The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-08

uci"rc. put Sne tnOuKnt she recognized
the team IS one that occasionally ca
reered nj full speed through the West
more streets. She helped him transfer
her traps and get Pinto i'm place. Then
she climbed into his buggy and Lei him
tuck her up under his fur robe.
Pretty coldr' he said. po -; into
her face. "Weli. I'm going ". YOU
home as quick as can. Fly HE way,
) haven't introduced myself ye, My
name Is Don Cary
"And mine is Madge Hill" said
Madgc. She was beginning to feel
warm and reassured.
! In spite OF the delay 1t was only a
/ few moments past q when Don drew
his bays to a halt at Madge's own
! door
| We've made excellent time" he
said. Now. Miss Madge, if you are
willing. III just take your wagon
round to Tom Wick's shop aud leave
1t TO be repaired. don't think Tom
has gone home yet
"Oh. you're so good, You've taken
so much trouble" Madge breathed. al
can't thank you enough"
Her father sighed with relief as she
entered the house. He had good fire.
the table set aud was frying meat and
potatoes for supper. You dear. brave
little girl" he said remorsefully. III /
was only half man
Now. dad. YOU shan't say thatw
! Madgc cried. Then she laughed softly
I've had such an adventure" And
she told him what had happened, add
ing. Who tx Don Cary. dad?"
why. nc must be ono of the Carys
up North6eld way" her father said
and could tell her nothing more.
Ncxi day. when Madgc went To get
her wagon. she found It not only re-
paired. but paid for. After that she
often found something for herself in
the large box at the junction OF the
WcStmorc and Northfield roads-a box
Of candy. new book or II pretty bas-
ket of figs or dates. There was no
sign to tell whence they came. but
Madge knew. and the knowledge made
her heart wondrous light
On Sunday morning in church Madge
felt the influence of strong gaze
upon her and. turning. looked straight
into Don Cary'S eyes. After church
no walked home with her
She tried 10 thank him for all his
kindness. hut nc pretended not To un-
derstand. After that he came several
times To the church and each time ac-
comparicd hcr home. Miss Winter
| noticed him
"Madge has got :, beau sure enough"
she thought. and she went straightway
10 intcrrogatc MadSe
Il saw that young Cary walking
home with YOU from church yestcr-
day" She said. Hes the biggest
catch up Northheld way. His fathers
worth $4,000. they say. and Don'S his
! only child"
She was at home sitting rather sad
ly silent one Sunday afternoon when
/ the doorhell rang. Madge went to an.
swcr the ring and saw Don Cary smIl-
Ing and powdered white with SNOW
! flakes
"Wiil YOU let me come in. snow and
aIl?" he asked
Madge WAS only too glad. She had
forgotten everything at the sight OF
him.
We'll. your year will soou I've up."
Miss Winter said month later. drop
ping In to chat with Madgc. who was
husily sewing. you've held out won
derfully. aud never thought you
could. Going TO take il another year?"
NO Madge answered gently.
well. | thought as much" Miss
! Winter said. squirting sharply NJ
Madge'S sewing.
"MadSo liilfs going to be ma rried
Soor. as her year is up as carrier"
Sh" ln"uuCed that same afternoon to
II group ut her cronics. shes going
to marry Don Cary. and shes making
her wedding clothes It's fine thing
Tor Madgc. But one thing beats me
How I'm the world did she ever get ac
quainted with him."
Rut not one Of the group could an-
swer her that
Very Helpful.
provincial clergyman during hi,
sermon c2uGht sight OF a member OF
h'r' conGreEa tion wearing very wor-
ried look. Suddenly the mans face
frightened. aud during the remainder
or the service his appearance beto.
kened perfect freedom FROM care.
II am pleased 10 think. Villa m re.
marked the clergyman after the serv-
ice. that my words helped you some
what this morning. noticed during
my discourse thn your face liz up and
the sunshine OF smiles chased the
clouds OF worry away Now, what
portion or my sermon appealed so
strongly "a you, ch:"
TO tell he truth. sir replied Will
liam. II wasn't payin' so much atten-
ton to your preachin' as | ought to