The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-05-14

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shell get away. and that II be the
end OF it" he growled. seizing his traps
and rushing from the train two min
utes after her departure. The porter
attempted TO relieve him OF his bags
on the platform. but be brushed him
aside and was of toward the station.
Nice time for you to call a man. you
IDIOT" was his parting shot for the por-
ter. forgetting of course that he 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'm new
forgive myself If | miss her" he was
wailing to himself. She was not to be
seen in the waiting rooms. so he rushed
to the sidewalk.
Baggage transferredT'
"Cab, sir"
GO 10 the deyil-yes. here, Take
these trap and checks and rush my
stuff to - W avenue. Trunks just
In on Il. and O." he cried. tossing his
burdens to a transfer man and giving
him the checks so quickly that the fel-
lows sleepy eyes opened wider than
tney had been for a 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 a clear. musical voice,
and he stopped as IL shot. The anxious
frown few from his brow and vas sue
ceeded instantaneously by a glad smile.
lie 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 a brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hauteur
OBTAIN. A bright smile swept over her
face, and her repentant fingers sought
bis timidly. wen awkwardiy. Some
thing told him that she was not &C
customed TO h~andshaking: 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 a liberty in a public place
which could not be condoned. But she
SMILED serenely. approvingly. There
was not the ~faintest 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
giggled ~furiously. Aunt Yvonne IN.
elined her head slightly. but did NOT
proffer her hand. He wisely refrained
from extending his own. Il thought
you had left the station" he said.
we 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
Il had hoped you might stay over for
a few days
1T is urgent business that compels
US to leave so hastily. Mr.. Lorry. OF
all the cities in the world, | have most
desired 20 see The capital of your coun-
try. Perhaps | may return some day.
But do not let US detain you If you are
In a hurry"
He started, looked guilty, stammered
something about baggage, said he
would return in a moment, and rushed
aimlessly away. his ears fiery.
I'm all kinds of a fool" he NUT
tered as he raced around the baggage
room and her back to where he had
left the two ladies. Mr.. GuggenslockeI
had Joined them. and they were prepar'
ing to depart. Miss Guggenslocker's
face expressed pleasure at seeing him.
ITO be continued.)