River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-07-18

That's nimble. We've got to hurry.
knew you wouldn't fail me. One
Kiss you darling"
Aunt Electa submitted to the smack
with fortitude. Her veil lessened the
shock She snuggled close to her vic
tim, with bowed head, for the light
ning's glare might betray her. Her
heart beat wildly, as they dashed on.
Far, far in the distance blew faint
whistle. 1t was the nine-forty-five.
There was no one in the tiny, dim
waiting room as she sank into the
corner seat, quite faint with the ex.
ertion of her part. Where was Joe?
Her nerves rallied as she heard her
companions sharp order at the ticket
window.
Two for Dragbury."
There was no clergyman at that be-
nighted village. No, nor justice Of
the peace. Electa gasped and tore off
her veil
A figure slipped out to the platform.
1t was the ola ticket agent-a shabby,
ancient veteran. The woman heard
his shrilll call
I'll take your place now, Bell. Guess
the lady you was lookin' for is in
side"
AS the broad shouldered young fell
low stepped over the sill, the man,
| counting his change at the window,
turned and beckoned to the corner
! occupant.
"All aboard" he grinned, and stop
ped, blankly, shading his eyes, with
a quick forward glide. Aunt Electa
stood up.
Il guess you've made a mistake Mr..
Tarleton Blight" she said, clearly.
II haven't though. You're remember
e. over IN the town of Dresser, on &C
count OF sixteen silver spoons and
some worse things. Good looks and
slick tongue won't save thievin'
rascal from a proper handling.
don't know where you came from, but
| do know where you're going, and
that's on this train with your two
tickets to Dragbury. Throw him on
| the cars, Joe, or under the wheels"
And Mr.. Blight took his train as
small boy takes his first dive. AS he
crawled to a breathing position, Bell
glanced approvingly at his heavy right
| boot and smoothed the knuckleS of a
massive fist
! A bit of white paste board lying
near the platforms edge caught his
attention. He picked it up.
Good for one day and train only"
was his grim comment I'll keep this
for luck
III drive you home" he said. mo
more trains tonight. Quincy can lock
up"
| When Rosetta was reused from her
| apathetic despair by loud knock on
the door of her prison she did not
answer. For an hour the girl had wept
and ragged alternately. She had heard
the buggy halt Immediately to dash
along With it had gone her dreams
OF luxury, of fine raiment and jewels,
the attractions of the great city where
Mrs. Blight should shine.
Oh! such a wretched, deceitful med
die some old woman.
| 1tOSSILd. lu0 Strange IIu5 III uOI
aunts tone compelled a reply.
well, | just wanted to say that |
| borrowed your things and eloped to
the station with that moonshine hero
of yours. He felt very bad when Joe
Bell helped him on the train. Here is
the ticket he meant for you. I'll shove
it under the door. Joe and l will sit
up for your Pa. Come down when
you feel like it,
The key turned in the lock. Rosie
stopped for the card. The old woman
heard a startled cry as she hurried to
the stairs.
In five minutes Rosie appeared at
the sitting room door. Her face was
white, her eyes blazing. She moved
softly to Aunt Electa, kissed her, i'm
pulsively, and drew back.
Will you go to bed now?" she
whispered. 1--we something to say
to Joe"
Like a streak, child" smiled Aunt
Electa, departing with alacrity.