The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-01-31

social circle of the little suburb where
even the trolley was barred. Nan read
his thoughts and laughed in sympathy.
Her visit had not been pleasant.
She chatted on as they sped along.
The man was singularly iutelli gent for
a workman. and she enjoyed his chat
as much as she did the presence of Il
real man after six weeks with the pale
youths who constituted the male ele-
ment of Pleasantville society. She was
almost sorry when they reached the
town and drove up to the station.
The driver ushered her into the wait
ing room, purchased her ticket and
sleeper. checked her trunks and finally
came toward her. Here is what
had to pay out" he said. Offering neat
memorandum. This is the change"
She glanced at the coins and smiled.
That's the last of my greenbacks.'
she laughed. Now I'll get gold again.
like it lots better"
I'VE don't take TO 1t on here" he
smiled.
But I've got to give you one" she
said. Il have no more bills"
She held out a five dollar gold piece,
and after pause his hand closed over
it. Thank you" he said But you
would have been welcome to my Serv-
ices. hope you have a pleasant trip"
That's real Goodby." she said i'm
pulsively. remembering the frieid fare
well at the house "Will You shake
handS:"
His hand closed over hers with q
pressure that almost crushed it: then.
with bow. he turned and left the
room, while she settled herself for the
hour wait
Nan was in time to be a bridesmaid.
and when she had written a long ac-
count 10 Mrs Montrosc she sought -
put thoughts Of TlcIs1utvil!e ont Of her
mind II was easy enough to forget
Mrs. Montrosc ana the colorlest Bert
but somehow the eXprpssmau would
crop up in her memory.
She assured herself over and over
again that she did uot clrc for any
man who was content To drive an ex-
press wagon, and yet all the time she
knew thlt she did care. and when
few weeks later she entered the Crprl-
wells ballroom and az tie far end saw
a face she thought familiar her h,ar-
gave Il bound
It cou'd not be the cyWes-mau she
assured herself. Til, Cromwcls were
most exclusive. and yor' he came
toward her with his hostess on h,- arm.
Mr.. Newhall has been asking about
YOU, my dear" smiled the old lady.
1t seems that you met back east
Il do not hatter myself that Miss
Udell recalls me-" lie smiled. Put |
had the good fortune to lie of some
slight service at her departure"
'Wel. you can recall it to her" said
Mrs. Cromwell placidly Il must =
and Look after that Tcmpcton girl.
Look after Paul. my dear.
Il suppose you are surprised to see
me here" she smiled May I ex-
plain? The conservatory is very
handy
Nan bowed, and he led the way.
You see he began when they had
found palm screened nook. my IA
Their has some old fashioned IDEAS
about work. He says that a man who
commands must first be able 10 obey
and he put me on with the men on pre-
cisely the same footing lie even dock
ed me half a days pay for going to
town without permission and chucl;led
when | told him l was still 81 TO the
good
Then you are not a regular express.
MANI"
That was the mill wagon 1t had
express painted on it when we bought
it, and we did not take the trouble to
paint it out"
What did you think of meY' she
sasped.
Il thought that girl with your ca
pacity was worth knowing" he said
promptly. SO made note of your
name and address, which were on your
trunks. remembered that Mrs. Crom-
well was a school chum Of my moth
er's and came out TO see her"
Il suppose she feels highly compli-
mented," suggested Nan.
oh told her why came" he said
calmly. "She quite indorses my opln-
ion and my quest"
When do you return" asked Nan.
TO change the topic
AS soon as you have promised TO
marry me-" he said promptly. It's
a brief wooing, Nan, but | can't wait.
VIII you give me encouragement.
dear"
Yes said Nan, lido like you"
He slipped ring on her finger.
Il am going TO have that five dollar
piece made into the wedding ring" he
said. That was why | took il that
day
You loved me them she asked. sur
prised.
Yes" he declared
That's funny" said Nan musingly.
II guess | did too"
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