The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-07-15

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Ensccnced behind his flower boxes on
the veranda. Tom Errett could look
into the neighboring garden and watch
her; for she. too. sought the cool aud
sweetness OF her garden. On Tuesday
evening she espied him. What man
could resist that smile? There was a
silent. perhaps unconscious. Invitation
In it that brought Tom TO bis feet and
to the wall
Good evening, Mr.. Errett," said the
girl in white.
Good evening, Miss Smith, answer
ed the man on the wall.
You look altogether too comforta-
BILE. / think we shall have TO follow
suit and build q veranda.
Don't Use mine" was on his
tongues end. but he only responded.
1T is comfortable" Then the infor-
mality Of the situation was too much
for him. Wont you come over and
try it," he pleaded.
I'm afraid the wall is too much for
me-" she said. smiling demurely.
Tom was man who never turned
back. his hand once on the plow. He
dropped quickly to the ground, on her
side of the fence.
I'm dreadruny lonely" was his
apology
On Wednesday she was not visible,
and there was q void upon the earth.
On Thursday and Friday things re-
sumed the new glamour On Saturday
the moon was n shndowy crescent
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still yelled in sunset mists the air was
odorous with the scent of mignonett"
and sweet peas Tom. expectancy
written in every feature. waited for the
tiutter of white amid the flowers. the
sound of a voice which was like no
other voice he had ever heard At the
first signal OF her approach, he stepped
boldly on to the wall.
Special delivery, sir" said serv
ants voice behind him. He opened
the letter, conscious that her eyes We're
upon him. 1t was from the wife Of
college friend inviting him to spend
Sunday at their country place. lie
glanced at his watch There was bare.
~ time to catch the last train. Then
his eyes fell upon her
Answer. sir:"
'NO-yeS-wait n moment
His eyes still sought hers.
"Can help your" she asked sweetly
"Will you:" he flashed eagerly. May
80 to church with You tomorrow"
The corners of her mouth drew to
gether in wise little smile. for Tom
had not impressed her as being Il
churchman.
.sYes. but it's early mass"
Tom did not finch.
Thanks" he said quietly, and, scrih
bling few words he handed them +"
the man:
To Mrs. ITernaon Roberts Holly House.
Columbia Heights. y. j.:
Another engagement. Tnpossibe TO -
AwfulIy sorry. THOMAS ERRETr
To Mrs. Herndon Roberts Holly House
Columbia Heights. y. j.;
Your letter miscurried and came too
late. Greatly disappointed Will run up
next Saturday II convenient 20 you
AUGUSTA SMITH
Herndon Roberts. returning from the
! Columbia links found his wifc staring
at the two kilograms with disappointed
eyes.
Fate is against us she groaned
Tom has another engagement here's
his wire. and another from Augusta
reached her too late shall write
them both special delivery now"
Going TO her desk. Mrs Roberts
\ penned the following Notes:
Dear Tom-Don't make any engagement
| for next Saturday or Sunday. IL you have
1 one, break IL. do. Tom. dear. We are go
/ Ing to try the new links can't think of
1 any stronger iuducement Take the $50
\ by way OF the Cortlandt street ferry
I ~. T...e zE.,FT.
AGNES ROBERTS
| MY Dear Augusta Can't understand my
| letter miscarrying. hut l won't cry over
| spilled milk. although I was tempted to.
4 with US this coming Saturday Take the
| $40 train by way OF the Cortandt street
| ferry. Always anectonately yours
AGNES ROBERTS.
The gatekeeper at The ferry shut Tom
from joining the hurrying crowd a
dozen yards in advance.
Sorry. sir. but you're too late" he
said. "The:e'll he another boat in a
few minutes"
Tom. suit case in hand. gazed help
lessly Mt the closed gate.
''ron late to connect with the 3:1o."
he said This boat would have made
It," But his tone was list!ess
The official eye stiIl regarded him
coldly. Sorry sir lie repeated.
where We're you bound for?"
Il "CoIumhIa Heights
NO more trains for the Heights to
day. sir"
"Whcre's the nearest telegraph Of
fice:" asked Tom. striving to hide the
grin of deiiSht which spread over his
face as the nan spoke.
He sent his telegram to the Rob-
crises. iu,aped into cab and drove
ii hnmn-nlntnd Observation-Disclosures hNynit.