Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-15

lldAl III I'm = y oSfE-i
eral times. apparently trying to recog-
nize the handwriting, AS Quincy
glanced at her sidewise. he felt sure
he saw tears in her eyes and he decid-
cd that it would be an appropriate
time to announce the subject of the
new doctor. In fact, he was beginning
to think, the more his mind dwelt upon
{, g subject. that he had taken an in
eyrusable liberty in arranging FOR Or,
Tillotson to come down without first
I speaking to her, or at least to her
brother or uncle. But the deed was
done and he must find seme way to
have her see the doctor and get his
opinion about her eyes.
Quincy spent so much time revoiv-
ing this matter in his mind, that he
Was quite astoaished when 10 looked
araund and found himself at the ex-
act place where no spoke those words
to Hubby Mason that had ended In the
accident. This time he ave careful
attention to horse and hill and curve,
and q moment later he drew UP the
sleigh at Deacon Mason's front gate.
Mrs. Mason welcomed them at the
door and they were shown into the
!. larlor. where Hubby sat at the piano.
The young girls greeted each other
warmly, and Mrs. Mason and Hubby
both wished Quincy and Alice to stay
to tea. They declined, saying they
had many letters to read before sup
ner and Ezekiel would think something
had happened to them If they did not
come home.
!, Il will send Hiram down to let them
! know" said Mrs. Mason,
.YOu must raolIy nyptSc NC thiS
!, time" nrotested Quincy. Some other
!. tine per'~ps Miss Pettengill will ac-
cent our hospitality
But when?" asked Mrs. Mason...Ne
!. might as well fix a time right now"
. Yes" said Hubby, and we won't let
! them go till they promise"
!. well, my plan said Mrs. Mason, is
: this. Have Ezekiel and Alice and Mr..
Sawyer come over text Monday after
o about 5 O'Clock, and we will have
! tea at six. and we will have some mu-
u sic IN the evening. l have So missed
J. your singing. Mr.. Sawyer, since you
), went away"
Yes" said Hubby. Il think il is real
J. mean of you, Alice. not to let him come
Il and see MS %oftener.'
e Alice flushed and stammered. Ill
8 l do not keep him from coming tc see
q you. Why. yes. l have too" said she.
e as a thought flashed through her mind.
4. Il will tell you the truth. Mrs. Alssnn.
d Mr.. Sawyer offered to do some wfitiug
y for me, and have Kept him yffy
N busy"
c She stopped and Quincy cnntiar{sl:
X Il did do q little writing for isr,alrs.
III Mason, during the great snowEtar;n,
ID and it WAS a great pleasure to ms. as I
hope ii was a llelp TO her. To-" l had
n nothing else to do"
"NEeii." said Mrs Mason, "yoi, Gun
IL settle thar matter between yer All
ID that iiiidy and ne wants 70 tn9W is,
ar vii! all farce of you com and take tea
viii, ns next Monday nighta!'
Vi 4 shall.be greatly pleased to ao So
IN said Quincy,
ID III 'Zekiei vii, cine | win,'' said
~ Alice. aud Quincy for an iaatant feltsa
il. slight touch of w%ounepa ~feeli,ss 20
cause Alice had ignored hin ent;a.4,
in accepting the invitation.
As they drove home Alice a5iit
! , Mrs. Mason managed thai nicely, I'D
= nj she? | didn't wish TO appear ies
~ eager To come. for HS dy mishl i;avt
suspected"
ne What mystery is th;sa'' asKta; ctfn
u, cy Il really don't know what yan "a,
talking about"
What" said Alice. Didn't 'zel,se
a. tell you about the surprise PAR. ths.
he Mr.. Sfrout Was getting up. als;: d..
you, fIeiiiel. and | were nci ii he in
ie, yiteG??s
RS ITO be Continued Thursday