The Topeka state journal., 1908-09-18

did not know whether to laugh or ba
glad at her lovers sense of honor
which prevented his eating forbidden
Every evening after that they met
under the elm tree, and Dick showed
her tbs new calious spots which the
DAY had brought forth. the while ne
ooasted of his prowess in the field.
Rosybel listened eagerly. and let her
eyes tell him what she thought of him.
Wnlch was very pleasant for Dick and
made life altogether worth living
by Saturday the hay was well in ex-
which the farmer had been Obliged to
ieave out over night. 1t was ali sea-
Soned and cooked and ready for the
LorK The weather had been fine all the
their beds at an early hour there was
stlll no threat of change.
IN the middle of the night, however,
LICK was Wakened by low rumble Of
tnunoer. The young mans first thought
was OF those haycocks over in the west
moving; his next was to get there be-
lore the rain. Stopping only for trou-
sers and shoes he rushed out to where
ms horse was picketed. The moon gave
light enough between gathering clouds
for him to see his way to the field.
where he put in a half hour OF such
work as he had never known, even in
football sea ason
The hayrack was loaded and under
struck. Farmer John met him in the
i tarmyard with a lantern as he drove
up in hurry. and stared at him in as
Constituent
open that barn door. you loafer!'
Dick yelled in his excitement, quite
forgetting that he was addressing the
father of Rosybel. Farmer John was
not used to being called loafer. but
when he came to understand the sit
uation he rather liked II.
thn Aoxr
and the barn door padlocked he in
vited the young man into the house to
dry off. There he hustled about and
built a fire in the kitchen stove, and
while Dick was toasting his feet in
the oven the old man surveyed him
| thoughtfully. Presently he inquired,
mildly:
what do you do for living, young
fellow?"
Going into politics." Dick respond
Orange or capital?" demanded
Farmer John; it was a crucial ques-
ton. -s
"Ill stand for the farmers every
time" Dick assured him. and that
settled it. The two were earnestly dis
when the sitting room door opened
and Rosybel appeared.
Neither saw her, and presently the
conversation took a more personal
Irend.
do I understand" asked Farmer
John, "that. you're talking of getting
Rosybel to finish your education for
ye?"
with your consent, yes" replied
Dick politely.
"She can teach ye a lot-women
folks mostly can. Well, seeing as
you've the makings of a farmer IL
politics fail. she can have the Job II
she wants it,"
A little gasp from the girl brought
| them both to their feet. Dicks inter
est in the farm vs. capital was for the
moment in allegiance as he crossed
quickly to her side.
| when does school open, Rosybel 2"
he demanded tenderly. Farmer John
picked up a candle and stumped to-
ward the back-hall door.
Usually begins bout September
round these parts,' he grumbled, as he
went out. He foresaw that on the
next day, which was Sunday, he would.
walk home from church alone
"But it's you who will be the
teacher" corrected Rosybel. some time
later: and Dick, after the way OF men,
was not at too many pains to set her
right.-(C 1908 by Asso-.
ciated Press.)