Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-30

thinks men, as a sex, are very much
overrated."
Georgiana had no reply to make to
these inane comments, and for awhile
there was silence between them, the
only sound coming to Kinross' ears be-
ing the rattle Of paper Indicating the
turning of the pages Of books. This
continued so long that he began to
grow FESTIVE. II he moved hand or
foot they would hear and discover him.
Were they going to sit there and read
for the rest Of the afternoon? Already
he was becoming cramped from being
in one position so long. But how get
out Of his predicament? To make his
presence known and reveal the fact
that he had heard their discussion Of
himself-that is. Of Pete. the farmland
would be embarrasslng-to them, of
course. He himself could bear up I'M
der it complacenuy enough.
Something's got to be done" he
thought, feeling an intolerable neces-
sity for stretching his legs.
The two young ladies, engrossed in
their reading, were suddenly startled
by the sound Of q long drawn yawn,
coming apparently out Of space.
"What was that?" cried Daisy.
"a trnmp?" Georsiana whispered
back with enforced calm. She never
allowed eNternals to disturb her in
ward serenity, for it was possible for
the soul to live on plane above all
outward things.
"Where?" demanded Daisy in n
tragic voice.
81 don't Know" said Georgiana.
Another prolonged yawn and the
sound of rustllng leaves very near.
Behind those logs!' suggested Daisy
fearfully.
"Let us go away" said Georgiana,
speaking, at must be admitted, nery-
ously.
But In what direction shall we go?
I'm not sure he's behind those logs"
"Look and Sec" begged Georgiana.
ITS up to you" declared Daisy with
unexpected rebellion. I'm afraid. I
admit itv'
Georgiana cautiously rose and took
q few steps to the logs. DR.. Kinross
stretched his arms above his head and
yawned ostentatiously.
ooh" exclaimed Georgiana. "1t's
Peterv'
"My graciousr' exclaimed Daisy's as
tonished voice. She sprang to Georgi-
ana's side as Peter sat up.
II was a-sleepin'-still, he said blink
ing and yawning.
Ibid you hear what we were say
ing?" demanded Daisy "And why are
you out here. Peter? Why aren't you
working with Mr.. Morningstar and
Abe?"
II got 1t SO bad in my head, I asst
the boss to leave me have OF this after
had the headache, now, something
wonderful. But" he added, rising, II
slep' it OF. I'm some better"
He noticed that Georgiana's eyes
were upon the book he held.
I'm goin' home now" he announced,
taking step away and checking him
self in the act of lifting his hand to
his old straw farm hat.
ut is getting little late, we will
go, too" said Georgiana, and Daisy
followed her as she moved around the
logs to the path where Peter stood.
II got to hurry" said Peter, edging
of. "Yous couldn't walk so fast"
cit won't be good for your headache
to hurry, Peter" admonished Daisy.
keeping at his side. What Is the book
you have?"
Peter gave himself up to the inevi-
table and walked with them down the
hill
"This here?' he said, holding up q
volume labeled "Vedanta Philosophy
Raja Yoga-and Other Lectures by
Swami Vlvekananda."
"Good grucious!' exclaimed Daisy.
"wouldn't that rattle. your Stats? What
Is it?'
"I'u never tell yous. Want to read
it,"
II don't wonder you want to get rid
Of it. But don't offer it to me! Ora
cious, what do you take me for, Peter?
Miss Ellery might like it,"
Where did you get 1t, Peter2"
Georgiana asked, looking astonished.
"Och." he answered disparagingly,
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