The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-12-07

greeting you're abroad early. Take chair.
Everything all right at the building, hope
Eyes, sir,-not vacancy since McGinn & Nc
CHM, the attorneys, leased. That two months
ago" There was touch of pride in Heatons
answer
Ned. I'm more than satisfied with you. And
long as your good Judgment about tenants seems
to have smplifed your work at the building, you
may feel you branch out little. You know
Sparkling is leaving the first of the month"
The Montgomery street property" Heaton's
I'D like to try that"
"Wel. we'll see" The elder man went back to
his coffee, the habitual look of gravity again set
Heaton full minute collecting himself.
What came for this morning." he began at last
was personal matter
II stayed up Arroyo way over Sunday Mrs.
George Thorburn spoke of you. and asked to
bring you letter and-and back it up" He took
envelope from pocket and handed it
across the table, Really, I hope you'll co.
I'm going up again for the rest of my vaca-
He held out his hand
The elder man took It, Perhaps" he said
hbsent-mindedly. And Heaton passed out.
1t crested letter. perfumed, and written in
large, modishly angular hand
Mrs Thorburns invitation cordial
pressing. She wrote that the hills simply
lovely now, and that she Just knew her dear Mr..
Knowles was awfully tagged. SO she wanted above
all things that he should have fortnights vaca-
went to say, "and some charming people are
visiting me- You will find your stay restful, am
sure, for You shall do as you choose-except at
dinner-tme-and read Or ride ramble the days
away. Dear Mr.. Knowles do come ~,
"Restful'- his thoughts dwelt upon that word.
He lifted his head presently and touched bell.
1t was answered by the man-servant, young and
soft Of foot who approached as Heaton had, with
air at respectful and anxously nquiring.
Did you ring, s1r?"
of weeks. Pack what I'll need-rght off,"
''Win you want me to go with you, sir?"
"No,-no, think not You may have two weeks
for yourself. Send this wire" He scribbled a few
words hastily, then rose.
ceived the telegram, halted irresolutely at the
door IF may ask, sir, if If you'd object"
what, Larry?" Austin turned, smiling encour-
,agement.
gone. I'd be settled and ready for my duties when
you came back It's young lady I've known a
good while, sir, and could rent that little
ttage just back Of here-the one with the nastur-
tiums over the porch. Maybe you recall it, SIR
The smile warmed into kindness. Marry? Why,
of course Austin said heartily. "And, con-
graduate you
Larry bowed, fumbling for the knob. Thank
you, SIR he said
out OF the city and toward the line of brown-gray
California foothills midway of which was the Thor
burn country place. He raised window, and
breeze swept him. Juggling at his hair and bring
ing to his nostrils the scent of curing grass He
took deep breath. He had not had good smell
OF the country in, yes, In over seven years. The
last time he and Barbara
The old pain gripped him, stinging his eyes and
raining his throat. His hand slipped into vest
pocket and drew forth small, round, closed
locket, one side of which, chased delicately,
lily. upheld between two leaves; on the
opposite and B, intertwined He opened
At, held it close in palm, and looked tendery upon
the pictured face
"Ar.roy-o!"
The trainman's cry brought him to his feet He
put the locket away, took up hand-satche and
hurried out and down. A trap waiting, in
charge Of a man in smart covert livery.
When the trap rap pulled up, only y Mrs. Thorburn
she explained, Dorothy and Hal, Miss Scott-you
remember her-the Lamberts, babies and ALL
Good" exclaimed Austin.
And Ned Heaton" Mrs Thorburn rather
snapped this out. - ~..-
ooh, es.-Ned," said Austin, wondering at her
asperity.
'Has fond Of him" she added, in tone which
Informed her nearer that she was not
He met the housa-party at luncheon. Miss
Scott sat next him and more pert than usual,
owing to the roguish attentions of young Hal, who
held the end of the table opposite his mother.
Across from Austin seated between the Lamberts
tan ostentatiOusy happy married couple) was
Dorothy.
Presently, Austin responded to the infectious
merTinlent-and found himself laughing
Luncheon was long over, tea-tme was nearly at
hand. and Austin, with the young ladies looking
gleefully on was bnsily trying to worst Hal H.. at
ton had not appeared either at luncheon or after
ward
"Oh, he's staying at the Hamilton ranch, just
back of Arroyo, Hal explained, Rides over every
mornint to help Dorothy lick us at tennis" This
with sly smile at Miss Scott.
New guests added at dinner, and this
brought Miss Dorothy next Austin. He spoke of a
ride She agreed to it enthusiastically; and for an
hour and quarter held forth horseback-riding
and the growing popularity of stride-saddles.
When dinner ended, and the company strolled out
upon the lawn for coffee she went with him.
Dorothy and he had their ride in the morning,
and came Ned Heaton just outside of Arroyo
dorothy had chosen that directon) The three
cantered homeward together and breakfasted, with
the rest. Then Hal and Austin went back to their
billiards. while Ned and Dorothy, with the LAM
berts sought the tennis-court.
It was the glimpse Austin got of the Lamberts
AS they went out, that started a train of
thought for him. The husband walked close to the