Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-02-23
mah note of the address with eyes

She put off the evil day until Sunda.
and decided to enjoy to the full hel
last day of the fairy gift which was t
( vanish so soon. She slipped narrow
black ribbon on the watch and recs
lessly wore it all day She did mo-
/ dare to look at 1T or exhibit ii to this
I girls. but the knowledge that it was
ticking steadily in her belt brought
comfort
''Can / see the lady the one who
I lost her watchY' she asked and she
4 was at once shown into a room witt
luxurious appointments. There was 2
log fire in the CRATE, with comfortable
lounging chairs and books In every
available space. II carried Myra back
10 those other days now dim IN hel
memory.
You have found my watchi How
glad ! amt' The speaker came close
to Myra, with outstretched hands and
eager smile She was as beautiful as
any of the women whom Myra served
during business hours.
The girl laid the watch in the other 5
hand. Surely with all Miss Shepherd
possessed she could have spared this
toy, but it was hers, and she must have
It,
ut was my mothers said Miss
Shepherd softly. THAT is why | can
not thank you enough. And you will
accept this little acknowledgment"
she said. trying to press roll of bills
into Myra's clenched hand.
NO" said Myra. Its yours.
want nothing"
"But promised liberal reward"
"And l had it--all the week. The
watch was such good company" She
did not mention the picture
And to all Miss Shepherds argu-
ments and entreaties Myra reiterated
mo" The picture held her firm. She
could not take the money for that
In the end she allowed herself to
be persuaded 70 remain until the rain
ceased and to drink cup Of tea.
Here's Tom You must meet himv
exclaimed her hostess proudly as the
door swung open and there entered the
original of the photograph.
One look from Myra, and then her
lashes dropped in embarrassment The
others discussed the watch and its re-
covery. At first Myra could scarcely
follow what they said but they were
so kind, so full of interest about her
and her little experiences, that she
soon found herself chatting freely and
laughing at Toms funny sayings; still
she rose In trepidation to find how
late it had become,
Ter, {she had net discovered his 9th
err name insisted that as his automo-
bile was at the door he would take her
home.
"Oh, nor gasped Myra in distress,
turning to her hostess. I'D rather
take car"
"Don't you like motorsT questioned
Miss Shepherd kindly.
"I've-I've never tried one" admit
ted Myra.
Then that settles It," exclaimed
Tom, and Myra found herself hurried
to the door, with Miss Shepherd exact
ing promise that she would come
again.
Eyes, dor urged Tom as they went
down the steps. "She really means 1t.
Isn't she jollyT
"She's very kind. How happy she
must be-so pretty and such beauti-
full home, and-and you
Myra had not meant to say that at |
all. 1t just slipped out
"You bet She's the best sister that |
ever fellow had"
"Your sisterT stammered Myra, and
somehow in her surprise she nearly |
the step of the motor car, but
Tom caught her.
"Of course. What else did you
Myra felt her face flush holly She
trembled little, but she did not say
just what she thought. In fact, she
did not tell him until the following
Christmas. Tom had presented Myra
with what had once been the desire of
her heart gold watch.
Il can't take anything so hand
some," she had said, shaking her head
Tom only laughed. The case few
back. and there was the one face In all
the world for Myra.
Sweetheart, I claim a liberal re-
ward" said Tom. please take me
too"