Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1904-11-01

! Then came the dish washing-(.Is
there anything that girl won't think
off, wondered the major and a round
Of lively games, upon which broke the
welcoming shrek of the snowplow.
! And how the winter night was rent
with cheer upon cheer for the captain
as once again they boarded the train
with fair passage ahead,
| The major by force captured the seat
beside her.
I'VE can't begin to thank you, of
course. 1t was case of salvation pure
and simple And that stew perfectly
delicious, If might ask you TO accept
my card
! AS she took the bit of pasteboard
she started and flushed; then. with a
fiuttering apology. was of to adjust
the wraps of an old lady who was try
ing to get a nap. And when at the first
stop she left the train. escorted by a
bodyguard six or eight strong, with a
musical "Goodby, everybody, and bon
yoyager' over her shoulder, the major
felt that his advances had not been
warmly received.
During the two days which the ma
jor and his son, who had gone ahead,
spent over the business which had
called them from home the younger
man found his patience tried by the
incessant illusions TO ''the girl who
saved our lives"
"A girl like that, Warren, would
make a wife worth haying Capable
to the last degree, None of your
aesthetic ethics about her. What you
can see in that college creation you're
so determined to-
IF you please, father, remember that
am engaged to marry Miss Berkeley
and cannot countenance sighting re-
marks even from you. II you would
only consent to see her you would not
feel So know
well, well, never mind! But girl
like that | could welcome as a daugh-
ter was the regretful response
On the return trip, by daylight, the
major grew vlsibly excited as they
neared the town where the girl had
stopped.
IN watch closely, Warren. If she
should happen to be at the train /
could point her out
"Ye-es," drawled Warren absently;
then he started forward as the train
pulled in. Marcia. Why, what in the
world
But his father was peering through
the window. by Joye, there she Is!
And she's-no--yes she's getting onl
Don't be excited, Warren. If you can
help it,
And the major turned to see his
dignified son dashing down the aisle;
then he held his breath as he saw him
warmly greet the angel OF the mid
night feast.
Father, this is Miss Berkeley
Marcia began Warren persuaslyely,
when, to his surprise. tie maiden said:
Il have met your father before,
though Major Blackburn did not at the
time know me-"
Father and son gazed from each
other to the girl Comprehension
dawned simultaneously. Then the ma
1of put out both hands, with laughter
In his eyes
"But, Marcia questioned Warren,
as they seated themselves, Il don't
understand yet. Why are you away
from the university
Three days leave Of absence for
experimental sociology"
Marcia said the major, admira-
ton and wonder controlling his voice,
"that stewl / didn't know college
girls ever did such things
MY tomato bisque?" she laughed.
II am famous for that In my chatting
dish and found just the right thugs"
"Tomato.' gasped the major, sinking
back weakly. 'That wasn't tomatof
I-I--guess / never tried any before.
1t was very nice"