Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-13

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taken place in my view of the young
lady whom l had known as Anna La
moline l could not conceive that any
man should run away from her because
of her looks. There is vast variety Of
individual taste in such matters and
yet not enough to satisfy the conditions
of the problem.
Either Scovel had seen somebody else
or the young lady had assumed a form
Of disguise, perhaps upon a warning. 1t
was not improbable that Jimmy had
guessed the lawyers intention, seeing
him go out for a walk equipped with
his fieldglasses, and had promptly con
veyed his information to the apple tree
lodge.
l was considering this matter as |
walked in the north grove after lunch
con and was really very near the truth
about it when l came somewhat unex-
pectedly into path that led me to the
familiar scene of Mr.. Trask's artistic
endeavors. My first clear view down
the nath showed me Lucy Ann, an0
she seemed to be indulging in some
form of exercise. She was pacing back
and forth under the north tree in a
highly energetic manner. The plain
gray gown displayed her form and car
rage to excellent advantage, and l was
then first aware that nature had very
remarkably favored her. She had a
girlish figure, slender but most grace
fully rounded. There was good breadth
of shoulder, and her head was well set
in the way that shows a high spirit.
1 judged that she was parading thus
At Trasks command, so that he and
Miss Jones might make study of at
titudes, and somehow the idea filed me
with wrath l strobe out into the clear
ed space as one who intends to do
something important, and when l sud
: denly perceived that Lucy Ann was
alone had the sensation which comes
of ascending one more step than there
Is upon flight Of stairs.
She had stopped at the noise of my
advance, and we exchanged a glance
before either spoke
II thought Mr.. Trask and Miss Jones
were here" said she. "That is how
happen to be here"
"'Lucy Ann" said 1, Ibid you ever
try walking as relief to the mind?
When anything goes wrong, can al
most always get rid of it by pacing the
floor"
when anything goes wrong with
me-" she replied, II make it go right.
that's better than getting rid of it,
"You speak with the confidence of
youth" said 1.
''Why shouldn't I?' she answered.
81 have youth, and anybody can get
confidence. So there you are. l have
faith to believe that l shall have what
want in the world"
might l venture to ask for few
details?"
She sat down upon the grass ana
famed herself lazily. Splendid self
control the girl had. There was not
sign that her soul had been boiling
within her so recently. But for that
glimpse of her that l had had, walking
there like little tigress in cage.
never should have guessed that she
was not altogether at peace.
81 want to travel" she said.
ITS not much fun to travel. alone" /
suggested
81 will tell you a secret" she re-
sponded. Its not for the fun that J
should go, but just to travel
ITO get away from old surround
ings?"
at is SO beautiful herev' she cried.
'Who could wish to go away? No, no;
want to take the surroundings with me
and leave myself at home. Can you dis
entangle that nonsenseT
Easily" l replied. And really 1t
isn't nonsense 1t is always possible to
go away and leave yourself at home
The train starts every minute, and as
much of you as you please gets aboard.
The trouble is that most of us are dead
ly careful that our regrets and our
anxieties shall not miss the train.
Shake 'em, Lucy Ann; leave 'em on the
platform like a lot of bad actors wait
ing to receive their tickets from q
business manager who Is already in the
next county"
She pressed her lips together prettily
and nodded half a dozen times as II
marking the points i'll an unspoken ar
gument.
Its not honest of the business man
ager," said she. HE should have stale
and seen them through. And hayen'i
much respect for person who is dis
honest with himself about his trou
bles. Mine shall go with me, but they
shall be my maids and lackeys."
discharge them all" said l, pa,
them their wages and let them go
They are not worth their keep"
"Yes, they are" she insisted. Il car
make them work. Yet, on SECOND
thought, 1t occurs to me that / haven
any. 1t was a mere fancy. | am really
very happy"
l gave her my hand as she seemed
about to rise, and did not let g
when she was upon her feet. Sh'
smiled at me III the cheeriest fashion
and gave me LITTLE shake of the hant
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