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 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 a
strange humming sound, as II some one
was grooming a lullaby. The moon had
now risen, and. as he reached the back
Wo1nanish figure seated under a tree in
the garden. He passed her unobserved,
his feet making no noise on the grass.
liner he stood for a m contem-
plating the gtrlish figure. It was her
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 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. h seemed to learn in
stfnctively that she was not alone, and,
turning, rose with an exclamation.
Who are you; what do you want?"
AS she spoke she advanced a few
PAGES toward him in the moonlight.
She did not betray any fear at seeing a
strange man in the garden at night.
Job sighed, as If he had really ex-
pecred a different greeting.
Don't be alarmed, young lady," he
replied hoarsely. Il 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.
1.-THE same"
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
handed it to her with trembling fingers.
Having seized it, she paid no further
attention to him, but ran over to the
porch of the house, where a 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 pool
fellow" he murmured. with a certain
longing in his voice, as II speaking Of
one Of whom he was envious. TT must
be a satisfaction to be loved like that"
It did not lake her long to read the
message, and then, thrusting 1t In the
bosom Of her dress, she returned to the
man who stood waiting, cycling her with
IN air Of uneasy interest.
II don know who you are" she be-
gan.
TT don't matter" he added, humbly.
But o are a friend of Dicks, and,
therefore, a friend Of mine," said she,
holding out her hand. He took 1t in his
great, rough paw, and held 1t 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 nave been just
about your age. That's why it makes
me feel kind Of upset"
WAS 1t long ago you lost herr" she
asked. with genuine sympathy In her
voice.
Many years. my child, many
years." Then, as If wishing to change
the subject which had become painful
to him: IT hope that note brought you
is the 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-a11d then that Dick
should be accused. But they can't
they wont do anything to harm him
will they?" Selling Jobs arm eagerly.
slowly.
How doubtfully you say that pet
t1shly. But when he is innocent"
I'VE shall get him off no doubt, but it
will take time. You see they pretend to
have a great deal Of evidence against
the lad, and that cunts for a great deal
In a court of law. But there"-as hetsaW
that her face so smiling a moment be-
fore had changed, and was now fearful
and anxious-"Well clear the boy
somehow or another. 7 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.
Nov you will see Dick AGAIN."
'If it is possibIe-and perhaps I shall
have as much luck as I had today"
and he told her Of his experience.
CONTINUED Next Weel.)
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