The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-05-22

gate, which evidently communicated
with the rest OF the building, and Job,
after q moments thought, pushed this
open and entered a narrow path that
led along the walls Of the. house.
AS he made his way slowly and eau
tlously along, he became aware of q
strange bumming sound. as II some one
now riser, and, as he reached the back
Of the house, he saw a slender,
womanish figure seated under a tree In
the garden. He passed her unobserved,
MS feet making no noise on the grass.
Ihen he stood for a moment contem-
plating the girlish figure. 1t was her
singing that he had heard as he came
along. h sat there, her face resting
on one arm. which was flung about a
lower branch Of the tree, looking very
sad In her black dress, which accentu-
ated the pallor Of her face.
Job did not move his eyes fixed
yearningly on tho white features,
while his lips moved. though not q
sound came from them. Many minutes
could not look enough at the girl before
him.
Though he made no sound or be-
trayed any more life than the trees in
the garden, she seemed to learn in
st~inctively that she was not alone, and.
turning, rose with an exclamation.
Who are you; what do you want?"
AS h spoke she advanced a few
PAGES toward him in the moonlight.
She did not betray any fear at seeing a
strange mar in the garden at night.
Job sighed, as II he had really ex-
pected a different greeting.
Don't be alarmed, young lady" he
replied hoarsely. II am only DESTROYS
of being Of service to you"
Who are your" moved in spite OF
herself by the deep feeling he put IN
his simple speech.
IA friend-that is all. I bring you q
from Dick?" eagerly.
1.-THE same."
Let me have it." holding out her
Job, fumbling in his coat for the note.
she stamped her foot like a spoiled
child, and exclaimed:
"Hou clumsy you are; can't you see.
stupid man, that I am burning with Inn
patience?"
He finally drew forth the letter and
handed it to her with trembling fingers.
Having seized it, she paid no further
attention to him, but ran over to the
porch Of he house, where g lantern,
burning dimly, hung from one Of the
pillars.
Job watched her while she read the
lines, her pale face TRANSPORTED.
How she does seem to love the pooI
fellow" he murmured, with a certain
longing In his voice, as If speaking OF
one Of whom he was envious: 1T must
be a satisfaction to be loved like that"
It did not take her long to read the
message, and then, thrusting 1t In the
bosom of her dress, h returned to. the
man who stood waiting, cycling her with
an air of uneasy interest.
II o know who o are" she be-
gan.
1T don't matter" he added, humbly.
But o are a friend Of Dicks, and.
therefore, a friend of NINE" said she,
holding out her hand. He took 1t in his
great, rough paw, n held 1t SO long
that finally. with a quick gesture, she
drew it away, regarding him ~curiously.
Ing" she said.
Job dashed his hand across his eyes
and laughed nervously.
me, ma'am; well that would be
curious. wouldn't it?" Then, after a
pause, as If trying to collect himself:
you see, I had a daughter once. Had
she lived she would have been just
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me feel kind Of upset."
WAS it long ago o lost herr" she
asked, with genuine sympathy n her
voice.
Many years, my child, many
years." Then, as II wishing to change
the subject which had become painful
to. him: II hope that note brought you
is them means Of cheering you up. You
have troubles of your own"
'The deepest trouble that can fall on
a daughter" with a catch In her voice.
Ito lose my mother-and then that Dick
should be accused. But they can't
will they2" selling Jobs arm eagerly.
"No-no. Of course not" he said
slowly.
"How doubtfully you say that" pet
tishly. Tut when he is innocent"
I'VE shall get him off no doubt, but 1t
| will TAI time. You see they pretend to
have a great deal Of evidence against
the lad, and that counts for a great deal
in a court of law. But there"-as he.saw
that her lace so smiling a moment be-
fore had changed, and was now fearful
and anxious-"we'u clear the boy
somehow or another. I may be able
"You are very kind, and I thank
you in advance. We have need of ev-
cry friend we can muster in this hour
Of trial." and she held out her hand
again, frankly, while Job raised it to
his lips.
Nov you will see Dick again?"
IF 1t is possible-and perhaps 7 shall
have as much luck as I had today
and he told her of his experience.
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