Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-17
when stanton
Apologized

stsnton smiled grimiy.
.vorv well, Howes," he said. calmly
..sirc Nh a magazine and settling
~, comfortably. "Il wait until Miss
r.,rer is Ia. ANA. by the way. Howes."
|. added as the butler turned to go,
-,ngl favor me by conveying that bit
!, tnf,rmation to Miss Carver at once.
us tisl!ed In his pocket and drew out
h,lf dollar, which be tipped to the
s.t,er with meaning nod, and Howes
saosr,ed, the ghost of grin showing
:, mo corners of his mouth.
fire burned on the broad hearth.
.n5 Us the stairs creaked beneath the
ortly Howes. Stanton piled on wood
mi worked the bellows until he had a
snau sized confiagration roaring cheer
faljy lie was just hanging up the bel
Lass when the portieres were whisked
,n,riy aside. and Katherine Carver
s,,d before him, spot of red burn.
ms in either cheek and hard lines
Shaving about her pretty mouth,
~uelior' said Stanton cheerfully.
egaeA curly. aren't you? Glad | wait
ed
~WenY she said shortly, coming
step nearer and giving an unpleasant
infection 10 the word.
Very we'll, thank you." said Stanton
luperturdably. And your"
Miss Carver glared at him.
won't you sit down by my fire?" he
went on politely. Il had no end OF
trouble 10 get it going"
what have you come for?" she
asked frlsidly.
Stanton looked thoughtfully into the
Ere for a moment
Il didn't come to rob the house." said
he nor to commit murder. | think |
must have come to apologize"
1T is too late" said she.
Then III come earlier tomorrow"
be returned. May ask what time the
receipt OF apologies ceasesT'
1T ceased last evening at 10. and ID
ceased forever" said Miss Carver
oh. say" Stanton protested. re
ally that's not fair"
Its quite as fair as your remarks of
last evening"" she replied.
Honestly I'm sorry" said Stanton.
4 was beside myself"
$50 il would SEEM" she observed
hrtly.
And when | called you a heartless
flrt and the rest of 1t was irrespon-
sible," said he. Il take it all back ex-
eept''- He paused.
Except whatY' she asked.
well. I'll take it all baek--no ex.
captions, II you say so" he said meek
".
ooh, it doesn't natter she unused
lndifferently.
NO. | suppose not" he said. "Sun
I'm really sorry. Won't you sit down
by the fire and hear my side of it?''
Miss Carver hesitated
Won't you?" he pleaded.
She came to the fire and took the
chair he had drawn up for her.
Proceed she said, still practlcinG
an economy OF words.
Katherine" he said slowly, you
know how devout worshiper I've
been; you know how patiently I've
waited and hat-er-what encourage
ment you've given me. Well, yester-
day when | heard OF your engagement
10 Cawth9rne'-
80 @ifom?" she gasped. suddenly
attentive.
To Cawthorne," he repeated 81
heard il at the club"
Miss Carver suddenly burst out
laughing. She covered her face with
her hands and went into commissions
OF merriment. Stanton stared help
lessly.
i wish might see 1t In that humor.
GUS VEIN" he said gloomily.
do you mean to tell me that the
announcement of Mr.. Cawthorne's en-
gagement was responsible for your out
purst last night?' she asked between
hysterle tiggles.
Yes, he said. II was angry then,
oat today I've come TO offer apologies
and to add my congratulations. He
uas mint Of money. | hear"
oh, she gasped. convulsed in
aughteF again, ''it's too funny! Mr..
hawthorne is engaged to Miss Cynthia
oaFVer-Aunt Cynthia. It's the cul-
uiinatlon Of romance that began be-
lore | was born
On, Lord"' said Stanton softly, but
ID tones OF infinite relief.
lie picked mp his hat and coat. At
me door he turned.
Not goingT' she asked.
les; I'm going to the club to an
uoulce your engagement TO me-" he
'aid, with an air of finality.
haven't given my consent" she
said with REDEEMED face.
stanton chuckIed.
Wen, in response to your urgent in
,i'ation, I'm coming back to dine with
ne family, and I'll get il then" said he
LEONARD FRANK ADAMS.
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