Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

| Torrey. I'm ready. Goodbye. Garfield:
Hold onp' exclaimed Wheelock. +
yes-look the other way. Rosalie lt-ne-
she-that is-welll held her long Time
you know"
He strobe over to the cradle. stopped and
kissed the soft, little head. then came back,
very red Of countenance and wearing q
rather belligerent air.
Don't care II I did," said he grumy.
Out In the street, already darkening. the
girl passed her arm through his. Let
walk" she urged 'Torrey, what made
you think would Gomez
II knew you would. Never doubted II.
You've been mighty good. Resale, to ap-
preciate my work and be so interested. "
course, you haven't said much, but I've
seen your cheeks glow and your eyes sIUw
bright while I've talked. It's mace tne e
blamed job easier. 1 hate to tell you. out
it's over now. Braintree is coming back
tonight. I'm whited sepulcher, Rosalie,
Mr.. Wheelock groaned dismally:
"1-don't-understand,T orrey.
ITS too bad to disappOint you. 1-I-no
Il don't believe I could keep 1t up even
for you. Rosalie. You see, Braintree-oniy
minister. I know, good sort, too-had 10
go away for a rest-three months of it. he
asked me to help him out on the tough part
of his mission racket I laughed at him.
Then he said he couldn't go. Said I, Go!
I'll try 1t, old boy. I'll shake up your beg
gars. Not a word to any one, though,
from either of U.S. I want all the credit.
How'll l act?'
"'Go into 1t heart and SOUL said he.
That's the kind he is.
Il did, Rosalie; body, too Largely body
Bless mel I've had seven good scraps. The
men didn't seem to like my methods.
Lucky knew how to handle them. Never
told you about that part; knew you'd rath-
er hear of the old women and the tracts
You're not crying2
Miss Armitage was shaking on his mas
sive arm. lin all right" she SIAM
mered, coughing
Pm not cut out for missions, and that's
fact went on Wheelock mournfully.
Honestly, the only thing I've really en-
joyed was holding that baby-that and the
fights. The worst Of 1t is, I'm going into
the commission business with Uncle jim
Junior partner-and I've promised. so
can't back out"
Tim sure it's wise plan, Torrey."
Rosalie was holding on with both hands
well, now, that is a relief. After I've
deceived you so, too. I-ahem!- - thought
If l could establish credit with you for
doing some good 1t would sort of-sort Of
touch you. you know"
Tit did. Don't walk 50 fast"
"All right. Rosalie you were the sweet
est thing holding that kid. I-gracious!
What have said now?"
"N-nothing" Her voice trembled a lit
tle Go on, Torrey. I'm listening
1t was like Wheelock to blurt 1t out IT'S
a blasted shame. There 1 was all dressed
up, right on my way to ask you toto
take me, Rosalie. You know I've loved
you for two years, but wasn't good
enough And, rehearsing my speech. what
should I fall into but that runaway. 1
don't remember a word of 1t. I thought
you'd take me for what 1 wasn't, and-and
now"
I'll have to take you for what you are,
dear" whispered the girl, half-laughing,
half-crying. kiss me, Torrey. No one
will see.
Don't care if they do cried Wheelock
with a bear-like clutch. You angel! I
don't deserve it'
I'm the best judge of thatv' breathed
RoSalie.