Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-21
course, she can go down at uny II-.r we think wise
CIAINIli. NH

Iy larger than I steamer state
 room and was very primitive as regards it's furnishings.
 Its d small place and q rough place for such aS yeu. but it's the best we have, said Mrs Krfly.
 Ann responded to the humility which shaded the hearty voice of her hostess, and, thou&l she Sllivered ill the chill air, answered ehecrily: "I'm sure this is very nice rhe bed is tempting"
 llesitatin@ly, With many misgivings, Mrs Kelly withdrew, and Ann hurried ly disroled and leaped into the bed, which was white as snow and almost i as cold. It was like d plunge into the breakers at Magnolia; II fairly took her breath away, and there was no escape from this icy contact, for the air was as bitter as the sheets.
 But the joy of the meeting with Louis and the unexpected glow of confidence and pleasure with which she met Ray monds anxious, piercing eyes came back to warm her heart.
 How changed Raymond was! How i as she saw him first at the ranch. an;. yet different-years older: and with hi strength his resolution, something new was mingled--something graver ana i sweeter. He was handsomer ill the miners heavy boots than i'll the cow l boys spurs and kcrrhief.
 Her mind took up again the singular ity of her position, lying there ill {, frosty bed in miners cabin. Size laughed. "Aa l 10 met my death by l freeZing?' But at last d glow of com i fort began to stcal over her. a delicious languor and then-she was awakened by q grinding sound and by the shout ing of cheerful children. and few minutes later the gentle voice of Mrs. Kelly sounded at the door.
 Are you awake:' Ann threw back the coyerlet to find the room full of sunshine May I come in:' asked Mrs. Kelly
 .'Certainly.' said Ann, and the pale and pretty little housewife entered with pitcher of warm water.
 Good morning. How did you sleep the night:'
 T don't know. I haven't the slight est idea where the night went to-
 After her hostess left her Ann lay staring at the rough walls and the still more primitive ceiling in wonder Tt must be real,'' she thought, flor l i couldn't possibly dream it' With a realization of her own sloth, she sprang out upon the cold floor and began to dress with d vigor and celerity she did not knoW she possessed.
 During breakfast she studied Mrs Kelly and began to understand at last that the little mother had not merely l washed and dressed the boys and cooked the breakfast, but had served as'waitress and maid of all work, and now. calm and sweet and self con- l tained, was presiding over the table If any dish needed .replenishing, she sprang up to get it, and this put the robust daughter of wealth to shame.
 Don't you feel tired some mornings and lie abed?" she asked.
 Mrs Kelly smiled "Indeed do. but l cant afford to lie abed. When Matt makes his next strike, sure I'm going to hire a girl and sleep till I'm weary of it. if it takes a week"
 You must let me do something while I am here." said Ann. Let me pro- vide maid for you"
 "Oh, no: 1 was only jokin'. Sure, you couldn't hire girl on the hill to do housework Besides, the best of them are not fit company for you, and in a small hut like this you're check by jowl with your help"
 Ann had not thought of them as con- pany, but she gravely replied: II might bring a maid from my cousins house. At any rate, you must let me help this morning. can sweep and dustin deed I can"
 Mighty little dusting the shack needs in this air. said Mrs. Kelly. Good luck to me, it's tiny"
 q must help or I will not stay" in- sisted Ann. At least can amuse the children
 Louis shot through the door like stone from sling. His eyes were dancing Good morning, everybodyw he shouted. Haven't you breakfasted yet? Why, we've been done ten min- utes. Isn't this bully = this life up here? How do you feel this morning?"
 Ann laughed to see him so elate, so vigorous "What child you are!' she exclaimed in wonder.
 Raymond followed at little dis tance.. Good morning, Miss Rupert Good morning. Nora. Hello, younkers," and he gathered boy under each arm. He looked very capable and entirely self contained as he put the lads down and addressed himself to Ann. T sup pose your baggage went to Bozle, but we will get that today And, Mrs. Kel- ly, if you need anything to make Miss Rupert comfortable let US know. To the limit of our resources command us''
 Ann with unaccountable lightness of spirit, quickly protested. "Now, please don't make company of me. I am go- ing to earn my living by helping Mrs. Kelly about the house. My bed was