The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-25

her interview with Philip. and when at
last she had been able TO doze Of she
had been aroused TO read the telegram
calling her home. From then until
train time it had been a steady con-
fusion, and the meeting with Philip
IN the car had added the final touch to.
her nervous condition.
As he returned from the diner to seek
the car ahead she half started from
her seat but sank ba in confusion.
1t would never do to tell Philip that
she needed him. He would think that
she was seeking TO reopen the question
of last night, and he would suggest
that the need was permanent.
But as the minutes dragged pas
Nancy's discomfort increased. and a
last she signaled the porter and direct
ed him TO 20 after Graham. The pOr-
ter grinned understandingly as he went
forward to the cafe car and presently
returned with Graham. whom he pre-
scented with the proud air of accom-
plishment worn by the magician who
extracts a rabbit from a hat.
You are i'll? Philip asked. with
grave concern, as he noticed the drawn
lips and the feverish sparkle of her
eyes.
''NOt ILL.," she explained, but | shall
be presently if | have to sit here and
listen to the wailing OF those children,
with no one to talk 10. | thought
perhaps-you wouldn't mind doing a
charitable act and talk to me for a lit
tie while"
philanthropy becomes a pleasure
when it assumes so il yiting a form
he declared, with a smile. as he sank
into the seat beside hey.
Graham was capital conversational
list, and almost before she realized it
the porter had begun to take down
the berths, and Graham glanced at his
watch.
Don't 20 yet" pleaded Nancy, and
Graham smiled.
Il wasagoing to ask permission to
wait until after the next stop he said.
I've can take little walk on the sta
ton platform and get a breath of fresh
air before we face the smother of the
berths."
There's the whistle now said Nan
oy as she reached for her hat.
The tram slowed down, and present
ly they were pacing up and down the
platform. There was a sharpness in
the air that was gr, teful after the
overwarmed car. and Nancy was sorry
when the warning cane to get aboard
again.
The porter from GIahams car ap-
preached them as Nal y resumed her
seat. He handed Gran I'm q telegram.
II wired your fathc, for more par
ticulars." Philip explained when he
had read the mesSagn. Your aunt
from san Francisco ; visiting your
father and wished To see you before
she returns to the Goa
rs that alI?" Nancy's face express
ed the relief she felt. Isn't it odd |
never thought OF that? But l never
told YOU that | was worried about IA
Their" she added
Not in words" he admitted. Il
could see it in your face. And now
that your mind is set at rest | shall
say good night"
Nancy watched him until he had al
most reached the end of the aisle; then
she ran after him, catching up with
him just as he reached the vestibule.
rs that all you wanted to say" she
asked as she swayed lightly toward
him.
Not all | wanted to say" he re-
piled, but all that l was permitted to
say"
The rest is permitted and the an
swer is Yes this time" was the i'm
pulsive reply. I'm marry you even If
Auntie Merrivale does want me to-
And Graham's eyes smiled compre-
hendingly as he bent and kissed the
rosy lips He was not appreciatiye of
matchmakers himself.