The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-08-29
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Eyes. Beastly place" =
1.-THE west?"
1.-THE dining room"
when you arn't hungry, yes. Well,
well, old man, this is treat. l am
amazingly glad to see you"
"Thanks-eh-Osbor Yes, you are
Osborn"
'The same-Charlie Osborn, at your
service. sir. Dick, you are gazing de-
jectedly upon the happiest man in the
world!"
inherited a fortune?"
'sWhy man alive, I'm getting mar
ried tonight. Swell affair at old st.
Johns, over town, you know. Party
out for last seaside frolic and all
that Going in on a special train, you
know. Join us, old man, come In at
the eleventh hour, as 1t were, and share
| the fun"
The man from the west frightened.
why, certainly. Fact Is, you know,
Osborn, I've come home ON a similar
errand." And the two men shook
hands warmly.
| Oily Oiu Jug. Wci, q lCiiOW iCCiih6
and that, you know. Stay at home,
will your
Don't know. You live in the old
| town."
mo place like It, Bought the old
Jasper place and remodeled the house.
Fine property. Bought 1t for Rather
ines sake. She is very fond of It," He
spoke with sort Of glow In his voice.
He was large and fair with a tender
heart that looked out at his laughing
eyes.
The other man suddenly stiffened.
"The old Jasper place." he repeated.
ION the corner of Spring and Pop
We are coming back after a short
northern trip" He laughed softly.
There was no sympathy in his friends
sunburnt face. But the light was dim
in the lilac walk.
you are-marrying Katherine Jas
PERI" The man from the west stood
with his back to the light.
why, to be sure. thought told
you. Prettiest woman I ever saw.
I'm surprised that she'd look at me.
Remember her, don't your"
"Yes. am stupid-see you later,
Charlie" and he turned sharply away.
followed by long. low whistle that
maddened him. He was glad that
Charlie had not called her by her pet
name, the pretty, caressing little name
that he loved.
| xx-oxxt SNv,n - tho 600 ocd ,,,oIvxos
up and down the beach while the lit
tie waves whispered and died at his
feet. After long hours the moon rose
from the rudy waters. He heard a
late train come out from town. Il
would be going back after awhile. He
might as well take It and catch an
early express and get back to the west
and the comfortable forgetfulness
from which he had come to this Bit
ter disappointment.
| II.
He hurried back to the hotel, found
a sleepy porter and sent his baggage
to the station, paid his bill, shook him
He had choice between the wide
bricked walk to the front gate and the
sandy path that was bordered by lilacs
as 1t wound around the old house and
through the garden to little tumble
down gate half way to the station.
He hesitated and chose the path. The
garden was damp and tangled and
sweet. Moonlight, white and clear,
bathed 1t in unearthly glory
| Before him he saw the CLEAN OF a
white dress. A woman met him. He
held out his hand. His blood danced
wildly, and he was used to having 1t
flow steadily. Thought you were
in town." he said, curious ring in
his voice.
II was" she answered simply, show
ing no surprise at his manner Of greet
ing. IL returned on the last train.
The others are sleeping in town. There
was wreck and the wedding trip
can't begin till morning. Weddings
are rather tiresome. We expected
YOU"
| lit was quite unavoidable"
81 understand, of course. Still
rather expected YOU"
III l had known that you cared"
She interrupted him quickly: 81
didn't, specially. Charlie told me that
he had met you and asked you to the
wedding"
| He leaned toward her, his eyes
stern, did you think I would go?"
Her chino went up little. 1T was
over when he told me-"
| 1T wasY Between set teeth. But
dare say you'd have gone with him
just the same If he had told you be-
fore.'
II suppose So" she answered wear
lily. els 1t not little chilly? had on
a Raglan over my wedding garment,
but left II in the hall. I shall have
to be going In. It was lovely we'd
ding"
Osborn will be looking for you," he
said.
She laughed softly. mo, he is in
town, you know. But must not stay
out longer. Good night"
ut is good-by," he said. II am go
ing away. shall not see you again