The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-03-18

: I supper alone; wouldn't have her nom
er come down at all; and she did 1t IN
80 minutes. How's that" -
Fine, finei" he gurgled, looking with
experienced over the bounteous
table and rubbing his hands together
in anticipation. Rose came in Just IN
time to see the movement. and a light
ming impulse possessed her to pour
water over the plump hands as he
rubbed them, but she took her place
with p~reternatural gravity. There was
little conversation the supper required
the undivided attention of the guest.
"Of course you'll stay TO the service
this evening"" the Squire spoke up at
length. There's a good moon, and
it'll be a glorious ride down the run"
Why yes. perhaps 1 will-perhaps l
will" 1t was as If he had just thought
of it. There was a tone of concession
In his voice, as If he were comforting a
favor by staying.
I don't go much In the evening,
the old man continued. Il don't feel
quite sure OF my footing now after
dark, and I like to have the woman
stay at home with me, but Rose never
misses a service. She's organist, you
know. She'll take you right along; you
and she can start Oft together any
time now. 1t takes up at Z. Here,
Rose, most ready. are you" He had
taken a step to the door, and was call
ing up the stairs.
Yes. all ready" came the CHEEKY
voice from above. You going. Pap"
No, but Mr.. Keichline is. He's all
ready"
"Yes-yes.' He came forward suave-
ly as she appeared at the door. II
shall be glad to escort you; very glad
indeed He was bowling ~unctuously.
his hat In his hand. I'm at your ser
vice. Shall 1 a the pieasure?'
oh, land, no." he burst out with a
laugh. mo time for ceremonies. Got
to get there and practice that old an
them. It's late now. There goes the
second bell. I must hurry. Goodbye"
She waved her glove at her father and
tripped gtrlishly down the walk. Keich-
line stood looking at her blankly.
You'll have to get used to Rose"
The old man turned full of apology.
There isn't a better-hearted girl In
this world, but she's young and impul-
sive yet. She doesn't mean any harm.
You know sirls-they've got lust about
SO much Stiffness in en-, and it's bound
TO come out. You'll get along with her
all right when you understand her.
She's a good ~girl-good's gold. She's
never once disobeyed me. and she new
er will"
Yes. yes, understand" And he
had gone on to the church, notified
and encouraged.
AS ne sat and watched her at the
organ, her figure full Of supple and
slender grace, her movements rapid and
and her whole attitude whis-
pering Of hearty and joyous life, he
forgot his vexation and was glad hat
had come. He studied her during
the sermon: her brown wavy hair; her
eyes that seemed darker than they
We're: her cheeks and throat, gtrlish in
their outlines; and he resolved to stay
every Sabbath evening t. the service.
He would go home with her through {
the twilight, and perhaps he would
Whisper TO ner something or the way.
Perhaps.
He fingered at the door while the
struggled out after the SER
vice. 1t was embarrassing for all the
young fellows of the neighborhood were
llnea up for several rods Town the
walk, either waiting for their "gfrls''
Or else curious to observe what was
going on. He wou1d not do it again.
he would go forward and speak to the
and then take Rose as she came
with the choir.
The row of youngster grew thinner
about him; there were only half a dez-
IN; and now he was alone. What was
leeping Rose so long? Doubtless the
nor was arranging for a rehearsal.
proper for her to go home alone in the
darkness.
The church was empty, save for the
antter. who was extingutshing he
RIOS Hartswick-' he blurted ont.
Has she gomez"
Land, yes; long ago. She went out
II the side door there"
He turned, dazed and angry. AS he
cached the step, a voice from the
.'hruhbery opposite beloved Justify:
Too slow!" and a great, roaring
followed from a dozen threats.
He did not see Rose again that night.
rode down the valley vexed and
'eevtsh, and 1t was two days before he
recovered his old confidence.
Thus 1t was in the weeks that fol-
owed He came every fair Sunday and
for the evening meeting. and
he girl tormented him until often. al
he rode back the long, dark journey
the Run, he vowed that he would
ever go again. He was at her mercy.
He was never quite sure as to what
vas to happen next. II she complied
With his request. 1T made him sus-
One perfect January afternoon
he had invited her to a walk.
"Ffne!" she had cried %joyously. "It's
ust the thing; it's just the day for a
walk"
"Ah, 1t is: 1t Isl he had gurRled.
hardly daring to believe that She had
'eally consented. They would saunter
tut in the clear, warm air, and wol,Id
ut at length in q sunny little neok
he would settle the whole matfar
,nce for all. His heart beat high at the
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