Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-30

Tho little coyey of quail flushed
prettily. and Rosamond brought her
gun to her shoulder. Just as she
pulled the trigger. she became aware
that directly In line with the bird nj
which she had fired was brown coat
and felt hat
oh" she gasped. and the little
20 gauge dropped from her hands.
The forceful remarks which the oc-
oupant Of the coat had begun died
suddenly upon his lips as he turned
and caught sight OF the trim little
figure In short skirt. leggins and shell.
belt. He walked toward her. stopping
on the way to pick up the dead bird.
"Did--dld | hit YOU" Rosamond
faltcrcd: "you-you don't seem very
bloody"
The young man laughed. Rosamond
was conscious that II was very
pleasant and well.modulated laugh,
and that his face was open and at
tractIve.
"Oh. you hit me all right. but No.
~ shot don't do much damage at 100
yards" he responded None Of them
went through my coat"
Gracious. goodness. but Il scared
mc-you see I didn't see you until |
pulled the trigger. was so intent on
the birds" Rosamond smiled. You
see. never went hunting alone be-
fore. and | wanted 10 be sure TO have
something 10 bring home. or Uncle
Harry would tease me TO death"
Wei. you might as well get some
more out OF that coyey--I watched
where they settled" the young man
said. handing her the gun which he
had picked up. Come on" he added.
In a matter OF course voice. and much
TO her establishment Rosamond went
He allowed her TO precede him by
few yards. A minute later there
was a whir Of wings and a quail rose
from beneath her feet. 10 drop al the
crack Of her gun.
VERY good" he exclaimed, and
Rosamond flushed with sense OF
pride II somehow seemed good to be
praised by this cleareyed young man.
The strolled about the fields for an
hour. and her bag had amounted 10
half dozen birds. when she sudden
~ became aware that she was tired.
and turned back toward her uncle's
farmhouse. Rosamond had felt. when
her physician had ordered her to the
country for a month. as though she
were being committed TO the peniten-
tlary. but three days sojourn had
already convinced her that II would
be a most delightful vacation. Though
the air was brisk. the sun was de-
liciously warm. and she was conscious
that rosy color was Going into her
cheeks.
isn't n fine," she said. hardly
realizing that she was speaking aloud.
Just Simply glorious. not to have 10
make a call. OF be at home TO people
who bore you. or 20 10 any silly ball
or dinner. but Just TO enjoy yourself
and restT'
Il suppose u isl have always
Vtth wv ourfs ht oatus rtoNRs NJ
matter of fact. should be cutting
cord.wood at this very minute. but
couldn't resist the temptation to loaf
for a while"
You live near here9 You know my
uncle. Mr. Ma. hall. do you noty"
Rosamond asked
NO. ! am sof e 10 say that have
not the pleasure VI knowing him: and
| can't really say that live near here
My place OF abode is not a fixed one
by any means; II Is wherever my
work calls me. Al present am work
Ing for a farmer by the name OF Car.
ter" he responded. by the way. my
name Is Graham. Malcolm Graham. II |
you will permit me TO introduce my
self haven't card about me-" he |
added with a smile. and a glance at |
the suit OF rough working clothes
which he wore.
Il am delighted to meet you. Mr..
she said with a little bow
OF mock formallty. Il am Rosamond |
! haven't any identity
Ing documents either-oh. yes, there
Is the name-plate on my gun" she
smiled. and held up the stock for him
TO see.
When they had reached the fence
her uncle's house. he
paused.
"rll tell you what well do" he said.
eagerly. Il have gun. aud Carter
has a good bird dog I'll get-a day on
tomorrow. and Wen go hunting right
Meet me at eight o'clock at that little
bridge we crossed awhile ago"
IAN right" Rosamond agreed. II
seemed such n natural thing. some
how.
Don't be late he cautioned, and
hen. lifting his hat. he strobe awsv.
Rosamond hurried into the hou c.
md. after leaving her birds with the
,ook. to her room. Here she placed
herself before her mirror. and stared
Rto the astonished eyes reflected
herein.
'Rosamond Grayson, What do you
neanG" she demanded Here you
have made an enlargement to 90 hunt.
ne with a total strangcr-a hired
you are going to keep IT.
'ou know YOU are. II Is simply scan.
lalous,"
Malcolm Graham was waiting al the
little bridge when she reached Il the
morning. and hailed her