek came in view.
Justina came to a sudden stop and
gave little exclamation.
ITS only the creek / said reas-
suringly.
Yes, but how horribly broad.
How ever am to get across? Surely
there must be another way?''
Certainly replied cheerfully. ST
you care to walk another-er-two O.
three miles,"
Justinia looked at me in despera
tion. .-ut how ever am | to cross?
II may be awfully Deep
Yes, of course" said readily.
Then what is to be done? can't
walk another mile in these shoes"
she said wistfully.
You might try swimming it."
suggested.
Kindly talk reason, Mr.. Hermis-
ton"
Certainly | replied; then as far
as | can see-er--there is only one
way left"
And that" she inquired. with IA
swift side glance.
WHY shall have TO carry yols
over"
She declared il was ridiculous.
Very good said. then must
try and find another honest yokel
and get him to bring planks and
things, suppose. 1t may take a long