Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-31


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. THE cos
tune was only sent home this morning.
and 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 Il white spot
showed under some trees in the dis
lance. that's house, | think. No."
as they rushed nearer, Its a small
hotel. Wen 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
'I'll run up to the city and get YOU
change of clothing" he called hur-
riedly. Il can go to your home and
be back in half an hour. Meanwhile
20 in somewhere away from the air."
But she threw up hand professionally.
What NONSENSE" she cried. The
shower'll 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
be any satisfaction staying here" she
added. You may see If you can Dor
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
young lady appeared at a side door.
After a moment their eyes met, then
both sprang forward.
Edith" he cried delightedly. when
did 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
message into the city after you. MY
friend leaves tomorrow. and we're
planning little home party tonight as
sort Of farewell. No. never mind
your Clothes rs 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, II
am glad to see you! 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 recollecting him
self. But the young lady was gone. He
returned to the parlor, the wrap for
gotten. His companion was not there.
1.-THE lady you came in with has just
left" said an attendant. "She asked
about train for the city, and l told
her one was at the depot just ready ia
start. The depot's right behind the no
tel There" as the putting of an engine
came to them. Its going now. She
left this note
Townsend snatched the note and
read:
Mr.. Townsend-I was standing by the
instant l was surprised. Then l remem.
bered l had known you only month
Thank you for the auto ride. Sincerely,
RUTH ELLIS.
Townsend smothered an exclamation
and sprang down the steps to his auto
mobile, not even stopping to pick up
his hat. Three minutes later the young
lady reentered the office.
E.Whnra'S IA
ing with a few minutes ago?" she ask
ed of the clerk.
"Gone off In his auto" the clerk re-
piled politely. Seemed in hurry"
The young lady stared, then her eyes
filed with tears. and she turned hur-
riedly and left the room.
Meanwhile Townsend was defying
all consequences of speed in his mad
rush to the city. forgetful that the
train was being rapidly left behind
When he reached the residence of Miss
Ellis it was stopping at way station
three miles away. He slipped into the
vestibule wet and miserable.
A half hour later her carriage drove
up and stopped beside his automobile
He was at the carriage door when II
opened. AS she saw him Miss ELLIS
recoiled, her face darkening.
"You here" she began.
at was my sister you saw" he broke
in hurriedly and incoherently. lust my
sister Edith; and
Il thought she was in Mexico
coldly.
"She was, but they got back earlier
than expected. And now | suppose she
is cross, too, from the way left"
Miss Ellis waited inquiringly. but a:
he explained her face cleared like th'
sky after the shower When he finish
ed she was smiling.
Il think we can make IL all right
Harry" she said. She never had use
chat name before. You run on t
your lotel and put on dry clothing. an'
I will 90 in and do the same BE haci