Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-03
HIS BLASTED
ROMANCE

but comfortable. Perhaps some OF
had expected had failed to put
appearance. Possibly she was
frightened, or had taken the
train. Perhaps he could be of
assistance. He could recall nun
instances where he had been of
ance to young and distressed fel
ity. At any rate, it was clearly nee,
that something should be done.
equally clear that he was the n
do it.
Steadying himself by the chat
the train was running at the r
go miles an hour. Merrick went
ward.
Il beg your pardon" said he
ing at the young woman's elL
wanted to offer-you seemed u
-"
20, so uneasyl" admitted the
you are in trouble; perhaps
help your"
Il am hungry" she confessed.
ing prettily. II am starving
There's a dining car forwarf
gan Merrick, eagerly. The ]
is excellent"
"But not for me. I'm a pal
have no money. My compank
ried my purse. We were ST.
in a tremendous crush in
third street. Fortunately, |
ticket, and enough change to 4
my seat in my glove. 1t wal
less to think of trying to find
in sucl a crowd, so / ESCAPED
my life and came straight
train"
THAT was certainly the bel
to do said Merrick, approvj
I'm afraid, though conf
lady, that l have been fool
travagant. / should have
the day coach and saved nj
for my luncheon, but | hoA
friend would catch the train.
very little for breakfast; vol
think how it makes me feel WI
that man pokes his head insis
door and calls out: Dinner noV
in the dining car"
M
Merrick, who had just
sumptuously in Jersey City,
alphabetically.
I'm hungry. too" said IN
blushingly. You must di#
NE"
20, no."
"Oh, yes. If you prefer,
sit at one table, and I'll takeH
but" n
1T isn't that. | shouldn't M
Last call for the dining
the steward, appearing at tW
Co." gasped the young wol
grily.
You see we must go at OF
Merrick, rising eagerly. IT.
last chance"
"But this is so impropere
the distressed lady, rising
antly.
Not at ALL" said MerricN
the door open, encouraginglE
sure you l am considered a
er person in Boston. | orr
a Sunday school class"
In another moment they
ed at opposite sides of a SIN
What shall order for yc y ]
Merrick.
20, everything. ! could devov
ferns in this fern dish"
blue Points?"
by all means"
In spite of her hunger, the
woman ate daintily. Merrick
the play of the dimple I'D
left cheek and the swift
ward sweep of her long lasheI
approved also of her eyes. Howl
ant, thought he, to serve tomato
always to such lovely creaturel
pleasant to share all ones
mushrooms with one that ate Il
daintilyl
Merrick had always said III
should marry when he shouli
the native age of 80. He h
six months left. and he was
attached.
His income had reached a
tory figure, and he was mott
other attractions, and he felt
time had come for him to sci
for life.
Just as his meditations he
this point and the lady had
the salad, the steward approsl
telegram in his hand.
Mrs. Bertrand" he askt
eyes," replied the lady.E
but TREMENDOUSLY. Il am
trand."
"A widow, perhaps" thousx
| rick, hopefully. "All southE
marry early"
Would you mind opening
| asked. turning to Merrick. -
| shakes so. A telegram alya
ems me- Read it to me, plei
And Merrick read:
"A. Bertrand. passenger
etc:
did you take train? Wir'I
iy. Pennsylvania station
trand."