The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-06-04

eyes that appealed TO him, and he
stepped up,
.won't you try a rlde" hs asked
pleasantly. ~rhs hill Ia In splendid
shape"
''Nonsensol. was tho energetic re-
ply. II have not ridden OH these
| things slncc was little girl"
"All tho more reason you shieiid
seek to renew the pleasure" he N,il
cd. "lts great fun
"Thc last time ! coasted down ilia
hln was In the winter OF 1872. | was
nineteen then"
BE nineteen again." he pleaded,
held by the look Of longing In her eyes.
'It'a helped me wonderfully today,
I'll be careful. WIN you comei"
Carl had spoken the truth when he
told Millle that no was successful with
tho old ladies', There we're a genial
franknesa In his manner and an hon
est look In bis face that won regard
and confidence. Fer moment the
cid lady hesItated; then with q little
laugh she stepped on the curb.
III any one secs me shall toll
them that you hypnotized me-" she
warned as, smiling with excitement.
sho took her place on the seat Carl
took the tlller, aud Ben and bobby
gained running start before they
threw themselves on.
They shot down the hill with an easy
motion that deceived as TO the speed.
Tho trees lining the sidewalk few
past, and twice Carl forged ahead Of
some other sled. and his passengers
echoed the triumphant shouts voiced
by tho boys.
She rose reluctantly as they az last
came to d stop. Her eyes sparkied.
and there was soft flush In her yel.
low cheeks. Il was nineteen FOR
awhile" shc smiled al Carl e! did not
imagine that should enjoy II so"
''rry Il again" he urged promptly.
'T'll help you up"
For moment she wayered: then. ac'
ceptinR the proGcrcd arm. she started
back up the hill. They stood chatting
at the top while waiting for the beys
20 drag up the heavy bobs She told of
the old days, while he listened with
respectful attention. aud once or twice
abe even Joined his good naturcd ban.
ter az some OF the boys they had pasa-
ed came along,
Then the boys arrived with the hobs.
and a second time she carefully tucked
hor skirts about her ani prepared Tor
the swift descent This time ths~e
sieds started out together TO race. ahe
entered into the spirit Of the occasion
and nearly lost her balance looking
back to see how far behind they ware
leaving their competitors.
So intent upon the race was ahe that
AZ the bobs came 70 q stop she never
noticed the horrined young woman
standing on the Sidewalk until shock.
cd "Auntlew attracted her attention.
"Don't you say word about my
rheumatism she ordered hristly.
'srhis young gentleman has given mo
back my youth. and you don't have
rheumatism when you're only nina.
tsan."
want to have n ride. too. Miller
laughed Carl His passenger faced him |
quickly.
"Do you mean to say that you are |
the young reprobate who has been tyy.
ing TO steal my girl away1" she do.
manded.
you've got It all wrong" he OK.
plaincd. "I'm not q reprobate, and rm
not trying to steal Mlllie. We never
expected to leave-that Is. unless yon
want us to-"
"And this was oil part OF plan 10
gain my good humor" she went on.
Believe me-" he said earnestly, II
had no idea who you were. II seemed
to me that you wanted to take a trip.
and II had done me so much good that
wanted you to try IL"
For moment her Snnrp eyes schrch-
cd his face. Then she put out her
hand.
II believe you, Carl" she said. "sup'
pose you come home with Mile and
me and talk II over. ! suppose that
even courtships are different nova.
days, 80 I shall not hold that against
you"
Carl fingered 10 the hall to struggle
with his overcoat and to whisper to
M!llic, Il told you so" Miss Edith
heard the soft sound that followed,
but she only smiled indulgently, for
Carl had won two hearts instead Of
one.
Courtroom Repartee.