Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-12-31
ad; Dayton's thoughts kept pace with


James i the only one left"
He loiteTed abou the stable james,
here's something " been meaning to
i've YOU" james accepted the bill and
waited. james, said Dayton. SLOWLY
you'll be asked 10 take out the team
tonight"
~li5, sir
NO. roe for ne; for somebody else
Now I viii see you before you drive of,
and James. ! wish you to fellow my In
~tructioHs rninc-and pay III attention
to amy others, 10 matter whom you're
driving. 10 you understand
Il do, sin"
And, James. / vii give You a note
and at exactly bali past 8 you are 10
deliver it to Miss Snith-say boy
brought it.; do you hear!"
Jafae- looked startled. "Yis. sir-bnt
that sat least / have
That's ali. James. follow my instrue-
tions; half-past precisely Do you an
dpTstaEd!'
"i;s. SIR"
Dayton startled the cook by coming in
The kitchen.
.iIqgc You any rice.' he inquired. and
wondered if he looked a. foolish as he
felt
Yes, sir; five pounds GENE in yester-
day. sir
Let me have it." And Dayton hurried
from the kitchen with the package, and
up to his room by way of the back stairs.
In his room he sat down and wrote the
note to Miss Smith. she really does
happen to be the kindest hearted girl in
the world" he admitted, 'or my scheme
might not work" In very shaky hand,
such as feeble old lady might write. he
begged Miss Smith to call for just a few
| moment, about 8 that evening-she had
been thinking of her all day. and did so
want to begin the New Year with sight
ct her sweet face Now" thought Day
ton. that will probably paralyze Che
Smith lady. but she will think ii merely
Il coincidence that the old lady actually
does want to see her and will see that
stopping viii not interfere with any of
her plans-apparcEt
lie took the note out to James. then
dressed quickly for dinner. He was 50
excited he could scarcely eat but kept
Watching the clock almost jumping
Vhcr il chined the half hour past 8.
Promptly a maid appeared with a note
for Miss Smith. saying a boy had left it
at the stable. Miss smith stared at the
maid, and looked genuinely distressed.
She glanced at the clock and frowned as
she opened the note read a few Tires, then
looked quickly at Boyd. who smiled IN
quiringly Miss Smith addressed her
hostess
Mrs. Barnes,' and She gave a little
nervous laugh. Il have a note-that IS
at least it /, Boyd saw something was
/ wrong Mrs. Rice has written it
Miss Smith braced herself asking me
to come to her for a few minutes to
night; She Is in great pain. Will YOU ex
cu-e ne, and though it is such Il short
way. may drive down. Certainly.
my dear" And Mrs. Barnes made sew
eral sympathetic inquiries. Boyd, per-
ceiin@ something was wrong. lost his
mead and sat staring at the girl, till with
most sober face Dayton said
'And may ask for the privilege Of
accompanying You, Miss SMITH" Boyd
turned sharply in his chair. II was just
| about to claim that myself" he said
nervonsly; Miss Smith had promised 10
play a game Of billiards with me. and
now that that is impossible. | still claim
the right TO the time"
Dayton laughed In which case
withdraw he said, and silently ravelod
in Miss Smiths sigh of relief
As they loft the room the girl passed
close 10 Boyd and WHISPERED sbarnlv.
Get that note from James quickly
thiS wa, a real onc," And Rovd gav 70
do her bidding. On his return. DAYTON
went to the stable.
James" said he wen will he told to
drive two people TO Mrs. Rjcc's TONIGHT
How long does it take to walk thcrr
Jauiess"
Fifteen minutes sir. fair nice"
Then. james Won are Ia lake tv.on4,,
minutes to drive there; Won understand
'Ais. sir" promised .Janr, II nnds,..
stand. sir"
When Miss Smith went 10 cbaprn bar
gown and BOYD to oct his coat DAYTON
swung The drawing room door, to