The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-01-01
His Vacation
BY r. L. RODGERS.


copyright 1SUo, Dy w. Il. t1edrSl.)
The summer holidays had come and
Morton was packing. His fashionable
clothing had been replaced by an outfit
suitable for wear in the country.
He had decided to spend a portion of
his vacation In a small town in order
to acquire materials for a novel.
Arriving at his destination he selected
q boarding house, unpacked his things
and started for a stroll. CHANGING
toward the adjoining yard. Morton be-
held q girl Of a type altogether differ
M from what he had expected to find
IN the town. She was occupied in read
Ing and evidently did not notice him,
for she did not look up.
Ihe girl was probably twenty years
OLD, with q sweet, earnest face, bearing
ell the marks of evident refinement. She
was simply but tastefully dressed and
Morton wondered If she really belonged
there.
He was not long in doubt, however,
Tor that very evening he was introduced
to h young woman, whose name was
Ruth Adams. He learned from her
that, while this vas her home, much
OF her time had been spent in the city
and at college. He found her q very
agreeable companion and she seemed
much pleased with his company. From
tina day they were together a great
NSoA oA1o k4lS lolllE IiOldlCS OIE JIG
town were soon busy making predic-
tons as to the outcome Of what looked
very much of a And in truth
1t was, for Morton was very much in
love, almost before he knew it.
The days passed rapidly, and when
Morton found that he must talk his de-
parture he decided hat he would speak
what was his heart.
Ruth, he said, II love 0 I know
1t must SllrOriSh Won 1n1 nroha h1v it
is a sudden and stupid declaration to
make in this way, but I could not get
away without telling you-without ask
Ing for some little encouragement for
my great love-
h girl started and turned scarlet.
Hs saw h start n the little move
away from him, but he could not know
how fast her heart beat nor see the glad
light In her downcast eyes.
we have known each other only a
short time she said.
THAT is true he replied, "but my
love for you has existed from the time
u kind Providence brought us together.
I went to sleep that first night with
your image In my heart. It has lain
RUTH"
h looked at him now very seriously
and very calmly.
II cannot answer today" she said.
WIN you give me a word Of hope
before I go?"
Her face flushed again and her eyes
dropped from his.
What can I say?" she said, in a low
tone. II have told you I cannot answer
you today. I will write"
A month passed. The word Morton
waited for did not come. At first he
was calm and hopeful, but as the days
went by and the girl did not write he
became impatient. Finally he was
forced to the conclusion that she did
say to him. It was certainly her right
but he did not mean to give her up sc
easily. He left his studies and hurried
back to the country.
A familiar figure was just entering
the postofice.
He followed it.
Miss Adams!"
stopped in surprise and dropped 1t or
the floor. Morton picked it up and saw
tina I. was addressed to himself.
Ruth, is 1t your answer" he ex-
claimed.
The girls face was crimson. She die
not answer.
Morton began to ear open the en-.
velope eagerly.
"Don't!" she cried. please give i
back"
But is it not addressed to me?" hi
asked In surprise.
well, promise me that you will no
open it until you have left me-"
"Then I ma see you tonight?'
IF you care to after you have seer
what Is in the letter"
"oh. but you're a tease, Ruth. Yer.
well, goodby."
They separated, Morton going in 81
opposite direction. AS soon as he coult
turn the corner the letter was brough
forth from his pocket. 1t was a yer,
brief note. This is what he read:
Ralph: Yes. RUTH"
Simple Fashions.