The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-05

YOU are 10 modest about recounting
tlsm. Now that scar Just under your
hair really II IS not at all mbecom-
ing surely that reveals q story. Was
II caused by an Indian arrow
Mcneil crossed hls legs, and wiped
his damp forehead with the back Of
his hand .Hoof Of damn pack
mule, he explained, forgetting him.
seik The -eh-cuss lifted me ten
Mofat laughed hoarsely, but as the
foreman straightened, up qpfekly, the
amazed girl Joined happily In and his
own face instantly exhibited the con-
tagion.
Amt much-eh-eyer happens out
an q ranch" he said, doubtfully, lex.
cept dodgin', steers, and-eh-bustin'
bToncoes.H
Moffat had his head craned out OF
the sRindow once more, in an apparent
determination to ignore all further
ffisolous remarks. Suddenly he point
ca directly ahead.
There's Glencaid now, Miss spen.
cen he said, cheerfully. That's the
spire Of the new Presbyterian church
sticking up above the ridge"
soh, indeed! How glad l am to be
here safe at lastm
sHoWeh-did you happen to-eh
recognize the church?p asked Mr..
Mcneil with evident admiration.
,.Yoa cant see 1t from the sa'
loon
Moifat disdained reply, and tho
iurching stage rolled rapidly down the
valley, the mules now dashed into a
Wild gallop to the noisy accompani'
ment OF the driyer'siwhip.
The hoof's ciattered across the mar.
row bridge, and, with sudden swing,
al came to sharp stand, amid a
cloud Of dust before a naked yellow
house !.
HereS where you get out, miss
announced the Jehu, leaning down
from his seat to peer within. This
we're is the Herndon shebang."
The gentlemen inside assisted Miss
Spencer to descend in safety to the
Weed.bordered walk, where she stood
shaking her ruined plumage into
shape: and giving directions regarding
her luggage. Then the two gentle
men, emerged Motfat bearing a grip
case. handbook, and basket, while
Mcneil supported shawl.strap and a
emaIl trunk. Thus decorated they
meekly followed her lead up the mar
row path toward the front door. The
latter opened suddenly, and Mrs
Herndon bounced forth with vocifer-
Gus welcome.
why, Phoebe Spencer, and hare
you really come! didn't expect you'd
get along before next week. Oh, this
seems too nice to see you again; al
most as good as going home to Yer.
mont. You must DO completely tired
outn
a,Dear Aunt Lydia; of course I'm
glad to be here. But I'm not in the
least tired. I've had such a delightful
trip She glanced around smiltngly
upon her perspiring cavaliers. "oh,
put those things down, gentlemen
anywhere there on the grass; they
can be carried in later. 1t was so
kind of you both"
Hey, therel" sang out the driver,
growing impatient, IF you two gents
! are amin to go down town with this
outfit, you'd better be pIlin' in lively,
fer can't stay here all day"
Z Noffat glanced furtively aside at
Mcneil, only to discover that indi-
yidual quietly seated on the trunk
h He promptly dropped his own grip.
Drive on with your butchers car"
he called out spitefully. 81 reckon it's
no special honor to ride to town.
The pleasantly smiling young wom-
an glanced from enc to the other her
eyes fairly dancing, as the numbering
coach disappeared through the red
dust
How very nice Of you to remain, /"
she exclaimed. Aunt Lydia, am so
anxious for you to meet my friends
Mr.. Moffat and Mr.. Mcneil. They
have been SO thoughtful and entertain
ing all the way up the Bear Water,
and they explained so many things
that did not understand"
She swept impulsively down toward
them, both hands extended, the bright
glances Of her eyes bestowed Impair
tally.
Il cannot invite you to come into
the house now" she exclaimed, sweet
", s.for am almost like a stranger
here myself, but l do hope you will
both Of you call. shall be so very
lonely at first, and you are my earliest
acquaintances. You will promise,
won't you?"
Mcneil bowed, painfully clearing
his throat, but Motfat succeeded in
expressing his pleasure with we'll
rounded sentence.
q felt sure you would But now
must really say good.by for this time
and 60 in with Aunt Lydia. l know
must be getting horribly burned out
here in this hot sun. shall always
be, SO grateful to you both"
And the two radiant knights walked
together toward the road, neither
uttering word.