The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-08-30

sympathize with the girl who saved
her hat at the expense of month un-
der doctors care"
We'll save yours without the ex-
pense of so much as hatpin," he re-
sponded.
But he reckoned without thought OF
the month
Ten minutes, and the clouds had not
rolled up appreciably higher Then sud-
denly rain drop splashed against the
girls face, followed by a dash of water
that dropped an ostrich feather toward
her eyes The girls hands flew to her
hatpins, but before they could be with
drawn the rain was coming down in
torrents, and the hands fell to her side
with tragic motion of helplessness.
Both shot Il quick glance behind.
There were no dark clouds rolling up
and above them. On all sides save
where the clouds were creeping up in
front the sky was blue, but overhead
slight patch of mist had ohScured the
sky, but not so thiclily as entirely to
shut out the blue. The MIN scowled
understandngly.
Its April" he said, "and crack
opened in the sky just wide enough
for cloud to pop out. Human fore
sight isn't proof against that. And your
dress, too. I'm sorry, Miss Ellis"
"Yes. so am l." quizzingly, her good
humor quickly returning. '"rhe cos
tune was only sent home this morning,
and counted on it helping me out at
the house party next week. What shall
we do?"
"Scorch for shelter. | have already
doubled speed There" as white spot
showed under some trees in the dis
tance that's house, | think. No."
as they rushed nearer, "ifs small
hotel. Well stop there"
Another two minutes and they had
swung from the road and across the
lawn, up TO the very door, without re
gard to path or grass, and Mr.. Town
send threw himself from the car and
lifted her almost bodily to the shelter
of the little piazza. Then he started
back toward the car.
''Ill run up to the city ana get you
a change of clothing" lie called hur-
riedly. II can go to your home and
be back in half an hour. Meanwhile
so in somewhere away from the air"
But size threw up Il hand protestiugly
What noasense." she cried "'rhe
shower'll be over in five minutes. See,
it's already breaking away; and lust
as soon as the sun Is out it viii be
warm again. | would rather so on
with you" She glanced down at her
wet garments ruefully. 1T wouldn't
be any satisfaction staying here" she
added. you may see II you can bor-
row me some kind of wrap, though"
lie hesitated, then stepped with her |
into the hotel. Leaving her in the par |
lor, he went 10 the office. As he entered |
4 young lady appeared Mt Il side door, !
After moment their eyes met, then |
both sprang forward.
"Edith% he cried dellghtedly. "When
did yon arrive"
last night We didn't stop over ut |
Washington, as planned, One of our |
party knew about this quiet little hotel. /
and we came straight here for few |
days rest. It's funny to meet you so /
soon, though, but it saves me sending |
a message into the city after you. My /
friend leaves tomorrow, ana we're /
planning little home party tonight rs |
a sort of farewell. No, never mind
your clothes" as she saw him glance
dawn at them significantly I'VE can
find Il change for you in the hotel. You
can't leave us now we've got you. Oh,
you dear boy, bending forward sud.
denly and kissing him, regardless OF
the two or three men in the room, u
am glad to see youl Now stay here Just
a minute while l run up and get Jen-
ME. She wants to meet you"
"Hold on; wait minute" called Mr..
Townsend. suddenly reeolleeting him
self. But the young lady was gone, Ha
returned TO the parIor, the wrap for
gotten. His companion was not there
The lady you came In With has just
eft" said an attendant she asked
about a train for the cltyl ana l told