The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-01
LOVE ma COTTAGE.
BY H. H. HOME

! I've lounu the very thlnE, cNclalu-
ed Lucy Young as her husband entered
,he breakfast room.
she surrendered her face to be kiss.
ed and then, carried away on the
wings Of fancy, turned to the news.
paper again.
"Listcn to this. Jackl For ront
furnished. charmingly situated cot
iage on the Sound. Splendid views.
hracing air, sea and country. Six
rooms Enclosed garden. Rent
Now. what do you think ihe rest is2"
Jack shooi, his head sadly; be was
getting accustomed 10 these gems OF
great price Moreover he was puzzled
lie could not account for his wifes sud-
cen desire TO rusticate. and it never cc.
currcd to him that IL dated from the
day he had made some sighting re-
marks concerning love in a cottage.
ts ridicalousIy cheapl" Lucys
voice rang petulantly; she did not au-
prove Of his lack OF interest Jus,
euc.s"
Ten dollars. ycntured Jack.
The light of triumph biazed in
lucys eyes Much cheaper. She said,
"only eight dollars and a half a week.
Think OF that. jack Isn't it delight.
!uls Why ! can hear the swish OF the
waves on he shore IT'S such grand
rocky coast there and The rustic OF che
leaves. Oh, Jack. I'm gus.
dying 10 Dc on New Yorks getting SO
hoJ. When shall we start? Won't you
take it?"
She laid the paper beside her plate.
ana watched his rather bored expres.
sion disapprovingly
+, u hink it would be wiser TO see The
place first he said N you're awfuny
Keen, Lucy, III run down on Friday.
Remember, / don't think you1l IKE The
life bit" He helped himself to b9-un
and eggs Cthcy were cooked to perfev.
tiou) and began his breakfast, quite IN.
conscious OF the reproachful eyes that
were fixed upon him.
1t was only Tuesday; and to lovers
and woman who wants her own way.
from Tuesday to Friday is an eternity.
Jack said Lucy at last 'Tm afraid
you misunderstood me. You think I've
no soul above dress and small talk.
But, indeed, I ann pressed by passion.
ate love of the beautiful"
jack smiled and tapped his chest. q
should be wanting in self-respect If
aoubted that, he explained
silly boyl" said Lucy, yet she could
no repress a smile. Il mean the beau.
tiful in nature I've been dreaming of
this Arcadian summer for weeks-now
you won't disappoint me?"
She rose and came to his side. Her
arm stole about his neck, her breath
played on his check and the perfume
OF her garments bewitchod him. John
Young, the stern man Of business, was
lost. The cottage was taken by te,c-
gram, and all the preparations for
their Arcadian summer were completed
within a week.
But how about servants?" asked
Jack
They were starting in a luggage
laden cab, and retreat was impossible.
That whispered Lucy, has been
my secret Jack. we're going to spend
the summer alonel I'm going to do The
work."
Upon my soul"
Jack was horrorstricken, but he
look Of reproaoh in Lucy's eyes
silenccd his tongue {iis objections ie.
mained unsDoken.
Won't you trust met" asked Lucy
hesitatingly.
With my life." he replied.
The pressure Of his fingers bore out
the assurance OF his lips, and Lucy
smiled happily; she was courageous
ana confident
Just think, dear she said Joyous
ly how delightful the freedom will be-.
No piying eyes, no domestic troubles
We shall be able 10 do exactly as we
please"
Are you sure you can stand The
strain? inquired Jack.
That tiny cottage." laughed Lucy
my dear Jack what strain can there
te2 Besides, / can get a woman ii 70
Go The scrubbing and washing up"
Jack stll demurred but he was care.
fui to produce the impression that anx.
ley for Lucys comfort alone mado
him doubtful
I'm afraid you'n find It rather a tie.
The cooking and all that, you know"
be urged
But Lucy scoffed at the idea.
Wen have cold things. she said.
cold things are much nicer than hot
10 the summer"
To Jacks masculine mind Il occur.
red that cold things required cooking
some time or oiher. But ne said noth.
ING (the mere male cannot fathom suc.l
depthsi. and submitted himself TO the
inevitable with determination 10
make the best OF things as they came.
The cottage was idylllc. beautifully
situated and dainuly furnished.