Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-05-18

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1T is my fcot," she said, and began
to cry.
Il shall have to carry you, then.
dislike to have to annoy you, but it is
that or leave you here alone"
Leave me here and 60 for help"
''That is out of the question. l can
not leave you here in these woods.
There is logging camp over here
somewhere and there may be drunken
men returning from the village. Do
be sensible
Il am too heavy" she walled. "You
can't carry me-"
looked at her ruefully. At least a
hundred and twenty pounds lay before
me.
There's nothing else to d." said,
rather GROSSLY. was hungry. She sat
up and wiped her eyes on one OF those
things they put under finger bowls
at least it looked like that. "You are
very cross" she said in tired tone.
Il am exceedingly sorry I hurt my
foot You need not snap my head on.
have not sprained my foot, l only
gave it wrench have done it be-
fore. 1t will be easy enough for me
to hobble on if you will give me a
few minutes rest
l sat down and bent over her foot.
(Which one is it," l asked. Shall I
take off your shoe?"
mo, thank you. just loosen the
string. All! What relief"
Take it Off" l urged. There's a
stream around here. Ill"
Nonsense. 1t will be all right, as
far as walking is concerned, in q min
ute. 1t does not call for the romantic
situation of your hat full of water
by the way. you have no hat to bring
it inland you tenderly LAYING my
foot"
Are you an ardent student of the
Duchess?" l asked
"Yott must be, to recognizes the
scene"
you beg the question l am very
sorry I was cross. more than sorry
that was impertinent, Miss Angel"
Il was to blame for TO b." she &C.
knowledged, handsomely.
MY name" began, but she stopped
me.
do not tell me your name, please.
have not the slightest idea OF te ng
you mine. l can walk now
Lean on my arm. That's it. All
right? Because can carry you. If you
do not tell me your name shall think
you still angry with me. l leave here
tomorrow, so you will not see me any
more"
"All the more reason for your being
left in ignorance of the free and easy
, person who accosted you. Put it do yn
90 The Duchess if you will, but want
70 see if we do not meet again."
But l should like to know you," l
protested. "You are very amusing
little person" .--
Thanks. awfully. l must have my
way. This is little bit of world.
Well probably meet; if we don't 1t
won't make the slightest difference to
you"
"TO you, you mean"
| WY ucdI Nll I1Cl ulI, WHICH
never forgets an interesting episode;
| be sure of that. l shall remember you
and know you if we meet so years
hence in the desert of Sahara, bu. it
you took me in to dinner day afser
tomorrow you would have to make
| an effort to plate me-"
"That is absurd. l warn you I shall
speak to you wherever see you next.
l think you are very cruel and lovely
little girl. l shall obey you. but 1t is
much against my will How's your
foot?"
Easier. much easier III be glad to
rest though
LET me carry you the rest of the
way"
Il could not think of it. Now we
are so near that l want you to leave
me-"
81 could not think of it," said. ia
turn.
Il mean 1t. Some of them may be
out looking for me-"
Pardon me- I said, coldly. II do
not think your family will take me fol
desperado''
who said they would? don't want
you to know my name and spoil my
lovely romantic plan"
laughed gaily. Il don't believe you
are more than &c." said.
Il am 81 she said,> with great dig.
nifty. "Good-bye, dear Mr.. Hermit.
am so grateful for all your kindness.
AT least I've entertained an anse
all aware" said as took her little
hand. 1T may be forever-so may IL
I raised her hand to my lips as she LID
not object, and then she hobbled on
OF course. l kept behind her till cry
of 10y told me some of her people had
her. got good supper and returned
to find Harry in beautiful mood.
did not mention the visit had had.
wondered the next day II 1t had MOI
been a dream.
We left that night, and in the rush
of town next day forgot the little glr
entirely. I met Harry just in time to'