The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-09-04

vel old man, this Is a treat. l am
amazingly glad TO see you"
"Thanks-eh-Ostorn? 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 fortune?"
why man alive. I'm getting mar
ried tonight. Swell AFFAIR at old ST.
Johns. over town. you know. Party
that. Going in on a special train. you
know Join US, old man. come in at
the eleventh hour. as II were. and share
the fun"
The man from the. Eest frightened.
Why, certainly. Fact 10. you know.
Osborn. I've come home on a similar
Grand" And the two men shook
hands warmly.
sly old dog. Well. fellow feeling
and that, you know Stay at home.
will your
Don't know. You live in the old
town."
no place like it, Bought the old
Jasper place and remodeled the house.
Fine property. Bought il 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
hA ut u..1 pftA
The old Jasper place" he repeated.
"On the corner of Spring and Pop
lar-across from the park. you know.
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
ip 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 l 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.
He went down to the sea and walked
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 /.
would be going back after awhile. He
might as well take II 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.
H.
He hurried back to the hotel. found
a sleepy porter and sent his baggage
to the station, paid his bill. shook HIM
self and turned his face to the west
He had choice between the wide
bricked walk TO the front gate and the
sandy path that was bordered by lilacs
as IL wound around the old house and
through the garden to a little tumble
down gate half way TO the station.
lie hesitated and chose the path. The
garden was damp and tangled and
sweet. Moonlight. white and clear,
bathed 1t il mccarthy 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 II |
low steadily. Thought you were
n town." he said. a curious ring In
MS voice.
II was" she answered simply. show
ng no surprise at his manner OF greet
ne. Il returned on the last train.
rhe Others are sleeping in town. There
vas wreck and the wedding trip
ant begin till morning. Weddings
ire rather tiresome. We expected
Tou.''
1T was quite unavoidable"
II understand. of course. Still
ather expected YOU"
III had known that you cared"
She interrupted him quickly: IL
idn't. specially. Charlie told me that
ie had met you and asked you to the
Wedding"
He leaned toward her, his eyes
tern Did you think would go?"
Her chin went up a little. 1T was
yer when he told me"
1T was Between set teeth. But
dare say you'd have gone with him
nst the same If he had told you be-
pre-
Il suppose SO" she answered wear
~ Is II not little chilly had on
Raglan over my wedding garment,
ut ! left IL in the hall shall have
, be going in. Ii was a lovely we'd
ing"
Osborn will be looking for you" he
aid
She laughed softly mo. he Is In
,wn. you know But must not stay
ut longer. Good night"
1T is good-by" he said. Il am go
IL away. shall not see you again
you 20 In now"
She held out her hand and he took II
ptween his own. He felt IL tremble,
nd held 1t closer. II saw you at sup
or this evening" he said
why didn't you speak TO me?" She :