The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-09
SECONDARY CONSIDERATION

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settled her broad shoulders morS
comfortably against the sun
: warmed rock behind her and glanced
rather contemptuously at the small
well-knIt man beside her.
I'm sure l never could endure a
man who was not physically brave
and strong" she said. with the irrita-
bility OF woman who is conscious OF
an Inconsistency In herself. She was
provoked TO find herself liking this lit
tie man with his charming CONVERSE
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 '-Ohl
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 fish, and
am too dry TO care to take another
dip"
She let herself sink once. and then
I - J. IT. in, M a on
late white suit, rounded 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 a freezing tenn
perature 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 ,lr. Kendon to take the
place at her side
They drove through the parkway.
and. coming to fountain. Edith Drew
requested her companion TO get her a
drink. He was rinsing the cup when
type came up to the water.
Gee. fellers. see the little duder
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 fame buy her hair
bleach? / want to- try some myself.
and | like the color OF her paint, too
Dick Kendon's eyes blazed. You
dirty. lying dogs" he cried IF / had
n gun ia shoot you all as II you were
, lot Of mongrel ours" The big bully
stepped toward him with doubled INST
and Dick threw the contents OF the
dipper full in his face
consider that have struck You in
the face" he cried. flaming with anger
II would not really soil my hands on
rou.v And before the rowdy could hit
him. he dashed for a nearby elm tree.
md was up and out on the furthest
point of a small limb with the agility
Of cat.
"Go.v he called to Edith, go home
lu1Cklys III saAc He-c, AAo '@'N WV
pear two"
With a quick turn Of the automobile
Edith rode straight for the men who
we're hunting vainly for stones on the
smooth gravel road, and knocked one
elbow to one side. The others started
q run and she chased them full speed
With the machine almost on them until
hey disappeared. leaping over the
lower beds and bushes. Then she re-
urned to the young man dangling
rom the elm
"No. indeed" he answered. I'm
ware that my position is elevated. but
is ridiculous, and woman does not
orgive that In a man 1 shall wait
Intil you CO."
81 shall not CO." she replied.
you must" he said. II shall take
he next train for the city and the cpl
ode Of our acquaintance will be ended
But" and here his voice shook, by
leaven, you shall know that I loved
ou, and II 1 didn't know you despised
ne, / would show you that a little
mans love can be as great as a big
mes"
Dick" he heard from below, IT
hink physical courage is secondary
and I'm sure discretion
5 the better part Of valor. II you'll
ONE down now III try to give you a
title Of big girls lovew-Indianap-
lis Sun.