Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-01

SEAL carry it to poor Mr.. Roper direc,
" after luncheon"
Lucy Westlake looked inclined :.
rebel. But. although Mrs. Bolder,
Eight be trying woman to live will
IL many respects, Lucy had a comfort
atle nome with sufficient salary to en-
aole her to help her own people. Can
ton prevailing, she set forth half ar
hour later with tingling cheeks anG
reluctant steps. A wide-brimmed ha,
shaded her face from the sun. the has
ke' hung on her left arm as she timor
ocsly drew near to the terrace Of
small houses where Mr. Roper lodged
Lucy's voice trembled as a short
stout. red-faced woman opened the
street door,
May speak to Mr.. Roper?" she
asked, and, turning her back. the
woman OF the house shouted his name
at the foot of the narrow staircase.
he came down few moments later
IN the act of buttoning his shrunken
faded coat.
You wish to see me?" he inquired
with bow.
Ye-es. If you please" said Iucv
glancing from the basket to Mr. RI.
pers race, and scarcely knowing how
to explain her errand.
"A remarkably fine day." cried Mr.
Roper with a cough.
'Mrs.-Mrs. Boldero saw Won nass
cur window" Lucy faltered.
I have not Observation-Disclosures ~
MRS. Boldero's acquaintance, be.
ucve."
STILL" said Lucy, becoming mora
nervous every instant, "she knows
you very well by sight"
Mr.. Roper Strengthened his hack.
re had been somewhat of a buck in his
cay-major in line regiment. retired
on half pay some years ago. His only
son had come to a melancholy end
and, having left numerous debts If
honor undischarged, Major Roper had
!eit II incumbent to take them on him.
SELF. In order to raise Immediately
the necessary sum of money. he had
scquestrated the bulk of his pension.
retaining, In fact, sufficient only tn
support the barest existence. An.
other year and the debt would he
wiped out; then. Major Roper told
himself. he would once again be able
to hold up his head.
Mrs. Boldero presents her commit.
ments." said Lucy, drawing on her in.
Ventlon, and she-she has sent Won
And what Is 'this'?" he demanded
liking his single eyeglass, and leaning
forward to peer into the uncovered
basket
"A rump steak pudding"
lie stood glazing at Lucy's rosy face
whlie he ferociously twirled his mus.
tache.
i am Major Roper!" he said.
Mrs. Boldero thought
she evidently thought that she
'ould insult me with impunity."
II am very sorry" faltered Luc-.
His annoyance was the greater n
possible, on observing that the pud.
ing was not even whole, yet, incon.
enough. the sight of it tickled
rs palate. Still. Major Roper found
us appetite easier to control than his
BRIDE. which had never been more ag.
sresslve than now, when he looked
onward shortly to leave Borrowfield
IND to live again within reach of a
london club.
You will kindly present my compli.
aents to Mrs-er"-
"Boldero," faltered Lucy.
To Mrs. Boldero, and tell her that
am very much-very much Obliged"
She will be rather hurt" said Lucy.
And H. said Major Roper, lam
'ather hurt"
l do wish you would let me leave
I! cried Lucy, holding out her arm
with the basket in her left hand close
. his face.
i have told you l am Major Ro-
per! he answered, stepping back.
ward.
Mrs. Boldero will be immensely an
sry' murmured Lucy. gazing from
me basket into his face.
"Angry-with you. do YOU mean ~