Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

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 crush him; rather would he sit thus land gaze upon this sprite. this lady of the green.
 Americas homely exclamation re- called him. Well, ef I ain plum glad she's got dat stuff to keep on de skeeters! Land knows we need 1t! Hurry up. Miss Lavvy, comp'nys come"
 | As the girl Quickened her pace and entsged the clearing, Owatoga ad- vanced to meet her, with stately na- tive courtesy--sure of her sweet re- sponse.
 And then-she stopped. and looked past the Indian with swift foreknowl- edge of whom she should see; of to whom belonged the 1.-the and supple frame which now rose awaiting her coming. A curious culver passed over her, and she stood still moment, her hand h that of the tawny giant, pug zled, frightened. For her heart was clamoring out its pleasure In frantic beats, and she was helpless to strive against the Joy of seeing Winslow alive and safe. Ills simple presence was a pleasure too keen to be kept down by sober judgment. Her heart was glad; glad to it's center. and to this gladness she was helplessly abandoned You have given us . delightful surprise, she said, holding out her hand in the old trusting way he remembered so we'll.
 And in the old way she talked, and with the old charm. Of her mother of their new home, and then of the in- Oidents and acquaintances of the voy- age together.
 By and by America announced sup per, and led the way to the kitchen. Hereby the light of sputtering can des-the lonely meal was spread, since the main living room was now the chamber of sickness. Owat0sa's mass i've frame filled the doorway of the little lean-to, his buzzard plume sweep Ing the lintel. The two at opposite sides of the table were waited upon by America, happy, loQuacious; proud of her corn-stalk molasses and salt-risin' bread And Winslow praised her bonny- -clabber, he declared her bread delicious, and said no king could wish finer. banquet. And, indeed, he spoke true-were they not breaking bread together, he and his queen? Was she not now smiling at him, only a table length away?-her dear hands pouring his tea, her eyes, with the iris purple gray, looking into his?
 When the meal was over the doctor called, and finding his patient in rest full sleep, joined the others in the ar bor. This is one of the advantages of my combined professions" he said. "The herbs and blisters known to 'materia medica' are made more potent by the advice and comfort of the Word wherein we are told that in rest shall ye be saved; in Quietness shall be your strength"
 In the conversation which followed the doctor was the leading spirit, while Lavender relapsed into timid bashful- ness. For the reverend man had un- consciously broken the spell; had thrust the present into the thoughts of these two whose hour had been happy because forgetful of all save their mutual past-the past of re- spect and confidence and trust. And this had been possible only under the witchery of night. and of love taken all unaware. But Rev. Ballinger had in- troduced jarring note.
 Before long, Winslow, hurt by the girls coolness and silence. started to return to the tavern. The river trip was without incident, but as he and the Indian were trudging along. his ear was startled by cry-not an ar ticulate call, but yet a summons. He paused and stood to listen. Owatoga, too, heard, and with few swift steps came forward close to Winslow's side Together they waited a repetition O. the peculiar sound.
 Noliving thing was in sight. Near them was a tree, it's bare trunk concealed by an apron of wild grapevine. From the branches of this a small head peered forth, and then the figure of a girl advanced with sidewise, hesitating step. Her outline and features were but half revealed in this oark place, but Winslow recognized the stunted shape of the girl he had seen on the porch of the branch-water cabin. Cau- tioning the Indian that he might not frighten her, Winslow walked for ward
 She made no response. but when he was very near she egrasped his sleeve. and pulled at his arm. making signs for him to follow.
 Let us go." said winslov, and Owa- toga followed. while the other suffered her to lead him.
 Going aside from the main road, the