Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
ed a home for himself.

the maid came to the door. 1t was a
certain sign that Nell was not home,
else she would have rushed to the door
with ostentatious welcome. This lit.
tie maid he decidedly approved of.
"They will be back in an hour
said the girl. "They have only gone
downtown on shopping tour and they
will be so sorry to have missed you.
Won't you wait ?"
Chadwick hesitated and was lost.
He went into the little parlor and
picked out the most comfortable chair.
The girl paused at the door.
"Can 1 get you anything before 1
go ?" she asked solicitously. "The
morning paper is upstairs. I can get
1t in moment"
"I'd rather talk" said Chadwick
comfortably. He was hungry for con-
genial companionship, and the little
maid was very different from Nell.
Sometimes Dave grew a little tired Of
Nell and her bold fattery.
~ can't stop" cried the girl. ut
is baking day and I have the oven
full"
when Miss Horton does all the
cooking p reminded Chadwick. 81
shall have to investigate"
He had been so frequent caller
that he knew from which door Nell
was accustomed to put in an ap-
pearance, her sleeves rolled up and an
adorable dab of -four on her saucy
chin. Ignoring the frightened pro.
tests of the little maid, he pushed his
way into the kitchen.
In her embarrassment Dora had for
gotten that Nell had claimed the cook
cry for her own, and that upon this
talent she had counted for the winning
of Chadwick. Now that the cat was
out of the bag, the probabilities were
that Nell would turn her cousin into
the street. She inherited shrewish
temper from her mother, and Dora
knew that the two women would be
implacable.
Chadwick sniffed the spicy odors and
turned to the girl.
80 you are the fairy of the
kitchen1" he said.
Nell does all the work. just
watch the things when she goes down.
town" denied Dora hastily.
Chadwick put one finger under the
dimpled chin and raised the face that
he might look into the gray eyes.
"Look me straight in the face and
say that again." he commanded.
The long lsshes fell over the
troubled eyes as Dora struggled to
make her denial convincing. Chad
wick laughed.
"Look here" he said as he released
her chin. II came out here today to
ask the hand of the woman who made
me comfortable. 1t is not that 1 cared
so much what l had to eat. II is not
that can get dinner here without
fighting three walters and the maitre
d'hotel. This wasn't what appealed
to me, though they do say that the
way to a mans heart is through his
stomach. That sounds funny, but
really man doesn't marry just cook.
II wanted the woman who Of all
the million people in this big town
cared enough for old friendship to
come and rescue me from the maitre
and the menu. 1t wasn't just the idea
of dinner, but the home. I want a
home of my own and l wanted her to
run il for me. But it seems that she
did not tell the truth about the cook
ing. l guess the rest of it is pretty
much of the same piece of goods, and
it won't stand the wash. It's you 1
want, little woman, not because you
can cook-I don't know what it is,
but l want you.
"You slip on your hat and We can
run down to the city hall and get
license and wedding certificate in no
time at ALL"
"Why, you don't even know my
name" cried the startled girl.
81 can guess was the prompt re-
ply. I'm not 80 forgetful Of the man
who gave me my first start as not to
trace his likeness in Cleon Blake's
daughter. They told me that they
did not know where you we're, and to.
day when 1 recognized you it was
that which first suggested the false
hoods they have been telling. and led
me to investigate the kitchen. We
can pay them back for their food.
They'll be content go long as they get
lot of presents. Will you come,
Dora ?"
Something 10 his tones appealed TO