The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-05-23
the LADY OF
The OSES
ByE. HARRIS DEANS

A ssartlinsiy white fence eorralled q
mass of greenery. Rose trees. investf-
cation proved it Red and white
rosess their perfume scented the air
The traveller paused and, leaning on
the little white gate, eyed them
1houshtfuly From so many one would
never be missed. or if missed, regret
ted He gained around not Stealthily.
Yet undoubtedly searchinsly-
He opened the gate and entered.
buccaneers may hare worn such LOOK
IS he Few gardeners but would quail
Around a clump of bushes he strobe
OH cried the girl Startled. she
dropped handful of roses, which fell.
red and white. on the gravelpa1h-
She was clad in muslin . material
which. however unsuitable from hor-
ticuisural point of view, was artisrically
| ircomparahle-
From beneath q Sheltering Sun-hat
her eyes cleaned with - annoyance
= inquiry She Strengthened herself
from her STOPPING posture and brushed
q curl from of her brow,
The intruder dropped quickly on one
knee Her look of incipient alarm
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together the roses which lay scattered
! AT her feet Yet one might have
thousht this latter acsion was in the
nature of an afeer-shoushs-an excuse
for an impulsive movement
He rose 70 his feet and with a court
" gesture restored her spoil Almost
she accepted it as a gift She retreat
ed a ssep-an act which aroused him
to an appreciation of his intrusion
i Madam he murmured. bowling low
that her age was but 20 summers
vas no reason for employing the vo-
eahulary OF Madam,
he said accordingly. dare 1 apollo
gizes
i She gave permission with an inclf-
nation Of her head,
Where there is no regret he re-
necsed. however, there can be no
apology,
AN expression of regret" she sug-
gested. would be but polite" Albeit
| she was not inSiStent. leaving the point
for his consideration
~Polise.~ he protested She gave to
his accompanying glance a meaning
which brought y deeper singe of pink
TO her cheek
Desirable then she amended cook
. ly enough, With her head ON one side
she awaited his Judgment
4 crave said he, bowling to her
, wish. your PARDON little as I regret
! having given YOU cause for displeas-
, ure"
She cast questioning glance at
him.
For the reason, he explained. that
had 1 not offended 1 should not have
been permitted to-apologiEe-
She bowed-a bow inferring an &C
cepsance both of the apology and the
compliment
You came" she haIarded. with an
indicatory sweep of the arm. for
| rosess
He was forced to admit the truth OF
the accusation.
Had 1 but suspected your pres
ence," he pleaded. Il should not have
come-for roses
Red and white roses. their perfume
~Nevertheiess,~ she insisted. you
came for roses,
; He watched her movement anxious
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$ plucked q red rose With her head OF
one side she considered it for an in
slant. Then with the air of one max
ing q concession she added to this :
white rose
She gianced from the roses to him
- and caught his eye fxed upon her
With q gesture lowering between EN-
harrassment and intimacy she prof
= tered them.
They limited at the Inevitable. an,
reluctantly he accepted both.
A desire is never satisfied: achieve
nient is but a dam which diverts it,
course Therefore he fingered
Il am seeking words" he responde,
70 her raised eyebrows. ~wherewitl
to thank you"
They are Unnecessary" she said. a
her ewes fell before his glance,
Slowly she moved towards the gate
m a rustling among the bushes haster
ing her progress
AT bench by the gate she paused
and fumbled awhile at her gown
- OH" she cried at length. dis
tressed,
G. The intruder offered her a wealth o
service
Halt = crown she murmured i
some confusion,
Even that was at her disposal
Thank YOU she said. as she place
II upon the seax-
rsl She passed through the gate, and b
followed. oewil6ered-
The hush deepened in her cheeks 3
she answered his unSposen query
aii IL also was Just passing she e
er plained softly
Oh
TN Touching Gratitude.
rs Don't tell me said the reSsder