The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

the fence when a dainty form emerged
from the shadows and came toward
him.
For an instant bis blood chilled as he
thought that this perhaps might be
Amy's ghost. The quarrel had made
a deep impression upon his sensitive
Imagination, and the idea did not seem
absurd to his overwrought mind. but
as the figure advanced he could see
that this was no creation of the spirit.
but substantial flesh and blood.
THANK God you are safer! he cried.
"Are you going for help?"
Il am going skating, and l don't
need any help, thank you," was the
saucy response, tempered by u ripping
laugh.
"But the house is on fire." expostu.
lated Harvey.
mot ut ALL" declared Amy. "What
gave you that idea?
She eyed him sharply and moved
away. His face was scratched and
bleeding. his hat was titled at a most
rakish angle. and his wild look and la
bored breathing testified to his mental
excitement.
81 saw the flash Of an explosion and
the glare of flames. and ! hurried to
your relief" explained Harvey.
'"Then you do care" c6ed Amy, sin
spite of what you said this after,
noon2"
Il mad forgotten this afternoon" he
answered simply. 81 only knew that
you were in danger"
"And you came to my aid" she said
softly, but her voice grew sharper as
she added. "And did you purpose wait.
ing until | cried for help and spoke
first before you rescued mel"
II told you that l had forgotten
that" he said reproachfully. 81 did
speak first, didn't L"
"You did," she admitted, land for
that l shall tell you what the fire was.
1t was a combination of hashlight and
red fire. 1t was Teddy trying an az
pertinent for those private theatricals
the boys Of the school are getting up.
1t was a realistic fire effect. even to
the smoke. There was too much of
that. We had to open all the windows,
and l am going out skating to keep
warm"
"And l have had all my excitement
for nothingY" he asked ruefully.
Gas usual retorted Amy. Just as
I told you this afternoon"
II admit it," said Harvey humbly.
GSNfor T ~, ..(,,@;,rv with 1-o,,T'
1.-THE ice is free" was the ambiguous
reply. 81 hate to put on my own
skates"
EN- get my skates and be at the
lake by the time you are" was the
Joyful response as Harvey went rush
ing down the Hill again.
For Il moment Amy leaned against
the fence and watched the hurrying
figure. She was very fond of Harvey
in spite of his impetuosity, and a smile
played about her lips al she slowly
made her way toward the lake.
Harvey was already there, skating
up and down impatiently, and as She
came down the bank he knelt to ad-
just her skates.
I'm sorry that l was such a fool
this afternoon" he said humbly as be
tugged at the straps.
"I'm sorry you were, too" was the
uncompromisingly reply.
"If you had been burned to DEATH"
he went on with a shudder, II new
should forgive myself. It's taught me
a lesson"
"1'm glad it has," said Amy. Then
something in his utter humility of
speech and attitude touched her.
"Will you keep a secret if I tell you?"
she demanded. Harvey nodded.
II was coming to ask you if you
wanted to go skating when l met you"
confessed Amy.
Harvey looked up. hope Illuminating
his face. The red lips were very near
his own, so forgiveness was sealed
with a kiss.