The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

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ed that her mother knew she was to re
main over night with Aileen, and there
would be no anxiety about her at home,
and the family knew that there was
train from the penal city at eight, which
would bring her home at breakfast-tlme,
so her clear headed caution was satisfied,
and no one would be anxious; so she join
ed Aileen in fastening to get ready
81 shall not need much money for such
short journey; l have about twelve dol
lars in my purse; 1 must get some moro
tomorrow.
81 have five with me, - said Elizabeth,
CT forgot to leave my purse at home
when | came over.
Aileen hastily scrubbed note on the
back of the telegram and placed 1T in
conspicuous place on the mantel.
"Mother will notice the telegram, but
ordinary paper might not attract her at
tcntion. Come. let US go.
AS they left the house a strong, cold
wind was blowing, and a strong drauSht
came in at the door as they went out
and circled and eddied through the hnI'
and the open portiere, and caught the tel
egram lying loosely on the mantel. ~
waited it gently into the CRATE where 1t
was consumed and the ashes danced mer-
rily up the chimney, and not trace was
left of Aileen and Elizabeth.
1t was one of those perverse tritles,
small and utterly valueless incident IN 1T
self. but one of those fatal accidents
that at times changes the course Of the
mightiest events.
AS Eliza beth and Aileen walked alone
at night in the street they felt nervous;
thew we're not accustomed to being with
out men with them at that hour. They had
not considered this point while getting
ready.
ST wish we had got Stanley or Dudley
to 90 with u.s. said Elizabeth.
uI wish we had. but really there rs no
time; by waiting to rouse one OF them
and the time it wonld take them to get
dressed we would lose the train said
Aileen.
eyes, that is true, Oh, here is ear
eiage; 1 wonder if it is engaged Hers'''
Elizabeth called The driver stopped.
ssWe wish to make the twelve sstxey
srain on the Y q; can you make n.y.
eyes, mum; guess so-not too much
sime. though. I can catch it at the lower
,tation; that will be best, think, Il 1t
III the same to you.
eyes; it will do just as well. Now hur-
"" They we're by this time IN the car
iage. and the man slammed the door,
,nrano on the box and started at rapid
,ace.
s'What luck exclaimed Elizabeth
Ito catch this hack How do you sup
ose it came to just where we wantcc
- said Aileen.
s.Somebody driven horne from the the
i. probably, and the hack was returs
g.
''oh, of course! what logical mir
III have, Eliza beth. ! wish | had 20
sellect. I have never known you
Ike false conclusion yet
tirely false in the matter Of the ca
, riage. The driver was only followin
.. Richards directions when he saw tn
girls leave the house, and he CAREFUL
| overlook them and had his instru'
] tons to offer his carriage. He ha
, not expected to see two women-h
was prepared for only one; but hi
instructions were to secure Aileen
J he could, under any circumstances
/, she happened to be known to him, a
i, The had driven her few times in ne
, travels about the city, chiefly In cha
lily work After going few block
the carriage stopped, and Rlchar
Soule got up beside the driper.
Our Jehu is giving friend life
said Aileen, Il do hope | shan't mis-
the train. You might drive hon
again, if you want to, Elizabeth;
: shall take a carriage and go out, an
a will be safe enough"
Il will. if you really wish to
alone to see your husband; but real
I, do not think you ought to go entire
/ alone. | will do just as you like, n
;, people will not be pleased to have N
Z. driving about the city at night by m
= self, and | would have very unplea
ant time all around"
Would Tom care so much?'
q 81 don't think he would when to
a him about it, but mother and the far
ily would be Mortified"
well dear. | would much rath
/. nave you with me, so do come. |
). wonder what is wrong with Geral
" Oh. this carriage is so slow and Il
u train will seem to crawl! I wish
& were there.'
l. They sat silent, and Aileen was tr
"a ing to conjecture what could be wrol
!, with Gerald Elizabeth sat dreamil
- of her lover, his tenderness, his
~ voted love; they had set their weddi'
ID day of January, and We're battling
II Mrs. Redfied's consent to that.
Suddenly the carriage came to
stop: they got out, Aileen paid t
~ man, and thev flew for tickets; all ,
on conscious that the train officials we
ls holding it few minutes for thu
convenience Richard had attended