The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-23

doesn't lie among the young ladies'" BID
said absently. Somehow, don't feel
called that way. Perhaps the next
minister will De an older man-one
who has been set aside by Providence
for this particular"
But Mrs. barrow had founced out to
the kitchen for more biscuits, and the
minister did not finish his speech He
went to church with Mrs. barrow that
night Miss Juliet Marcy came in very
late, with one of the little Dane boys,
and was distinctly cool to Mrs. OAR
row.
But never mind. Mrs barrow had
met all these rebuffs with a feeling of
triumph. There was still Maggie
Clyde. He had never seen Maggie yet.
Maggie was the best girl in th> world
the best and sweetest, and almost the
prettiest. What minister could want
more than girl who had sacrificed the
pleasures of youth for the sake Of an
invalid father, for whom she cared day
and night There never was such Q
girl as Maggie-and this was the kind
OF marriage that would be certain to
be made in Heaven. She mentioned
Maggie to MIN in the most incidental
way. Not for worlds would Mrs. Oar.
row have him believe that Maggie was
to be won by any man alive-so de-
voted was she to ner father Her only
thought was to get some one to take
care of the old man for a few days, and
give little Maggie rest. She needed
it, poor girl
Next day the minister looked into
the face of pretty. demure Maggie
Clyde. Long watching had made heJ
pale. and had set dark circles under
her eyes; and Mrs. barrow hastenef
to explain that poor Maggie was worr
out with caring for her father. and she
had brought her in for rest
And the minister murmured a polit,
speech. after which he searched for
book he had misplaced, and found it
and went to his study.
If Mrs. Darrow shook a small fist IL
the direction of the study door wher
no one was looking, who can wonder
But there was still to-morrow-ant
who could tell what would come te
pass? Certainly, there was not an I'm.
married minister on earth who could
resist girl like Maggie, if he wers
given time enough, and Mrs DarroN
meant to give him time They hat
employed an old man to take care o.
Maggie's father for one whole week
Much may be accomplished in a week
If it were necessary, Mrs. Darrou
would extend the week to anothe,
week.
So the days passed, and at every turr
Rev. Marcus Fairing came upon thu
pretty, quiet girl, who went about the
house helping Mrs. barrow; and everJ
day he attended to his duties in the
most humdrum manner, and did mo-
abate one visit to snuffy old women OF
tiresome old men, or leave off a page
of his daily reading. Mr.. barrow be
gan to pass sleepless nights.
81 known what I'll do" she declared
to herself at last. 'I'll send for tina
baggage, Lena Morrison. Think of
girl like that being a niece of minei
Let him see real society butterfly
once in contrast with little Maggie
and then maybe his eyes'll be opened
A hurried note of invitation was dis
patched the next morning, and as hur
riedly accepted.
She's worn out with her seasons
gayety, suppose" said Mrs barrow
grimly to Maggie. Such a grill
parties and theaters and receptions and
journeys-and l hear that this winter
she's been gayer than ever Well, it'll
be an experience for you-and for the
minister, too, / should think l only
hope she won't drive him away from
the house with her frivolity"
They were just arising from the table
the next day, when there was a COM
motion out at the front, and a sound
of light footballs and rustic of skirts,
an she came running ina girl from
another world. She tossed her hat
away as she came. 1t was a moment
or two before her eyes had grown ac-
customed to the darkness; then she
saw the tall figure at the other side of
the table, and the pallid face, and tho
somber eyes that were gazing at her.
And you are here!" she cried, draw
ing herself up and speaking with bit
ter emphasis.
you ALSO" he replied He was very
sad.
Il can easily return" she retorted
angrily. II was not expecting to find
you here"
Stay, I beg of you," he answered
Il will go, instead. You must know
that had no wish to see you again"
She flashed an amazed look at him
and then broke into a laugh, and
moved toward the door. 1t might have
been the laugh that made him start as
though he had been stabbed, but in an
instant he was before her.