The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-16

her interview with Philip. and when al
last she had been able to doZe Off 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 tC
her nervous condition.
AS he returned from the diner to seek
the car ahead she half started from
her seat. but sank back 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 past
Nancy's discomfort increased, and at
last she signaled the porter and direct
ed him to go after Graham. The pOr-
ter grinned understandingly as he went
forward to the cafe car and presently
returned with Graham, whom he pre-
sented with the proud air Of accom-
plishment worn by the magician who
extracts a rabbit from hat
You are illY' Philip asked, with
grave concern, as he noticed the drawn
lips and the feverish sparkle of her
eyes.
''Not ill.," she explained, ''but l shall
be presently if | have to sit here and
listen to the wailing Of those children.
with no one to talk to- l thought
perhaps-you wouldn't mind doing
charitable act and talk to me for lit
tie while"
philanthropy becomes a pleasure
when it assumes so inviting FORM
he declared, with a smile, as he sank
into the seat beside her.
Graham was a capital conversational.
ist. and almost before she realized it
the porter had begun to take down
the berths, and Graham glanced at his
watch.
Don't go yet" pleaded Nancy, and
Graham smiled.
81 was going to ask permission to
wait until after the next STOP" he said.
eve can take a little walk on the sta
ton platform and get breath of fresh
air before we face the smother of the
berths."
''Theres the whistle now" said Nan
CIV as she reached for her hat.
The train. slowed down, and present
ly they were pacing up and down the
platform. There was sharpness II
the air that was grateful after the
overwarmed car, and Nancy was sorry
when the warning came: to get aboard
again.
The porter from Grahams car ap-
preached them as Nancy resumed her
seat. He handed Graham telegram.
81 wired your father for more par
ticulars," Philip explained when be
had read the message. Your aunt
from San Francisco is visiting your
| father and wished to see you before
she returns to the coast
SIS that ala" Nancy's face express
ed the relief she felt. isn't it odd
never thought of that? But l never
told you that 1 was worried about IA
ther," she added.
'Not in words" he admitted. 81
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 wit
him just as he reached the vestibule
SIS that all you wanted to say?" shc
asked as she swayed lightly toward
him.
mot all | wanted to say" he re-
piled, "but all that | was permitted tc
say"
'"The rest is permitted, and the an
| swer is Yes this time" was the i'm
pulsive reply. "I'll marry you even II
| Auntie Merrivale does want me to-
And Graham's eyes smiled compre
hendingly IS he bent and kissed the
rosy lips He was not appreciative OF
| no biD1cnlf