The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-12

very like MT. Haxleton. Why didn't I see IL before. You runcle has been more than Kind to me since have been with am; h;.t1a MSS Hazlston. 1t would have been thi. work he has entrusted to me" Uncle has great confidence in you. MT. Carleton. He says you are thor ouEhly dependable" Carleton flushed with pleasure at the | praise.
 And yesterday he said, There is something very fine and clean about Dave Carleton as if his morals as well l as his body had a daily plunge | bathp"
 Carleton laughed enjoyably--the re- | mark was so entirely characteristic or l the man.
 Then he said soberly. T hope I may always reserve that. Miss Hazleton"
 He has talked SO much of you at | home that became interested, and-- and have seen you several times. ] | go to uncle's' office through the private entrance--Ive often seen you in the | outer oflee.''
 l Unconsciously Carelton pressed his hand against his side --his heart was in such tumult that he lost her next | words. Talk about the subtitle sympa- | thy of kindred souls! Talk about spir- 1 itual affinity and love at sight! Why
  to keep from proposing to her before they reached Frisco! Uncle John has said several times, | she went on smoothly. and Carleton | bfAced himself--he had already learn ed to recognize the sparkle of mis- chief in her clear, dark eyes, that he meant to bring you out to the house | sometime--when you had got little | more salt rubbed into you !'t The young fellow winoed, but her low laugh was so sweetly infectious and so free from malice. that he could but join in her merriment. When he told me that you were to take this trip. thought--I thought I'd like to see how you appeared before the salting processf" Carleton could afford to laugh now.
 q was at the station Wednesday. befors the train was made up It was more than had counted on. however, when you came to my sec ton to claim seat"
 The thought of what he meant to claim when they reached Frisco made Carleton's brain reel but he knew the time was net yet
 And you did 1t so gracefully toov she added.
 T know. even to grovelling on your knees, with your head in my lap-- and without an introductionw
 T did my best to introduce myself defensively. but you wouldn't even look at me. nor let me speak to you. You actually froze mel See here,' he handed her his open note book.
 She read the entry, and colored rosily.
 q didn't know. you see, the exact amount of salt you might require. know nothing about you previous to your coming to Uncle John's."
 Then came carleton's golden hour. He told her, of himself. his life. his free. happy boyhood, of the death of his father. of the years of struggle that followed and the happiness when he could make things easier for mother" and, choking bit, for this last was yet new--of the passing away of the gentle. little mother.
 I'm alone in the world now, Dora Virginia" with pleading voice and eyes. T have no one in all world-- but -you!"
 wistful. maternal smile thrilled him as no other words could have done.
 Presently she said amusingly and as half in jest. "It Is very strange but I felt it quite in the line of my duty to exercise sort of guardianship over you until you reached Frisco and could deposit that"
 TOn, Dora NlrSlHia, ne interrupted softly, T can't deposit my heart, and that is--" a
 "The next stop is Reno. she remarked calmly, rising, ''and at Reno you can wire to the company that you and yours --meaning the case, Mir. Carleton. are safe Uncle will learn of the hold-up, and be anxious abs ut you"
 Carleton rose. too, and faced her with heseeching eyes and detaining hand.
 ''one d-up' is sufficient for today, Mir. Carleton, and-and" her eyes met his 1evelly, and the light in them was very sweet and true, "and I don't care to discuss personal affairs on the trainp
 Carleton passed from the car without speaking.
 A minute later he appeared at the door and beckoned to her.
 She went forward obediently
 The train will stop here five minutes. thought you might ke to walk on the platform.
 He stepped down and turned holding up his hands to her assistance. She drew back, hesitating and blushing.
 He comprehended instantly.
 q won't say a word, Dora Virginia, honest! It shall be that we are still on the train "
 She gave a quick glance around held down both her hands and as he lifted her from the platform, kissed him.
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