The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14

cts and box Of candy. She wondered
how the candy could have been dropped
into the basket without her knoWl-
edge; but as she opened the box and be-
gan to nibble at it's contents the pre-
dominating feeling was gladness. Her
friend was all right, and this was his
apology, yet she could not help feeling
a little hurt at the omission of any ex.
PLANTATION.
AS she approached the grocery the
next morning, she, saw the assistant
standing in the doorway, evidently
down upon the sidewalk to intercept
ell just want to say goodby." he
apologized. ..I'm going back to the
farm Friday
!. WHY Nv what fort" with real regret
MI, mse sa,4s. it's nicer there, an, 50
ike me to pet u on III I'm s'u not I sharp
enough for city, and I don t like it.
1ye Just been sort of-of stayin' on. -
well, I'm sorry,'' frankly. 81
haven't many friends here, and YOU
being from the country has made it
seem like we were acquainted, even il
we haven't talked much.o
sis that soa'' his face suddenly
beaming. ~ didn't s'pose you ever
thought Of me except when I was tyin
up, your bundles. IL" He hest
tated and looked embarrassed, then
added deprecatingly, "Would you be
mad Il asked you to go on trolley
ride this evenin = I know it's sort Of
Impairment. but there's going to be
ride up an stay an hour or 50, an then
ride back: Maybe we won t see each
other again, an both bein' from the
country, you know, an'-an'-T
He WAS beginning to founder hope
lessly, and she, emboldened by his en-
barrassment, smiled upon him with
friendly self-possession.
Eyes, understand" she said, "and
MI be very glad to eq with you. We
~ know" he interrupted eaily.
i've been by there lots Of times. III
COM come for you early 30 We can have .
livery well, I Will be ready"
bo = was &c great ths evening aver for them
wore of, the groeer's assistant ntI shoWed
up to unuexpected advantages. He was
well informed, and possessed considera-
BILE ambition, which he had decided
could be best expanded on tho farm.
Before the evening was over May felt
that she had known him for q long time,
and more, that he could be thoroly
trusted. When they left the car in
front OF her lodging she held out her
BY sbs sv ssdy ss s' you Esss
the only friend I've got. I shall feel
CAN I shall feel lonesome, too"
quickly. "I've been thinkin' 1t over
this evenin', and maybe I needn't go
right ri off, ,5:.. could stay on little long
~ wish you would" she began. then
best friends,'' she She cried lied IAN" enG don 4
even know your name, excepting the
you.'
cts saunders,' apologetically.
"Saunders. ought to have told
you before, only Pm always stupid an
forgetful-like: II hope -
Will Saunders9'
He. paled at the unfortunate betrayal
Of himself and the possible eonse-
didn means ss nothn' by itmo ns of F 3Rs
way you know It was kind of fresh,
maybe, from a stranger; but 1 thought
long s you. didn It find out there couldn 4
be no great harm. II wanted to do
something, an that seemed the only
way. I liked you the very first time
ever saw me. IL"
He stopped suddenly, speeehless at
what he saw in her face. Her eyes
were wide, joyous, the wonder in them
already changed to comprehending de
} light. She had found her fairy friend