Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-18

band program in apparently laboriouS
search for the misprints that musical
program always offers. Bradley told
the story very well, without obtruding
his own share in the adventure. and
when he had finished. punched the
small boy h,morously to bring him
back from South America to Regents
Park.
".\nd is that story true?" asked the
small boy, respectfully.
1T has that drawback, youngstcr."
"Weil." said Master Waller. I'm a
man that's awfully fond of adventure.
! but shouldn't care for that. What did
you think of when that fierce animal
was waiting to spring upon you"
Guess"
Cant" said Master Waller. "Can
you. Miss Llewellyn?"
She shook her head, and again be-
came Interested in the band program.
Bradley looked at her and waited for
her to speak, but she made no sign.
Now, silence may at times be tolerable
for grown-up folk, but for impatient
young men like Master Waller it brings
nothing but WEAKNESS
rs there any chance of seeing the
orchids, Mr. Bradley?' asked the
youth. It'll be something to brag
about to my people il could just get II
sight of them"
We'll all go over to the marquee and
have a look. Miss I.lewellyn, will You
come, or shall we leave you here:
There's rather crush"
Lets leave her" suggested Master
Waller Miss Llewel,yn likes being
alone"
II think l will stay here" she said.
I'VE shall be back in ten minutes"
said Bradley.
| Master Waller had to trOt to keep up
with the long strides of his new friend,
but he did not mind this, because he
felt a kind Of reflected glory in being
accompanied by the man who had
brought home some of the rareSt Of the
amazing specimens in the crowded tent.
Girls are Il nuisance aren't they?"
said Master Waller, looking up conf
dentially.
Sometimes" said Bradley.
''She isn't so tiresome, though, as
some"
II think agree with you there"
Works awfully hard. Too hard, my
mamma says"
mo necessity for that, surely" said
Bradley, rather sharply.
But Miss I.lewellyn has to llve,"
urged the small boy. MY mamma says
that she was we'll Off for a year or two
before her father died, but since
| that"
Her father dead?"
Here, l say" said Master Waller.
Don't grip mans shoulder like that"
Sorry"
'They come into money so my man.
ma says, few years ago"
Il remember that"
"And then Miss Llewellyns governor
put all into something and it never
came out again. That's why she has to
manage the calisthenic school that go
to. And l say. Can you touch your
toes with the tips of your fingers with
out"
where does she live now?" Mr..
Bradley seemed excited.
In rooms" replied Master Waller,
volubly. 1--WE been there to tea along
with my sisters. Chats fine orchid
there. You cant see it now; girls
hats in the wayD And Miss Level
/ lyn's got awfully nice furniture and
photographs, and" Master Waller
slapped his knee suddenly. Il remem-
} Der now where I've seen your face be-
fore, Mr.. Bradley. Only without the
short beard
Come outside" said Bradley, land
tell me-
They made their way through the
crowd and reached the exit. Bradley
held his breath and bent to hear the
small boys reply.
ION her dressing table" whispered
| Master Waller, cOntidentially. lin the
beautifullest frame you ever saw,
and Where are you going?"
Back to Miss Llewellyn,' cried
Bradley.
We'll. but" said Master Waller, pro-
testingly, wait for me-"
Bradley did not obey the young man.
He strobe across the lawn, past the
band, which was playing quick march
that was not quick enough to keep pace
with him. Before Master Waller found
the two there had been swift ex-
change Of low sentences that altered
their views of the world. and made
them both think Of it as place where
happiness is to be found.
And why did you refuse me before,
dear"
Because all my people pressed me to
accept yOu," said Miss Llewellyn.
The excuse Of a very obstinate
young woman
"Why did you-why did you not ask
!. me again!" she demanded
, Because" said Bradley lit was just
then that your father came into that
money"
1.-The excuse Of a very Independent
man." said Miss Llewellyn. touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
roSto1 IN tho ro,1Dj tai,la 'Whnn-