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The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-05-09

visit and there was nightly report
as TO the condition OF Meeghan.
He'll never be able 10 take the
night trick again" declared Roy,
'and of all things his daughter in
sists that she will take his place. OF
coure, Meeghan objects. but | can see
that In his heart he is glad. He has
trained her to his ways, and he knows
that he can't trust Tim TO run things
right. It's little bit hard on the
girl, but she's plucky little thing"
The next night Norab Meeghan
was on hand to welcome them. and
tie Sunrsers noted with relief that
details were better looked after than
even Mceghnn looked after them
The glasses were cleanly polished and
the tableware fairly glistened from
writing or brickdust.
Better still, Norah's smile was
even more winning than her fathers.
and though she clearly showed that
she felt the strain OF the long night.
there was not an unmarried Sunriser
who did not mentally VOW that he
would win her IL he could.
But tho days passed, aud Norah
was aS far from winning as ever.
She was as nimble of tongue as
though sho had kissed the Blarney
stone, and she slipped through con-
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You know that this house Is al
ways open to you," said Mr.. Benger's
sister with majestic kindness. She
looked encouragingly at her brother,
VINO had been wonderfully quiet, to
second her remark
Yes, 1T Is always open" he said,
rather briefly. But there was queer
twinkle In his eyes.
Some of the guests cast covert
glances at one another, and Mr.. Ben
gers sister looked little worried.
Mr.. Benger's face was quite un-
Scrutablo to his sister when he re-
turned from the station, whittier he
had been TO see Miss Sweet Off. Eyi-
IDENTIFY he had no problems or trou-
blcS left for her TO settle now. but
though she felt natural pride at her
success. she also felt n good deal dis
satisfied that he made no remarks
II don't think II WAS at all kind OF
Miss Sweet to go away without con-
fiding in us, do you?" she venturcd,
probingly,
''She must have had her reasons
Perhaps they were entirely unknown
TO her friends" replied her brother
with another queer twinkle,
William, You frlghten me- In fact,
have been frightened for some time
and | got her out OF the house be-
cause - because-William YOU did
not put that ring there"
Yes. We are to be married to-
morrow. You hurried us a little,
but"
William. cried she apgrily and
solemnly, ~ do not approve of this
matter at all. My poor brother,
tried TO save you, and thought that
] had hindered that young persons
designs"
MY dear Louise" said her brother.
patting her on the shoulder. you
have my sincere and grateful. thanks
for your excellent management II
made things much easier for both OF
u.s."
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versational snares with nm case that
| ieft the enamored men gasping with
aStonishment.
Meeghan's first warning to his sue
cessor had been, "Treat all the boys
| alike, Norah, darlin'."
Norah was following Instructions
with d vengeance. and yet so tactfully
| did che rebuff all that not ono of her
admirers could feel anger at his re-
lection
So 1t might have gone to the end
Of the chapter had it not moved
some OF the young men from a col
| lego town TO run over 10 the city.
With the cXuberance of youth, they
| regarded the city that night as their
own, and the college yell as a pallla-
tion OF all offenses. At last they en-
| tered the business district and de-
scended upon Meeghan's.
Norah took to the kitchen for ref
uge after the first onslaught, but the
boys would not have II so. They sat,
ponding on the tables as they de-
manded that their fair hostess re-
ceivo them with proper courtesy.
Tim had Just slgnaled one of the
walters to slip out for policeman
, and send for the reserves, when
Norah timldly entered the dining
room from the kitchen. in the hope
that, having brought her forth from
her retreat, they might be Induced
TO leave tho place.
Instead. they made a rush for the
frightened girl. loudly demanding 4
Kiss for each, and though the wait
ers sought to jnterfere-and the night
walters at Mcegban's were moi select
ed at without an eve to their Dugl-
listlc possibilities - there was no or
ganization. The half dozen men
grappled, but there was still clam
oring throng about the girl.
Then suddenly something happen
ed. Back in the college n few days
later there was diversity OF opinion
as to the order OF business, but 1t
was the unanimous opinion that
somewhere about the premises OF
Meeghan's heavyweight champion
had been concealed, for he descended
upon the crowd and pushed them
about as if they were so many OF
the heavy packages OF papers he had
been handling all night.
Half dozen of the Sunrisers were
on the sidewalk as a reception COM
mittee to speed the erring students
on their way. Presently quiet reign
ed In Meeghan's, and Norah was Sob
bing out her hysterla on Cammack's
broad shoulder.
The others looked on envlously and
quietly went TO their seats. Roy had
won and the others wished him JOY.
for they were good fellows all.
Il tried to treat them all alike"
Norah explained to Meeghan. when
he arrived at the restaurant TO re-
lieve her ut s a, IN. Il really did try,
dad-but Roy isn't like the others" >"
ITO be sure" observed Meeghan.
kindly. Its all right. Norah, It's
treat them all alike till you find one
that's different from the rest. That's
the one you want. an yoI en- have
him II you want him"
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Llndercd there was comfort.

hindered there was comfort.
She soon solved brilliant plan,
worthy of her. With a sweet smile
sho said one morning to Miss Sweet:
You know that William always
leaves 1t with me to settle things for
him. / wish he didn't. He is guild
ed by me in everything except his
love affairs. He settles those things
for himself, I am glad to say"
Really giad?" asked Miss Sweet.
smllngly.
Yes. indeed. But what really
want to talk about is your going
away"
"ob!"
you know that we ali love you
dearly but / do not think we ought
4, to allow YOU To sacrifice yourself any
| longer. You have mad almost first
place in my brothers home for year
now. When he marries You cannot
have that position. OF course. 1t would
be very awkward for you 10 try to re-
main under those circumstances,
would II not ?"
az don't know about that" said
! Miss Swet. calmly. Il don't sec the
need of haste Mr.. BeDger may not be
married for several years yet Are
I! you sure that he is thinking seriously
of it?'
Mr.. Benger's sister was always very
much lrrltated by any signs of OPP
position. and she was especially an-
poyed now, for though she was such
nn excellent and passionate manager.
she was also an honest person, and
had to tell the truth
"0f course, he has not consulted me
yet" she replied with meaning look.
but he admitted TO me the other
evening, when we were discussing the
plan of engaging you for another year.
that he had given the subject Of
second marriage some thought lately,
He spoke quito enthusiastically OF
your success with the boys. my dear,
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this part OF the state. Will go over
there at once, returning In time Tor
tho packing and dinner" said Miss
Sweet, with touching humility.
Mr.. Bepger's sister was not at all
satisfied with this arrangement for
she liked to settle things at once; but
she could not stretch her authority
any further than she had done al
ready.
When sho was alone she exclaimed:
"Now, what did she want to do that
for? It's Just TO show Will how hard
Il is going to be to get along without
her I ought to have acted sooner"
Miss sweet had her visit and re-
turned for the dinner. Mr. Benger
had agreed to it with a facility and
docility that surprised his sister some
what, accustomed as sho was TO be-
in obeycd.
The taller had been busy while Miss
Sweet had been away; she had fig
ure that repaid all sartorial efforts.
An interesting fact was that she wore
diamond ring
This must be an announcement, D."
said one and another. "Ic she won't
tell us. you must" they said to Mr..
BengerS talented SlSters VINO urea
hard to look as IL she were already
In the secret.
Finally In the rather solemn quiet
that settled over the table just as the
company was about TO rise To the
"Now, Miss Sweet" she responded, |
"Now, Miss Sweet" she responded.
II thought that YOU would be glad
to know of my future, though l can't
tell you all. so yielded to the tempt
alton to tell you this much"
She held up her finger with the en-
gagement ring on 1t. You will know
the rest soon."
"Sho hesltated Il little before she
said soon" IL have been very han
py here among you, and l thank you
all for your good wishes and cordial
invitations TO return
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The porter emitted a pleased, self
satisfied emile. Just as though he had
been responsible for the nights sweet
silence.
Oats all due to dc equal distribu-
ton ob-no, suh no, sub, | nin't no
Socialist" he replied. Il was for
merly artists model befo l took to
railroadin'. OATS where l got de
Idea.
"Yassuh-artIs's model. ] used TO
pose as a Kafiir scout TO one oh dem
movin' picture machines durin' dc
Souf African wnh,
when dat pertickler picture was
put on, l went to see 1t jes to hab Il
good laugh. But what do yo' suppose?
Yo' know how dem picture machines
keep a-wobblln' an yibratin'? Well,
true as I'm tellIn' YOU, while dey was
playln' dat pertickler picture dat low
down. tremblin, malarious niggah
was dc only one In de whole business
dat didn't look like he was goin' to
, shiver himself off dc sheet any min
ute!
An den / suddenly figured dc
whole thing out You see, sub, his
tremblin's was jest opposite TO de
vibrations oh de picture machine, so
dat dey exactly neutralizatloned each
other an made him look like he was
de only one dat was standin' still.
OATS what l meant by de equal dis
trlbution OBJ"
Yes. / see," interrupted the pas
senger, but what's all that got to do
with there being no snoring in the
car last night?"
IL was comm 10 dat. sub. l was
comm TO dat Yo' see, when | first
took up railroadln' noticed dat. mos
centrally speakin, dere was always at
least two or mo- gentlemen on every
trip dat disturbed de rest oh dc car
by snorin'.
80 / figured 1t out dat by shakin
one OBJ dem jes' de least mite - not
enough to disturb their slumbers -
could change do rhythm OBJ his snore
SO it would fit in Jes' where de other
gen'lemdn'S snoTe left off, dereby
maxim one constant sound, which am
no mo- annoyin' TO de other passen-
gers dan do ordinary rumblin' OBJ de
train,
"Well, you certainly are a public
benefactor," laughed the prosperous
looking passenger, Tho company
ought to pay you extra"
"Oh, I gets paid extra all right,
sub. 1t makes de passengers feel bet
ter In de mawniu'. An when gen.
lemen's had good nights rest he's
mo- apt to-thank yo', sub. Thank
yo' very much"
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not come just before bedtime.
Good fellows, all, they were, and
Roy Cammack, who founded the club,
was proud OF the little group. Some
OF them were men from the telegraph
offico across the square, two of them
were from the all-night cigar store on
the corner and each man had a legit-
innate excuse for not going home until
morning.
Roy himself had charge OF the
mailing room OF one OF the big ne--s-
papers up the street, and he was glad
enough, after the hustle or the night,
to drop In at Meeghan's for hot coffee
and cakes.
Meeghan was quick to perceive the
value OF the trade, and he reserved a
table for the Sunriscrs in tho rear OF
the room, whore they could linger over
the coffee cups and exchange the gos-
sip OF their little world.
Often he would stop at the table
and chat with the boys. and they
nodded with concern that the work
seemed to be feeling upon him II
Meeghan should be taken i'll there
was no telling what might happen
in the restaurant and the Sunrisers
united In urging him to take rest.
You work night and day." re-
minder Cammack. "By your owl
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had forgotten her embarrassment and
was supplementing her planked steak
with sweets and coffee.
At last she laid down her napkin.
Il have YOU to thank for the din
ner," she said, But for YOU would
have fled when that horrid man spoke
TO me-"
You would do well TO permit me TO
escort you back to the station" he
suggested 1T is not always pleasant
ut this time OF evening TO be without
an escort"
Beth inclined her head in assent,
and when she and Coyington had paid
their checks he escorted her through
the room and out upon the street.
1t was all too short a walk to the
8 Ia Q II for Coyington, who, all
through tho dinner had been falling
deeper and deeper in love with his
charge.
He saw the huge structure loom
up before them with feeling OF dis
polntment. He could not In decency
ask her name. and the thought that
presently she would clip out OF her
life forever came TO him with sense
OF actual pain.
In the wide entrance TO the station
she paused to offer her hand
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ward the table and. with nippant
having expected some one who had
not come, he offered to take the alb
sent ones place. The salon Humbert
was distinctly Bohemian.
With m exclamation of protest
Covington rose from his seat, The In
crossed TO the girls table. The In
ebriated diner shambled on with a
muttered apology and Coyington drop
ped Into the chair opposite the girl.
You must lie me sit here" he said
decidedly. This Is no place for 4
young woman dining alone"
"But IL was the only place, APP
parently, where a woman alone could
dine" was the dispairlng answer. Il
was turned away from half dozen
places. or course, there were the
lunchrooms, butt was hungry"
Covington smiled ut the naive con-
fession and glanced at the table
spread with an order which showed
that the girl YVES not only hungry
but possessed OF u knowledge of the
good things on a menu,
81 don't blame you for elde-step-
ping the hurry up places" he said
with sympathy, but the crowd here
is just a trife gay, and 1t Is expect
ed that In the absence of a cavalier.
some one will volunteer to take the
recreant's place"
The girls face famed scarlet and
the blood dyed the soft. white neck
as well. Il had no Idea that -
that"
Certainly not" he argued prompt
ly, "else you would not be here But
come, you mustn't let that lnterero
with your appetite. The place is re-
spectacle enough, n d I'll stand
guard"
The girl eyed him shrewly. She
was evidently satisfied with her in
spection, for the color In her cheeks
turned 10 softer pink and she gave
her attention TO her pla.c
CoyingtoD's face was one that in
spired confidence, and Beth Horton
was well content with her self-ap-
pointed guardian.
II am between trains" she ex-
planned while u walter brought Gov
ington's coffee to his new seat, I'm
going out on the midnight. Ny father
is very III and my aunt With whom |
was visiting Is also III. and so unable
TO accompany me, and had Just time
to catch the train 10 town by losing
my lunch. There was no buffet car
on the train and the eating places
near tho station were so impossible.
] was about to go back to them,
though. when I found that | could
have dinner here"
And a good one, too" declared
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6X@-@-@-@-@-a -a-e-@-@-@-0- 8-D-G-7@zM
e BETWEEN TRAINS @
V@1@l~@ ~@-@-0-@-@- 900 @y-e-@-g-~@-gsQ9Q9

Tin all right now" she said brisk
ly. ut is YOU ! have to thank for
saving this trip from being a night
mare, I'll never travel alone again
as sure as my names Both Horton"
The name came with the natural
ness of an habitual expression. She
did not seem to notice the phrase. but
Covington beamed
Your name is Beth Horton" he
asked. You come from Eaglerock2'
How did you know" she asked.
"You are acquainted therc7"
II had an appointment with your
father which was Cancelled by his III
ness" explained Coylngton. "As soon
as he RECEIVERS | shall be In YOUR
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Covington. cts like ward caucus
held In a church Tho place is all
right. It's the company that's OBJ
jectionablc."
Present company always except
ed" quoted Both with a grateful
smile, 1T is very good of You to
take me In your care"
only too glad" responded Cow
ington promptly, 81 was wondering
what to do with myself and you have
provided solution for part of the
time"
lie drew his coffee toward him and
began to chat on general topics to put
the girl at her case. Covington was
clever conversatlonalist and soon Beth
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Z@ THE SUNRISERS"

admission you take the night trick
and then you come back for the noon
rush. You don't get enough sleep,
man."
II never did need much sleep"
was the reply; but there came the day
when Meeghan's red face was not
wreathed in smiles of greeting. and
the Sunrisers exchanged omlnous
glances. The next night Meeghan
was not there, and Tim Doyle, the
night cashier, declared that Meeghan
was fat upon his back.
Cammack obtained Meeghan's ad-
dress. and, as president Of the Sun
rise, made an official call: then In
an unofficial capacity he repeated the
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50 great that SuV
was generally without either.
1t was such an occasion that
brought her with n 6-wecks-old baby
to care for to her usual refuge-her
brothers big house across the lawn
whore lived he, his three little boys,
Miss Sweet. the nursery goverpcss,
and the several servants OF the house
hold.
Mr.. Benger's sister had yielded.
though not with the inward Joy OF
outward grace, to necessity when
Miss Sweet entered her brothers
homo. Although the wild boys had
no respect at oil for their aunt's au-
thority. she still had thought 1t bet
ter for them to run wild rather than
to have in n windower's household
such an attractive person rs Miss
Sweet,
Tho boys, however, had inconsid-
-erately fallen In love with the new
governess almost at once, and as Mr.
Benger's sister could not bring for,
ward something other than vague
warnings. she failed utterly to dis
place tho little woman who had taken
her place quietly In the big house.
But now that Miss Sweets year OF
service was nearly over Mr.. Benger's
sister was going to act. She was go
ing to hinder what rumor said must
come TO pass. Mr.. Benger's sister was
q great believer In hinderipg instead
of curing, and che pointed triumph
antly to her own household. although
cruel tongues said that all she ever
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what l think is for your good. Every
one Will think that you are leaving of
your own accord. and, Of course, we
shall give you the highest indorse-
ment You have won the respect of
all our friends and we shall invite
your warmest friends among them to
a dinner we shall give you. Every
thing Will be done 10 mako your going
easy and digniied."
Il want to visit few days with a
friend across tho river before leaving
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MEN are so selfish. you know. He
doesn't think at all OF what Is for
your best good, but only of his con-
venience. We all do that more or
less. Now | was selfish I'm the begin
ming. ] wanted your companlonship,
but"
"Now you don't need IT." inquired
Miss Sweet, again smiling calmly but
curiously.
THAT ISN'T It. We must consider
your best good"
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better and easier II will be for you TO
go before you have to2" Mr.. Benger's S
sister spoke very earnestly now.
Il see that it will be easier 10 go
than to stay, since you are so deter
mined upon It," answered Miss Sweet.
"Mr, Benger has spoken about giving
me little vacation; | think | Will
take that first"
"No, do not think It Is best" re-
sponded Mr.. Benger's executive sister.
very promptly and with almost un-
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Business Is Business.

You butchers certainly have q
snap" remarked the grocer
How do YOU figure that OUT"
queried the man behind the meat
block.
Why" answered the grocer. "you
weigh the bones with the meat and
charge meat prices for them"
Well" reJoined the butcher, "I
don't see where | get the bulge on
You, When you sell cheese don't you
weigh the holes and get cheese prices
for them2"
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SNORES81
VS.. I
SNORESnea\

LII, I've been travel
Ing q good many
years." said a pros
porous looking pas
senger to the Pull
man porter. land
last night was the
first night / ever
slept In a sleeper
whore there wasn't
at least one man
that Snored "
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And II I think It is best for me
to stay?" asked Miss sweet
We'll, we shall not let you do It.
William will leave the final decision
with me. Can't you see how much
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OF More Importance.

Mrs. Briggs (reading) - "Horo's
the advertisement of q man who re-
stores oil paintings"
Briggs-''Is there an advertisement
OF a man who restores umbrellas? l
lost mine yesterday"
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This In Addition.

"A rolling stone gathers no moss"
remarked the proverb dispenser.
And. like the human high roller,
reJoined the thoughtful thinker. 1t
also gravitates downbill."
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complimentary flrmness.
II have this matter to decide and
see very clearly what is tho wise
thing. feel that 1t Is best for you
TO go at this season. / am doing
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telling his father about taking the
hack, but tell me this"
We'll, what is it?"
DID he pay the driver2"
Could Make More.

George" said the bride of a wear,
you have broken every ono of the
good resolutions you made during our
courtship."
We'll, don't let little thing like
that worry you, dear" replied her
husband. Il can make others Just as
good"
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His Only Criticism.

Simkins-"Are you partial to the
late songs of the day7"
Ilmkins-"I probably would be II
the girl next door didn't transform
them into the late songs of the night !"
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The Main Point.
n HE Englishman and the American

m HE Englishmnn and the American
were talking about honesty
among men.
Speaking about honest men" said
the American, proudly, "our George
Washington was the most honest man
the world has ever known. Why, he
took hack at the cherry tree and
then told his father about it,"
The Englishman pondered in ST.
lcnce for a long time. Finally he
drawled.
: ut may be deuced clever In George
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The Unexpected,

Hixon-"The unexpected actually
happened today"
How's that?"
Hixon-'Short paid me So no had
borrowed moro than year ago"
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Not Amhitinlls

Had you no higher ambition in
lie than picking pockets?" asked the
visitor at the prison.
No. ma'am," answered convict
41144. II never had no hankerIn' t.
bo porch climber"
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Everybody Satisfied.

Braggs-"I'm nothing IL not ol,s'
nal. l like to be different from otu0'
people"
Naggs-"Well, that's all rieh.
Doubtless other people are satisfeu "
have il So"
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SO that you really ought 10 feel
pleased. And then he said he did not
see why things should not go no as
they were: they were all 80 comfort
able.
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Heard at the Zoo.

Gyer-"Naturo must nave picheo
the camel for n suTo winner"
Myer-"Becausc WHY"
Gyer-"Because that Is tho only
animal she backed up
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The Tickle Bunch.

Said She - yes. ] have iars'
number of friends in society oo
Said He-"Then you haven't O''N
In society long, eh?"