The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-28


aot object II he married and establish.
ID u home for himself.
~ was a long trip uptown, and
much OF hIs courage had oozed away
when at last hc found himself on the
Horizons stoop. He was rather glad
mat tho maid came 10 the door. II
was certain sign that Nell was not
home, else she would have rushed TO
tho door with ostcntatious welcome.
This little maid he decidedly approved
pf,
They will be back In an hour" said
the girl, "They have only gone down.
town on a shopping tour, and they
Will DO 30 sorry TO have missed you.
Won't you waiti'
Chadwick besltated and was lost.
10 went into the little parlor and
picked out the most comfortable chair.
The girl paused at the door.
Can get you anything before l
go3 shc asked solicitonsly. "The
morning paper IL upstairs. can get
II In a moment"
I'D rather talk" said Chadwick
comfortably, lie was hungry for con
genial companlonshlp. and the little
maid was very different from Nell.
Sometimes Dave grew little tired Of
Nell and her bold iiattcry.
Il can't stop" cried the girl. ut Is
baking day, and have the oven full"
when Miss Horton does all the
cookingr reminded Chadwick. II
shall have to investigate"
He had been 40 frequent caller that
he knew from which door Nell was
accustomed 10 put In an appearance.
her sleeves rolled up and an adorable
dab Of -four on her sauey chin. liz.
noring the frightened protests 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 q shrewish
temper from her mother, and Dora
knew that the two women would be
implacable.
Chadwick shifted the spicy odors
and turned to the girl.
80 you are the fairy of the kitch.
emf" he said.
Nell does all the work. | Just
watch tho 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 straight into the gray
eyes.
Look me straight In the face and
say that again. he commanded.
The long lashes fell over the troubled
eyes as Dora struggled to make her de.
uial convincing. Chadwick laughed.
look here" he said as he released
her chin. II came out here today to
ask the hand Of the woman who had
made me comfortable. II Is not that
cared 80 much about what | had TO
Eat II is not that can get dinner
here without having TO fight three
walters and the maitre d'hotel. That
wasn't what appealed to me, though
they do say that the way to n 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. II wasn't Just the idea Of din
ner. but the home. want home
" my own, and wanted her to run 1t
'or me. But 1t seems that she did not
ell the truth about the cooking.
guess the rest Of II Is pretty much Of
he same piece of goods. and 1t won't
Itand the wash. It's you l want, little
woman, not because you can cook-I
lont know just what 1t Is. but want
'ou.
"You slip on your hat, and we can
un down to city hall and get license
ind wedding certificate in no time
It ALL"
"Why, you don't even know my
Iamev cried the startled girl.
II can guess" was the prompt reply.
Tn not so forgetful of the man who
ave me my first start as not to be
bile to trace his likeness In Cleon {
slake's daughter They told me that ,
hey did not know where you were,
nd today when recognized you It
vas that which first suggested the
alsehoods they have been telling and
I'd me to investigate the kitchen. We
an pay them back for their food
'heyll be content so long as they get F
lot Of presents. VIII you come, j
)ora" t
Something In his tones appealed to F
he girl, and she looked into the eager f
yes that searched her blushing face. b
he had been sorry for Chadwick, and r
ity Is akin to love. He read his an
wer In her eyes, and a great light Of
la Itx.Na t..A. l. L.. a.