The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-09-28

gate. which evidently communicated
with the rest OF the building. n job.
after n moments thought. pushed this
open and entered a narrow path that
led along the walls OF the house.
"A he made hls way slowly and eau
tiously along. he became aware OF n
strange humming sound. as II some n
was grooming n lullaby. The moon had
now risen. and. NJ he reached the back
OF the house. he saw a slender.
womanish figure seated under n tree In
tho garden. lie passed her unobserved.
hiS feet making no noise on the grass.
Then he stood for a contem-
plating the girllsh figure. II was her
singing that he had heard as he came
along. She sat there. her face resting
on one arm. which vas flung about n
lower brunch OF the tree. looking very
sad I'm her black dress. which ncccntu-
ated the palior OF her face.
Job did not move. his yes fixed
~yearningly on the white features.
while his lips moved. though not a
sound came from them. Many minutes
he stood there motionless. as n he
could not look enough at the girl before
him.
Though he made no sound or be-
trayed any more life than the trees In
the garden. h seemed To learn In
stinctively that h was not alone. and.
turning. rose with an exclamation.
Who are you: what do you n
As she spoke she advanced a few
PAGES toward him in the moonlight.
She did not betray any e at seeing a
strange man In the garden ut night.
Job sighed. as II he had really ex-
pectcd n different greeting.
Don't be alarmed. young lady" he
replied hoarsely. Il am only DESTROYS
of being OF service To YOU"
Who are your" moved In spite OF
herself by the deep feeling he put I'm
his simple speech.
"A frend-that Is all. I bring o n
mcssage-"
From DlokY' eagerly.
THE same"
Let me have IT," holding out her
hand.
Job. fumbling In his coat for the note.
she stamped her foot like "A spoiled
child. aud exclaimed:
"Hou clumsy you are: can't you see.
stupid man. that | am burning with I'M
~patience?"
He finally drew forth the letter and
handed Il 90 her with trembling fingers.
Having seized IL. she paid no further
attention to him, u ran over To the
porch OF the house. where n lantern.
burning dimly. hung from one of the
pillars.
Job watched her while she read the
lines. her pale fac TRANSPORTED.
How she does seem To love the poor
fellow" he murmured. with n certain
longing I'm his voice. as IL speaking of
one OF whom he was envIous. 1T must
be "A satisfaction to- be loved like that"
II did not take her long TO read the
message. and then, thrusting IL In the
bosom OF her dress. she returned to the
man who stood waiting. cycling her with
an air OF uneasy interest.
Il don't know who you are" h be-
gan.
1t don't matter" he added. humbly.
But you are n friend OF Dicks, and.
therefore. a friend of mine" said she.
holding out her hand He o II In his
great. rough paw. and held IL 40 long
that finally. with n quick gesture. h
drew Il away. regarding him c~uriously.
why. my poor man, you are weep
Ing" she said.
fol dashed his hand across his eyes
and laughed n~ervously.
Me. mn'am. well that would be
curious. wouldn't IL" Then, after n
pause. M II trying To collect himself:
You see. I had a daughter once. Had
she lived she would n been Just
about your age. That's why IL makes
me feel kind OF upset"
Was IL long ago you lost herr" h
asked, with genuine sympathy In her
voice. n
Many years. my child. many
years. Then. as ~ wishing To change
the subject which had become painful
To him: Il hope that note brought you
is the means OF cheering you up. You
have troubles OF you own"
The deepest trouble that can fall on
n daughter" with a catch In her voice.
ito lose my mother-and then that Dick
should be accused. But they can't
they wont do anything to harm him
will they seizing Jobs arm eagerly.
Mono. OF course not" he said
slowly.
How doubtfully you say that pet
tIEhly. Blu when he In Innocent"
we shall get him OF no doubt, but IL
will take time. You see they pretend TO
have a great deal Of. evidence against
the lad, and that unit for n great deal
In a court OF law. Blu there"--as he saw
that her face so smiling "A be-
fore had changed. and was now fearful
and a~nxious-"well clear the boy
somehow or another. l may be able
to lend n little help myself"
"You are very kind, and l thank
you In advance. We have need OF ev-
cry friend we can muster I'm this hour
OF trial." and she held out her hand
again, frankly. while Job raised IL to
his lips.
Now you will see Dick again."
IF IL Is possible-and perhaps / shall
have as much luck AS l had today"
Gad he told her OF his experience.
Continued Next Week.