The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-11-08

, his 10" IcrroGs State Uut one eApiun;l-
ton OF the phenomenon was suggested.
Aida was dead, and in her love she
had come to greet him. SO thorough
ly wrought up did he become that he
telephoned the railroad company to
ask if the train had been wrecked.
The response did not seem to soOthe
his ruflled feelings if it did reaSsure
his anxiety, and at last he went to bed,
only to toss restlessly. Sleep did not
come until absolute physical exhaus-
ton closed his eyes.
1t seemed scarcely five minutes be-
fore the alarm clock rang, and he
dragged himself out of bed. Aida
had left coffee and crackers and con-
densed milk in the house, and he sip
ped cup of coffee while he searched
the morning paper for news of
wreck.
He could find nothing of the sort,
and at last he started for the Office.
AS he opened the door Alida's voice
rang in his ears again: "Goodby, dear.
l hope you have luck today"
1t was what she always said, and,
although it did not sound exactly like
her voice, there was no installing GER
tain tricks of speech. He hastily closed
the door and hurried down the steps.
There was 4 telegraph Office at the
corner, and he sent telegram asking
her to wire her safe arrival. In the
office building was the booth of an
other company, and he sent q second
dispatch. She was not due at her des-
tination for a full two hours yet, and
he could not hope to receive n message
before noon, but he paced the Office
1mpatiently, unable to concentrate his
attention upon anything except the
tagging hands of the clock.
At last the blue uniformed boy ap-
peared with 4 yellow envelope and de-
parted richer by half dollar tip. He
was back in an hour with another
message that ran: Both kilograms
received. Photographed upon arrival.
OF course nothing is the matter"
The assurance brought contentment,
and that afternoon Semple put through
an important deal. In his elation he
dined at their favorite restaurant, and
It was late when he reached home.
The same ghostly voice greeted him
and dashed his pleasure. He modify
smoked his pipe until late, and the I'M
usual allowance of tobacco wrought
further havoc upon his tired nerves.
The. natural result was a dream In
which he wildly saw Aida swathed in
bandages, alternately calling to him
and begging the attendants not to let
him know her peril lest it interfere
with the consummation Of his plans.
1t was clear that in her longing for
him her spirit projected itself through
space and that same self denial which
had led her to keep back the news Of
her danger led her to give the old
familiar greeting and farewell. Her
spirit must be in the room.
On the way to the office he tele-
graphed her that he knew something
must be wrong and that unless he re-
ceiyed definite information at once he
would leave on the next train.
The answer was dual one. In adj
dition to long telegram his chum Ben
Bradley put in an appearance. Brad
ley fenced for awhile with small talk,
but at last he came to the point.
do you feel all right, old MANI" he
asked anxiously. 81 had wire from
your wife. She seemed to think some
thing was wrong"
81 am all right" said Semple YEARLY.
give been nervous and dispirited and
I got imagining things, 1 guess"
toll hot
he feared, but he was at last convinced
that all was we'll with Aida, and he
was content.
Bradley turned up after office hours
that evening and carried him off to
dinner. Mrs. Bradley is visiting
friends in the country today" he ex-
planned, land 1 need company. I'll
come around to your apartments after
ward, and Well have good old time
chat"
Semple frightened visibly at the sug-
gestion, and when at last they
reached home he opened the door con-
fidently. His face went CHASTITY white
as the voice fioated out upon the air.
He turned to see If Bradley had heard.
Bradley stood there with a smile
upon his face. That's a great idea,
isn't it," was his surprising comment.
whats an idea?" asked Sempla
vaguely.
why, that monograph" explained
Bradley. Its a German invention to
be used in stores. When the door opens
the photograph announces the bar
gains of the day. A little alteration
fixed this one so that the two messages
could be given, one in the morning and
the other when you came home. L
was telling Mrs. Semple about it the
night she was over to see my wife,
and she had it fixed up as a surprise
for you. bet it was STARTER, wasn't
It'll"
at was" said Semple dryly, Won
dering how near to insanity he had
been. at was n decided surprise"
Then he added to himself. Now that Z
know it's. going to be comfort too"