The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-15
TIE EVENING yz'OR r

(By George Stair.


You should have sent your trunk
on in the train ahead said Compton.
Just now there is a press of baggage
and you cannot get your trunk out III
time to get the other train- "
but I must" insisted Daisy, with
pretty 1mpeTiouSness. If I lose that
train the yacht will have left and
shall miss the trip. She will be sent
south next month"; and I shall not have
another chance"
It'll see what I can do he volun-
teered. But I am afraid that it looks
very much like a hopeless case
You can do it, said Daisy conf
IDENTIFY. as she settled back in her seat
with the air of one who dismisses dis
cussion. Somehow Compton gave one
confidence in his powers of accom-
plishment. Ever since she had been a.
child she had let him do things for
her He had always seemed q handy
man, and precisely because he was SO
handy he had urged his suit on her in
vain.
Just now Dick TomIin was the ia
vored sutton. Dick was to meet her
at the station and take her over to the
other railroad, where she would con-
meet with the train for the shore where
her brother was waiting for her on his
yacht.
In spite of her liking for Tonlin
she was glad when Frank Compton s
form doomed up in the aisle Of the
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With FRANC along she knew that her
trunk would be assured.
Compton sank into the seat beside
her Il suppose there is some favored
swain waiting for you" he suggested
Daisy blushed.
''Dick Tomlin said he might be
there she admitted.
Compton smiled.
IF he said that he might be there,
be assured that he WILL" he said
xyra1x - = Mt
You are always thinking about my
getting married." she pouted- Il
don't see why we can't just be good
friends. Frank
Because want to be something
better than good friends" he ex-
planned. Il want you for my wife and
you merely laugh at the idea"
i've known you ages she ex-
planned. You seem more like 8 big
brother"
so a newcomer wins the prize" he
please don't speak about it, plead
ed Daisy. You know I hate to hurt
you
Compton settled back in his seat
with 2. sigh. That was the explana-
ton of it all Daisy had known him all
her life. It was the new face that
won attention. There was no hope
/ for him The train was pulling into
the station before he reused himself
Let me have your check he said
quietly. '.Tomlin will look after you.
will try to get the trunk"
She gave him grateful look as she
handed him the square of brass.
you're an awful comfort, Frank she
said softly. I'm sorry I can't-can' t
Its all right" he said, as he gath
cred up her belongings.
Tell Tomlin to get hanson and
send the driver after me. I'll have
the trunk for him.
He helped her down the steps and,
after seeing that Tonlin was there
went in search of the trunk. Truck
after truck was run down the plat
form. and at last he recognized the
/ little steamer trunk with its big red
In.
Quickly he explained to the helper
the necessity for having the trunk inn
mediately, but the baggage handlers
were tired and cross, and not disposed
to extend any favors.
cant do it, he said sharply. 1.-The
trunks have got to be checked up be-
fore they can go out. That Will take
Compton passed the man bill
Suppose you transfer the check tc
me-" he said. You can check me VI
instead of the trunk. Then. If there
any trouble you have me to answer
for it,
For a moment the man stood still
as the idea sank in, then, with a laugh
| he jerked off the trunk, slipped off
the strap and fastened 1t to Compton S
arm. The cabman stepped up to
shoulder the baggage and the helper
Jump up there with the rest OF
the trunks until I can run you into the
room. he laughed.
Compton fell in with the joke and
took his place on top OF the pile OF
luggage.
For the next half hour he was COM
/ PEELED to sit in the stuffy room until
! the baggage master found time to at
| tend to him. Then the two checks
were verified. the tag was taken from
his arm and he was permitted to go.
Three weeks later he ran into Daisy
on the street. How is my trunk %
she asked with a smile
you got it, hope2' he said quick
It mean my substitute trunk" she
explained. The Potters told me about
it. It seems that they saw you make
the exchange"
ut was the only way to avoid de-
I law" he said. THAT accounts for my
not coming to say goodbye
you are a dear old fellow, she
said softly. when heard the story
! from the Potters and remembered how
/ Dick complained because you were on
/ the train with me, I saw the difference
| between YOU two and
'And?" he questioned.
s.The contrast was in your favor
she said hurriedly. Frank, If you
want to ask a certain question again I
think that perhaps
Here is the jewelers." suggested
! Compton. Lets get the ring
ct want one with a seal like a trunk
check she said as she followed. 81
planned it all out on the boat"
''Bless that trunk check said
Compton fervently-
Copyright, 1905. by Homer
Sprague.)
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TFrom the Chicago News.1