The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-01

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Jack settled down to- pipe ant
lucy mys;erlously disappeared from
u.e room Before long She returned
wi.h a tray upon which cups. saacers
and O steaming tea urn wore neatly orr
ranged she laid it down with unnscts.
sary ostcntaaon and gave a little sigh
But jack was far away IN the real1s OF
fancy; hen entry and sisa were un.
needed
shall ! serve your tea. sirg" She
said. demurely.
PLEASE" he replied. wi,hout turning
his mead.
Lucy poured ont The tea, added me
cream and sighed again
Us here anything else you may
want slr? She inquired
Her voice sounded strange; 1t Nas
distressed and eager
i don't think .o,' replied Jack
She moved the table nearer and hes.
itated-
Are you sure there is no.hing else
you May want sir?p
Hor tone compelled him TO turn.
when he beheld the vision before him
BE broke in a happy laugh. Lucy had
donued cap and apron, and TODD mod
osuy beside the table. Her eyes we're
lowered. out he corners of her mouth
twitched
"Ah!" he exclaimed, and laushea
a-lin.
There is nothing you may want
sirF repeated Lucy icily.
Jack sat up and looked at her in
frank admiration.
III don't think So he said.
"'rhanR you sir"
Lucy moved slowly towards the
door, and gave a backward glance as
sne went
STAY he called. "I--you're an un.
commonly pretty little maid. Yes
Z think there is something want"
Lucy Nsd stopped in obedience to
his cah, and Mortified expression
came into her eyes.
- tAink. Mary Jane" he continues
unaheshed by her look, you may as
well come and SIX on my knee"
Lucy gasped, but She took a step to-
ward him
Il don't understand you, sir. she
demurrcd and gave him one swif
glance, in which he read a challenge
Let me demonstrate"
He sprang from his chair, and caught
her 10 his arms before she could
escape. She struggled cleverly, but IN
he end Sne was overcome and sank
painting on his knee.
How dare you, sir7" she reproycd
Remember your place. - Il you
don't stop. jack"
The terrible consequences Of his per
slstenoe were not put into words--for
the very good reason thar Lucy lips
we've otherwise engaged
Jack she said sternly. m afraid
your conduct is what is called suous
presnmptlve evidence Of mis- .pent
youth
lie laughed Il think you seem fair
iy al home in your present posiuoa,
he said.
You are my husband, she said Ia.
lignantly, but shall go away at oLcc.
II you say such nasty things"
And you are my wife, believe, he
replied
She laughed and nestled closer. g
believe So" She whispered. Isn't e
Fad for"
Your ne suggested.
Her answer was an embrace thnt no
mortal man could resist
Come, Lucy he pleaded, "lets go
out into the moonlight"
they stood looking over land
scape hand in hand.
Are you happy dear?"
Her eyes looked into his, and he was
intoxicated.
I've never been happier In my life.
he said
AMI Jack she drew very close to
MN, and he felt her sigh contentrdly
40 YOU believe in such thing as love
in a cottage?"
A light hl0ke In upon him. He laugh.
ed in soft harmony with tie surround.
iugs, and his arm drew her closer sull
Il believe In love anywhere" ne
murnured provided the right woman
ana the right man are together. Tell
me- Lucy was it to convince me OF the
error Of my views that you brought me
out herc?'
"0f course" she laughed "po you
remember? vowed then and ,horc 70
make you recant"
lie took her In his arms aud kissed
her again and again
Il own myself an ass. blockhead
anything YOU like. And rec4nt alb.
jcctly"
She was breathingly deeply ana her
check was against his.
Would you Ike to 60 back tc tom
tomorrow
mot for months" h. deeiarei.