Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-30

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dreaded than a ghost. Mr.. Grips dollar
felt like a tom in his pocket.
! The other worse than khost was in sre-
atty a detective. A man who had 10
good reason to appear on the street, in
that neighborhood, every other hour. A
man Bob Walters had accidentally dis
covered was detective on the regular POI
lice force. The presence of this man in
the neighborhood proved too much for
Bob. He took his mother into his conf
dence in sheer misery.
When Irene's trusty agent reported
progress she gave him half dollar,
whereupon he stood upon his head. Irene
was glad she had discovered the where
abouts of the boy, on her fathers ac-
count. He had betrayed such alarm and
agitation, that she surmised it must be
matter Of the utmost moment to him.
She had washed and pat the dishes
away, swept the hearth, and made the
living room tidy, when a rap at the door
AN unexpected visitor evidently-sum-
moned her to the parlor.
! When Irene opened the doar she was
surprised to find Mr.. Mayberry stand
ing there. She did not, however, betray
surprise. She placed seat for her is
itor, made some passing remark about
the weather, and instantly Arthur May
berry felt at home.
Was her father in?'
mo. but he would be in probably in
half an hour"
! Mr.. Mayberry talked about the inn
proyements in that portion of the city,
of the last tragedian who visited the
city, of the fashions, the pulpit orator
whose name was uppermost, and sudden
| ly, without the slightest warning, plung-
ed into the subject nearest his heart.
Miss Atherton"-he had turned ms
face toward her. was gazing earnestly
into her eyes-'I am indebted to you
more than l can express. Mr. Mead was
so impressed by your statement that he
has told me he will give me the first hear
ing, in case | ever have any enterprise to
suggest that promises WE'LL
Irene was silent. What could she say?
She could not promise him the same her
father had promised him. Nor could
she refer to the unfortunate agreement.
She was debating in her mind whether
she should endearor 10 excuse her faith
er's action. Then she reflected that the
advice contained in the old saying THE
least said the soonest mended," should
be her guide. So she remained silent.
If you will not be offended" said Ar
thur Mayberry, Il will retiprocate; the
kindness you have shown demands some
return on my part"
II think" she said With smile, 1T is
best not to endeayor to balance this ae-
count. One or the other will persist in
returning the favor"
But she was secretly gratiied that the
matter had taken a less disagreaable
turn.
Il suppose Mr.. Mead understands. and
appreciates the value of my father, in
yention?" she said presently, but Mr..
Mayberry evaded the question skilifully.
He had two-fold object 10 see
Anterior, possibly; but he was glad of
the excuse to call on Miss Atherton. TO
see and talk TO her. To see if her in
telligence and manners were as charm
ing as her features. He was head and
heels in love-he confessed it to himself
but he thought he was able to resist
the efforts Of Cupid to inveigle him be-
yond his depth until he was prepared to
take the irreyocable plunge.
And all the while his eyes were devour-
ing Irene. And irenes color betrayed
her as plainly. 1t was just as if these
TIVE had said to each other: "You know
il IS absurd for me to pretend you are
nothing to me-"
The young man often avoided the wom-
ans eyes. The your. woman as often
averted her eyes. IAey caught each 9th
er'S glance a. = we're by chance, to turn
away again
Arthur Mayherry was talking Of many
things, subjects suggested at haphazarsl.
and dismissed. while his heart was throb-
bling with love. His eyes. his manner
conveyed his feelings; but now his lips
were framing words he had not dreamed
of uttering. He found himself suddenly
looking into Irene Atherton's eyes as he
said:
Miss Atherton. do not misunderstood
me. or think l am simply impulsive. but
ever since | first beheld yeu. have been
unable TO dismiss you from my mind.
Ever since I beheld yon. as l thought,
doomed TO instant destruction, | have
thought OF you so much in the little time
that has passed, that | viii ask you TO
ps rmit me to be a friend"
Il am not 81 rich in friends that can
refuse" said Irene modestly
His speech was 4 confession of love.
Her answer was tacit admission of her
recognition of the real position he must
occupy hereafter. The moment the words
were uttered Irene regretted them.
Who was this young man. His friends
would in all probability say he ought to
look higher She was only a pudiler's
daughter. True-she thought. as long as
she did not assume anything. she was
just as good as another, but she knew
ZOO wall t.-hs~ ~. xs-o-fI sosA Al So
knew. TOO. that it would be best for him
and her: Il they could not command the
respect 81 the world At the outset. il
they could Rel begin the werld indepen-
dent Of the world they would be sub
jecsea q enfVieudIy criticism. And why
plase themselves IL position that woali |
warrant faate The man thought only. /
How ear I vin this wemans
The conversation drifted 10 things im- /
mSsezs&l, remote then suddenly the lover /
surprised she object az his love BY re- /
ferring 70 4 marvellous artist. one whose /
name was known al over the world /
Would she 80 him the favor - accompany /
him.
Now. the ono longing Irene confessed 1
70 herself was the desire 10 see this Am I
GUS artist Bar woald il be wise to az 1
ccPs his invss2fions II she tii. there 4
could he no drawing back. Il would be
great pleasare-5ut what might hap /
pens OF rather what might have taken /
place already She lad sague impress
sion ;h1s her father was ashamed 70 meet i
Mr.. Maybrr-y, mat he was inclined 70
bow 10 wealth. spite OF al his Genuacis-