The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-01-18

hesltated.
"And are you very sorryT
mot exactly sorry, but awfully en-
barrassed and ashamed she laughed;
"and / had no reason in the world for
my suppositlon excepting that your
mother is so young and beautiful"
"The mater is all Of that he ac-
luiesced tenderly y believe she mar
rled at seventeen"
Il have brought you some solid men,
tal food said Chiffon, demureIy. hand
Ing him the books III we had been
properly introduced l might offer to
assist you to asslmilate them"
Philip Calvert threw back his hand
some head and laughed aloud for the
first time since his accident.
How unchivalrous. But perhaps
you prefer muggins or old maids" she
continued. taking pack of cards from
the table and looking at him with
dancing eyes "Why, you are stand
ing! and yesterday was the first time
that you had stood alone
by Jove. | had forgotten he ex-
claimed
Lie down Immediately. ana ! will
skim through the paper il you like.
What shall it be-the stock market
frstsn
"If you please he answered, not
caring rap what she read, so long
as he could watch the soft flush ON her
cheeks come and 80, and meet her eyes
occasionally.
Mrs. Carol was much surprised to
find them thus costly ensconced. She
had wondered at Chlffon's disappear
ance AMI was feeling ? trifle hurt that
she had not asked to visit the invalid.
Philip maintained prudent silence,
while Chiffon, with evident embarrass-
ment, explained the situation.
rs it all right that should read, a
little, 10 Mr. Calvert:'
1T is evidently ali right" answered
Mrs. Carol, looking understandlngly
into Philips animated face. "rhe stock
market has acted as a tonic
Chiffon was an excellent horse
woman, and 1t was not long before she
was allowed to drive Philip out.
The young man chafed under his
aftiiction Naturally an athlete. he
longed for activity. One dag still an
other famous surgeon was summoned
in consultation.
That evening when Chiffon made her
daily visit she found n morose listener
At last Philip took the paper gently
from her. saying:
Its no use, Chiffon. I have not
heard one word. cal's listen tonight
want to talk to you. | can walk very
well now and the gruff old fellow who
was here to-day promises that German
baths will affect a permanent and
speedy cure. Still, I won't 20 abroad
alone"
Such a thing would be very indis
Greet at least. fancy your mother
would 20 with you" she answered.
Il should not think Of allowing her tc
leave her new-found happiness Then
wistfully Il thought. perhaps. that
some one whose sweetness and ador
able womanly inconsistencies have
warmed my heart into new life, some
one whose precious encouragement IN
hours Of despair has been unspeakablt
consolation, comforting me ana giving
me hope when | had grown morbid
and felt myself being apart-l
thought. Chiffon. that this dear gir
might marry me and take in the con
tsnent as a wedding journey" Then
continuing with nervous rapidlty. Il
knew II saw her. day after day. she
would become the life OF my life. But
how was a poor cripple to run away
from his fate even II he were so in
clinedg Sometimes she whom l love
is the embodiment OF tenderness: al
other times, feel that Ter heart ii
adamant."
His forlorness appealed to her She
reddened at memories OF her own du
piicity. little elusive acts that went t,
hlde her love for him from his watch
ful eyes. Then after a silence sh,
said demurely:
why speculate any longer. Philip
Why not ask her? | assure you tha
she loves you, dear. Waverley Maga
zine.