Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

atty. No longer youth. he was yet
on the right side Of forty. personable,
even distinguished looking. and a self
made man. His face wore habitnally
tired expression, but his smile,-if
rare. was very pleasant.
He was smiling low.
Margery looked very pretty in her
cecil pink gown.
Mother will be here directly. Why
were Won not at the tennis match to-
day." ....t.
Couldn't get away"
He absently held her two ont.
stretched hands in his till she blushed.
Its ages since you've been 10 see
us withdrawing them nsrveusly.
Il never go anywhere, you kuow-to
pay calls. mean"
Il know its very nice of vc,' .,
come at all when you're SOL ~.
me take your hat and St, ana unn,,
20" s st daMr h~iIo u,ll ind d that that chair
,omforra bic"
Il please myself when 1 come here"
lie remarked. with Il slight glance at
Margery. and letting her take his hat
and stick. Then lie SAT- down and
stared hard NJ her as she sat opposite.
She rested him. this fresh young crea-
ture. His tired mind relaxed in her
presence. He felt younger. better.
Margery'S color came and went. She
aitssmiae9aS iRfga Gsf best sparkle Of sx:
The man was her hero. her king
among men. She admired him for the
very poverty which had rendered his
struggle with life necessary. for the
tired look in his eyes. for his smile. and
perhaps because he went nowhere eI-
cept TO her. She watched the tired
face relax with a thrill of triumph.
His fingers stole insensibly 10 the
pocket where reposed his pipe.
"You may smoke. If you want.
Mother wouldn't mind" r..
Have you been 10 see he new Car
MEM
No. Is she gooi:''
splendid" edging his chair closer
to hers and leaning forward with 4
look of affectiouate interest; won
would like her immensely. Ask Mrs.
Young TO take you"
Marsery rose. and taking book
from the table. said:
Look what pretty book Mr.. Rocky
sent me-"
Warne scowled. \ rose dropped from
between the leaves. He picked ii up
and deliberately returned it to her.
You are throwing away q treasure y
She tossed it into bowl of pot
pourri.
1T was such pretty rose. I pressed
ii. Some one left it on the table"
Warne sneered imperceptibly.
How have things gone with you
/ lately:- he asked. returning the book
negligently. and pressing her fingers
in the act.
"Oh. very quietly" said Margery,
| with sigh. We hardly go anywhere
! or do anything"
Warne looked intensely sympathetic
and moved his chair half a foo;
nearer.
You should persuade Mrs. Young te
| take you down for the May week
F., adding in low. sweet voice. you
, ought never to be dull. sou have 81
F., many resources"
His chair was opposite to hers now
As he leaned forward her dres:
touched him.
Tea was brought in.
DO you take milk and sugar." hand
I Ing him cup.
Both. please" with faint pressure
, Of the fingers beneath the saucer
Thank you. will help myself. DOM
you take sugar." tenjerly.
NO"
Then you dent care for sweets
anIiously.
''Oh, yes" said Margery. puzzled q
! his eagerness. Il am very fond OF
sweets"
A look Of relief crossed his features
and he leant back with sigh. TO gaz,
unremittingly at the piquant face be
fore him.
Would you ike to see my new pho
togrsphs:- Margery asked presently.
1 Yes" lazily. do show them TO me-
He got up and stood by her till sh'
unearthei them from a pile on a cor
ner of the table. then reseated him
self
See, which do you prefer" sh'
asked him. leaning down 10 hold on
in the best light.
Their sleeves touched. An electri
! thrill transmitted itself to each. As b
, felt her breath on his cheek & delicious
sense Of happiness pesvaded his being
| Youth would not he gainsaid. Thei
hearts beat wildly. inioxicatingly In
voluntarily their hands mingled.
! was an instant of exquisite bliss t
/ both.
/ When Mrs. Young came in an in
stsnt later she wondered at Margery
| flushed cheeks and Warne's eviden
nervousness. Having pronounced ser
tsnce on the photographs and shake
hands five times Warne left. Marger
went to the door with him On tn
step he paused. gazej at her inteniiy
and half sighed. Then he took bot
bar hands in his.
II lin; i. gili be 6ns for the u:t;