The Springdale news., 1907-09-13

d;ree4Hess ef the question. She had hot meant such a literal application of her remark
 "Wtnt was horrid last night" she said slowly. her glance directed toward the tiny Indian island out il the lake He was s6 certain that We c9GI1 not do without him that told him not 10 come
 And them A soft hand fell lovingly upon The girls soft hair.
 And then he said he would come anyway. because be knew never could run the camp alone. and I told him was perfectly able 10 run the camp and care for you and that | didn't care If never saw him again and he said l probably never should, and then he went away and never even said good night"
 Did you expect him to come after your rudeness :: Mrs. Edmoud,s voice gave no hint of the smile that was playing about her lips and in the cor her of her eyes Nan. looking straight ont across the lake, did not see.
 He might have been polite she said aegrieyedly.
 After you had been so d8seoarfe- ouss
 Well she persisted hes so i'm portant= Just as though ! could not build fire or cook bacon and things"
 r was very good of hin to want tc help. think you should apologize 10 him. ste counseled softly
 T won't. said Nan mutlneasly .'Navhe relenting q IIttle.HT shall speak to hEm again. If hes very Lice and humble but shan't apologize. :.
 Then let Us hope that he VI. hot expect suggested Mrs Edmond Shall ve 70 en = And thex= resumed their climb.
 Nan H4s= glad enough . rest before they reached the summit Its differ en1 she explained as she threw her seif en fhe soft moss. when there is some aae to help you up tie rocks
 Even men have their uses laughed Mrs. Edmond. What a beautiful view Ne have from here.
 When you look out" said Nan gr.n- ly. when you look down and realize how far We have to go. Tn afraid II will be teo much for you. auatie
 Not al. said Mrs Edmond brayely.- but she shuddered 6 she glanced q the trees far below them. If vii be soEg down hiil. yea knew.
 Tn always making trouble fer peo- pie, cried Nan penitently
 "It.s PeeHliarity of queens re minded Mrs Edmortd. but t w.H te easy gong down. dear
 II wss not an easy matter. however. for presently the sun sank below the line ef hzIls and the traii through the woods vss dark and lonesome Nan had Insisted that Mrs Edmond take her arm where the trail uade | FsoSsi- be. and though the cider woman tF.ssi nof = iean heavily upon the s5rI Nzus shoulders sched
 suddenly Nan stopped a4d el4pped her hands
 ..Tley.rs= back she cred .a So glad nsFer could have cooked saf.- per. ife fe~n so worried a6out it- and % hungry,
 She ro nte3 ahead. Through the trees the fFeasA. giinte1 uPea t6e Wte waslS of tAe tents. and already tAe grateful odor CT coffee f1ed thel- hos trils.
 The thought gave them fresh strength. and they pushed ahead ro the clearing. and Nan stopped shar- as Winthrup Leland sprang ID from the shadows
 Piggy he called cheerfuiIy. ..nc-t to let ue in on the trip In heap p1He ee.als of fire on your bead Nan The eoree and biscuit are ready. md some of the finest trout you ever saw are waiting to se breiled Supper will be ready by the tine xou'xe changed to meeeaeans and washed up
 Whit said Nan terveniiy. you are an angel, and I'm sorry was cross last ' xht
 Mrs Edmond slipped into he tent. The queen of Qusgmo was about to ahdieare in favor Of . k.ng. and she did not want 10 be present at the cere- mony