Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-01-14
CHAPTER ".

I'll train was pulling into wash
lngton five hours late. Gfcn2nll
wondered as he dressed whether for
tune would permit him TO see much Of
her during her brief day In the capital,
After the train had come TO stand
still he could hear the rustic Of her gar
ments in the next compartment Then
he heard her sweep into the passage,
greet her uncle and nunt, utter few
commands TO the maid. and, while hc
was adjusting his collar and necktle,
pnss from the car. No man ever made
quicker time in dressing than did Lor.
ry.
"she'll get away. and that III be tho
end OF II" he growled, selling his traps
and rushing from the train two min.
utes after her departure The porter
attempted to relieve him Of his bags
on the platform, but he brushed him
aside and was Off toward the station.
"Nice time for you 10 call man, YOU
IDIOT" was his parting shot for the por.
ter, forgetting Of course that the for
eigncrs had been called at the same
time. with eyes intent on the crowd
ahead, he plunged along, seeing nobody
In his disappointed flight "I'll never
forgive myself II | miss her" he was
waillng TO himself. She was not 10 be
seen IN the waiting rooms, 80 he rushed
to the sidewalk.
Baggage transferredT
"Cab, sir"
go TO the deyll--yes hcrcl Take
these traps and checks and rush my
stuff TO 49, W avenue. Trunks Just
IN on II. ana o." he cried, tossing his
burdens 10 a transfer man and giving
him the checks 80 quickly that the fel-
lows sleepy eyes opened wider than
they had been for n month. Relieved
OF his lmpedlments, he returned TO the
station.
Good morning, Mr. Lorry Are yon
in too much OF a hurry to see your
frendsT cried n clear, musical voice
and he stopped as If shot The anxious
frown few from his brow aud was sue
ceeded instantaneously by glad smile
lie wheeled and behed her, with Aunt
Yyonnc, standing near the main On
trance TO the station. "Why, good morn
Ing" he exclaimed. extending his hunt.
gladly. To his amazoment she drew
herself up huughtlly and ignored Tho
proffered hand, Only brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hautcu
obtain. A bright smile swept over hol
face, and her repentunt fingers sought
his tlmldly, even nwkwuuly, Some.
thing told him that she was not nc.
customcd to handshakng; that same
something lmpclled him TO bend low
nnd touch the glovcd fingers with hin
lips, lie Strengthened. with face
flushed, half fearful lest his net had
been observed by curious loungcrs, and
he he'd taken a liberty In n public place
which could not be condonod hut she
smiled sereney, npproyngy There
was not the fnlntcst sign Of cmhorrasg
ment or confusion In the lovely face.
other girl In the world, he thought
Would have jcrkcd her haud away am
slsslcd furIously. Aunt Yyonne in
clined her head slightly but did not
proifer her hand, lie wisely rcfralncd
from extending his own 81 thought
you had left the station" hc said.
I'VE are waiting Tor Uuclc Caspar.
who Is giving lIcdrlcl instructions.
Hedrlck, you know, Is TO SO ON to New
York with our boxes. lie viii have
them aboard ship when We arrive
there. Al that we have with us IS
hand luggage We leave Washington
tonight"
~ had hoped you might stay over FOR
few days"
1T Is urgent business that compcls
bs TO leave so hastily, Mr. Lorry. or
all the cities IN the world, 1 huyc most
desired TO see the capital or your coun.
try Perhaps l may return some day.
But do not let us dctain you lf you are
in hurry"
He started, looked guilty stommcrcd
something about baggage. sud he
would return 10 a moment and rushed
aimlcssly away, his ears nory
Tn all kinds of fool" he mu,
tered as be raced around the hngearc
room aud then back To where hr had
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