The citizen., 1906-06-29

aympathizr with the girl who saved
her hat at The expense OF Il month I'M
der doctors care"
"We'n save yours without the eX-
peuSc of SO much as hatpin,' he re-
spondcd
But III reckoued without thought Of
the month";
Ten minutes. and the clouds had not
rolled up ap2rcciably higher Then sud
denly a rain drop splashel against the
girls face followed by 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 a 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 Il
slight patch of mist had obscured the
sky. but MOI so thickly as entirely to
shut out the blue. The man scowled
understandingly
It's April" he said, "and n crack
opened in the sky just wide enough
for a 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. The cos
tune was only sent home this morning,
ana l counted on it helping me out at
the house party next week. What shall
we do?'
'Scorch for shelter l have already
doubled speed. There" as a white spot
showed under some trees in the dis
tance. that's a house, l think No
as they rushed nearer. its a 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.
IN run mp to the city and get you
change OF clothing" he called hur-
riedly. II can go to your home and
be back in half an hour. Meanwhile
90 in somewhere away from the air"
But she threw up hand protestingly.
What nOnSenser' she cried. THE
Showerll be over in five minutes. See,
it's already breaking away; and just
as soon as the sun is out it will be
warm again. | would rather go on
with YOU She glanced down at her
wet garments ruefully. 1T wouldn't
he any satisfaction staying here" she
added You may see if you can bor-
row me some kind of wrap, though"
He hesitated then stepped with her
into the hotel. Leaving her in the par
lor, he went to the office. As he entered
q young lady appeared at side door.
After a moment their eyes met, then
both sprang forward.
Edith" he cried delightedly "When
Gid you arrive"
Last night. We didn't stop over at
Washington, as planned. One of our
party knew about this quiet little hotel,
and we came straight here for a 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, and we're
planning little home party tonight as
a sort of farewell No, never mind
your Clothes" as she saw him glance
down at them significantly. I'VE can
find a 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, IT
am glad to see you! Now stay here just
q minute while run up and get Jen-
ME. She wants to meet you"
Hold on; wait minuteF' called Mr..
Townsend, suddenly recollecting him
self. But the young lady was gone. He
returned to the parlor, the wrap for
gotten. His companion was not there.
'The lady you came in with has Just
eft" said an attendant. "She asked