Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16

pathy and tell him I feel that we shall
be warm friends. will help to amuse
him when l come back; does he care
to be read to-"
He is very fond Of company" an
swered his mother, "but is very sensi-
tive about the crutches he is obliged
to use"
Chiffon had anticipated no end Of
good time. Although she was enter
tanned continually her heart yeaEaed
for home, and at the end of three
weeks she surprised them by returning
unannounced.
How is our invalid?" was her first
question, after affectionately greeting
her father and mother.
Improving every day." answered
her mother; you must see him after
dinner. He is anxious to thank you,
although he said it would be rank
presumption to accept the use Of your
rooms, and occupies those over yours"
What an unusually thoughtful
boyw laughed Chiffon.
Immediately after dinner she ran
over the stairs to the invalid's apart
ments, armed with two of Henty's
newest books for boys, which she had
brought home from the city; also, "a
bound volume Of st. Nicholas Maya
zines. AS she entered the room, In
answer to a deep "come in,". a scar
let fame rushed from the proud chin,
losing itself in the fluffy pompadour.
For the first time since she could re-
member, Chiffon Carol was not equal
to the emergency, and stood staring
blankly into the eyes Of young man
of twenty six years, who arose to meet
her. She had expected to find herself
in the presence Of fourteen-year-old
boy.
"Where are your crutches?" she
gasped.
Thrown away forever, l hope
Aren't you going to congratulate me
and tell me that you are glad"
But you are so tall and so Old
she faltered.
"a yeritable Methusaleh! A modern
Go1iathY' he responded smilingly.
81 thought to find little boy" she
hesitated.
"And are you very sorry"
"Not exactly sorry, but awfully en-
barrassed and ashamed" she laugheo'
land had no reason In the worlo
for my superstition excepting that your
mother is so young and beautiful"
1.-THE mater is all Of that" he - &C
ouiesced tenderly. II believe she mar
ried at seventeen"
at have brought you some solid men
tai FOOD. said Chiffon, demurely, manu-
ING him the books 'If we had been
nronerly introduced I might offer to
assist you to assimilate them"
Phillip Calvert threw back his hano-
some head. and laughed aloud TOT the
first time since his accident.
"How unchivalrous! But perhaps
Won prefer muggins, or old maids sne
continued. taking pack of cards from
the table and looking at MIN Win
dancing eyes. "Why, you are stand
ineI and Yesterday was the first tune
that you had stood alone"
"Ry love. 1 had forgotten!" he ex-
claimed.
"Iie down Immediately, and VIII
skim through the paper If you ike'
What shall it be-the stock Market
frSt?
IF you please" he answered not
caring a rap what she read, as long as
he could watch the soft flush on her
cheeks come and go, and meet ner eyes
occasionally.
Mrs. Carol was much surprised 70
find them thus costly ensconced. ehe
had wondered at Chiffon's disappear
ance and was feeling trifie nurt tna'
she had not asked to visit the lnValiu
Philip maintained prudent silence
while Chiffon, with evident emoarrass-
ment explained the situation.
as it all right that should reao'
little. to Mr.. Calvert?'
ut is evidently all right answered
Mrs. Carol, looking understanui .ias,
into Philips animated face. Inc !.
s+ock market has acted as tonic"
Chiffon was an excellent horsewo-
man and IT was not long before sne
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