The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-05-22

gate, which evidently communicated
with the rest of the building, and Job,
after a moments thought, pushed this
open n entered q narrow path that
led along the walls of the house.
AS he made his way slowly and eau
tiously along, he became aware of a
strange humming sound, as IL some one
was grooming a lullaby. The moon had
now risen, and, as he coached the back
OF the house, he saw a slender,
Womantsh figure seated under a tree in
the garden. He passed her unobserved,
his feet making no noise on the grass.
Then he stood for a moment contem-
singing that he had heard as he came
along. She 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 the white features,
while his lips moved. though not a
sound came from them. Many minutes
he stood there motionless, as If he
could not look enough at the girl before
him.
Though he made no sound or be-
trayed any more life than the trees in
LIE SdIOSI, Sic SEEMED 10 learn III
s~tinctively that she was not alone, and,
turning, rose with an exclamation.
WHO are you; what do you want? "5
AS she spoke she advanced a few
PAGES toward him in the moonlight.
She did not betray n fear at seeing a
strange man in the garden at night.
Job sighed, as If he had really
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 you?" moved in spite of
herself by the deep feeling he put in
his simple speech.
"A friend-that is all. I bring you a
From Dick" eagerly.
The same"
Let me have It," holding out her
hand.
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 i'm
patience?"
He finally drew forth the letter and
landed it to her with trembling fingers.
Having seized 1t, b paid no further
attention to him, but ran over to the
porch of the house, where a lantern,
burning dimly, hung from n Of the
pillars.
Job watched her while she read the
lines, her pale face TRANSPORTED.
"How she does seem to love the pool
fellow" he murmured, with a certain
longing in his voice, as If speaking Of
n Of whom he was envious. TT must
be a satisfaction to be loved like that"
1t did not take her long to read the
message, and then, thrusing 1t in the
bosom Of her dress, h returned to the
man who stood waiting, cycling her with
ar air Of uneasy interest.
II don't know who you are" h be-
gan.
1T don't matter" he added, humbly.
But you are a friend Of Dicks, and,
therefore, q friend Of 1nine," said she,
holding out her hand. He took it in his
great, rough paw. and held it so long
that finally, with a quick gesture, she
drew it away, regarding him curiously.
why, my poor man, you are weep
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
about your age. That's why it makes
me feel kind Of upset"
Was 1t long ago o lost her 2" h
dohS0p - AleSA - AASA
voice.
Many years, my child, many
years. Then, as If wishing to change
the subject which had become painful
to him: II hope that note brought you
Is the means Of cheering you up. You
have troubles Of you own
THE deepest trouble hat 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
they wont do anything to harm him
will they?" selling Jobs arm eagerly.
"No-no, Of course not" he said
slowly.
How doubtfully you say that" pet
tishly. But when he is innocent"
WI shall get him off no doubt, but 1t
will take time. You see they pretend to
have 8. 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 face SO smiling a moment be-
fore had changed, and was now fearful
and anxious-"well clear the boy
| somehow or another. I may be able
to lend a little help myself"
"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.
"Now you will see Dick AGAIN."
'If it is possible-and perhaps I shall
have as much luck as I had today"
and he told her Of his experience.
Continued Next Weelz.)
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