The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-10-04

into the neighboring garden and watch
her; for she too. sought the cool and
sweetness OF her garden. On Tuesday
evening she espied him, What man
could resist that smile9 There was a
silent. perhaps unconscious. invitation
In 1t that brought Tom to his feet and
to the wall.
Good evening, Mr.. Errett." said the
girl in white
Good evening, Miss Smith" answer
ed the man on the wall.
You look altogether too eomforta
BILE. think we shall have TO follow
suit and build veranda,
Don't Use mime was on his
tongues end, but he only responded,
1T Is comfortable" Then the infor
mality Of the situation was too much
for him. Won't you come over and
try itY'' he pleaded.
I'm afraid the wall Is too much for
me" she said, smiling dernurely.
4 Tom was a man who never turned
back. his hand once on the pillow. He
dropped quickly to the ground, on her
side Of the fence.
"Tm dreadfully lonely" was his
apology.
On Wednesday she was not visible,
and there was void upon the earth.
On Thursday and Friday things re-
sumed the new glamour. On Saturday
the moon was a shadowy crescent
above the tree tops The stars were
still yelled In sunset mists; the air was
odorous with the scent Of mignonette
and sweet peas. Tom, expectancy
written In every feature. waited for the
fiutter OF white amid the flowers, the
sound of a voice which was like no
other voice he had ever heard At the
first signal Of her approach, he stepped
boldly on to the wall.
special delivery, sir" said q serv-
ants voice behind him. He opened
the letter, conscious that her eyes were
upon him. 1t was from the wife Of q
college friend inviting him to spend
Sunday at their country place. He
glanced at his watch. There was bare
y time TO catch the last train. Then
his eyes fell upon her.
Answer. sir?'
"No--yes--wait q moment"
His eyes still sought hers.
"Can help your she asked sweetly.
"Will your" he flashed eagerly. May
l go to church with you tomorrow
The corners Of her mouth drew to
gether In a wise little smile, for Tom
had not impressed her as being q
churchman.
yes. but It's early mass"
Tom did not finch.
Thanks" he said quietly. and, serib-
bling a few words. he handed them to
the man:
To Mrs Hsrndon Roberts, Holly House.
Columbia Heights N. j.:
Another Engagement. Impossible 20 ga
Awfully sorry. THOMAS ERRETT.
To Mrs Berndon Roberts, Holly House.
Columbia Heights. N. j..
Your letter miscarrted and came too
late. Greatly disappointed Will run up
next Saturday II convenient 70 you.
AUGUSTA SMITH.
Herndon Roberts, returning from the
Columbia links, found bis wife staring
at the two kilograms with disappointed
eyes.
Fate is against as" she groaned
tom has another engagcment-here's
his wire. and another from Augusta
says that my letter mlscarrled and
reached her too late. I shall write
them both special delivery now"
Going her desk. Mrs. Roberts
penned the following notes:
Dear To,a- Don't make any engagement
for next Saturday or Sunday II you have
one, break II. do. Tom. dear. We are Ro-
ing to try the new links ! can't think Of
any stronger inducemsnt. Take the $40
BY way ct the Cortiandt street ferry
AGNES ROBERTS
My Dear Augusta Can't understand ms
letter miscarrying, but I won't cry over
spilled milk. although / was tempted to-
Delighted at the prospect of having you
with us this coming Saturday. Take the
$40 train by way OF the COrtiRndt street
ferry. Always affsctionately yours.
AGNES ROBERTS
The gatekeeper at the ferry shut Tom
from joining the hurrying crowd
dozen yards In advance.
Sorry. sir. but yon're too late" he
said. ''Thereyl be another boat in
few minutes"
Tom. suit cane in hand. gazed help
lessly at the closed gate.
TOO late TO connect with the $40"
H." But his tone was listless.
The official eye still regarded him
eoldly. Sorry. sir" he repeated
~where wee you bound forT'
"Columbia Heights"
mo more trains for the Heights to-
day. sir"
where's the nearest telegraph Of.
ncer asked Tom, striving 70 hide the
grin Of delight which spread over his
face as the man spoke.
He sent his telegram to the Rob-
ertBes. jumped into a cab and drove
home-eiated disappointment await
ed him. however. The house merit door
was suspiciOusly quiet
Cook says thsy'se gone away" ven
tursd his man as Tom sat down 30 his
solitary dinner. "CiaTet. STIR