The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-05-19

you the best / can with the nest Of
your delivering
Madge could scarcely thank him for
gratitude. She had never seen the man
before. but she thought she recognized
the team as one that occasionally ca
reered at fun speed through the West
more streets. She helped him transfer
her traps and get Pinto In place. Then
she climbed Into his buggy and let him
tuck her up under his fur robe.
Pretty cold:' he said. peeping into
her face. ''weI. Pm going to set you
home rs quick Us / can. By the way, !
haven't introduced myself yet Ny
name is Don Cary"
-And mine IS Aiadge Hin," said
Madge. She was beginning to feel
warm and reassured.
In spite Of the delay 1t was only a
few moments past G when Don drew
his bays to q halt ut MadSe's own
door.
We've made excellent time" he
said. Now. Miss Madge. II you are
willing. I'll just take your wagon
round to Tom wlck.s shop and leave
It to be repaired. l don't think Tom
has gone home yeti
-oh. you're so good, You've taken
so much trouble" MadSe breathed. ~
can't thank you enough"
Her father sighed with relief as she
entered the house. BE had good fire.
the table set and was frying meat and
potatoes for supper. ''You dear. brave
little GIRL" he said remorsetully. "If
was only half man
Now. dad. you shan't say THAR
Madge cried. Then she laughed softly.
I've had such an adventure" And
she told him what had happened. add
Ing, who IS Don Cary. dad?'
why. he must be one of the carys
up Mortified way" her father said
and could tell her nothing more.
Next day. when Madge went to get
her wagon. she found 1t not only re-
paired. but paid for. After that she
often found something for herself in
the large box Mt the junction of the
westmore ard Mortified roads-a box
of candy. new book or n pretty bas-
ket of figs or dates. There was no
sign to tell whence they came. but
Madse knew. and the knowledge made
her heart wondrous light
On Sunday morning In church Madse
felt the influence of strong gaze
upon her ard. turning. looked straight
Into Don Cary's eyes. After church
he walked horne with her.
She, tried TO thank him for all his
Kindness, but he pretended not to IN
derstand. After that he came several
times to the church and each time nc.
companIed her home. Miss Winter
noticed him.
"Madse has got beau sure enough"
she thought. and she went straiShtway
to intcrrosate aladge.
81 saw that young Cary walking
home with you from church yester-
day" she said. Hes the biggest
catch up Mortified 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 doorbell rang. MadSe went to an
swer the ring and saw Don Cary smil-
ing and powdered white with snow
fakes.
VIII you let me come in. snow AID
all:" he asked.
Madsc was only too glad. She had
forgotten everything at the sight OF
him.
We'll. your year VIII soon be up"
Miss Winter said month later. drop
ping In to chat with Aiadse. who was
busily sewing. You've held out won
derfully. and never thought you
could. Going TO take 1t another year?"
NO" Madge answered gently.
We'll. I thought rs much" Miss
Winter said. squirting sharply Mt
Madge's sewing.
"MadSe HIS going to be married
soon. as her year is up rs carrier"
she announced that same afternoon to
a group Of her cronies. shes going
to marry Don Cary. and she's making
her wedding clothes. It's fine thing
for Madse. But one thing beats me.
How In the world did she ever get ac-
quainted with him%
But not one Of the group could an
swer her that.
Very Helpful.
A provincial clergyman during his