The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-05-06
Aunt Diana
The Sunshine
of the Family
CHAPTER w.

che tears were In Alisons eyes long after
Che train steamed slowly into the Ches-
gerfon station. Alison gathered up Der
numerous articles of travelling gear. and
looked out with some eagerness. but Rog-
sr's tall figure was nowhere in sight. and.
much disappointed and perplexed. she
gave a porter instructions about her frav-
cling boxes.
VIII you fetch me cab, pleaseT fal-
ssred Alison. feeling ready to cry again
&C Der loneliness. and wondering at Rog-
er's unkind desertion. and then all al
ence she encountered pair Of round blue
eyes. very wide open. She started: yes.
there was the wide mouth. the droll
xreckied face that she remembered so
we'll: of course 1t was Rudel. grown. but
mot otherwise altered. grinning affably at
Der.
~Why. Rudel." she exclaimed. reproach-
fully. why did you not speak to mel
was looking for Roger. and nearly passed
you by"
''Oh. bur should have haIlooed all in
good time" he returned. with another
grin. shaking hands with her. buf refrain
Ing from any warmer fraternal greeting
IA soon as she was seated in the cab
be got in after her. and proceeded TO put
down both windows. you would not like
me TO go outside. ! suppose" he said. in |
good-humored. dawdling voice; these |
cabs are so stuffy they make a fellow /
feel queer"
go outside If you like" returned Ali /
son. willing to humor him. but rather dis
eurbed at the boys coolness.
&e{NA s< Arxam A.
Trajectory response: we have not far
10 go, and cabby is so unusually stout
there would not be room for Otter. Oh.
By the bye. Roger told me to tell you
that father told him that somebody else
nnust come to the station. as he could not
be spared Roger was awfully put about.
for he said | should be no help. and
have not been much. eh7" with another
grin that threatened TO became laugh.
II wish dear old Roger could have
come. but | am glad to see you. too" was
Alison's police reply. II thought you
would have kissed me after two years OF
absence"
@Oh. never kiss girls" reddening Wis
sbly.
'~Noe your own sisfersT' exclaimed
AIgson. In grieved voice. ~0h. Rudel.
reu used not to be 80 stiff and unkind"
II amt one or che other" rousing up
u this reprosch II fhink IL IN 6rsf-rate
your coming. I mean-and you are no
md of brick to do II. and" with
Euddsn burst Of confdsnce. Il shouldn't
mind giving you o kiss now and then.
when you wanted Ii particularly. IL you
weuld promise not 10 tell Missile: I would
lot gsve her one-no. nos II she were to
- me on her beaded knees stuck-up
little MINK -
~Oh. Rudel. for shame Mabel is as
nuch your sister A. am-"
No. shs isn't. and never shall BE-" =
rowIed the lad II tell you wAat. All /
ON. you are an ouf-and-cuter. and no
sistske. and win help you eight all your q
atflss. that I will. as sure as my name 6
} Rudei. and that Ia better than sver 50 c
any kisses"
~Dear Rudel. I am surs you mean I
Ind1y. though ron ha~e such q funny
ny of showing IL: but l have no wish +
fight any one" "a
~Oh. but you viii be obliged to fight n
[Issie. whether you wish for II or not. b
~ she cool rejoinder: but Alison was
5&E~0 any LuTtuEF afEbffASH5A O2 A1t& @NtF n
CT. ON they had reached The Hoimz. and =.
another moment were driving mp the c
mvelsd sweep between rows OF dusty /.
ergreens. "
The Holms was singuIarIy built house
square, stone hall. uncarpeted and a
Oily looking. led to the kitchen and 9th e,
domestic Offices. all on a large scale d,
IA unusually roomy: a wide Gight of
one steps, differing from the modern b,
alrcase BY being also uncovered. led to
9 sitting rooms, dining room. drawing w
om. school room. and study, al open -
4 ON to q narrow corridor. fitted from b.
d TO end with books-books literally hs
Ing Il from Goor to ceiling. hs
As Alison YEARLY ascended the steps. ia
thin ladylike woman In black gown.
tn q depressed. gentle face, came 20 &C
Q head of the staircase. ey
Fl am 80 glad to see you. my DEAR" pi
. said. kissing her aifectionafely. "why,
do believe you are grown. Alison you re
. taller than expected 10 ses you, but 50
d are looking pale" Ia
@Oh. that 10 nothing" returned ALI bu
D. hastily. II am tired with the Jour
~ Fer just then she did not wish her fel
Ira to be too keenly criticised 'whsrs on
. the others, Miss Leigh-father, Mabel m'
q Poppie7" RI
II am so sorry, Alison, that I am the
" one to greet your homecoming. Ma re-
and Poppie are out; they had an ro
vifation to an afternoon party at the "
ownlow's: 1t Is little stacy's birthday. or
wanted Mabel 20 stay at home and let
ppie go without her, but she would be
/ bear Of IT," tn
'Never mind. returned Alison, quietly ba
/ she was conscious of a hurt, chilled an
ling as Miss Leigh brought out this Le
De excuse. This was her return home we
err two years absence, and yet Roger bu
I'D not be spared to meet her at the th
tion. and Mabel could not give up an Yc
ernoon's amusement to welcome her sis CO..
Her father was busy as usual prob cr'
y be had forgotten her existence at as
$ time.
You are very tired, my DEAR" con- ST.
ned Miss Leigh. disturbed at the young go
Ia sudden gravity and paieness. shall
axe you to your room, and send you pls
d cup OF tea7 ] darcsay you would 90
TO be quiet a little.H 80