Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
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By OHIO B. SENGA
Copy right, 1904, BY T. c. Mcclure

Mr.. William Stevenson, in the SINAI
: side seat at the end of the car, waite,
i for the girl. She came in at the mex
{ station. He feigned absorption in hi
u newspaper, but really lost no move
ment of the graceful figure. and man
aged 10 get a glimpse of the fresl
: color In her cheek and the pretty wave
Of her dark hair.
"She grows prettier every day." b,
remarked to the advertising column
"and I'm goner.'
He looked down the aisle and Ell
cOuntered the gaze of the girl. Hel
quickly averted eyes aud heightened
color were balm to his soul.
allah be pralsedv' he whispered
seemingly scanning the paper again
THAT'S the first indication that my
lady is aware Of my existence and I've
sat In this same seat and watched for
her every morning for exactly 1SJ
days. Hang the conventions! I'd like
to walk up TO her and say: Madam,
would you be kind enough to give Inc
your address: | intend to call upon
you to win your love and eventually
to marry you wonder what she
say"
"What do you ride sideways forT'
cried voice at his elbow. "Why
don't you sit over hereT'
Billy made quick resolve. Bob
Tennessee knew almost every one in
Boston and was as white Souled and
honorable as If his profession were
preaching the gospel instead Of de-
tecting criminals.
bob, go out and speak to the
brakeman. When you come back look
at the lady In the fifth seat from the
rear. on the left side Of the car. See
If you know her."
Bob complied unquestloningly, but
ed toward the seat indicated he hur-
ried past the astonished Billy and
took the seat beside the girl, who
greeted aim warmly.
When the train drew in at the South
station Bob looked up and waved
farewell to Stevenson who stalked
grimly out TO the street
Bob Tennessee is a blatherskite,"
he muttered savagely. "Td like to
punch his head"'
He was still chatting under his wrongs
when Bob sauntered into his office.
You did me good turn this morn
ing. old boy" said Bob blithely.
go away" growled Billy; I'm too
busy
stop writing minute" whispered
Bob. Il want to tell you about her"
The pen went busily scratching on
and Billy made no reply.
Her name Is Murdoch Grace Muir
dock"
Mr.. Stevenson is serenely uncon.
sciOus
"She is assistant editor on Brinsley's |
Magazine" pursued Bob. "Ivc known |
her since she was child. AT one time
was terribly sweet on her older sis
ter, but" signing "she preferred Tom
Trevors."
Showed her good taste" interposcd
Billy vengefully.
LET dogs delight to bark an bite.
quoted Bob soothingly. comfy that I'm
second John Rogers I'd never tell
you that I'm 10 be OH that same train
tomorrow morning. and she says | may
introduce you
"Oh. don't trouble" loftily. Il may
take IN earlier train tomorrow morn
ing"
That's gratitude for YOU" walled
Rob
1T doesn't at all matter" Indifferent
ly, "and If it did might find some
way to attract Ecr attention"
"Oh. Of course. you might" retorted
Bob witheringly You might forge a
fit and fall ut her feet. frOthlng ut the
mouth, That would undoubtedly at
tract her attention.
But Stevenson was impregnable to
his sarcasm. and Bob departed.
Rilly was of many minds that day.
He half resolved to take different
rain and la song way TO make the ,
acquaintance Of the girl without Bob's
assistance Then remembering the ,
Lightly of her bearing, he shvercd ut ,
lis own audacious thought. Dillldence
vas his one weakness. How he longed ,
o possess Bob Tennessee's ready ease
md absolute assurance. The self con ,
llct ended In his .aklag the USUAL train, 1
weakly relying upon Bobs promised in
reduction. 4
When the girl came in, looking pref /
Ter than ever. he waited feverishly for r
Bob. \ wave Of Indignation swept |
yer him when 10 Bob appeared His /
niger overcame his diftidence. Bob had 4
AIKEN unfair advantage Of the stu
ton Even now he might be some
there OH the train, enjoying his
riend's disappointment and discount n
IRE This thought spurred him on. Z
'aking his cardcase from his pocket, n
g wrote on card: "Our friend Bob n
romsed to introduce me this morning.
n his absence. may not come and "
peak with you! /,
A half dollar and whispered in
truction to the train boy, and the I,
hing was done Billy suffered ago II
les in a bsiaf minute. His heart
Bumped against his Pihs. and his No.
5 collar seemed four sizes 700 small.
lie girl read the pleading line, looked Il
down the aisle and nod N
I'd brightly. He made his way to her q,
de. feeling Ike II man just rescued Of
ON drowning. o,
isn't this delightful morning. Mr.. T.
tevens0n?" Ms II they were old friends.
You are very kind. indeed" rrele-
unity. Il particularly wanted to meet
"a today. FOR ! am going away to- v,
orrow, and l want permission to -
rite to you" bt
He took the plunge like q hero-nOt Ia