Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
pass from the car. No man ever made
quicker time in dressing than did Lor-

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"Shell get away, and that III be the
end OF it" he growled, selling his traps
and rushing from the train two min
utes after her departure. The porter
attempted to relieve him of his bags
OH the platform, but he brushed him
aside and was off toward the station.
"Nice time for you to call man, you
IDIOT" was his parting shot for the por-
ter, forgetting of course that the for
eigners had been called at the same
time. With eyes intent on the crowd
ahead, he plunged along, seeing nobody
in his disappointed fight. "I'll never
forgive myself if miss her." he was
wailing to himself. She was not to be
seen in the waiting rooms SO lie rushed
to the sidewalk
Baggage transferred"
'Cab sir"
go to the devil--yes, here! Take
stuff to - w avenue. Trunks just
in on E. and o." he cried, tossing his
burdens to a transfer man and giving
him the checks so quickly that the fell
lows sleepy eyes opened wider than
they had been for month. Relieved
of his impediments, he returned to the
station.
Good morning, Mr.. Lorry. Are you
in too much of a hurry to see your
friends?" cried clear, musical voice,
and he stopped as if shot. The anxious
frown few from his brow and was sue
ceeded instaataneoEsly by glad smile.
He wheeled and beheld her, with Aunt
Yvonne, standing near the main en-
trance to the station. ''Why. good morn
ing" he exclaimed, extending his hand
gladly To his amazement she drew
herself up haughtily and ignored the
proffered hand. Only brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hauteur
obtain. A bright smile swept over her
face, and her repentant fingers sought
his timidly, even awkwardly. Some
thing told him that she was not ac-
customed to handshaking; that same
something impelled him to bend low
and touch the gloved fingers with his
lips. He Strengthened. with face
flushed. half fearful lest his act had
been observed by curious loungers, and
he had taken liberty in public place
which could not be condoned. But she
smiled serenely, approvingly. There
was not the caintest sign of embarrass-
ment or confusion in the lovely face.
Any other girl in the world, he thought,
would have jerked her hand away and
Ciggled furiously. Aunt Yvonne in
clined bs.r lsead slightly, but did not
proffer her hand. He wisely refrained
from extending his own. Il thought
you had left the station" he said
&c are waiting for Uncle Caspar.
who is giving Hedrick instructions.
Hedrick, you know, is to go on to New
York with our boxes. He will have
them aboard ship when we arrive
there. All that we have with us is
hand luggage. We leave Washington
tonight"
81 had hoped you might stay over for
a few days"
1T is urgent business that compeIs
US to leave SO hastily, Mr.. Lorry. OF
all the cities in the world, have most
desired to see the capital of your coun-
try. Perhaps l may return some day.
But do not let us detain you if you are
in hurry"
He started, looked guilty, stammered
something about baggage, said he
would return in moment, and rushed
a. p,lacclv oorr, Eo,,,
I'm all kinds of fool" he NUT
tered as he raced around the baggage
room and then back to where he had
left the two ladies. Mr.. Guggenslocker
had Joined them, and they We're prepar-
ing to depart. Miss Guggenslocker's
face expressed pleasure at seeing him.
"We thought you would neve. return,
SO long were you gone" she cried gay
ly. He had been gone just two min
utes by the watch. The old gentleman
greeted him warmly, and Lorry asked
them to what hotel they were going.
On being informed that they expected
to spend the day at the Ebbitt he vol
unteered to accompany them, saying
that he intended to breakfast there.
Quicker than fash glance unfath-
enable as it was brief passed between
the three, not quickly enough, however,
to escape his keen, watchful eyes, on
the alert since the beginning of his ac-
quaintance with them, in conjunction
with his ears. to catch something that
might satisfy in measure his burning
What was the meaning of
that glance? 1t half angered him, for
in it he thought he could distinguish
annoyance, apprehension, dismay or
equally disquieting. Before
he could stiffen his long frame and
give vent to the dignitied reconsidera-
ton that few to his mind the young
lady dispelled all pain and displeasure,
sending him into raptuRes by saying:
How good of you! We shall be so
delighted to have you breakfast with
us. MI: Lorry, if it is convenient for
you. You can talk to US Of your won
derful city. l am sure we cannot trou-
bic you mueh longer"
He expostllatad CALAMITY and de-
lighted}y ana then hurried forth to call
q cab. AZ s O'Clock he breakfasted with
them, his infatuation growing deeper
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