Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-26

JOnn Foster. How mean or you.
When I'm burned to Il crisp and due
at Portsmouth at 4:3O. The Wilson's
are giving reception to the ENJOYS
and Mr.. Chesley has invited us to 20
in his auto
The last sentence was almost a
wall.
How did you manage" he began,
as he slipped off his coat and shoes.
don't think me such an idiot as
that; OF course. l knew that tide was
going. | broke an oar and not a soul
in sight this side OF England. | never
could scull. | tried to make the inlet.
But what are you going to do?" she
finished in some alarm.
THE only thing | can, IL you want
to shake hands with Mr.. Tak-a-what' 3
name:' lie was rolling up his trou-
sers with great GOODNESS.
You mustn't; you'll ruin your
clothes; somebody will zee us and Ill
never hear the last of It,"
VERY well. then" He pulled a
newspaper from his pocket and set
tied himself against a stump.
John Foster. you're the most con.
trary fellow that ever lived"
At this most illogical statement,
hurled from the direction Of the
Marsh Marigold. 1.-The most contrary
fellow" gave an extra hitch to his
trousers and started toward the help.
less craft.
Are you going to carry me?" was
the question as he drew nearer.
"Do you think l am big and strong
en0ugh?" Here Grace's eyes snapped.)
II should be delighted to carry you
but | infer you have further use for
your boat, and dolf't exactly pine ar
/ ter n second trip"
With this he laid strong hands on
the Marsh Marigod. and the hard,
slow push inshore began.
When 1t was finished John Foster
did not look quite so fine as when he
left the city. He was hot, somewhat
winded. and, in spite Of his precnu-
tions, both trousers and shirt were
| covered with mud. Then he uttered
lis relieved "There" and, looking up,
there was a shrek Of laughter. oh,
oh, what sight you are; If you could
only see yourself" Suddenly she
reached for something hitherto con
cealed; then the little click OF q CAM
era, then more laughter. "Oh. | could
not help 1t. it WAS such a temptation
Are you ready to come ashoreT
Was lie laughing at her. or what?
Il don't know as | dare. l expect to
he killed" but she gave him her hand
She did not jump. however. for lie
took more than her hand. He took all
there was to take and held her fast
please tell me what my punishment
is to be- she asked, humbly; I'D like
to know now
He looked deep into her eyes. at
is to repeat something l am going to
say" was the answer; then l will let
you go, and not before"
Did they see the ENJOYS? Hardly
They seemed quite content to remain
in the shade of the willows, particu
larly when the Chesley party went up
the road. Then there was toilet to
he made-an apology for One-made
beside a convenient tunnel, at the sac
ritice Of the compauy's entire stock of
ry: somehow, they found plenty to
talk about. and it was nearly dusk
before taking short cut across the
fields they appeared before two very
anxious parents. one OF whom had to
take to the back porch and his pipe
to keep from disgracing himself as a
host the other. still too anxious and
disappointed to see the funny side. re-
| lievcd herself in the following way:
you might at least have sent me
word, somehow. How could go, with
you of -nobody knows where: How
did | know but what you were drown
| ell. with the boat gone. Grace Mad
den, your dress Is a sight to behold
Then. remembering her duty as host
ess, she said in Il milder tone to the
other culprlt: 60 right up to the
spare room, Jack. I'll bring you some
of pas clothes right away"
When the great touring car came
putting and splitting back to town and
past the Madden cottage. nobody, |
think. but Mrs. Madden gave 1t a
thought. She was in the kitchen Civ
! ing directions for the spOnging and
pressing of the unfortunate trousers,
and it was Black Mary. with the
freedom of speech of an old servant.
who took upon herself the role of COM
fOrter.
please. honey; what 'er y kccr for
peace? Amt we got peace a-plenty
right ont dcre on de pe-nzzar? Amt
lem chlllun dun muffin but scrap fer
TWO years and mo-? Look lax littl'
miss put up mighty big fight dis
time. 'cordng to de close. but l rock
on he done catch her now To- suah"
She chucklcd. partly at rcmembranccS
Of an unexpected bank bill tied secure
" in the corner of her handkerchief
peace Lawdy. dey's DIES lax two
turLlc doves. Boston Post.
The Discreet Opera Singer.
"Nadame. madame cried the bell
boy mt the door. there is Il burglar on