Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-08
CHAPTER xIx-(contlnued.)


from Mrs. Mason, who said the nurse
had her things packed and was all
ready to 90. He then told Mrs. Mason
that he had message for Miss Mason
rom Ezekiel ,Pettengill, and Mrs. Ma
ION said she would senu Hubby to the
,arlor at once. Hubby greeted Quincy
With a happy face and without any
show of confusion.
81 had long talk with Mr.. Petten-
Kill" said Quincy, land he has induced
ne to become conspirator. The first
ict in our comedy is to ask you if you
will ride over to Eastborough Centre
This morning with the nurse and my
self, and get a little fresh air?'
II should be delighted" said Buldy,
.if yn,i can wait long enough for me to
dress"
That's what came early for" re
marked Quincy. How long Will it
lake .you?"
T57ffteen minutes" said Huldy.
III is now half-past seven remark
ri Quincy, looking at his watch. You
rsean you will be ready by quarter of
nine?"
No" said Hubby. with flash of her
eyes, Il am no city lady am plain.
country girl, and I mean Just one-ouar-
ter of an hour. You can time ne. VII.
d Sawyer" and she ran gayly out of the
room.
Quincy looked out of the window and
saw that Hiram had put the nurses
heavy valise on the front seat of the
rarrvall The nurse herselfwas stand
inr by the side of the team. evidently
uncertain which seat to take. Quincy
was quickly at her side.
You can sit in here, Miss Miller,
said Quincy, pointing 10 one of the
rear seats: and when she was seated
Quincy told Hiram to put the valise on
tie seat beside her. He had no idea
of having Hubby take e. back seat.
True to her promise. Hubby made
her toilet in the appointed time, and
taking her seat beside Quincy. he took
up the reins. Turning to Hiram he
asked. IF drive by Hills grocery and
take the road to the left, will it bring
A me round to the main road to Eastbor
ollgh Centre AGAIN."
i'Yaas." said Hiram you take the
road where Mis- Hawkins boardin
house is on the corner. You 3renena
her that big yellow house You know
told you Mandy's mother kept it,"
"All right" said Quincy. and off they
went.
Quincy gave a. side glance at Hubby
He discovered she was throwing q side
glance at him. They both smiled, bu1
said nothing. He drove around the
big tree that stood in the centre of the
square in front of the grocery, which
brought the team quite close to the
store platform No one was in sight
NV Mo re,., c.he T.
boarding house the door opened an,
Obadiah strout came out. Huld,
placed her hand on Quincy's arm
Please hold up minute, Mr. Saw
yer.
Quincy brought the horse TO a stand
still with a jerk and looked straigh
ahead.
.sAh, good morning, Mr.. strout,
said Hubby. did you get the letter
sent up by Hiram last evening abou
my taking music lessons?"
Yes" said Mr.. Strout, and ! wa
coming down this morning to settle CT
the hest. time for you taking them
-Gonld you come tomorrow after
nooli fron to 80" asked Hubby
3trGuf took q well-worn pnemorar
tlliln book from his pocket and consul
Cd It, Three TO fopr would be tn
hest / could de- said he ':forsI have
lessAu from half-past one to half-pas
- ~
''rhat viii do lust rs we'll" reptile
ffs1tly Three TO four tomorrow a
tct53oae Isn't this = beautiful da.
s|rout? J an taking little driv
~ health" and she nodded sini
Y 50 5trout @hc had recognize
(: cp ~ her companion
ha.'s u. Br. Sawyer said Hald,
@t aeG on