The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-04

4 lutil utSi w AlbHASll WV summon
Il Carriage. sir?" came harsh voic'
close beside him, somewhere In tht
darkness
With difficulty Harding hunted on
the little Carriage and handed his suit
/ case 10 the driver
| 4Guess you're the only one what
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Judge Ewens,' answered lIardins
simply, for every ore in the little town
knew the Judge
20. TO tn judges. eh. You amt the
feller what's goin' ter marry his
laughter, air you?" grinned the socia
BILE driver
Why, maybe | will" admitted the
young fellow. impatlently But the
quicker you get me there the happier
I'll be-"
lust like all them young telIers
that's goin' sparkin'," snickered the
driver. jumping to his seat and start
ing his sorry nag at dogtrot
The darkness hid Harding's con-
scious blush. for surely he had CONS
for no other reason. and the imperti-
nent driver had OWNED II In mo.
ment
4 Il wonder. unused the young fel
low, whether she'll be waiting for
me or not She probably thought
when didn't get here on the eight
o'clock that wouldn't be down till
morning. But still. last time missed
/ she was waiting for me on the YER
snda o, | hope she'll be there to-
night But no, she won't. for | told
her not TO expect me till tomorrow
II | wasn't there at eight. No, she's
probably In bed long ago, and I'll have
o tumble with that old latchkey for
IN hour or wake MP the servant in
ride y, get in | wish Id been more
"a Z ! and waited till morning, be-
ID wouldn't sit up when | told
= but-stiii-s might
During the remainder of the ride
foung Harding revolved the posslbili-
les OF his fiancee being on the porch
waiting for him. as she did that time
before. In the hone that she would
be there. he stopped the driver block
from the house. jumped out. paid his
fare. and walked the remainder Of
The way.
Coin to surprise her, air yeg"
ehuckled the driver, remembering how
he. too, had once gone counting with
Ill the enthusiasm and strategy OF
youth.
Harding did not deign TO reply, but
hurried on toward the house, walking
on the grass that she might not hear
him coming If she were there,
Cautiously as a burglar he crept
around to the veranda The night was
black; he could see nothing at FIRST,
then slowly the outline of hammock
became distinct 70 him. He erept
closer; his heart gave bound OF joy.
for there, there she was; he could
make out dimly the lines of her form,
her white dress showed plainly.
Harding's heart INDUCED in series
Of bounds as he realized that she had
sat up. as before, for him He smiled
ioyfully as he thought of surprising
her suddenly
Z She lay there quietly, and as yet
had not heard him He was sure ~
hat, for she had not moved. or pos
sibly she knew he was there and was
TO be ignorant OF 1t, that
lis surprise might be the more com
1lete
He thought for moment and thee
Inietiy set down his suitcase and |
tealthily drew nearer and nearer I'M
II he almost touched her. He could |
,lainly hear her breathing and II wss
sident 10 him that she was feigniDs |
leen. for she was making an effort 10
,reathe deeply and regularly. although /
er breathing was uneven, Irregular.
nd showed excitement
He drew nearer and put his arm
round her; she did not move, but he
card sharp gasp.
Quickly he leaned over. inclosed her
n his arms, and kissed her She
and In a moment was free,
With loud cry, she rushed for the
ront door shouting. Help! Help
'urglars Thievesl Helpl"
Harding stood amazed; he could not
ccount for it-she must know him
that could be the matter?
He rushed toward her. crying.
Helen, it is I. 1t is |. it is /; 1t was a
urprise. don't you know me-"
All the answer he received was a
ew, more strident series OF Help,
Ielp. Thieves Thieves" as she
yainly with the door.
A window above opened quickly and
voice called. Sarah. Sarah. what on
arth is the matter; what are you
houting about?"
A sudden thought flashed over
Iardins as he heard the voice In the
above: that Vas her voice
nd the other. she had called her
aIah
Sarah, Sarah: who can she be-"
is mind repeated. and then suddenly
he answer came: why. she's the
ook'
With dexterOus swoop he secured
IS suit case ard fed down the street.
he cries of Helm Helm" becoufng