Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-05-28
SECONDARY CONSIDERATION
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OD HE tall, beautifully formed girl
settled her broad shoulders more
comfortably against the sun
warmed rock behind her and glanced
rather contemptuously at the small,
well-knit man beside her.
Pm sure l never could endure q
man who was not physically brave
and strong" she said, with the irrita-
bility of a woman who is conscious of
an Inconsistency in herself. She was
provoked to find herself liking this lit
tie man with his charming conversa-
tional powers.
And how about mental and moral
courage?" he questioned.
Secondary consideration to me-"
she answered, CURLY.
How you must admire Mr.. Dent,
cur young football enthusiast" he
said.
Il do" she said, rising and going
out to the farthest jut of the rock on
which they sat,
How slippery this seaweed is" she
called over her shoulder, and then
with little scream she slipped into
the deep water around the rock ooh.
Mr. Kendon," she cried, please help
me, it's so deep here"
The young man remained where he
was. Il happen to know, Miss Drew,
that you can swim like q fish, and l
am too dry to care to take another
dip"
She let herself sink once, and then
the big form of Mr.. Dent, in immacu-
late white suit, rounded q corner of
the rock He saw her rise and he
dashed into the water and bore her to
the rock. She turned with her head
/ erect and walked with him toward the
hotel.
Dick Kendon noticed q freezing tenn
pcrature around Miss Drew the rest of
the day but next afternoon, regardless
of Mr. Dents hints at the danger of
her running her own automobile, she
commanded Mr.. Kendon to take the
place at her side.
They drove through the parkway,
md, coming to a fountain, Edith Drew
requested her companion to get her a
drink. He was rinsing the cup when
four rowdies of the Sunday afternoon
type came up to the water.
Gee, fellers, see the little dudep'
cried the largest one. Mr.. Kendon con-
tinued to rinse the cup without a
glance at them.
"Oh! see the strawberry blonde In
the automobile! Say, Willie boy,
where did your flame buy her hair
bleach? l want to try some myself,
and | like the color Of her paint, too
Dick Kendon's eyes blazed. you
lirty, lying dogs" he cried. IF had
gun I'd shoot you all as If you were
y lot of mongrel ours" The big bully
stepped toward him with doubled fist
md Dick threw the contents of the
dipper full in his face.
Consider that / have struck you in
The face" he cried, flaming with anger.
Il would not really soil my hands on
.ou." And before the rOwdy could hit
aim, he dashed for nearby elm tree,
md was up and out on the furthest
Doint of a small limb with the agility
Of a cat.
GO" he called to Edith, Ego home
quickly; I'm safe here, the limb won
bear two"
With a quick turn Of the automobile
Edith rode straight for the men who
were hunting vainly for stones on the
smooth gravel road and knocked one
fellow to one side The others started
to run and she chased them full speed
with the machine almost on them until
they disappeared, leaping over the
flower beds and bushes. Then she re-
turned to the young man dangling
from the elm.
mo, indeed" he answered. I'm
aware that my position is elevated, but
IL is ridiculous, and a woman does not
forgive that in a man. l shall wait
until you CO."
II shall not CO." she replied.
"You must" he said. II shall take
the next train for the city and the cpl
,ode of our acquaintance will be ended.
"But," and here his voice shook, "by
heaven, you shall know that l loved
you, and If / didn't know you despised
me- I would show you that little