Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

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Phlpots eyes closed to conceal his contentment,
and his face became almost gentle as he briefly con-
graduated himself that his calling did not emulate
the wind in dealing with shorn lambs Out OF
crucible of troubles came gold; only, Philander
must be consumed slowly, This IS going to cost
ing as if regretting that fact. You see, I've got
to be on my guard every minute for month or
so. Kind of minuteman, you know It's really
sort of insurance you're taking out. But leave it
to me- I'll fix it!'
TIGHTER in heart and pocketbook, Philander
- drew his porty form on the box and whistled
shrillv as he fooled his numbering coach down the
quiet street. His visit to the lawyers office had
removed a mighty load from his heart Now his
simple soul expanded as it hearkened to the day
warmth and fresh odors. Unconsciously he assumed
his old slashing style, forgetfu of yesterdays
solve to abate bit in elegance and to practise
more subdued department. But now that his
dread secret shared with friend, his appre-
tensions became dulled, and after so many hours
optimism.
Would you do an errand for me?" cried voice
on his right.
Wondering who could be living in the old Pike
house he reined in and looked over the fence. She
was small and trim and looked almost childish as
she stood behind some creeping vines
I'm Miss Farnum the new mllner, she smiled,
now approaching through the gate
He eyed her in silent surprise. She was not a
child but woman, his lazy wits decided; and,
oblivious to the flicker of demure amusement on
her face, he gravely continued to admire her She
was different from other women he had met Her
long lashes curtained tolerance of his prolonged
homage although she repeated a bit shortly, Il
asked if you would do an errand for me!
Then he became galvanized into his old gracious
self and out-Philandered all former efforts as he
DOTTED his hat while clambering down, and replied
in hearty affirmative. 80 you're the new mil
liner" he added Moved here from Porterville,
didn't you? Lawyer Philpot saying he knew
you and that you was coming. But he didn't
Didn't say WHAT" she urged
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replied Well he didn't let on you was-ah-huh
then desperately, 50 small.
She tilted her head and surveyed him coldly. Il
know of no reason why Mr. Philpot should have
discussed me-" she said. Being my friend, he
naturally would not. Sorry to have
stopped YOU No; never mind about !.
the Grand I've changed my mind
Besides I'm not small! And she !
turned and walked rapidly through 7
the "a g2te dearly love to ob,;ee vou" i
he begged following her for few 4
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Pm sorry" he began, humbly TS
placing hand on the gate. ID
I'm busy" she frigidly replied. H3
Good morning. T.F5
FOR the rest of the trip he had s{>
eyes only for a small figure behind VIZ
green vines; requests that he sample 81
pickles and pastry were not heard ssMm
0N his return he stopped at her
- home and resoutely dared the i IAE
privacy of the porch I've come to ~ Ess
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You'd drive way back there for -
nine mes?" she cried, her surprise s-ssat--&-zs
s1nothering all formality. r.
Jest let mel" he pleaded, his eyes
round with deliberate admiration
You're very obligng,' she muir
INJURED, flushing under his fixed gaze
I'm not surprised, though. Miss
Turner saying this noon, while
trying hat, that Our stage driver There!
/ shouldn't repeat it."