The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-11-13

quire the proper respect for and con.
hdence In her lover. but after that
last assertion the honest, sunburned
face Of Theodore Graham rose before
her and refused to be put down.
II don't know why" she said TO her.
self. "he always persists In coming up
Just at the time when he is least e1
pected."
On and on she walked. The sun
climbed higher and higher. and finally.
somewhat heated ana weary. she came
TO the village OF Haven. where she sat
down on one OF the rustic seats In the
park. She sat there for some time.
with n feeling In her feet that she
would like TO take OF her shoes and
stockings. and paddle around on the
cool. green grass. But she could not
remain long. so she soon resumed her
Journey. ana when she turned the
street corner towards home, the eastern
sun blazed full into her face. For the
first time she realized the day was go
Ing TO be excessively warm. She had
not covered more than a quarter OF the
way. and her shoes. which were new.
were already beginning to pinch. and
her satchcl increase In weight.
"If only had my parasol," she
thought; but was thoughtless
enough TO leave that at home"
She saw a team coming rapidly to-
ward her. and thought possibly II
might be her father. but II proved TO be
stranger with n man ana n trunk.
fastening toward Haven, probably TO
catch the morning train.
Disappointed and discouraged. she
sat down by the roadside 20 rest. I'M
der the shadow OF n great elm she
watched and waited for some one TO
come by and ask her 10 ride; but, ms
no one came. she plucked up courage,
In spite OF the burning sensation In her
feet. and started on.
She judged she had walked about Ave
miles. and then she began TO reflect
again.
II wonder" she asked herself. III I'm
not folish for undertaking such n walk
as this? Surprising l didn't keep my
engagement with Walter. what differ
ence would II mnke7 I'm not sure
that he'd care. ana don believe he'd
go TO all this trouble FOR me. Besides,
what view win he take OF ~ VIII he
think I'm crazy 20 he with him, or sec
the principle involved I'm it7 Weir
she exclaimed. after few moments
more OF reflections. "Iye never broken
my word TO anybody yet, and I'm not
going 10 begin with him. l told him
| would surely be home tonight, and
I'm going 20 keep my word. Oh" she
continued. "these feet VIII be the death
| OF me-" when she heard n rumble OF
wheels approaching her from behind
She looked around, and TO her delight
she recognized Mr.. Cline, an old friend
OF her fathers.
"why. wilda wrlghtr' he exclaimed
refining in his horse. "What I'm the
name Of sense are you doing here this
hot dayT
"Father didn't come after me las
night, 80 thought ia walk"
walk. chlldl Why. you must bC
crazy. Why. it's twelve miles, n iti
an inch"
"Ten. father calls H." replied wilda
eyes, by tnl,ing some cross-cuts. Blu
what's the stress bout your getting
homer Homeslck. ehy' he asked. peer
ing under her straw hat.
"No. not exactly that" said wilda
prcvarlcatlng n little. "But it's beer
two weeks since I've been there"
"Well, you're a plucky girl, 70 sal
the least: and II wasn't I'm such I
COMPOUNDED hurry 10 get back with THU
cutter-bar. I'd take You clear home
But you Sec" he added npologetlcnlly
"the men can't 20 on with the hayinl
until get there"
ooh. that's all right. Mr.. Cline.
don't mind II. can just as well wall
MS not" said vida. bravely. at thu
same time secretly wincing at the pail
that was getting more Intense in he
feet.
"But you won't get home for dinner,
he said sollcitously.
"oh. yes I SHALL" replied Vida. an
be home long before that"
ut will he n little out Of your way
hut get In and ride as far rs my house.
he said. rehectlyely. AMI then drovI
rapidly into the south fork OF the road
"From there you can go cross lots ant
I'm the end you win save time"
Eyes" said wilda. thinking the Will
that their way led right by Waite
Mather's house.
perhaps I'll see walter" sh
thought. "and hen recognize the effor
Il is costing me 10 keep my promise"
Long before they came IN sight OF tn
house. she plainly dlscerned tho mnpl
grove which sheltered the white farn
house. When they neared the plac
her eyes searched eagerly under th
low.hanglng branches FOR n famllla
form. AZ last she dlscernod two peopl
swinging lelsurely In n hammock, on
girl Of her acquaintance. the Other
Waiter Mather. with his arm aroun
her waist.
For moment Wllda's heart ben
wildly. then it seemed 10 stand still
He teeth closed like n wise, and coul
she have opened them 20 speak he
tongue would have Kissed out "traitor.
Suddenly walter caught the sound O
wheels, and looking up recognized hel
Withdrew his arm. ana bowed.
Mr.. Cline had caught the drift O
things. too, and, giving his horses