Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17

Nothing at ALL said Ruth quickly
George left in some concern. He felt
that he had put his foot into it some
how. After considering the matter in
all its bearings he gave it up, and be-
gan instead to think Of Violet and the
Times. When he saw Ruth again he
had really immense idea.
"You see," he said, ''it's we'll known
that the Times reports all law cases
with great fullness."
"Well?"
George hesitated. "You see, the idea
was, might easily get chucked out OF
the Alhambra tomorrow night"
George
1.-The fine wouldn't be more than
shillings, and, say half-a-sov. to the
Alhambra man to do it gently. You
see, knowing him from last varsity
match makes it so easy. And then the
Times reporting all law cases SO
fully"
'Stop it, Georgev'
"Of course, the pater might see il
and stop my allowance, and the mat
ter would be upset"
II should think so!'
"Only one must take risks of some
sort. What do you think?'
Ruth picked up a heavy ivory paper
knife from the table and went over to
his chair.
"Now," she said, waving it threat.
eningly over his head, look me in the
eyes, George"
He did so admiriringly. She had
never looked so pretty.
"Oh!' cried Ruth. "Now then, prom.
Use me faithfully on your word of hon.
or that you'll never do anything so alb.
solutely idiotic."
"But, Ruth, dear"
"Promise! she said, holding the
point Of the paper knife at his heart.
eyes, yes; promise"
Ruth sank back on the sofa.
"There!" she said. "Thank heaven
we've knocked that out Of his silly old
headl Now let's US talk about some.
thing else. Who won on Saturday
Oh, but l know. Congratulations
A week later and the Times was still
worrying along without Georges name.
He had written one letter to that pa.
per, pointing out what the government
should have done in q certain crisis
but 1t had not been printed. Ruth and
he had talked the matter over at greet
length and on many afternoons.
IF the worst comes to the worst, -
he said on one occasion, II can always
figure in the death column"
II am afraid 1t would be too late
then"
True" said George, thoughtfully.
II saw her in the park with Mr..
Clinton yesterday" said Ruth.
"Why not?" said George, coldly.
About fortnight after this he met
Violet Thurston suddenly at the corner
Of Piccadilly.
swell, how are you" she said, Civ
ing him her hand.
"Oh, very we'll, thanks"
Il read the Times every day." she
said, meaningly.
"Indeed?" he said politely. "Do you
get it under the new system for three
pounds, or did you always take it in?''
She looked at him in establishment.
He laughed nervously.
"Oh, a joke Of mine," he said, hur-
riedly, II thought thought I'd take
you in, don't you know. AS a matter
Of fact, may say that before the end
Of the week." He stopped and
nodded mysteriously. It seemed the
best way out Of it.
"ReallyY
EYES,"
"How clever Of your
"Well," he said, modestly, ut isn't
all my idea. Miss Clifford and I have
been putting our heads together-''
Miss Thurston had been admiring a
hat in the window. She turned back to
him.
Doing whatY" she said absently.
"Have been-" He broke off.
Miss Thurston had turned to the win
dow. The full meaning Of his words
came to him suddenly. He tried not to
laugh, and made strange noises within.
The joke, he thought, would appeal to
Ruth.
Violet finished her inspection of the
hat.
Wake up, George" she said.
He came to himself with a start.
I'm going to Surrey tomorrow"
Violet went on; $50, If there is any
thing in the Times you must send it on.
I'll give you the address. I shall ex-
pect it, remember"
George was now fairly caught.
II think it will be Friday" he said.
"Good-by."
"Now. what on earth am ! to do?"
he thought, as he walked along Picca-